Generated by Rank Math SEO, this is an llms.txt file designed to help LLMs better understand and index this website. # EntheoMed: Mental Health & Chronic Pain Care ## Sitemaps [XML Sitemap](https://entheomed.ca/sitemap_index.xml): Includes all crawlable and indexable pages. ## Posts - [How Consistent Yoga Practice Changes the Brain (And Why Six Weeks Matters)](https://entheomed.ca/blog/2026/03/03/consistent-yoga-practice-changes-brain/): Many of us approach well-being the way we were taught to approach achievement: try harder, do more! 5 AM wake-up, move your body, journal for 3 pages back to back, oh and don't forget to sit down, do nothing, and quiet your mind .... every single day. Or at least every weekday, as if that makes it easier. - [Personality, Trauma, and Outcomes in Ketamine Therapy: New Study](https://entheomed.ca/blog/2026/02/05/personality-trauma-and-outcomes-in-ketamine-therapy-new-study/): Ketamine-assisted therapy is increasingly recognized as an option for people living with depression and anxiety, particularly when other treatments haven’t helped. - [From Stigma to Mainstream: Therapeutic Experiences](https://entheomed.ca/blog/2025/11/13/from-stigma-to-mainstream-ketamine-therapy/): Our CEO and Co-founder, Fraser Johnston chats with Carmen from The Enablement Era. This conversation looks at the challenges and opportunities behind legal psychedelic therapy in Canada. Canadians need better access to care with improved coverage from health authorities, as well as the need for insurance and benefit providers to support these treatments. - [Next Generation Interventions in Mental Health Therapy](https://entheomed.ca/blog/2025/11/13/ketamine-and-psychedelics-in-mental-health-therapy/): EntheoMed Co-founder Dr Louw shares his wisdom and insights on the innovative use of ketamine assisted therapy in the mental health field. This conversation with Dr Irina from Cures, Remedies and Beyond covers a lot of fascinating ground and topics. It dives into the science behind psychedelic assisted therapy and ketamine therapy for a number of mental health conditions like depression, anxiety, PTSD and burnout. - [Arthrosamid for Osteoarthritis](https://entheomed.ca/blog/2025/09/25/arthrosamid-for-knee-osteoarthritis/): Arthrosamid injections offer a new, non-surgical approach for managing osteoarthritis. The hydrogel is injected into the knee’s synovial cavity, where it spreads throughout the synovial fluid and integrates with the joint lining. This creates a cushioning effect, helping to ease pain and stiffness while supporting better knee function. It is also consider for shoulder and hip joints. - [Benefits of Sublingual Therapy and the Difference to Intramuscular](https://entheomed.ca/blog/2025/04/16/benefits-of-sublingual-ketamine-therapy/): If you've been feeling stuck, trapped in the weight of anxiety, depression, or burnout and traditional treatments haven’t brought relief, Therapeutic Experiences might offer the breakthrough you've been waiting for. Once used primarily as an anesthetic, the medicine is now being recognized as a powerful and fast-acting treatment for mental health conditions. Its ability to quickly ease symptoms of anxiety and depression (especially in cases where standard medications haven’t worked) has sparked widespread interest and excitement in the medical community. - [What’s IV Therapy good for? Boost Energy, Immunity, and More with EnFusion](https://entheomed.ca/blog/2024/08/06/whats-iv-therapy-good-for-boost-energy-immunity-and-more-with-enfusion/): IV therapy, short for intravenous therapy, is a wellness treatment that delivers fluids, vitamins, and nutrients directly into the bloodstream. - [Understanding Trauma, Big & Small – its impact on life and how to heal.](https://entheomed.ca/blog/2024/08/05/understanding-trauma-its-impact-on-life-and-how-to-heal/): In a world that values resilience and strength, the word "trauma" is often misunderstood and underestimated. While many perceive trauma as a result of catastrophic events, it can also come from repeated, smaller experiences that quietly shape our mental and emotional well-being. These seemingly minor moments can leave lasting scars, influencing how we perceive ourselves and interact with the world around us. - [Do I have Brain Fog? Causes, Symptoms, and How to Clear It](https://entheomed.ca/blog/2024/08/05/brain-fog-explained-causes-symptoms-and-how-to-clear-it/): In