The last few years have seen an explosion of interest in ketamine and psychedelic medicine. When I opened Satori Health several years ago, I started with the philosophy that the quality of the ketamine experience is integral to healing from depression, anxiety, and especially PTSD. Since then, numerous studies have shown that the better your experience during a ketamine treatment, the more likely you will heal from mental health maladies. Let’s face it—our minds can be full of light as well as shadow. When the shadows come to the surface, having an experienced guide can help you process what bubbles up.

Mindset

The mindset in which you approach ketamine therapy can have a huge impact on the quality of your experience.

• The day of treatment, try to minimize distractions as much as possible. Find a sitter for the children, turn your phone off, and if possible, take the day off work.

• Practice whatever self-care works best for you before you come to the clinic. When your mind is calmer, it’s free to explore anywhere.

Setting

This is where we shine at Satori. We’ve gone to great lengths to create a high-quality setting in which you can explore your mind. If you haven’t been to our new office, come in and check it out. I guarantee you’ll love it. We combine the experience of shamans used through the ages with the latest and greatest in modern medicine.

The Role of the Guide

Our practitioners at Satori have more experience guiding ketamine patients than most places anywhere. We sit with the vast majority of patients the entire time, ensuring that they are safe, comfortable, and secure. This is especially important for patients with significant trauma who may need a soft, guiding touch to help them navigate their triggers.

Integration

Integration is the process of analyzing and applying the dreams and visions you have during ketamine therapy. This includes optimizing your psychological patterns, your behavioral patterns, your spiritual health, and your physical health. Our minds don’t exist in a vacuum, and integration transforms ketamine from an interesting medical treatment into a life-altering rite of passage into the next phase of your life. 

When you approach ketamine with the proper mindset in an optimal setting and integrate your experience with experienced guides and therapists, you’re setting the stage for transformational healing in your life. You’re aligning yourself with your deepest purpose. Happy travels!