Helping Heroes: Ketamine-Assisted Therapy for First Responders 

My experience with ketamine medicine has been nothing short of life-changing. After years of battling PTSD, I can finally say that I have a new lease on life. The profound impact this treatment has had on my mental and physical well-being is beyond what I could have ever imagined. From the very first session, I felt completely safe and supported. The entire process was incredibly well-managed, and the team’s attention to my comfort and care was exceptional. Chris Rambaran and Sabaf played crucial roles in guiding me through each step, providing a level of compassion and expertise that made the experience even more robust. What sets this treatment apart is not only its effectiveness but also the deep sense of trust and reassurance the team instilled in me throughout the journey. They have created an environment where healing feels possible, and because of that, I can honestly say I am enjoying life in ways I haven’t in years. For anyone suffering from PTSD or struggling with mental health, I cannot recommend this treatment enough. It has been a transformative process, and I urge you to explore this option if you are seeking a way to regain control of your life. The impact on my mental health and overall well-being has been nothing short of miraculous

As a former military combat veteran and current police officer, I have endured intense trauma throughout my life—from a troubled childhood to the challenges of the careers I chose. My struggles with PTSD, Major Depressive Disorder, General Anxiety Disorder, and severe insomnia, felt like a relentless battle and was significantly affecting my personal life, my family and adversely affecting my ability in my job.

I sought relief through countless treatments, including psychologists, clinical counselors, neurofeedback, sleep specialists, photobiomodulation, cold therapy, meditation, medications, supplements, and lifestyle changes, but nothing seemed to offer lasting improvement.

My search for a solution led me to explore alternative therapies, and after hearing about psychedelic therapy on health podcasts, I did my own research and spoke to former veterans who had undergone the therapy. This led me to research clinics within Canada and I discovered Qi Integrated. When I learned that the program was led by Mark Haden, a leading world-renown researcher and pioneer in the field, and top-tier Medical Doctor, Pamela Kryskow, who was also instrumental in pioneering psychedelic therapy and research in Canada, I was confident this was the right path for me. I was right, they helped me save my own life.

From my very first session with Qi Integrated Health, the results were remarkable. The therapy provided a level of relief that I had never known before. It allowed me to view my life through a new lens, bringing clarity, gratitude, and a renewed sense of hope.

This profound shift has significantly improved my mental health, my mindset and truly changed my life. I now realize that in order to deal with significant traumas and mental health hardships, one has to take a multi-faceted approach to mental health treatment and incorporate several different treatments that have a synergistic effect with each other.

To my fellow first responders and veterans, there is always hope, surround yourself with positive and compassionate people, make lifestyle changes, ask for and get/pursue the help you need, be relentless and don’t allow yourself to become disillusioned and fall into the hole of negativity, as you will spiral downhill rather than uphill.

You are the community’s warriors, take care of yourself so that you may take care of and raise the people around you. Always remember, Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with all your might…

I am profoundly thankful to the team at Qi Integrated Health. Their dedication and groundbreaking approach have been a guiding light during my darkest moments. I cannot express enough how grateful I am for their support in helping me reclaim my well-being and embrace a brighter future.