Safe, Effective, and Insurance Covered Ketamine Therapy in Boston, MA

Great establishment that makes you feel welcomed and gives you the time and space you need for your journey. Everyone from the doctors to the nursing staff to the front desk make you feel safe and secure, which really helps if it’s your first treatment. I highly recommend Lumin and promote the good work they have been doing!

The staff at Lumin take the time to explain every step of the process and never leave a question unanswered! The environment is relaxed and calming. I would definitely recommend Lumin!

My Lumin Health experience was nothing short of transformative. To start, Gene was extremely responsive with everything from the business side, ensuring that insurance covered my treatment and that I had appointments which were convenient for my schedule. As for treatment, the staff's kindness and compassion created a welcoming atmosphere that instantly put me at ease. One of the serious gems of the place is the nurse practitioner Kerry. Her profound knowledge and expertise in explaining the intricacies of ketamine therapy instilled confidence and trust in the process. She also gave amazing advice outside of the ketamine. She wanted to ensure that I was doing whatever I possibly could holistically (eating well, exercising regularly, and prioritizing sleep) to better myself so that my overall mental and emotional well-being could synergize with the benefits of ketamine therapy, creating a comprehensive approach to personal growth and healing. Throughout the sessions, Kerry and the rest of the staff's guidance was invaluable, providing a supportive space for introspection and emotional exploration. What truly set them apart was their genuine care and empathy, forming a therapeutic alliance that made the journey not only effective but also deeply personal. Lastly, the new office space is nothing short of amazing. It is extremely comfortable, relaxing, and thoughtfully designed, providing an ideal environment for ketamine therapy. As a patient, you are now provided with a button so that if you need anything during your ketamine therapy session, whether it's an adjustment in the environment, additional support, or simply to express your needs, the staff is readily available and responsive. If you couldn't have guessed by now, I rate Lumin Health a complete 5/5 stars. Ketamine Therapy, in general, has made me feel a profound sense of liberation and renewal.Lumin Health has made that transformative journey even more exceptional with their compassionate staff, state-of-the-art facilities, and personalized care, leaving me not only impressed but genuinely grateful for the positive impact they've had on my mental and emotional well-being.

Lumin is about healing! When standard mental health care numbs us- ketamine regrows synapses in the brain. I’ve never felt more supported by a provider before. Diane, Jonah & Kerry really care about their patients. This is a top notch place. One million stars!

I was a bit anxious on my way into Lumin Health before my first session. Once I arrived the anxiety quickly subsided when I met Kerry "Nurse Happiness" Parsons. I couldn't of been more comforted and put at ease. She is lovely and someone that TRULY cares about what she does and exudes a very holistic approach to wellness . She was integral in shifting my whole experience from any of the initial anxiety to me being absolutely calm, open and ready to allow the healing that this experience has done to happen.

Highly recommended if you’ve struggled with depression and nothing seems to help. The staff are dedicated to your care and want to support you. They have a nice office in Newton Centre that’s very comfortable. Spravato, the nasal spray form of ketamine, can now be covered by insurance. There’s no reason not to call and see if it might be helpful for you.

A professional environment filled with caring intelligent people who deeply believe in what they do. This is truly a place of healing, bereft of the usual assembly line psychology you see in most other facilities. Would strongly recommend anyone suffering from depression or anxiety to give these people a shot. You will not regret it.

An absolutely amazing place with the best staff ever. It’s so clear how much everyone who works there believes in what they’re doing and they greet me warmly every time I’m there. Each one of them is knowledgeable about the ketamine treatments and I appreciate the transparency in price on their website as well as the bios from each of the providers. Before deciding on Lumin I talked to other ketamine clinics who were not able to answer my questions and there’s no transparency about pricing or any information on the staff who works there. Lumin has a beautiful office with spacious rooms and various options such as a recliner and weighted blanket to make your experiences comfortable. 1,000/10

Great environment & great staff

Ketamine Therapy at Lumin Health has been fascinating and helpful to me in dealing with the symptoms of my post traumatic stress disorder. The setting is non-clinical, welcoming, informal, and comfortable. The staff are very friendly and helpful. Kerry, the nurse practitioner that oversees the site, provides great support and strives to be as flexible as possible to meet my needs both as a new and nervous patient and as I continue to explore this valuable therapeutic option.

