Learn How the Medicine Works

Better your understanding of Ketamine-assisted therapy and how psychedelics are used for mental health. Read about the science behind Ketamine for depression, anxiety and trauma – plus learn how Ketamine is used within our program.

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Ancestral Trauma and Psychedelic Therapy

February 22, 2023

This article discusses ancestral trauma and its impact on BIPOC communities, as well as the potential benefits of ketamine-assisted therapy in helping individuals heal from this trauma. While not a cure-all solution, it can be a helpful tool alongside other approaches.

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Unlocking Your Potential: Journal Prompts & Manifestations for Therapy

February 5, 2023

Discover the transformative power of utilizing writing and manifestation techniques in talk therapy. Explore your thoughts and desires through self-exploration prompts and visualization exercises to unlock your full potential.

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The Field Trip Experience Through the Lens of Midjourney AI

January 30, 2023

Join us as we explore the fascinating world of Midjourney AI and psychedelics at Field Trip through images and journey through the intersection of technology and consciousness.

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More Than The Medicine: Pairing Ketamine Therapy with Holistic Healing & Wellness Tools

January 27, 2023

Learn about the importance of holistic tools that nurture your mind, body, and spirit — and why pairing these practices with psychedelic therapy can foster profound healing.

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Ketamine 101

Psilocybin 101

Treatment at Field Trip

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Psychedelic Perspectives

Ketamine 101

A deep dive into its origins, medicinal uses, and therapeutic properties. Learn everything you need to know about Ketamine and become familiar with this remarkable tool for healing.

Risks for Ketamine Addiction

November 24, 2022

Despite some similarities with other drugs that can lead to addiction, there are key differences in the way ketamine interacts with parts of the brain that ultimately decrease the risk of addiction.

3 How Ketamine-Assisted Therapy is Different from Traditional Talk Therapy

December 7, 2022

Ketamine-assisted therapy and traditional talk therapy have several noteworthy differences to address when deciding which form of healing is best for you. Compare and contrast these two modalities of mental health treatments in this article.

7 How Safe is Ketamine Therapy?

October 26, 2022

You may have questions about how Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy will impact your brain—what are the side effects? Could I become addicted? Is ketamine therapy safer or riskier than traditional medication therapy? Let’s take a look.

4 Ketamine Administration: IM, IV, and Lozenges

September 30, 2022

Wondering how the medicine will be administered? Learn about the three ways ketamine is traditionally given, and how we operate at Field Trip.

6 What Is Ketamine?

July 6, 2022

Ketamine has a long and interesting history leading up to its current use in a therapeutic setting.

4 Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP)

March 18, 2022

Field Trip Health’s Ketamine therapy treatments combine psychotherapy with psychedelics to help those suffering from treatment-resistant depression, PTSD, anxiety, and other mental health disorders.

3 Ketamine Treatments for Severe Anxiety Disorders

March 11, 2022

Field Trip Health’s ketamine therapy treatments combine psychotherapy with psychedelics to help those suffering from anxiety disorders work towards a deeper healing.

3 How Psychedelic Therapy Helped A Widow Overcome Grief And Enjoy Her Career Again

March 7, 2022

This story explores the link between mental health and workplace productivity, focusing on a case study of grief-induced anxiety and the role of psychedelic-assisted therapy. A young widow went on extended leave from her career at a large technology company, Facebook, after being unable to focus at work, despite extensive traditional talk therapy. She reports that both psychedelic-assisted therapy, including Ketamine, helped her overcome the overbearing fear of not ever raising a family and finding meaning with her contributions at work and with friends.

5 Ketamine-Assisted Therapy for PTSD

February 24, 2022

If you are dealing with the struggles of PTSD we’re here to help. Learn how KAP treatments may be the breakthrough method for treating severe PTSD.

3 Ketamine-Assisted Therapy for Severe Depression

February 10, 2022

What is Ketamine and how can it help with treatment resistant depression? Learn how KAP treatments may be the breakthrough method for treating severe depression.

