PATIENT EXPERIENCE AT NEW PATHWAYS CLINIC
Your Ketamine Treatment Journey
At New Pathways Clinic, we’re committed to empowering you and supporting you with empathy throughout your journey to mental wellness. Our experienced team is here to guide you through every step of the process, ensuring you receive the best possible care and support with protocols based on ketamine infusion research at the Cleveland Clinic.
Initial Assessment and Scheduling
Before beginning treatment, we conduct a comprehensive mental and physical health assessment to ensure your ketamine infusions are safe and ethical. We understand that starting a new treatment can be daunting, which is why we offer free consultations over the phone or in person.
To make the process as smooth as possible:
- Request a free phone consultation anytime or call 440-973-8400 during business hours.
- We provide digital access to all necessary forms – no printing, faxing, or mailing required!
- Once you’re ready to start, we will promptly schedule your treatments, no long wait lists!
Understanding Your Treatment Plan
Ketamine infusions are a unique medical treatment that literally creates new pathways in your brain, offering hope for those who haven’t found relief through traditional methods. While many patients experience relief after the first treatment, the full benefits typically emerge after six sessions.
We offer flexible treatment plans:
- Two-week plan: Six infusions over two weeks
- Three-week plan: Six infusions over three weeks
Patient responses vary:
- About 75% of patients experience significant or total remission of symptoms. Most patients find benefit in maintaining this remission with booster infusions on a personalized treatment plan.
- Approximately 25% may experience some benefit but not significant relief
Based on your individual response, we offer customized booster infusion plans ranging from monthly to yearly sessions.
The New Pathways Ketamine Treatment Experience
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Welcoming Arrival: Upon arrival, we’ll guide you to your own private, comfortable treatment room designed to promote relaxation and healing.
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Relaxing Environment: Each treatment room features a comfortable reclining chair in a quiet, homey atmosphere. Our calm environment is tailored to help you get the most out of your treatment.
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Professional Care: Our experienced professionals are here to ensure you feel safe and comfortable. We never rush to start treatment if you’re feeling anxious or need time to decompress.
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Personalized Comfort: Based on patient feedback, we recommend:
- Listening to calm, comforting music during treatment. Please bring your own device and headphones. We provide a variety of playlist options upon request.
- We provide complimentary eye masks to reduce visual distractions.
- Getting cozy (blankets, pillows and aroma therapy available upon request). Ask us for more options for providing a comfortable experience.
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Monitored Treatment: For your safety and comfort, our certified providers and nurses will keep a close eye on how you’re doing throughout the treatment.
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Administering the Treatment: When you’re ready, your nurse will start your IV. Ketamine is administered over 40-60 minutes, allowing complete control over the experience. The treatment can be stopped at any time upon request. For Spravato treatments, we’ll show you how to self-administer the nasal spray.
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Post-Treatment Care: After your ketamine infusion, you’ll have about 30 minutes to relax and re-orient yourself. For Spravato, you’ll remain under observation for 2 hours after application.
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Safe Discharge: We’ll discharge you when it’s safe for you to leave. It’s imperative that someone is able to drive you home after treatment.
Why Choose New Pathways Clinic for Your Ketamine Treatments?
Our team has over a decade of experience treating psychiatric conditions with ketamine. With a 70% success rate in significantly reducing depression and other symptoms, we provide new hope for those struggling with treatment-resistant conditions.
If you feel like medications are only treating surface-level symptoms, or if traditional treatments haven’t provided the relief you need, consider ketamine therapy at New Pathways Clinic.
We offer treatments for various conditions, including:
- Treatment-Resistant Depression
- Anxiety Disorders
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Bipolar Disorder
*Check your New Pathways location for available treatment options
We also offer additional services to support your mental health journey:
Additional Resources for Your Ketamine Treatment Journey
To help you prepare for and make the most of your ketamine treatment experience, we’ve compiled some helpful resources:
- What to Do After Ketamine Treatment: Aftercare Tips From Our Care Team This blog post provides valuable insights on how to care for yourself after your ketamine treatment, including relaxation techniques, lifestyle changes, and integration practices.
- Patient FAQs Find answers to common questions about ketamine treatment, including what to expect during and after your sessions.
- Music Recommendations for Ketamine Treatment Explore our curated playlists and music suggestions to enhance your ketamine therapy experience.
- Preparing for Your Ketamine Infusion Learn how to best prepare yourself mentally and physically for your upcoming ketamine treatment.
We’re continually updating our resources to provide you with the most comprehensive information about ketamine therapy. Keep an eye out for our upcoming blog post detailing the ketamine experience itself, which will offer an in-depth, thoughtful description of what you can expect during treatment.
If you have any additional questions or concerns about your ketamine treatment journey, don’t hesitate to reach out to our caring team. We’re here to support you every step of the way.
TAKE THE FIRST STEP TOWARDS MENTAL WELLNESS
Ready to explore how ketamine treatments could help you? Schedule a free phone consultation with our experienced team at New Pathways Clinic today.
Still have questions? Check out our Patient FAQs or contact us anytime. We’re here to support you on your journey to better mental health.