What to Expect?
Here’s a simple step-by-step guide so you’ll know exactly how to prepare and what to expect duringyoursession.
At InnerMost, your ketamine therapy journey begins with compassionate care and thoughtful preparation. Each treatment session takes place in a safe, supportive setting, followed by integration to help you weave insights into lasting change. Our team is with you every step of the way.
1.
Medical & Psychological Assessment
1h Zoom appointment
Medical & Psychological Assessment
You'll begin by meeting with an InnerMost clinician for a 1-hour appointment on Zoom. This call will cover a comprehensive medical and psychological assessment, to confirm whether ketamine is an appropriate treatment and if so, which course of treatment to take.
For high acuity cases, KIT is recommended as a series of six infusions scheduled over the course of three weeks. Cases of lesser acuity can generally be treated with KAP sessions of lesser frequency.
2.
Preparation
1h Week prior
Preparation
Administration methods: IV infusion, intramuscular injection, or sublingual lozenges:
• Process: Check-in, vital signs, ketamine administration (30–60 min)
• Environment: Calm setting, optional eye mask and relaxing music
• Safety: Vitals checked at start and end
• Duration: 90–120 minutes including recovery
3.
Treatment Session
~120 min recovery
Preparation
Administration methods: IV infusion, intramuscular injection, or sublingual lozenges
• Process: Check-in, vital signs, ketamine administration (30–60 min)
• Environment: Calm setting, optional eye mask and relaxing music
• Safety: Vitals checked at start and end
• Duration: 90–120 minutes including recovery
4.
Integration
1h Few days later
Preparation
Within a few days of your dosing session, each ketamine session is followed by a 1-hour integration with your therapist to process the experience and shifts in perspective.
This space helps you reflect, manage emotions, and apply insights in daily life. Sessions can be with your own therapist or an InnerMost therapist, and may also include practices like yoga, journaling, meditation, mindfulness, or revisiting music from your session.
5.
Follow-Up
Ongoing check-ins
Preparation
Following your integration session, you can check in with the InnerMost team to discuss how things are going and to assess the need for ongoing treatments.
For those following an infusion series, we recommend six infusion sessions over the course of three to six weeks.
1.
Medical & Psychological Assessment
1h Zoom appointment
2.
Preparation
1h Week prior
3.
Treatment Session
~120 min recovery
4.
Integration
1h Few days later
5.
Follow up
Ongoing check-ins
1.
Assessment
1h Zoom appointment
2.
Preparation
1h Week prior
3.
Treatment Session
90–120 min IV/IM/SL
4.
Integration
1h Few days later
5.
Follow up
Ongoing check-ins
Medical & Psychological Assessment
You’ll begin with a 1-hour Zoom appointment with our clinical team to confirm if Spravato® is right for you.
- Your medical history
- Current medications
- A full medical & psychological assessment
- Personalized treatment recommendations
Preparation
A preparation session with your therapist or an InnerMost therapist helps you set intentions, build safety, and establish rapport.
We recommend at least one session and possibly more within the week before your first Spravato® treatment.
Preparation calls typically last one hour.
Treatment Session
Spravato®-Assisted Psychotherapy
- Therapist support
- Calm setting with music/eye cover
- ~120 min incl. recovery
Spravato®-Assisted Psychotherapy
- Remote monitoring via video
- Calm setting with music/eye cover
- ~120 min incl. recovery
Integration
Each session is followed by a 1-hour integration with your therapist, using practices like yoga, journaling, or meditation to apply insights in daily life.
Follow-up
Following your integration session, you can check in with the InnerMost team to discuss how things are going and to assess the need for ongoing treatments.
Brief Overview
What to Expect?
Here’s a simple step-by-step guide so you’ll know exactly how to prepare and what to expect during your session.
Depression
Depression
If you feel stuck in a cycle of sadness or hopelessness, KAP can help you find light and motivation again.
Am I a Candidate? Take the survey
Depression
Depression
If you feel stuck in a cycle of sadness or hopelessness, KAP can help you find light and motivation again.
Am I a Candidate? Take the survey
Depression
Depression
If you feel stuck in a cycle of sadness or hopelessness, KAP can help you find light and motivation again.
Am I a Candidate? Take the survey
Anxiety Disorders
Anxiety Disorders
If constant worry or tension is weighing you down, KAP can help you feel calmer and more at ease.
Am I a Candidate? Take the survey
Trauma & PTSD
Trauma & PTSD
If past events still trigger fear or pain, KAP can help you process and heal those memories.
Am I a Candidate? Take the survey
Suicidal Ideation
Suicidal Ideation
If you’re feeling trapped in dark thoughts, KAP can help you find relief, safety, and hope.
Am I a Candidate? Take the survey
Addiction & Substance Use Disorder
Addiction & Substance Use Disorder
If substances have become a way to cope, KAP can help you address the root causes and build healthier patterns.
Am I a Candidate? Take the survey
Complex, Chronic Illness
Complex, Chronic Illness
If living with a long-term condition like Lyme, Long COVID, autoimmune disease, or medical trauma feels overwhelming, KAP can help you process the emotional impact, heal from feeling disbelieved, and rebuild trust in your body.
