Are you struggling with Depression, Anxiety, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, or chronic pain? Traditional treatments may not always work for everyone. Join Ampersand Holistic Wellness and Pollinate Collective Health, for The Ketamine Intensive where we offer an innovative approach to mental health treatment through Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) along side a supportive retreat experience featuring group integration work, nourishing food and complimentary therapeutic modalities.
Space is limited to insure the highest quality of care. 21 and over.
Every registrant is required to complete and pass a non-invasive, professional health screening with our persciber prior to the intensive to insure you have no underlying health conditions that are incompatible with ketamine.
What do you need to know?
Ketamine is an FDA-approved anesthetic medication that has been used for decades in hospitals and clinics. However, recent research has shown that ketamine can also be a powerful tool for treating mental health conditions. KAP involves the use of Ketamine in a therapeutic setting, under the guidance of a licensed therapist, to help you explore and process difficult emotions and experiences.
KAP has been shown to be effective in treating a wide range of mental health conditions, including Depression, Anxiety, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, and addiction. Unlike traditional antidepressants, which can take weeks or months to take effect, Ketamine can produce rapid and profound improvements in mood and outlook.
The Ketamine Intensive is a small group, two-day retreat. All food and integration programming/materials are included. Ketamine is available with a prescription only. You will assist you in the third party intake procedure to acquire the medicine.
Massage services are available for an additional cost and can be booked with registration for the weekend. Sessions are 60 minutes and will be schdeduled for you inside of the weekend's schedule.
If you have any questions feel free to reach out to julie@ampersandhw.com.
Date(s)
April 10-11th, 2026
Location (see map below)
Pollinate Hive House , 1011 64th Street, Windsor Heights, Iowa 50324
Cost:
$500 per person
Payment plans available upon registration. April registration deadline is March 15th. September deadline is August 15th.
Time (See Schedule below)
April 10th: 5-9pm
April 11th: 9am-10pm
Schedule
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Enjoy soup and homemade bread. Intro to ketamine. Evening circle and mediation.
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Integration Circle.
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A feast to enjoy with your cohort.
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Julie Mertz
Our Team
Shannissy Catron
Massage Therapist
Kathryn Dickel
Licensed Therapist, Certified Ketamine Facilitator, Resident Therapist- Pollinate Hive House.
Certified Spiritual Director, Spiritual Director Pollinate Hive House.
Registered Nurse