FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Why hasn’t my doctor told me about ketamine?
Frequency Healing Ketamine Clinic • Service Center
Treating:
Depression
Addiction
PTSD
Anxiety
Palliative Care
Chronic Illness
Suicidal Ideation
Eating Disorders
Relationship Difficulties
Utilizing:
Ketamine
OR-126, Florence, OR, USA
At Frequency Healing we primarily use ketamine infusion therapy for our patients. However, while ketamine therapy can be life changing alone, our philosophy is that for maximum positive benefit it be used in conjunction with other healing modalities. We encourage continued relationships with pre-existing counselors and therapists, or we can help you find a provider for more traditional forms of talk therapy and medication management. We also offer in-house Compassion Coaching, Life Coaching, and meditation consultations. We believe in a holistic approach, so we also like to refer clients locally for healing services such as massage therapy, reiki, shamanic work, sound therapy, aromatherapy, yoga, and acupuncture as appropriate.
The Process
STEP
1
We start each client with a scheduled, no-cost telephone consultation. If you think ketamine might be right for you, we request medical records from your normal doctor, therapist, or other metal health provider who has either diagnosed or documented previous diagnosis of your mental health condition. Frequency Healing Clinic does not diagnose mental health conditions.
STEP
2
Once your records are received, we schedule an in-person consultation at our clinic in Florence, Oregon. The cost of this consultation is subtracted from the cost for your first infusion if we determine Ketamine to be an appropriate treatment for you.
STEP
3
We typically recommend starting treatment with a series of six sessions over 2-4 weeks. Clients come to our office for their infusions with an empty stomach, their vital signs are checked and an IV is started in one hand or arm. The medication is given through the IV, typically over 50 minutes. The dose is tailored to the individual and can be adjusted from session to session as needed. The client is welcomed to bring a supportive other (trusted partner, family member, or friend) to their sessions if desired, though specific qualifications are required of that individual. During the session, the administering provider is present and monitoring vital signs and response to therapy. Clients are encouraged to relax, listen to a predetermined playlist on noise canceling headphones, and often will use an eye mask to limit light exposure during the treatment. When the infusion is complete, clients may feel groggy at first, but within 20 minutes are able to function normally. It is normal to feel fatigued for the rest of the day, so we recommend taking the rest of the day off from work or strenuous activity. For safety reasons, you are required to have a ride home and must abstain from operating a vehicle for the rest of the day. We strongly encourage you to relax for the rest of the day following your infusion so that your brain may begin to integrate the experience.
Session Types
Ketamine Infusions
A ketamine infusion occurs at an in-office visit after an initial in-person consultation to determine if the treatment is right for you. Helpful for treatment resistant depression and other mental health conditions, it involves intravenous administration of a medication while under the careful supervision of an anesthesia provider. An appointment starts with a brief wellness check-in, vital sign check, and IV start. We monitor your vital signs throughout the infusion, which for most people lasts for 50 minutes. During the infusion you may experience strange sensations including depersonalization, loss of track of time or context, or an unusual feeling of euphoria. After the infusion, it takes about 15 minutes to feel normal and be safe to go home with your driver.
Compassion Coaching & Life Coaching
“Coaching” is separate but complimentary from and to treatments like traditional psychotherapy. Generally more focused on specific wellness or life goals, coaching can be a tool in aiding in your healing journey. We offer strategies geared at both achieving specific goals (professional, personal, health focused) and other options focused more on healing (addiction recovery, trauma, coping with mental health problems). Coaching uses tools in the present to cope with events of the past and move forward to shape a future we want. Ask about our coaching packages!
Meditation Consultations
There are countless studies from the last several decades that demonstrate the usefulness and healing potential of meditation. There are many styles and techniques of meditation, and they all offer different benefits, but the diversity of options can be overwhelming. If you are new to meditation and not sure where to start, our simple Meditation Consultations can help you find the right tools to get you started as you navigate different options like apps, online courses, and books. These consultations are complimentary with our other services!
Staff
Kristen Dill · CRNA
Kristen started her career in healthcare in 2006 as a registered nurse in neonatal and pediatric intensive care nursing after graduating from the University of Washington School of Nursing in Seattle, WA. In 2014 she began graduate school training in anesthesia at Samuel Merritt University in Oakland, CA and became a certified registered nurse anesthetist in late 2016. Since that time, she has provided safe and compassionate anesthesia care in a variety of settings. Following the Covid-19 pandemic and a number of life changes and personal losses, Kristen decided to step away from the hospital setting and pursue a career focused instead on helping others heal from mental health conditions and trauma. In addition to providing ketamine infusion therapy, she has studied with Dr. Gabor Maté and her Compassion and Life Coaching methods are informed by Dr. Maté’s technique known as Compassionate Inquiry. Kristen also has studied the Heart Math technique for developing mind/heart coherence and is interested in polyvagal theory as another way to promote healing for trauma.
Today, Kristen owns and operates Frequency Healing Clinic in beautiful Florence, Oregon. Originally a Washing native, Kristen fell in love with the Oregon Coast in the early 2000s while surfing in the region. She is a devoted mother and has a passion for learning. She enjoys the beautiful outdoor activities offered in the region, especially hiking, trail running, and surfing.
Treating:
Depression
Anxiety
PTSD
Chronic Illness
Palliative Care
Addiction
Relationship Difficulties
Suicidal Ideation
Eating Disorders
Utilizing:
Ketamine
Specialties:
polyvagal theory as another way to promote healing for trauma
Adam Turman · CRNA
Adam was born and raised in Alabama and is an alumni of Auburn University and University of Alabama at Birmingham. He then made his way to Washington D. C. where he completed his anesthesia training at Georgetown University. In 2018, he made a coast-to-coast move and has lived in Eugene, OR since. He is the Anesthesia Director at a local surgery center and practices at several hospitals and surgery centers in the Willamette Valley.
Adam is avid about fitness and health, both mental and physical. He is a huge proponent of a well rounded approach to healthcare and medicine that focuses on all aspects of one’s wellbeing. Adam’s favorite hobbies include rock climbing, triathlons, and exploring the beautiful PNW with his partner, Dana, delightful 4 year old daughter, and rescue pup, Summit. He is most proud of climbing Rainier in 2020 and completing an Ironman in 2022.
Adam is excited and grateful to be a part of your journey!
Treating:
Anxiety
Addiction
Depression
PTSD
Chronic Illness
Palliative Care
Suicidal Ideation
Eating Disorders
Relationship Difficulties
Utilizing:
Ketamine
Specialties:
Ketamine Therapy
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Locations
OR-126, Florence, OR, USA