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Transform Your Practice with Ketamine-Assisted Therapy
Are you a mental health therapist or counselor (LCSW, LPC, LMFT, psychologist) looking to integrate ketamine-assisted therapy into your practice and partner with prescribers in delivering KAT?
Or a medical prescriber (MD, DO, ND, NP) looking to integrate ketamine into your practice and partner with therapists in delivering KAT?
Join the transformative field of psychedelic-assisted therapy and learn to guide your patients through the profound healing experiences that ketamine-assisted therapy (KAT) offers. This comprehensive 4-day training equips licensed therapists and medical prescribers with the clinical knowledge, practical skills, and ethical framework needed to safely and effectively integrate KAT into their practice. Limited to a small cohort of 10, the program weaves didactic instruction, supervised experiential sessions, and case-based clinical practice.
Training Schedule & Structure
Weekly Schedule
Thursday - Saturday
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Daily Flow
  • Morning Integration Circle
  • Didactic Training
  • Lunch Break
  • 1:1 Experiential Training
  • KAT Experience
  • Closing Circle
Training Includes
  • 1:1 medical clearance with Dr. Meredith Aistrup
  • Two practice sessions for ketamine-assisted therapy
  • Optional: Two personal experiential ketamine-assisted therapy sessions
  • Training booklet of complete didactic curriculum
  • Virtual integration call for post-training support
  • Certificate of completion of 28.5 hrs of training in Ketamine-Assisted Therapy (KAT)
*Training does not incude lodging, transportation, or meals
Upcoming Training
October 22nd - 25th
Location: Shanti Sound, Scottsdale AZ


Early bird open — save $300 through July 15th — 10 spots available
Non-Prescribing Clinicians
$2,300 *Early bird $2000
For psychotherapists, licensed counselors, social workers, and registered nurses.

Prescribing Clinicians
$2,600 *Early bird $2300
For medical doctors, naturopathic doctors, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants.
*Payment Terms : Full payment is required at the time of registration to secure your spot in the training. Spaces are limited and confirmed on a first-paid, first-reserved basis. Booking window closes October 15th. We accept all major credit and debit cards through our secure registration platform. Payment Plans: We understand that investing in advanced training is a significant commitment. Payment plans are available upon request — please contact [email protected] before registering to discuss options. Pricing: All tuition is listed in U.S. dollars. Once your registration and payment are complete, your tuition rate is locked in for that cohort regardless of any subsequent pricing changes.
*REFUND POLICY : Full refund available up to 60 days before the training start date. 50% refund available 30 to 59 days before the training start date. No refund within 30 days of the training start date. However, tuition may be transferred to a future cohort.. To request a refund or transfer, please contact [email protected]. Please see all policies HERE
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Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this program, participants will be able to:
  1. Identify psychological and clinical factors that inform decision-making, contraindication screening, and interdisciplinary collaboration in KAT practice.
  1. Describe the neurobiological mechanisms of ketamine relevant to clinical practice, including the neuroplastic window that informs integration timing, and differentiate between routes of administration (sublingual, intranasal/Spravato, intramuscular, intravenous) and their clinical implications.
  1. Apply evidence-based preparation techniques including set, setting, intention-setting, mindfulness, and breathwork to support clients entering KAT sessions.
  1. Demonstrate non-directive therapeutic presence and clinically appropriate use of music, therapeutic environment, and consented touch in facilitating clients through non-ordinary states of consciousness.
  1. Apply group facilitation principles and container management skills to lead group KAT sessions.
  1. Apply professional ethical frameworks including MAPS, KRIYA, and applicable discipline-specific codes to manage boundaries, informed consent, and the heightened power differential in KAT practice.
  1. Apply evidence-based integration frameworks to support clients in translating KAT experiences into sustainable therapeutic change.
  1. Implement screening protocols, informed consent procedures, intake forms, and clinical documentation for incorporating KAT services into clinical practice.
What Makes This Training Unique?
Personal Ketamine Sessions
Gain invaluable insight through your own experiential sessions.
Practice-Ready from Day One
Leave with everything you need to seamlessly integrate KAT into your practice including consent forms, intake forms, music library, equipment list, mindfulness / breathwork scripts and more.
Holistic & Ceremonial
Beyond science, we embrace the sacred, integrating ceremonial practices to foster profound healing and uniquely transformative experiences.
Best Practices
Receive training in the most current and ethical approaches in psychedelic therapy.
Time-Efficient Training
Complete this comprehensive and clinically meaningful KAT training in just 4 days.
Local to Phoenix, AZ
Conveniently located for practitioners in the vibrant Southwest region.
Meet Dr. Meredith Aistrup, ND
Dr. Meredith Aistrup has seen hundreds of patients for ketamine-assisted therapy and is a Certified Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy Provider with advanced training in ketamine, psilocybin, and MDMA from the Integrative Psychiatry Institute. Her work includes Program Director of the Within Center a holistic mental health and psychedelic retreat center in Austin TX, Wellness Director of Kadelyx Health an out-patient ketamine facility in Phoenix AZ, a provider at Joyous Health providing low-dose ketamine treatments, and running a private practice for KAT and Naturopathic Services. Dr. Aistrup has led 1-day ketamine therapy trainings for over 3 years and brings a wealth of experience and clinical pearls. Dr. Aistrup has additional training in metabolic psychiatry, Somatic Breathwork, Reiki, Samanya Dharma Meditation, and tea ceremony. This training incorporates the most up-to-date protocols in ketamine therapy, the highest standards of care in psychedelics, and places an emphasis on approaching this work with reverence and ceremony.