Am I a Candidate? Take the survey
1.
Medical & Psychological Assessment
1h Zoom appointment
2.
Preparation
1h Week prior
3.
Treatment Session
90–120 min IV/IM/SL
4.
Integration
1h Few days later
5.
Follow up
Ongoing check-ins
1.
Assessment
1h Zoom appointment
2.
Preparation
1h Week prior
3.
Treatment Session
90–120 min IV/IM/SL
4.
Integration
1h Few days later
5.
Follow up
Ongoing check-ins
Medical & Psychological Assessment
You’ll start with a 1-hour Zoom appointment to review your health history, assess eligibility for ketamine, and recommend the best treatment path.
- High-acuity cases: Often suited for Ketamine Infusion Treatment (KIT) — six infusions over 3–6 weeks
- Lower-acuity cases: May benefit from less frequent ketamine sessions
Preparation
A preparation session where your therapist or an InnerMost therapist offers an opportunity to intentions and build safety and a rapport with your therapist.
We recommend scheduling at least one session, with the possibility of scheduling additional sessions, within a week leading up to your initial ketamine session. Preparation calls typically take one hour.
Treatment Session
Administration methods: IV infusion, intramuscular injection, or sublingual lozenges
- Process: Check-in, vital signs, ketamine administration (30–60 min)
- Environment: Calm setting, optional eye mask and relaxing music
- Safety: Vitals checked at start and end
- Duration: 90–120 minutes including recovery
Integration
Each ketamine session is followed within a few days by a 1-hour integration session with your therapist.
- Purpose: Reflect, process, and integrate insights
- Therapist: Yours or InnerMost’s
- Methods: Yoga, journaling, meditation, mindfulness, session music
- Goal: Connect with your inner healer
Follow-up
After your integration session, you can check in with the InnerMost team to share your progress and decide if ongoing treatments are needed.
For infusion series, we typically recommend six sessions over three weeks.
Brief Overview
Depression
If you feel stuck in a cycle of sadness or hopelessness, Ketamine Therapy can help you find light and motivation again.
Anxiety Disorders
If constant worry or tension is weighing you down, Ketamine Therapy can help you feel calmer and more at ease.
Trauma & PTSD
If past events still trigger fear or pain, Ketamine Therapy can help you process and heal those memories.
Suicidal Ideation
If you’re feeling trapped in dark thoughts, Ketamine Therapy can help you find relief, safety, and hope.
Addiction & Substance Use Disorder
If substances have become a way to cope, Ketamine Therapy can help you address the root causes and build healthier patterns.
Complex, Chronic Illness
If living with a long-term condition feels overwhelming, Ketamine Therapy can help you process emotions, heal from feeling disbelieved, and rebuild trust in your body.
What to Expect?
Here’s a simple step-by-step guide so you’ll know exactly how to prepare and what to expect duringyoursession.
At InnerMost, your ketamine therapy journey begins with compassionate care and thoughtful preparation. Each treatment session takes place in a safe, supportive setting, followed by integration to help you weave insights into lasting change. Our team is with you every step of the way.
1.
Medical & Psychological Assessment
1h Zoom appointment
Medical & Psychological Assessment
You'll begin by meeting with an InnerMost clinician for a 1-hour appointment on Zoom. This call will cover a comprehensive medical and psychological assessment, to confirm whether ketamine is an appropriate treatment and if so, which course of treatment to take.
For high acuity cases, KIT is recommended as a series of six infusions scheduled over the course of three weeks. Cases of lesser acuity can generally be treated with KAP sessions of lesser frequency.
2.
Preparation
1h Week prior
Preparation
Administration methods: IV infusion, intramuscular injection, or sublingual lozenges:
• Process: Check-in, vital signs, ketamine administration (30–60 min)
• Environment: Calm setting, optional eye mask and relaxing music
• Safety: Vitals checked at start and end
• Duration: 90–120 minutes including recovery
3.
Treatment Session
~120 min recovery
Preparation
Administration methods: IV infusion, intramuscular injection, or sublingual lozenges
• Process: Check-in, vital signs, ketamine administration (30–60 min)
• Environment: Calm setting, optional eye mask and relaxing music
• Safety: Vitals checked at start and end
• Duration: 90–120 minutes including recovery
4.
Integration
1h Few days later
Preparation
Within a few days of your dosing session, each ketamine session is followed by a 1-hour integration with your therapist to process the experience and shifts in perspective.
This space helps you reflect, manage emotions, and apply insights in daily life. Sessions can be with your own therapist or an InnerMost therapist, and may also include practices like yoga, journaling, meditation, mindfulness, or revisiting music from your session.
5.
Follow-Up
Ongoing check-ins
Preparation
Following your integration session, you can check in with the InnerMost team to discuss how things are going and to assess the need for ongoing treatments.
For those following an infusion series, we recommend six infusion sessions over the course of three to six weeks.
