The Lumin Health Experience: Safe, Comfortable and Designed For You

Ketamine therapy at Lumin Health isn't just about the ketamine dosing

Your private treatment suite is designed with state-of-the-art clinical practices and your emotional comfort in equal regard — cozy blankets, pillows, eye masks, art books, and more. This is all part of creating a space where you can feel safe and at ease during your ketamine therapy or esketamine (Spravato) treatment

At Lumin Health, we pair clinical rigor with genuine care — continuous monitoring, a comfortable medical environment, and a team focused on your safety and well-being throughout every session.

Lumin Health's comforting environment for ketamine therapy

Each treatment session takes place in a private suite designed for focus, calm, and medical rigor. You're monitored throughout by clinical staff, with everything you need to stay comfortable during the session — blankets, eye masks, refreshments, and more. The environment is intentional: structured enough to support ketamine treatment, relaxed enough to let the treatment work.  
The view of an entire room at Lumin Health, designed for comfort and safety in administering ketamine therapy.
People preparing for insurance-covered ketamine therapy at Lumin Health for depression and anxiety, including an expert medical doctor and patient.
Where the therapy at Lumin Health takes place
A warm, bright ketamine administration room at Lumin Health
Some plants, natural light, and detailed fixtures as part of a ketamine therapy treatment room at Lumin Health.
Natural light, plant life, and comfort are front and center in Lumin Health's ketamine treatment rooms.

How does ketamine therapy feel? What does relief feel like, and how do I know if ketamine or Spravato is right for me?

Ketamine therapy sessions can be quite ineffable and hard to describe, but Lumin Health's Chief Medical Officer has put together a robust guide on how we think about the ketamine experiences and what safeguards Lumin Health puts in place to ensure maximum possible safety and benefit considerations. Explore the blogs below to learn more about distinct topics relating to ketamine and esketamine (Spravato).
Ketamine Therapy Timeline: Relief & Functional Improvements

Explore the ketamine timeline: when relief may arrive, how many sessions for better sleep, and typical functional improvements. Understand your treatment journey.

What to Do After Ketamine Therapy in the First 72 Hours

Get a clear plan for the 24-72 hours after ketamine treatment. Understand recovery time, what to do, and how to maximize benefits post-session.

Ketamine Therapy: Addressing Fears & Panic During Sessions

What to do if you panic or feel like you're losing control during ketamine therapy? This FAQ addresses common fears for first-time patients.

Clinic vs. At-Home Ketamine: Safety, Coverage & Spravato

Compare clinic vs. at-home ketamine therapy: safety, insurance coverage, and supervision. Learn the differences for Spravato and at-home options.

Ketamine Therapy: Navigating Sadness, Grief & Hard Feelings

Understand why hard feelings, sadness, grief, or 'ego death' may arise after ketamine treatment. Learn how to process these experiences for growth.

Hospitality in Healing: Lumin Health’s Ketamine Treatment Rooms

Environment affects how ketamine and Spravato therapy feels. See how warmth, predictability, and privacy support your process.

Ketamine Dissociation: What It Feels Like

What ketamine dissociation feels like, why it happens, and whether it's needed for treatment — with descriptions from Lumin patients.

Preparing for Your First Ketamine Therapy Session

What to expect at your first ketamine treatment: preparation, safety, and how Lumin Health’s approach reduces anxiety and supports healing.

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to your most pressing questions about ketamine therapy, depression, and the experience at Lumin Health.

Ketamine treatment led by psychiatrists at Lumin Health – decades of experience, over 1,800 patients helped

The Lumin Health medical team
Our team of academically-affiliated and board-certified psychiatrists and clinicians are experts in ketamine and esketamine treatment. As specialists in esketamine (Spravato) and ketamine therapy, we provide safe, effective care with rigorous protocols and personalized treatment plans.
The Lumin Health concierge team
Our patient concierge team handles the entire process: insurance verification, scheduling, and intake. Our team would be grateful to connect to answer your questions about ketamine and Spravato. We handle the details so you can focus on getting better.
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Benjamin Yudkoff, MD, MA
Co-Founder
Chief Medical Officer
Instructor in Psychiatry
Harvard Medical School
Matthew Mosquera, MD, MS
Regional Medical Director
Boston, MA
Lecturer in Psychiatry
Harvard Medical School
Aakash Sathappan, MD
Site Medical Director
Brookline, MA
Instructor in Psychiatry
Harvard Medical School
SJ Fletcher, MD PhD
Site Medical Director
Woburn, MA
Instructor in Psychiatry
Harvard Medical School
Mona Itani MD, MS
Site Medical Director
Newton, MA
Kaylee Samuel
Office Manager
Bethesda, MD
Annie Hollyer
PMHNP
Cambridge, MA
Kiana Fussner
Psychiatric Physician Assistant
Bethesda, MD
Hannah O'Laoghaire
Intake Coordinator & Patient Concierge
Rebecca Nguyen
Office Manager
Brookline, MA
Klarissa Ramkissoon, MSN, FNP-BC
Family Nurse Practitioner
Woburn, MA
Chester Domoracki
Office Manager
Woburn, MA
Emily Brett, PA-C, CAQ-Psy
Psychiatric Physician Assistant
Brookline, MA
Kacey Malz, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Brookline, MA
Madison Chau, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Newton, MA
Kandace Small, RN
Registered Nurse
Woburn, MA
Rosie Cohen, Mental Health Counselor
Mental Health Counselor
Cambridge, MA
Sarojini Schutt
Office Manager
Cambridge, MA
Elizabeth Biondo, BSN, RN
BSN, Registered Nurse
Newton, MA
Tessa Rockwell, RN
Registered Nurse
Newton, MA
Sahana Heiderscheidt
Operations and Patient Concierge Manager
Terrin Gathers, PMHNP
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Newton, MA
Taylor Brodersen, RN
Registered Nurse
Newton, MA
James "Matt" Neal, PMHNP
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Newton, MA
Jess Mahoney
Office Manager
Newton, MA
Sabrina Nebiye, RN
Registered Nurse
Cambridge, MA
Alison Choate, RN
Registered Nurse
Cambridge, MA
Elaura Patton, PA-C, MA
Physician Assistant
Cambridge, MA

Take the first step — contact Lumin Health today

We offer in-person treatment at our Newton and Cambridge, MA locations, and accept Aetna, Anthem, Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS), Cigna, Evernorth, Harvard Pilgrim, Medicare, Optum, Point32Health, Tufts, and United Healthcare.
Book your free 20-minute consultation to learn how ketamine or esketamine therapy could benefit you and to discuss insurance coverage.
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