YOUR KETAMINE EXPERIENCE · Z&Z WELLNESS
What to Expect During Ketamine Therapy
Knowing what to expect can make beginning ketamine therapy feel less uncertain. From your initial consultation through treatment and follow-up, every step at Z&Z Wellness is designed around preparation, medical oversight, comfort, and individualized care.
YOUR EXPERIENCE AT Z&Z WELLNESS
What to Expect During Ketamine Therapy
From your first conversation through treatment day and follow-up, here's what you can expect when receiving ketamine therapy at Z&Z Wellness.
Our goal is simple: for you to understand what is happening, why it is happening, and what comes next.
BEFORE WE BEGIN
It Starts With a Conversation.
Ketamine therapy starts with understanding whether treatment is appropriate for you.
Before beginning treatment, Zahida will review your medical history, current medications, mental health symptoms, previous treatments, and goals. This is also your opportunity to ask questions and discuss any concerns you may have about the experience.
If ketamine therapy is appropriate, you will receive individualized instructions for preparing for your treatment.
THE PROCESS
Your Ketamine Therapy Experience
01 — Consultation & Medical Evaluation
Your first step is a comprehensive consultation with Zahida. She will review your symptoms, health history, medications, previous treatments, and goals to determine whether ketamine therapy may be appropriate for you.
This is a conversation, not a commitment to treatment. You will have an opportunity to ask questions and understand your options before deciding how to move forward.
02 — Preparing for Treatment
Before your appointment, you will receive instructions specific to your treatment plan. These may include guidance regarding food and beverages, medications, transportation, and what to bring with you.
Following these instructions is important for both your comfort and safety.
03 — Arriving for Your Session
When you arrive, Zahida will review how you are feeling and address any last-minute questions or concerns.
Appropriate pre-treatment assessment and monitoring are completed before ketamine is administered.
04 — During Treatment
You will be able to settle into a comfortable environment while your treatment is administered under medical supervision.
Your experience may include changes in perception, awareness, sense of time, or connection to your surroundings. Some people describe the experience as deeply relaxed or introspective, while others experience it differently.
There is no “right” way to experience ketamine.
Your wellbeing and response are monitored throughout your session.
05 — Recovery
After treatment, you will remain in a supervised setting while the immediate effects of ketamine begin to subside.
You may feel tired, slightly disoriented, or different from your usual baseline for a period of time afterward. Zahida will ensure you are appropriately recovered before you leave.
06 — After Your Session
You will need a responsible adult to drive you home following ketamine treatment. You should not drive, operate machinery, or make important decisions for the remainder of the day.
Follow the individualized post-treatment instructions provided by Z&Z Wellness and give yourself time to rest and recover.
07 — Follow-Up & Ongoing Care
Your response to treatment matters.
Zahida will evaluate how you are responding over time and discuss whether additional sessions, changes to your treatment plan, or other forms of support may be appropriate.
Ketamine therapy is not treated as an isolated procedure. Your progress helps guide what comes next.
THE EXPERIENCE
What Does Ketamine Feel Like?
Every person's experience is different.
During treatment, you may notice changes in your perception of time, body, thoughts, emotions, or surroundings. Some patients describe feeling deeply relaxed, detached from their usual thought patterns, introspective, or dreamlike.
These effects are temporary and generally diminish as the medication wears off.
You do not need to achieve a particular feeling or experience for treatment to be meaningful. Zahida will explain what you may experience before your first session so you can enter treatment feeling informed and prepared.
COMFORT & SAFETY
You Are Medically Supported Throughout Treatment
Ketamine is a powerful medication, which is why appropriate screening and medical supervision matter.
At Z&Z Wellness, your treatment experience includes clinical assessment, individualized dosing and treatment planning, appropriate monitoring, and observation during recovery.
Zahida's extensive critical-care background informs a treatment environment that prioritizes both patient comfort and medical safety.
WHAT TO BRING
Preparing for Treatment Day
Your specific instructions will be provided before treatment, but patients should generally plan to:
Wear comfortable clothing
Arrange transportation home in advance
Follow all eating and drinking instructions provided by Z&Z Wellness
Follow medication instructions carefully
Bring any comfort items recommended before your session
Allow yourself adequate time to rest afterward
Always follow the instructions Zahida provides for your individual treatment rather than relying solely on general guidance online.
BEFORE YOUR FIRST SESSION
Questions About Treatment Day
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Appointment length depends on your individualized treatment and recovery. Zahida will let you know how much time to reserve when your treatment is scheduled.
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You will receive specific instructions regarding eating and drinking before treatment. Follow the preparation instructions provided by Z&Z Wellness.
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Do not stop or change medications on your own. Zahida will review your medications and let you know whether any specific instructions are necessary before treatment.
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Ketamine used for mental health treatment is generally administered differently than ketamine used for surgical anesthesia. Your expected level of awareness and the specific treatment experience will be discussed with you beforehand.
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Ask Z&Z Wellness about the current policy for companions during treatment. Regardless, you will need to arrange appropriate transportation home afterward.
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No. You should not drive following ketamine treatment. Arrange for a responsible adult to take you home and follow all post-treatment restrictions provided by Zahida.
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