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Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy

How Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) Works at Helios

Full Intake and Evaluation

All new patients at Helios must undergo a full intake procedure which includes medical and psychiatric history, as well as an independent assessment of one’s physical and mental ability to undergo this procedure. 

Ketamine Sessions at Helios

You and your provider at Helios will determine the route of delivery and dosing protocol most suited to you.  Ketamine may be administered sublingually (under the tongue) or intramuscularly (injection) by one of our providers.  Sessions take place in a private treatment room specially designed to enhance the experience of this unique treatment.  Headphones and eye-shades are provided also to help patients turn inward during the procedure.

Integration Sessions

Ketamine is most effective when paired with psychotherapy.  For this reason, we strongly encourage patients undergo psychotherapeutic “integration” soon after treatment.  These sessions allow patients to discuss their experience and explore the potential meaning symbolism of what they have seen or felt.  

Effects and Possible Side Effects

Commonly used as anesthetic in children, Ketamine can induce a trance-like state and is used primarily for pain relief and sedation.  Side effects of the medication include but are not limited to dizziness, increase and decreased blood pressure, and, rarely, spasms of the larynx. Please discuss side-effects with your provider before undergoing treatment with Ketamine.  

Current Protocols and Applications

Suicidality, Severe Depression, Anxiety and PTSD:

The body of research shows that Ketamine is a powerful intervention for severe depression, anxiety and PTSD. Patients of Helios work with their provider to establish a treatment course and modality for the use of Ketamine.

End of Life:

Helios offers protocols and treatment plans to help ease transition for patients reaching the end of their life. You provider will discuss the risks and benefits of our existing protocols for end of life Ketamine-assisted psychotherapy.

Our Commitment to You

Helios’s providers are medical professionals educated and experienced in the use of Ketamine, medication management and psychotherapy.  At Helios we make every effort to assure your safety and security as you undergo treatment and reintegrate afterwards.   At Helios we put a special emphasis on two critical points: “set and setting” which assures your experience takes place in a warm, welcoming, and forgiving context and “integration” which helps solidify learnings from your experience and gives you the tools to improve your quality of life moving forward.

Interested in becoming a patient at Helios?

[After submitting a short form our medical team will pair you with a potential provider and follow up to help you schedule a 1.5-2hr intake appointment]

Photobiomodulation Therapy / Red-Light Therapy

Photobiomodulation therapy (PBMT), also known as low-level laser therapy (LLLT) or cold laser therapy, is a non-invasive form of medical treatment that uses low-intensity light to stimulate or inhibit cellular functions in the body.

PBMT involves the use of specific wavelengths of light to activate photoreceptors in cells, which in turn triggers a series of biochemical reactions within the cells. This can lead to various therapeutic effects, such as reducing inflammation, promoting tissue repair, improving circulation, and relieving pain.

PBMT has been used to treat a variety of conditions, including musculoskeletal injuries, chronic pain, neuropathy, skin conditions, and even depression. The therapy is considered safe and generally well-tolerated, with few reported side effects. Helios is excited to welcome Kristina Chancholo a visiting therapist experienced in administering this revolutionary treatment.

Somatic Therapies and BodyWork

Somatic therapy is a form of psychotherapy that focuses on the connection between the mind and body. The goal of somatic therapy is to help individuals become more aware of their bodily sensations, emotions, and patterns of behavior in order to promote healing and personal growth.

Somatic therapy is based on the principle that the body and mind are interconnected, and that emotional and psychological issues can manifest physically in the body. By helping clients become more attuned to their bodily sensations, somatic therapy aims to identify and release tension, stress, and trauma that may be held in the body.

Bodywork is a related field that involves the use of touch, movement, and other physical techniques to promote healing and wellness. Bodywork at Helios centers on massage therapies with a focus on the myofascia, posture and movement.

Like somatic therapy, bodywork is based on the principle that the body and mind are interconnected, and that physical and emotional issues can affect one another. Bodywork techniques are designed to help release tension, improve circulation, and promote relaxation, which can in turn promote overall health and well-being.

Both somatic therapy and bodywork are often used as complementary therapies to traditional medical and mental health treatments. They can be particularly beneficial for individuals who struggle with chronic pain, stress, anxiety, depression, or trauma.

Jungian Life Coaching

We each have our own personal and unique journey of healing and self-realization. As a Certified Jungian Life Coach specializing in trauma recovery, Renée Bayard offers helpful guidance on your path to wellness. She combines Depth Psychology techniques with symbology, hypnosis and Schema Therapy to help you bring forth insights from your unconscious mind and cultivate self-awareness. In addition, she offers Somatic Psychotherapy techniques to work directly with the stored patterns and emotions in the body that underlie trauma. Renée is the co-author of Cognitive Type theory, a method of reading expressions to determine personality type. She is one of few practitioners of this method in the world, and can offer you insight into your innate style of thinking, feeling, sensing and intuition. Learn how to develop your skills and life-path in the way most aligned to your natural self using this rich source of understanding.

We invite you to gain a greater sense of who you are, get in-touch with the natural healing capabilities of your body-mind and pursue self development with this talented and knowledgeable practitioner!

Wellness Director’s Select Package

Helios is currently offering a special introductory package of our wellness offerings. Try several of our featured wellness services at a reduced rate and decide which modality is right for you!

• Bodywork or Somatic Therapy

• Jungian Life Coaching

• Red-Light Therapy

• Medical QiGong

• Acupuncture

  $500 for 4 Total hours

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