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Psilocybin 101

Learn about psilocybin (the psychoactive component in “magic mushrooms”) and how it is a powerful healing tool in mental health and therapy programs. Read about the science behind this fascinating plant medicine, how we work with it at Field Trip, and the status of legalization across the world.

Mio's Story: A Journey with Psilocybin-Assisted Therapy for End-of-Life Anxiety

September 21, 2022

Read about how psilocybin therapy is available for serious or life-threatening conditions through the Special Access Program, and how this form of therapy helped a Field Trip client.

6 Psilocybin Mushroom Research at Field Trip

September 20, 2022

Field Trip is working behind the scenes to study and research the phenomena of psilocybin mushrooms

4 Psilocybin Therapy: A Client’s Healing Journey with Canada’s Special Access Program

September 19, 2022

Hear about the power of psilocybin-assisted psychotherapy from a Field Trip therapist & client, plus learn about Canada's Special Access Program and who qualifies.

6 Ketamine vs. Psilocybin for Therapy

May 4, 2022

Explore the therapeutic uses of ketamine and psilocybin (aka “shrooms”) plus the major similarities and differences between the two.

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Treatment at Field Trip

Understand our approach to Ketamine-assisted therapy and how Field Trip's protocol helps clients report marked improvements in their anxiety and depression symptoms immediately after treatment – and continued a month later.

More Than The Medicine: Pairing Ketamine Therapy with Holistic Healing & Wellness Tools

January 27, 2023

Learn about the importance of holistic tools that nurture your mind, body, and spirit — and why pairing these practices with psychedelic therapy can foster profound healing.

7 Three Reasons to Choose Field Trip

December 27, 2022

Read about why Field Trip's program is safe, effective, and beneficially "mind manifesting."

5 As Seen on the Today Show: Ketamine, A New & Promising Mental Health Treatment

January 4, 2023

NBC’s TODAY Show covers the breakthrough medicine 'ketamine' and Field Trip's treatment with it.

4 Field Trip's Philosophy on "Bad Trips"

October 28, 2022

Field Trip has created an environment where big, challenging experiences are expected and welcomed. Your therapist will help you create a plan to ground yourself and return to safety, while continuing to grow into your authentic self.

3 Why Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy is Worth It

November 18, 2022

Ketamine-assisted therapy is a welcomed catalyst for change, shifting perspective and unsticking old thought patterns. Learn why it's worth it.

3 How to Prepare Yourself for Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy

December 1, 2022

Much like planning a vacation, the time between arranging a therapeutic ketamine session and actually departing on the trip can be filled with anticipation, curiosity, and even some anxiety.

5 How Do I Know If I Qualify for Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy

December 1, 2022

With so many treatment options available for mental health and the various settings and ways in which one can receive ketamine therapy, how do you know if Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy is the right fit for you?

5 Psychedelic Therapy In-Clinic vs At-Home

November 25, 2022

Learn about our two core offerings: Ketamine-assisted psychotherapy In-Person or through our hybrid program, "Freedom"

6 Psychedelic Medicine Whitepaper

A comprehensive overview of current challenges and unmet needs in mental health conditions, budding clinical and health economic research in psychedelic therapy, and Field Trip Health’s approach to psychedelic-assisted therapy.

2 How Ketamine Feels

September 15, 2022

Learn about the somatic and emotional sensations that ketamine brings up, and what to expect from your experience with the medicine.

4 How to Change Your Mind Safely: The Importance of a Therapeutic Approach

July 22, 2022

Ready to Change Your Mind? Learn how Field Trip offers safe, legal, and personalized psychedelic-assisted therapy that is fast acting & long-lasting.

5 Creating a Safe Container: The Importance of Set & Setting

July 21, 2022

Have you watched “How to Change Your Mind” and are considering psychedelics? Learn about what the psychedelic community means by creating a “safe container” with a focus on set and setting.

5 Tips and Resources: Preparing for the Consult

Preparation is an integral and ongoing part of the Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy Journey. Learn more about what to do to prepare yourself for a consult.

4 The Importance of Integration

May 25, 2021

Learn more about how Field Trip Health uses integration with its patients to help distill and process experiences during psychedelic-assisted therapy.