today’s fast-paced world, mental clarity is essential, yet many people find themselves struggling with brain fog. This condition, characterized by confusion and forgetfulness, can make daily tasks feel overwhelming. Understanding what brain fog is and its common causes is the first step toward finding relief. - [Revolutionizing Mental Health: How Therapeutic Experiences Transform Lives in Kelowna](https://entheomed.ca/blog/2024/08/05/revolutionizing-mental-health-how-ketamine-therapy-transforms-lives/): Odyssey has emerged as a promising treatment for individuals struggling with depression and anxiety, particularly those who have not found relief with traditional therapies. - [Do I have High-Functioning Depression or Anxiety? How to cope.](https://entheomed.ca/blog/2024/08/05/understanding-high-functioning-depression-and-anxiety/): In today’s fast-paced world, many people appear to lead successful, balanced lives on the surface. Beneath the facade, they may be struggling with mental health conditions like high-functioning depression and anxiety. - [How Myers Cocktail IV Therapy Boosts Energy, Immunity, and Eases Chronic Conditions](https://entheomed.ca/blog/2024/08/02/how-myers-cocktail-iv-therapy-boosts-energy-immunity-and-eases-chronic-conditions/): The Myers Cocktail is a popular intravenous (IV) nutrient therapy designed to deliver essential vitamins and minerals directly into the bloodstream, providing a range of health benefits. Here's how it helps in various areas: - [Why Try a Therapeutic Experience? Potential Benefits](https://entheomed.ca/blog/2024/06/26/why-try-a-ketamine-therapeutic-experience-benefits-of-ketamine-therapy/): If you’ve ever struggled with mental health or suffered from a chronic condition, you know there are numerous medications and treatment options available. Some promise a complete cure, while others merely alleviate symptoms. Some take weeks or months to work and others can provide immediate relief. Ketamine Therapy is emerging as a highly effective treatment for various conditions and can offer rapid relief. - [7 Beneficial Effects of Therapeutic Experiences](https://entheomed.ca/blog/2024/06/26/7-beneficial-effects-of-therapeutic-ketamine-experiences/): Therapeutic Experiences are rapidly emerging as a promising alternative therapy for depression, burnout, anxiety, PTSD, other mood disorders, and chronic pain conditions. It is the first new psychiatric drug option available in over 30 years. As interest in their potential grows, many are curious about how it works and its benefits. - [The Magic State of Stillness: Demistifying Meditation & Breathwork](https://entheomed.ca/blog/2024/03/25/the-magic-state-of-stillness-demistifying-meditation-breathwork/): Have you ever felt like meditation is just out of reach? - [How is Ketamine Different From Standard Antidepressants?](https://entheomed.ca/blog/2023/12/21/how-is-ketamine-different-from-standard-antidepressants/): Ketamine has been described by researchers as a ‘paradigm shift in psychiatry’¹ and the ‘greatest breakthrough in depression treatment in decades’². The question that naturally arises is: what exactly is this breakthrough, and what is the new paradigm it’s ushering in? The answer to this comes by comparing ketamine to standard antidepressant drugs. There are three major differences between them. - [Extend the Therapeutic Window: Mind+Body Psychedelic Integration](https://entheomed.ca/blog/2023/12/21/extend-the-therapeutic-window-mindbody-psychedelic-integration/): At the heart of our mission to destigmatize psychedelic-assisted therapy lies a holistic vision of health that encompasses the mind, body, and consciousness. While traditional treatments often address only a segment of this triad, genuine, lasting change in thought and behaviour demands a comprehensive approach. The Odyssey method embodies this holistic vision, blending therapeutic doses of IM ketamine with supportive therapy sessions and guidance mind and body practices for psychedelic integration. - [Biomedical versus Biopsychosocial Models of Mental Illness](https://entheomed.ca/blog/2023/05/21/biomedical-versus-biopsychosocial-models-of-mental-illness/): In a highly influential and much-discussed 1977 paper in the prestigious journal Science, American psychiatrist George L. Engel highlighted the limitations and flaws of the dominant model for treating psychiatric diseases¹. This dominant model — which is still the most influential today — is the biomedical model of mental illness. In essence, this model proposes that mental illness can be completely reduced to biological dysfunctions in your brain, usually at the level of brain chemistry. It downplays or ignores completely the role of other factors in the patients’ life, and provides treatments that are based on rectifying these biological changes, usually in the form of a pharmaceutical drug.  - [How Mindfulness Practices Support Ketamine Assisted Therapy](https://entheomed.ca/blog/2023/05/18/lorem-ipsum-dolor-sit-amet-2/): Mental health conditions like depression, anxiety and PTSD are an all too common experience, impacting an individual’s quality of life and ability to function.  - [Odyssey: Ketamine Treatment as a Type of Psychedelically-Assisted Psychotherapy](https://entheomed.ca/blog/2023/05/18/lorem-ipsum-dolor-sit-amet/): At EntheoMed, we view ketamine treatment in the same lens as psychedelically-assisted psychotherapy. What does this mean?  ## Pages - [Ketamine for Anxiety](https://entheomed.ca/ketamine-for-anxiety/): A clinically guided treatment approach designed to support nervous system regulation beyond short-term anxiety management. - [Ketamine for Depression](https://entheomed.ca/ketamine-for-depression/): All ketamine for depression treatments at EntheoMed are delivered under medical supervision, with thorough screening and ongoing oversight to prioritize safety, screening, and appropriateness of care. - [Arthrosamid](https://entheomed.ca/arthrosamid/): Arthrosamid is an innovative new treatment for long-lasting relief from Osteoarthritis. - [Odyssey Sublingual](https://entheomed.ca/sublingual-ketamine-therapy/): If you’re navigating anxiety, depression, PTSD or burnout, ketamine therapy could be a step toward relief. Explore new possibilities for healing with sublingual ketamine therapy. - [Studies & Data](https://entheomed.ca/ketamine-health-studies/): Our own data and studies from around the world are showing how Therapeutic Experiences can be a potent treatment for mental health challenges. - [Professional Burnout](https://entheomed.ca/professional-burnout/): Ketamine-Assisted Burnout Therapy in Kelowna For Executives & Entrepreneurs - [Services](https://entheomed.ca/services/): Our integrated health services help you step into your true self, free from the symptoms holding you back. - [Physiotherapy](https://entheomed.ca/physiotherapy/): Whether you’re looking to restore, enhance or maintain your mobility and function, physiotherapy can help. It can aid in improving motion and strength or preserving the lifestyle you currently enjoy through many modalities. - [IV Treatments](https://entheomed.ca/iv-treatments/): Revitalize your wellness and vitality with tailored nutrient therapy. - [Odyssey Mind + Body](https://entheomed.ca/odyssey-mind-body/): Join yoga, breathwork, mediation classes and more to help optimize your wellness and regulate your nervous system. - [Odyssey Frequently Asked Questions](https://entheomed.ca/odyssey-frequently-asked-questions/): We understand that exploring new treatments can raise important questions. - [Odyssey – Eligibility Criteria](https://entheomed.ca/odyssey-eligibility-criteria/): Odyssey Therapeutic Experiences represent a modality firmly rooted in a holistic therapeutic approach: - [Pain Treatments Inquiry](https://entheomed.ca/pain-treatments-inquiry/): If you’re looking to inquire about Odyssey (Ketamine-assisted Therapy) for Mental Health. - [Odyssey Inquiry](https://entheomed.ca/inquiry-ketamine-therapy-near-me/): If you meet our eligibility criteria please fill out the inquiry form below to receive your Odyssey Discovery Guide and book a free consultation 👇 - [Case Study](https://entheomed.ca/case-study/): EntheoMed’s Odyssey lowered depression scores for 37 treatment-resistant patients through its innovative method of ketamine-assisted therapy. - [Pricing](https://entheomed.ca/pricing/): Odyssey is a treatment protocol that is driven by research and backed by data. - [Home](https://entheomed.ca/): Innovative therapeutic treatments designed for people who haven’t found relief with conventional care. - [Meet your Care Team](https://entheomed.ca/meet-your-care-team/): The brightest minds in the medical field to support you on your journey to health and happiness. - [The Odyssey Process](https://entheomed.ca/odyssey-method-ketamine-assisted-therapy-process/): Return home to peace and uncover your true self with Odyssey Therapeutic Experiences. - [Newsletter Landing Page](https://entheomed.ca/newsletter/): Join the EntheoTech Mailing ListInsider access to the latest in psychedelics for mental health – straight to your inbox. 