Five Questions for Your
Ketamine Provider
By Scott Allen, MD, Medical Director, Satori Health and Wellness In 2019, Satori became the first clinic in southern Utah specializing in ketamine therapy for mental health disorders. Since then, the country has seen an explosion of clinics offering this innovative treatment; however, not all clinics— and providers—offer the same level of service. Prospective patients often don’t know what to look for when considering ketamine therapy. To aid your decision-making, here are five key questions to ask your ketamine provider:
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1. Will I be left alone? At Satori, the answer is no. Other ketamine providers treat multiple patients at a time, leaving the patient alone in a room without in-person supervision. Satori’s mission from the start has been to offer one-on-one therapy, where a provider sits with our patients their entire journey, offering supportive emotional therapy. This is especially important for patients who are suffering from traumatic disorders, as ketamine can unleash difficult emotions. A skilled provider can help guide you through these challenging experiences and unlock your mind’s natural healing processes. 2. What are my options for ketamine-assisted psychotherapy? The best clinics will have an in-house therapist. Satori has been a leader in ketamine-assisted psychotherapy, teaching therapists throughout the country how to use this medicine. Ketamine as a standalone medication is moderately effective as an antidepressant. If you just receive a ketamine injection without therapy, you’ll feel better—for a while. But the depressed and anxious thoughts will creep back in. Ketamine-assisted therapy allows you to maintain the benefits of ketamine therapy and re-write your unproductive thought processes.
