Hello,
This is Dr. Justin Yanuck MD and I have given myself 10 minutes to explain why we do things differently at Renew.
Question: “Why do I need to do exercises after my infusion? Can’t the medicine just do the work?”
Answer:
This is a great question. Think of ketamine as a tool that opens a window. For 48 to 72 hours, your brain is in a state of neuroplasticity, meaning it is ready to grow and change. But the medicine doesn’t choose “how” the brain changes. If you get an infusion and then go home to a stressful environment and sit in the same negative thought patterns, your brain will simply “harden” back into those old shapes. You will have missed the opportunity to build something new.
Our reprogramming protocol is designed to take advantage of that open window. We provide you with specific, 20 minute daily exercises that give your brain a “blueprint” for how to rebuild. For pain patients, this involves movements that teach the brain that the body is safe. For mood patients, it involves cognitive tasks that strengthen positive pathways. We are being very intentional about what we feed your brain while it is in its most receptive state.
I often tell patients that the infusion is 50 percent of the treatment and the reprogramming is the other 50 percent. We want to move away from the idea of a “passive” patient who just receives a medicine. We want you to be an active participant in your healing. By doing the work during the neuroplasticity window, you are ensuring that the changes we make are structural and long lasting. We aren’t just looking for a temporary chemical boost; we are looking for a permanent shift in how your brain operates.
If you have more questions, feel free to email us at info@renewketamineinfusion.com or book a free consultation.
Cheers,
Dr. Justin Yanuck, MD & Dr. Tanya Dall, MD, Dr. David Richter, MD
Renew Ketamine Infusion
Tustin, San Juan Capistrano, Seal Beach