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The perspective-shifting medicine experience is combined with personalized counselling and other healing practices which can offer relief from trauma and emotional heaviness. - [Why Therapeutic Experiences?](https://entheomed.ca/ketamine-therapy/): New possibilities with clinically guided treatments that combine therapeutic medicine with specialized therapy. - [Course Completed](https://entheomed.ca/course-completed/): Congratulations on completing this course! 🥳 - [My Courses](https://entheomed.ca/my-courses/):   - [Newsletter Signup](https://entheomed.ca/newsletter-signup/): Get exclusive insights on mental health and updates on new Odyssey Mind + Body offerings at EntheoMed. Receive guidance in support of your healing journey. - [Register for an Account](https://entheomed.ca/register/): Register for an account to access resources. - [Patient Resources](https://entheomed.ca/resources/): Log in to view resources. Log Out Fill out this field Fill out this field Log InRegisterLost your password? - [Chronic Pain Treatments](https://entheomed.ca/pain-treatments/): Our pain management clinic offers state of the art therapies from PRP and Prolotherapy to Lidocaine under the skilled guidance of our Care Team. - [Privacy Policy](https://entheomed.ca/privacy-policy/): Entheomed (referred to as "we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard personal information in accordance with applicable privacy laws, including the Federal Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA), British Columbia’s Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA), and other provincial privacy and health information laws, where applicable. - [About](https://entheomed.ca/about/): Our Focus: Chronic Pain, Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, and Addiction - [Learn more about our innovative health interventions](https://entheomed.ca/blog/): Your path to long-term healing begins here. Sign up to get info to see if Odyssey is right for you. ## Pain Treatments - [Subcutaneous Lidocaine Infusions](https://entheomed.ca/treatment/subcutaneous-lidocaine-infusions/): Research has shown that infusions of Lidocaine can reduce pain for people with Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, neuralgia, post herpetic pain, chronic diabetic neuropathy, vascular headaches, centralized pain, or widespread pain. - [Barbotage](https://entheomed.ca/treatment/barbotage/): Payment: private billing (approximately $250 per treatment) - [Viscosupplementation](https://entheomed.ca/treatment/viscosupplementation/): Payment: The physical injection part of the treatment is covered by MSP. The cost of the viscosupplement product used amounts to between $375 and $500 per vial, obtainable from any pharmacy or the Bill Nelems Pain Clinic. - [Botox](https://entheomed.ca/treatment/botox/): Fine needles are used to deliver injections into specific muscles of the face, scalp, and shoulders. Botox works by exerting a “calming effect” on sensory nerves that modulate pain. An effect on muscle contraction may also play a role but is not thought to be the key mechanism for migraine. Botox has also been used safely and effectively for many other conditions including TMJ, myofascial pain, as well as dystonia: “tight and contracted muscles”. - [Dextrose Prolotherapy](https://entheomed.ca/treatment/dextrose-prolotherapy/): The dextrose solution triggers a short increase in inflammation in the injection area resulting in the creation of fibrin, collagen, and other substances that support the tissue healing process. - [Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP)](https://entheomed.ca/treatment/platelet-rich-plasma-prp/): Venous blood is obtained in the clinic from a patient, centrifuged immediately, and the PRP portion (serum and platelet “fractions”) is obtained. PRP is then injected into the affected areas with ultrasound guidance to ensure a high level of accuracy. ## Team Members - [Dr. Anita Sanan](https://entheomed.ca/blog/team_members/dr-anita-sanan/): Dr. Anita Sanan is a board-certified