I had great experience with Lumin Health and would recommend them to anyone who is seeking ketamine therapy. Every single person I interacted with had a passion for helping their patients and it shows. They were amazing, caring people who made me feel at ease. Additionally the office was clean, cozy and comfortable and in a great location. When I first called their office on a Saturday, Gene called me back minutes later and spent around thirty minutes answering all my questions for me and setting me up with an appointment with the doctor for the following week. I could tell he had a passion for helping people and wanted to see me get better. When I had my appointment with the doctor, Ben, I felt he really cared about what I was going through and explained ketamine therapy and answered all my questions. During my treatments, Kerry, the nurse practitioner, made me feel at ease and was available any time I needed her. She spent a great deal of time with me before, during and after the ketamine infusion. I felt very safe and comfortable. Overall, great experience and the people here really want to see you feel better. Again, I’d recommend Lumin Health to anyone seeking ketamine therapy.

I have never been so moved by a provider of any care or service to a write a review before, and this one is long overdue because I couldn’t find the words to fully express my gratitude or what makes Lumin so unique. There is customer service, patient care, and then there is Lumin Health. It sits in a tier of its own. At first the knowledge, empathy, understanding, and accommodation of each team member was surprising, each interaction had the exact personal touch I needed in the moment, soon it felt natural and I wondered why I haven’t felt so at ease and understood anywhere else. Over the months of treatment I’ve tried to figure out their secret to providing the unmatched level of understanding and care. I imagined some.intricate master plan designed with the patient’s comfort as the top priority snd wondered how Lumin accomplishes it with such ease when it’s so rare. . I’ve come to realize it’s much more simple than I imagined. At Lumin I never feel like a patient talking to a clinician, I feel like a human talking to a human, even on the days I feel quite less than human. There is no secret sauce, simply a team that wholeheartedly wants me to be well. The treatments themselves have greatly increased the quality of life for me and my family, the improvement was near immediate and undeniably noticeable. Having Lumin Health as a second home is the backbone of that progress.. Depression can make the easy become difficult. Lumin makes the difficult easy. I remember the first time I dialed the number, as soon as Gene picked up life seemed easier. After 45 minutes asking millions of questions and getting knowledgeable, confident answers I felt like I was talking to an old friend who understood me and my depression but had a passion to help. The most impressive thing is each and every team member has the same passion and the same compassion. They want to annihilate mental illness and you can feel the strength of their convictions. Dialing the number is the hardest part, once in their hands and part of their family they will take the lead and not let you fall. Thank you Dr. Yudkoff, Gene, Kerry, and Julie. I hope you all know how important what you are doing is and how much hope and help you are giving to people like me and all those in our lives.

Treatment at Lumin Health really helped me through some of the lowest points of my life. The staff is incredibly kind and insightful, and the clinic is very calming and peaceful. I learned things about myself through discussions with the clinicians, and my own exploration during my treatments at Lumin Health, that I don't think I would have otherwise, which really has helped me understand myself and where to go in my mental health journey. Everything was explained to me in a kind and thoughtful manner, and I felt incredibly welcome every time I came in. Given that I have struggled with severe mental health issues since childhood, I am very grateful for the treatment I received here, both through medication and through the wonderful people here.

This was a life changing experience and wouldn't have been possible without the guidance from Gene and Kerry. I felt very seen, heard and taken care of and I highly recommend treatment here. Kerry is a wonderful guide on daily journeys and is sweet, funny, thoughtful and kind. Gene was great in scheduling and handling logistics and prompt in returning emails and correspondence.

Lumin Health saved my life. Period.