4 Tips to Help you Talk to your Doctor about Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy

May 21, 2021

Find the right way to talk to your doctor about psychedelic-assisted therapy with our helpful tips!

3 Why Ketamine and How Does it Work?

April 23, 2021

Learn more about the background of ketamine and ketamine therapy in this informative article.

4 The Field Trip Experience

April 12, 2021

Field Trip Health's outpatient mental health centers combine the science of modern medicine and technology with the wisdom of the psychotherapeutic psychedelic approach.

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Backed By Science

Explore credible research and discover the fascinating science behind Ketamine. Learn why we choose it as part of our treatment to help unlock inner healing wisdom.

Ketamine vs. LSD for Therapy

November 2, 2022

Learn about the medicinal, sensational, and therapeutic similarities and differences between Ketamine and LSD.

6 Ketamine vs MDMA for Therapy

May 19, 2022

Despite their similarities, ketamine and MDMA are unique medicines with key differences in the way they are each used in therapeutic settings.

4 What Results Can I Expect from Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy?

April 15, 2022

Learn about the powerful healing and results of Ketamine-assisted psychotherapy backed by research and our own client stories.

4 How Does Ketamine Affect the Brain?

April 1, 2022

Dive into the contemporary research on Ketamine and how it is a safe and effective treatment for depression, trauma, anxiety, and other mental health disorders.

Join us as we explore the fascinating world of Midjourney AI and psychedelics at Field Trip through images and journey through the intersection of technology and consciousness.

2 The Importance of Talk Therapy

January 25, 2023

Learn why talk therapy is an important practice and how Field Trip's virtual counseling program is different than the rest.

5 Mental Health Resources

January 6, 2023

A directory of information for help with mental health conditions and psychedelic harm reduction.

2 The Power of Intention Setting

December 23, 2022

Learn about the why & how of intention setting. This practice helps to focus energy and attention on what matters most in the purpose of this journey, and it helps to keep you aligned throughout the process.

5 Maintaining Your Mental Health During the Holidays

December 20, 2022

The holiday season is here, and there is a universal pressure to remain "merry and bright." However, this time can also be an influx of added stress and pressure. For many, the holidays can be a difficult time of year if they are struggling with mental health challenges, family dynamics, or uncomfortable memories

5 David Sax On Psychedelics, The Singularity & His Book 'The Future Is Analog'

November 15, 2022

David Sax is an award-winning writer and speaker whose journalistic writings have been featured in The New York Times, The New Yorker, and Bloomberg. He believes that not only has digital technology failed to fulfill these utopian expectations but that we're deliberately (yet perhaps unknowingly) rejecting that narrative and embracing the analog experience instead.

5 Joe Patitucci Explains Plant Music & Connecting With Nature Through Sound

November 22, 2022

Joe Patitucci shares his views on plant consciousness, his experiences with psychedelics, the future of biofeedback, and more.

5 Responding to Gun Violence with Mental Health Awareness and Support

July 15, 2022

The urgency to support community-based mental health services in this country is here and now.

3 LGBTQIA2S+ Affirming Healthcare and Why Language Matters

June 23, 2022

June is Pride month. A time to celebrate LGBTQIA2S+ voices, equality, and achievements. It is also a time of reflection to ask ourselves, how the psychedelic community can take strides to be more inclusive to LGBTQIA2S+ individuals and other marginalized communities.

3 Living with Loss

June 1, 2022

To face dying may be what it means to be fully alive. Understand the steps to transforming grief and sorrow - individually, interpersonally and collectively.

7 Magic Mushroom Day

September 20, 2022

Macy Baker, Content Lead at Field Trip, is joined by Marshall Tyler, Director of Research, to discuss Magic Mushroom Day

Kenny Stills: Finding Freedom Through Psychedelic Therapy

September 13, 2022

Kenny came to Field Trip for mental health treatment, so he could work with psychedelics (specifically Ketamine) in a comfortable and safe environment, with the support of an experienced therapist.

