What to expect from Klaris Mind

What to expect on your journey to wellness with Klaris Mind

Before 

• Complete our consent form prior to your appointment.
   

• Please do not eat solid food for 6 hours before your appointment. You may have clear fluids up to 2 hours beforehand.

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• Avoid sedatives or anticonvulsant medications before treatment as they may interfere with the effects of ketamine (unless advised otherwise by your doctor).
   

• Please arrange for a family member or friend to take you home after your session.
   

• In line with our clinic's policy, we kindly ask that any accompanying family members or friends do not wait at the premises whilst treatment is taking place.

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• If needed, a taxi home is acceptable when your escort is present.
   

• Do not drive or operate machinery until after a restful night's sleep.
   

• We recommend that you bring your own noise cancelling headphones with calm relaxing music and an eye mask. Alternatively these can be provided by the clinic.

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• Filming or photography is not permitted during treatment.

During 

• Treatment is delivered under the care of our specialist Consultant Anaesthetist.
   

• A small IV (Intravenous) cannula is gently placed into a vein, usually on the back of your hand.
   

• Ketamine is administered as a controlled infusion over approximately 40-45 minutes.
   

• Your vital signs and wellbeing are continuously monitored by our medical team throughout the session.
   

• We recommend listening to relaxing music using your own noise cancelling headphones or those provided.
   

• Many patients experience gentle changes in perception, such as a light or floating sensation, calm detachment, or altered awareness of time and space.
   

• Some people find the experience reflective or introspective, allowing thoughts and emotions to be viewed from a different perspective.

After

• You will remain seated or reclined while initial recovery begins for at least 1 hour.
   

• Our team will check your wellbeing and orientation.
   

• Water or tea will be offered, and we encourage rest and hydration.
   

• Before leaving, a clinician will confirm you are fully recovered and safe for discharge.
   

• You should be fully alert, comfortable, and free from ongoing dissociative effects.
   

• You should feel steady and confident when standing and walking before departure.

What happens after?

To achieve the most sustained benefit, we usually recommend beginning with a structured programme of 4–6 infusions, spaced around 1–2 weeks apart.

Once you are satisfied with your progress, we can design a personalised maintenance plan that fits comfortably around your schedule and lifestyle.

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