For any questions please email [email protected] or book a discovery call below
Voices from the Training
Highly Recommend
"Dr. Aistrup is extremely knowledgeable in the area of KAP/KAT. She is deeply caring and respectful and practices the true spirit of KAT and wants rich healing & safety for our clients. I have found her easy to collaborate with as a therapist. I could highly recommend — it's been an honor to work with her."
★★★★★
Amy Burnside, LCSW
Well Organized
"Well organized. I felt heard, seen, and not judged — therefore able to learn and participate. Thank you Meredith for patience, grace, kindness, and an invaluable experience."
★★★★★
Beverly Laidlaw Chasse, LPC
Amazing Experience
"I had an amazing experience. The training was educational and experiential. The connections made and gratitude we all shared was unmatched."
★★★★★
Kelsey, LAC
Invaluable
"This training gave clear guidelines on when to use ketamine with clients and how to do it well. The information from the workbook and in the group was invaluable as well as the experience itself. I'm very grateful for this opportunity and can't recommend it enough."
★★★★★
Mone Miller, LCSW
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is KAT the same as KAP?
Is KAT the same as KAP?
They are closely related, with a useful distinction. Both pair ketamine with therapeutic support to treat conditions like depression, anxiety, and PTSD.
KAT (Ketamine-Assisted Therapy) is the broader term, often used when a medical provider is involved, with the practitioner sometimes playing a more observational role — holding a safe, comfortable space while the medicine does much of the biological work. KAP (Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy) is the psychotherapy-forward model, typically delivered by therapists, who often integrate psychotherapy after sessions as a key part of the integration process.
For the purposes of this training, the sessions themselves look the same whether you're a medical provider (KAT) or a therapist (KAP). The core work — preparation, holding space during the experience, and integration — is shared. The primary distinction lies in the practitioner's professional background and the psychotherapeutic depth they bring afterward, not in the heart of the session itself.
How can a therapist offer KAP in their office?
Therapists collaborate with a medical provider who conducts medical clearance and prescribes ketamine. Once cleared, the medication is brought to the therapist's office for the KAP session. This partnership enables therapists to integrate KAP into their practice, ensuring medical oversight is handled by a qualified prescriber.
Can I offer KAT/KAP after this training?
Yes. Upon successful completion of this training, you will receive a certificate of completion in Ketamine-Assisted Therapy. This equips you with the necessary knowledge and tools to confidently offer KAT/KAP services within your own practice.
Do I need to be a prescriber to take this training?
No. This comprehensive training is designed for licensed clinicians across various disciplines, including therapists, counselors, social workers, and prescribing providers. Non-prescribing clinicians will learn to facilitate ketamine sessions through a collaborative model, while prescribers gain skills to integrate ketamine therapy and partner effectively with therapists.
How do I find a provider to partner with for prescribing?
Establishing strong provider-therapist partnerships is crucial, and this training directly addresses it. We cover strategies for building these relationships, structuring collaboration, and coordinating patient care. You'll understand the partnership model thoroughly, and our graduate community often serves as a valuable resource for finding collaborators.
What's included in the training?
This is a fully experiential, in-person training covering a complete clinical curriculum: neurophysiology, indications/contraindications, set and setting, ethics, ceremony, and integration. You'll receive a ready-to-use clinical toolkit with consent forms and intake documents, participate in supervised experiential ketamine sessions, practice holding space, and earn a KAT certificate of completion .