Quantum Mechanics, Consciousness & Psychedelics: Live Discussion

August 19, 2022

Learn about what quantum mechanics is, the nature of reality as we know it (based on this theory,) and the ineffable experience that consciousness expansion/psychedelics can bring us as humans beings.

Ask an Expert and Change Your Mind: The Field Trip Experience

August 5, 2022

Dr. Mike Dow, psychedelic psychotherapist at Field Trip Health & Conrad Page, director of growth, discuss all things Field Trip.

Ask an Expert and Change Your Mind: Five Things to Know Before Working with Psychedelic Medicine

August 2, 2022

Dr. Mike Dow, psychedelic psychotherapist at Field Trip Health & Conrad Page, director of growth, discuss top preparation tips and things to know before deciding if psychedelic medicine is a good fit for you.

Ketamine for Mental Health

July 20, 2022

Dr. Michael Verbora will discuss the current evidence and ongoing clinical work that Field Trip Health is facilitating, using psychedelic medicine to treat treatment-resistant mental health conditions.

Field Trip's "Tales from the Treatment"

April 27, 2022

Our speakers will walk you through exactly what to expect when embarking on a healing journey at Field Trip Health, the importance we place on a holistic model of care, and the impact it can have on peoples' lives.

Field Trip Health: Amsterdam

January 7, 2022

We're excited to give you a glimpse inside our newest clinic in Amsterdam; alive with natural light and plant life, it's the perfect setting for a perspective-changing psychedelic experience.

Field Trip Health: Chicago

June 7, 2021

We welcome you to our Field Trip Health Centre in the Chicago Metropolitan Area, and get to know our dedicated team of professionals as they speak about the driving ethos behind the work we do at Field Trip Health.

Field Trip Health: Toronto

May 21, 2021

We invite you to explore our Field Trip Health Centre in downtown Toronto and hear remarks directly from our dedicated team of professionals as they speak about the driving ethos behind the work we do at Field trip Health.

Field Trip Health Brings Psychedelic Medicine to Atlanta

April 23, 2021

We are excited to introduce you to our family in Atlanta and hear directly from our team about what makes this work so unique & powerful.

Field Trip Health: New York

April 5, 2021

We invite you to explore our New York Field Trip Health Centre, and hear remarks directly from our dedicated team of professionals as they speak about the driving ethos behind the work we do at Field trip Health.

Field Trip Health Brings Psychedelic Medicine to Chicago

March 26, 2021

Dr. Ben Medrano, MD and Judy Seals, FNP-C will walk through the history & current progress in the field of psychedelic medicine as well as discuss our clinical model and lasting, meaningful patient outcomes in the ketamine-assisted therapy work we facilitate in Chicago.

Field Trip Health: Los Angeles

February 24, 2021

Take a tour through our Field Trip Health Centre based in Los Angeles, California, and hear remarks directly from our on-site team about the driving ethos behind our healing journey.

Psychedelic Medicine: The Next Frontier In Mental Health with Dr. Ben Medrano & Dr. Michael Verbora

February 4, 2021

Dr. Ben Medrano, MD and Dr. Michael Verbora, MBA MD will discuss the paper, present the researched-based evidence of the efficacy of psychedelic therapies, and outline the ongoing clinical work that Field Trip Health is facilitating, using ketamine-assisted therapy to treat treatment-resistant mental health conditions with lasting success.

Psychedelic Medicine at Field Trip Health

January 22, 2021

Take a tour through our Field Trip Health Centre based in Toronto, Ontario, and hear remarks directly from our on-site team about the driving ethos behind our healing journey.

Psychedelic Therapy: A Therapist's Perspective

January 4, 2021

In this webinar, leaders of Field Trip Health's clinical therapy team – Dr. Katelyn Kalstein & Dr. Mark Shortt – will engage in a discussion about the therapeutic processes that are essential to healing, specifically within the context of psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy.

Psychedelics for Mental Health with Dr. Michael Verbora & Dr. Ben Medrano

December 2, 2020

Focusing on a new treatment paradigm, this webinar will touch on the history of and recent progress in the development of psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy for mental health disorders, including current options in ketamine-assisted psychotherapy.

