How It Feels to Receive a Ketamine Infusion Therapy

ketamine Infusion Therapy

If you’re struggling with depression, anxiety, PTSD, or another mental health condition, you may have heard about ketamine therapy a revolutionary treatment changing lives across New Jersey. At Neuroplasticity MD, we offer a free consultation to help you explore whether ketamine infusion therapy is the right path for you. Our goal is to deliver immediate relief, long-lasting healing, and a personalized experience designed around your needs. 

Wondering what it feels like to receive a ketamine infusion? Let’s walk you through the process. 

The Start of Your Healing Journey 

Your journey with Neuroplasticity MD begins with a free consultation. During this conversation, we’ll listen to your needs, answer your questions, and determine if ketamine therapy could be a good fit for you. Our dedicated team, led by Dr. Yuli Fradkin, brings over 25 years of psychiatric expertise from leading institutions like Mount Sinai, Tufts Medical Center, and Rutgers, ensuring you receive top-tier, compassionate care. 

Once you’re ready to begin, we work with you to create a customized treatment plan that often includes ketamine infusion sessions combined with Integration Therapy a unique approach that helps you turn insights from your sessions into long-lasting life changes. 

What to Expect During the Ketamine Infusion 

On the day of your appointment, you’ll arrive at our welcoming Neuroplasticity MD New Jersey clinic. After a quick health check, you’ll settle into a quiet, comfortable treatment room. Many patients like to wear cozy clothes and may even use a sleep mask to enhance relaxation. 

A trained clinician will gently place an IV line, and the ketamine infusion will begin. The session typically lasts about 40-60 minutes. 

As the medicine starts to flow, you’ll likely notice a light, floaty feeling. Many describe it as a sense of detachment from their physical body and daily worries almost like watching your thoughts from a peaceful distance. You remain conscious and aware but feel deeply relaxed. 

Some patients experience vivid colors, gentle sensations of movement, or a dream-like state. It’s not unusual to feel waves of emotion or profound insights during the infusion. Our team monitors you closely throughout the session, ensuring your safety and comfort. 

How You Feel Immediately After 

After the infusion, you’ll spend some time in recovery, allowing the effects of ketamine to gradually wear off. Most patients feel clear-headed within about 30 minutes to an hour after the session. 

It’s important to have a trusted person drive you home, as you shouldn’t drive immediately following treatment. Many people describe the post-infusion feeling as refreshing, as if a heavy burden has been lifted from their mind. 

You may start to feel relief from symptoms within hours or it may unfold over the next few days. For around 70% of patients, ketamine brings rapid and significant improvements even when traditional treatments haven’t worked. 

Enhancing Healing Through Integration Sessions 

At Neuroplasticity MD, your ketamine infusion is only part of the healing journey. We include 45-minute Integration Sessions with a trained therapist after your infusion to help you capture the insights you gained. 

In these sessions, we: 

  • Capture Insights: Helping you recall and reflect on thoughts and feelings from the infusion. 
  • Make Meaning: Exploring what those experiences mean for your healing journey. 
  • Create an Action Plan: Developing strategies to apply new insights to your everyday life. 

This comprehensive support helps ensure that the emotional and mental breakthroughs you experience during treatment lead to lasting change. 

Why Patients Choose Neuroplasticity MD for Ketamine Therapy 

  • Safe & Highly Effective: Backed by scientific research and the expertise of seasoned professionals. 
  • Medication-Free Healing: Ketamine offers relief without relying on daily antidepressants. 
  • Quick & Convenient: Sessions are efficient and designed with your busy life in mind. 
  • Insurance Accepted: We work with major providers like Aetna, United, Cigna, Optum, and Evernorth. 
  • Comprehensive Care: From IV infusions to SPRAVATO® and intramuscular ketamine, we offer a full range of options. 

We believe healing is about more than managing symptoms it’s about reclaiming your sense of self, hope, and joy. 

Is Ketamine Infusion Therapy Right for You? 

If you’ve been living with conditions like: 

  • Major Depressive Disorder 
  • Postpartum Depression 
  • Anxiety Disorders 
  • PTSD 
  • Fibromyalgia 
  • Substance Use Recovery 
  • Autism-related mood disorders 
  • Parkinson’s or post-stroke rehabilitation challenges 

then ketamine therapy could offer you new hope. 

At Neuroplasticity MD, we’re committed to standing beside you every step of the way. Your well-being is our mission, and our entire team is passionate about helping you find the transformation you deserve with Ketamine NJ therapy. 

Ready to Feel New Again? 

Call us today to schedule your FREE consultation and start your journey toward lasting mental wellness. Experience a monumental shift in how you heal because happiness isn’t just a destination, it’s a journey we’ll walk together.

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