Ketamine Therapy
Step into clarity.
Step into clarity.
We are here to support you with evidence-based therapy so you can reconnect, heal and help you find a path to manage your depression, anxiety and or PTSD. Consider our ketamine treatment program that combines Ketamine in clinic-dosing sessions followed by virtual therapy sessions.
Ketamine is a rapid-acting and effective treatment for mood disorders through the modulation of the glutamate system. This is a different mechanism than traditional therapies and has been used for many years. This might be an excellent option for you.
If traditional therapies and medications haven’t worked for you, our Ketamine Program may be an option. Talk to your doctor or therapist to explore if a Ketamine Assisted Therapy Program is the right treatment plan for you.
Single point of care. Your therapist will do the welcome call, medical assessment, preparatory sessions, monitor your clinic sessions and facilitate the therapy sessions.
Located within Pain Care Clinics (Hamilton Site)
1223 Barton Street East, Unit S5
Hamilton, Ontario, L8H 2V4
Tel: 289 – 768 PAIN (7246)
Fax: 289 – 779-CARE (2273)
Monday to Friday – 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
Saturday to Sunday – Closed
A driver, for your comfort your own blanket, eye masks to block the light if you have them, anything that brings you comfort and most importantly your phone and headset to listen to the playlist we will provide.
It is suggested that you do not eat or drink during the dosing sessions to avoid triggering any nausea that at times is associated with taking Ketamine. We can provide medication to resolve this is you experience it.
Yes, it is a requirement for you to have a driver take you home once you are discharged from the clinic.
The clinic appointment will start at 0930 and end by 1230
The health care professional will remain with you and coach you through any symptoms you experience. Medications if needed will also be available.
Yes, video is kept for three months and meets PHIPA compliance standards, meaning the video taken during the session will never be viewed or shared by others and is stored in a secured file. Psychedelic drugs can radically alter mood, behaviour, emotions, thoughts, sense-perception, and consciousness and the surveillance is kept protecting the patient and the therapist.
The room can accommodate up to three patients and the therapist. You may or not be by yourself depending on patient appointments.
Mild ketamine side effects include drowsiness, nausea, and feeling strange or disoriented. At times some patients experience hallucinations, blood pressure spikes, and breathing problems which although rare, can occur. Most ketamine side effects go away within a few hours.
Most ketamine side effects go away within a few hours.
We recommend taking your usual medications prior to your appointment.
Unfortunately, currently our bundle of services is not covered by OHIP. You can inquiry with your insurance company as some may offer partial coverage.
The contents contained within this page are not a substitute for health professionals’ advice, diagnosis, or treatment. We advise that you seek advice from a qualified healthcare practitioner. We fully disclose that any surgical or invasive procedures come with risks.
For more details on how to relieve or treat chronic pain, you can reach out to one of our pain specialists at any of our pain care clinic locations. We establish a caring relationship and provide patients with pain relief when needed the most.