Episode 33 - What to Tell Patients: 4 Things to Expect During Their Ketamine Infusion

Episode 33 - What to Tell Patients: 4 Things to Expect During Their Ketamine Infusion

Author: Ketamine StartUp May 27, 2025 Duration: 32:19
Learn the four critical things to communicate to ketamine therapy patients before their infusion. Kim and Sam share strategies for patient preparation, managing expectations, and creating emotionally safe treatment environments that improve therapeutic outcomes and reduce patient anxiety.

Hosted by Sam and Kim Ko, two board-certified physicians who actually run a ketamine therapy practice, The Ketamine StartUp Podcast digs into the real, unvarnished work of building this kind of medical business from the ground up. It’s a conversation for clinicians and entrepreneurs who are past the theory and need practical, actionable advice. You’ll hear us break down the complexities of patient care protocols alongside the fundamentals of marketing, operations, and financial planning, all through the lens of our own successes and stumbles. Each episode brings in voices from our network-fellow practitioners, legal experts, and business mentors-to explore the full spectrum of running a compliant and compassionate practice. This isn't about hype; it's a detailed roadmap. Tuning into this podcast means getting a candid look at the intersection of modern medicine and entrepreneurship, where clinical expertise meets the realities of building a sustainable service. We share the lessons that aren’t in textbooks, from navigating regulatory gray areas to building a team that aligns with your clinical values, because launching and growing this work involves much more than medicine alone. Join us as we cover the entire journey, one frank discussion at a time.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 54

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Podcast Episodes
Episode 10 - Can My City's Population Support A Ketamine Clinic? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 14:13
In this episode, Sam and Kim navigate the complexities of starting a ketamine clinic, from analyzing city demographics for potential patient bases to implementing strategic marketing. They discuss overcoming stigma throu…
Episode 7 - Who Can Open a Ketamine Clinic? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 13:19
In this episode of the Ketamine Startup Podcast, delve into who can open a ketamine clinic, the role of state regulations, and the intricacies of navigating healthcare laws. Learn about Corporate Practice of Medicine law…
Episode 5: Three Types Of People Who Open Up A Ketamine Clinic [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 16:38
In this episode you’ll learn about the 3 archetypes that go into opening a ketamine clinic, what it means, and how to use this self-knowledge will help you successfully start and operate your clinic.