Psychedelics for Mental Health

November 12, 2020

Field Trip Health New York: Clinic Walkthrough

October 6, 2020

Join us in a tour of our New York clinic! From the moment you walk in the door, we are here to greet you and ensure a comfortable experience at our clinic.

The Alchemy of Set & Setting

September 24, 2020

In this webinar Nurse Practitioner, Emily Hackenburg, Director of Business Development, Matt Emmer, and Psychotherapist, Susan Brody will share how Field Trip’s clinics take ‘set and setting’ into account for every decision made, as a means to craft an environment that promotes long-lasting healing.

Field Trip NYC on CheddarTV

September 15, 2020

The CheddarTV team came by to walk through our patient journey!

IGTV: Rainbo Mushrooms & Field Trip Health

September 15, 2020

Join Tonya Papanikolov, Founder & CEO of Rainbo Mushrooms, and our own Marshall Tyler in a chat about all things mushroom! They chat about how wellness properties are inherent to fungi, their own cultivation protocols, and a little bit of chemical biology to boot.

IGTV: Fungi Academy & Field Trip Health

August 21, 2020

Our Director of Research, Marshall Tyler, joins Fungi Academy Founder Oliver Merivee to chat about all things fungi!

IGTV: Sweat and Tonic & Field Trip Health

August 21, 2020

Join Amber Amendola and S&T Innovation Director Julian Ho in a chat about mindfulness practices and how people can use them to better their own day-to-day lives!

Psychedelics for Mental Health - August 2020

August 10, 2020

Focusing on a revolutionary treatment paradigm with a storied past, this webinar will touch on the history of and recent progress in the development of psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy for mental health disorders, including current options in ketamine-assisted psychotherapy.

Psychedelic Psychotherapy: A Therapist's Perspective

August 10, 2020

In this webinar, members of Field Trip Health's clinical therapy team – Martha Kezemidis, Sabina Pillai, and Dr. Joseph De Leo, will engage in a discussion about the therapeutic processes that are essential to healing, specifically within the context of psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy.

Clinical Findings in Psychedelic Therapy: KAP for Depression

August 10, 2020

In this webinar, nurse practitioner Monica Mina and psychotherapist Sabina Pillai will walk through the general trends and treatment outcomes of patients who have completed Field Trip Health's ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP) protocol.

Psychedelic Therapy: From Coping to Healing (with Daniel Carcillo)

August 10, 2020

Focusing on a revolutionary treatment paradigm with a storied past, this webinar will touch on the history of and recent progress in the development of psychedelic-assisted therapy for mental health disorders, including current options in ketamine-assisted psychotherapy.

Harnessing the power of psychedelic drug therapy: CTV W5

A W5 investigation into an unconventional treatment for severe depression and PTSD that involves the drug ketamine.

Ketamine & Depression: How it Works - Yale Medicine Explains

One of the things that Ketamine does, that helps to explain its antidepressant effects, is help the brain to regrow the synapses, the connections between nerve cells.

Field Trip Health & Wellness Officially Launches on the TXS Venture Exchange

Field Trip is officially split into two distinct companies. We will be continuing to evolve Field Trip with the TSX Venture Exchange as Field Trip Health & Wellness Ltd. (TSXV: FTHW). Our sister company, Reunion Neuroscience, will focus on psychedelic drug research and development. Reunion will remain on the NASDAQ (Nasdaq: REUN).

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What Our Clients Say

“It was like I was born with a new brain after going through those sessions. I never thought I would feel this way in my lifetime, and that I would be able to so effortlessly think and feel the way I finally do about myself.”

- Janine, Toronto

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Field Trip offers regular opportunities to hear about the client experience firsthand. Join us in a virtual conversation with one of our lead therapists, connect with someone who completed their healing journey and learn about what it's like working with us.
The session will review the importance of a holistic model of care and discuss the positive outcomes and sustained impact it can have on peoples' lives. Sign up and come curious, as there will be ample time for questions.

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