Life changing treatment. Staff is amazing. The office is nice and clean. And they have snacks water and coffee oh and candy. This place with change your life. I feel so much better after only 8 treatments and I could feel the difference after just 4. Highly highly highly recommend. ~Greg

I highly recommend treatment at Lumin Health. The team is professional and understands the right dosage for desired outcomes. I walked out of my treatments free of anxiety, releived from corporate burnout, no longer feeling the effects of PTSD.

Their care during treatment was excellent. Follow up for therapy and other programs was initially delayed, but after speaking with them this week, I am impressed by their transparency, helpfulness and willing to talk at length about treatment options.

Lumin is an incredible place. All staff members are sensitive and personable, and I always know that my care is uppermost in their concerns. When I started treatment, I was amazed at how much consideration was given to my comfort and preferences. That certainly continues now that I'm almost six months in. I always look forward to my sessions. Lumin is a wonderful place to receive Spravato (esketamine) treatments and I highly recommend contacting them.

This is a comprehensive review, not your typical gushing one. Yes, ketamine therapy worked for me as well, but that's pretty independent of who's administering it, unless we're talking about Ketamine Assisted Therapy, which while much more effective, isn't offered here, or at Emerge Ketamine or Boston MindCare (only Cambridge Biotherapies offers it, in the greater Boston Area). So yes, I've looked at all ketamine clinics around Boston. Lumin Pros: 1. Lumin offers intramuscular injections or spray-based administration. The sprays may be covered by insurance, while the IM injections (or IV infusions at other clinics) are not, but they're more effective due to the much greater bioavailability (93%-95% vs. 25–35%). While the sprays compensate by containing a larger total dose, they're also a FIXED dose, and your body will rapidly adapt to the dose, potentially making the therapy less effective. The dose for IM injections starts at 0.5mg/kg of body weight, and they can be increased (very important as you build tolerance), for the same price ($500/shot). The comfort is much higher than being tethered to an IV. 2. The price is the best in the area. At the time of this review, Emerge charged $550/infusion, Boston MindCare $550, and Cambridge Biotherapies $650 (excluding talk therapy). You'll need 4-6 injections to see tangible results. 3. The staff is very nice and accommodating. They'll check in with how you're doing, though this isn't therapy. 4. There's quite some flexibility in the appointment slots. Even if you initially get an inconvenient time (e.g. early morning), you can often call or email and they'll reschedule you for later in the afternoon after work. 5. The location is great - near a large green park where you can go lay down, enjoy the nature, and meditate/journal. 6. The rooms are comfortable, with recliners so you can lie down, weighted blankets, noise machines (though I recommend earbuds so you can lie down comfortably, even on the side, listening to your own materials), lamps, shades, and small snacks. Lumin Cons: - No therapy option. Studies have shown (and personal experience has confirmed) that talk therapy right after the infusion is much more effective for treating depression than ketamine alone. Tips: 1. Don't expect a breakthrough right away. Most people start feeling better after session #4. I started feeling significantly better a few weeks after the last session (#6). 2. View ketamine as a crutch to get you out of your mental situation, and able to make changes that will have longer-term results: establishing healthy habits (exercise especially), ending unfulfilling professional or personal relationships, stopping bad habits. Ketamine _might_ keep you not-depressed if you continue your unhappy life, but you might need to redose often, and be aware that chronic ketamine users may develop serious bladder problems. Best to use your not-depressed state to solve issues in your life, then lead a happier healthier life. Ketamine won't help with ADHD, but it may help with OCD. 3. Ask to increase the dose at each session, especially if you get the shots twice a week so only a few days apart. I made the mistake of being persuaded to keep the dose the same for session #5, and that was the least therapeutic of the sessions. 4. Plan a few hours for yourself after the sessions. Be prepared to have insights worth writing down or pondered carefully. Avoid talking to other people as much as possible, as that can easily take you out of the introspective state. Don't waste this time doing mindless things or running errands.