*Please note there is an intake process for new patients interested in attending these retreats. Intake forms and a 50 min psychological and medical intake session are required prior to being cleared for attendance.

These monthly retreats have been beautiful and we look forward to our next journey together.

After a medical evaluation with Karen online and over the phone and an online psychological intake session with Sunny, you may be cleared for the Ketamine retreat. We already have these items on file if you participated in previous retreats.

Please bring an eye mask, headphones, ear plugs (if you are sound-sensitive), and several layers of comfortable clothing. Bring a fuzzy blanket, pillow(s), particularly if you need support for knees and back, and a journal, if desired. Please fast that morning. Clear liquids (8oz or less) like coffee or tea are fine. Upon arrival, Karen will check your temperature, oxygen saturation, and blood pressure. You may be given a dose of oral Zofran to eliminate nausea, a potential but somewhat rare, potential side effect of Ketamine. Following the quick medical check, the group will gather and settle in, share journey intentions, and have a brief group process. “Journey Nests” out of padded floor mats and blankets. 

Ketamine will be administered via intramuscular injection. Each participant’s dosage is based upon on past psychedelic experiences, weight, and diagnosis. Music will be played on the sound system. Karen and Sunny will monitor the group during the experience. 

The journey lasts approximately 60-90 minutes. Afterward, we will process and share our experiences, utilizing archetypal psychology, internal family systems, and other treatment modalities in which Mrs Strasburg is trained.

Please note~ that you must have a diagnosis in order to participate in the off-label use of ketamine for psychiatric purposes.