Anesthesiologist practicing since 2010 whose taken on many administrative and leadership roles within her department at the Kelowna General Hospital. She is actively involved in academics as a clinical faculty member at the University of British Columbia, teaching both medical students and residents. - [Dr. Francois Louw](https://entheomed.ca/blog/team_members/dr-francois-louw/): Dr. Louw is a founding member and treating physician at the Bill Nelems Pain and Research Centre, the biggest comprehensive pain clinic in Canada with 20K+ patient visits a year. Dr Francois Louw is triple certified in GP anesthesia, ER medicine and Pain Medicine, as well as a Clinical Assistant Professor at UBC. His published medical research can be be found on ResearchGate, with his most recent study published in the journal Psychopharmacology. - [Dr. Michael Ocana](https://entheomed.ca/blog/team_members/dr-michael-ocana/): Dr. Michael Ocana is a psychiatrist with specialized training in developmental neuroscience and trauma focussed psychotherapy, with certifications in Somatic Experiencing Therapy and Psychedelic Associated Psychotherapy. - [Dr. Zach Walsh, PhD](https://entheomed.ca/blog/team_members/dr-zach-walsh-phd/): Clinical psychologist, Research Affiliate with the BC Centre on Substance Use, and a Professor of Psychology at UBC, where he directs the Therapeutic, Recreational, and Problematic Substance Use lab and the Problematic Substance Use clinic. Member MAPS Canada Advisory Board and a member of the International Research Society on Psychedelics. - [Juliet Kaczmarek](https://entheomed.ca/blog/team_members/juliet-kaczmarek/): Juliet Kaczmarek holds a Master’s in Social Work (MSW) with psychedelic assisted psychotherapy training. She is also a trauma-informed yoga teacher, yoga nidra instructor and previous paramedic. Her diverse education helps her support people in navigating difficult emotional and physical difficulties.   - [Dorota Hedzelek, PhD](https://entheomed.ca/blog/team_members/dorota-hedzelek-phd/): Dorota is a Registered Clinical Counsellor with over 25 years of experience in providing counselling and social work services nationally and internationally. She received her Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology (Marriage, Family, and Child Counselling) in 1999 from Pepperdine University in Los Angeles, CA, and a PhD in Medical Sciences in 2008 from Poznan University of Medical Sciences, Poland. - [Marnie Bland](https://entheomed.ca/blog/team_members/marnie-bland/): Marnie holds a Master of Social Work and brings over 30 years of experience as a counsellor, clinical supervisor, and director of services in both community agencies and private practice. With a background in mental health, addictions, trauma, grief and loss, Marnie’s work is guided by her interest in the mind-body connection. She supports people from a place of humility and curiosity, with a strong belief in each person’s inherent capacity to heal and grow. Her integrative approach stems from years of training in western and alternative therapies that respect diverse experiences.  Marnie‘s interest in psychedelic-assisted therapy started many years ago but her most recent experience is as a lead therapist with an international clinical trial exploring the use of psychedelics in treating depression. - [Norm Hanson](https://entheomed.ca/blog/team_members/norm-hanson/): Norm serves as the Operations Manager for EntheoMed, overseeing complex processes and the clinic’s 'day to day' operations.  He also works with our partner clinics to assist them as they incorporate the EntheoMed service delivery model in other cities.  A physiotherapist by education, Norm previously worked as the Physiotherapy Practice Lead for the Central Okanagan.  - [Dr. Elena Kwon](https://entheomed.ca/blog/team_members/dr-elena-kwon/): Dr. Elena Kwon works in the department of Anesthesiology & Pain Medicine at Edmonton Clinic Health Academy. CPSA Registration Number 018418 - [Fraser Johnston](https://entheomed.ca/blog/team_members/fraser-johnston/): After graduating from the University of Edinburgh BSc, Fraser emigrated to Canada and began scaling digital education and e-commerce platforms globally. He then became the Program Lead at one of the top tech incubators in Canada, Accelerate Okanagan (AO). - [Brittany Skusek](https://entheomed.ca/blog/team_members/brittany-skusek/): Brittany Skusek is a Registered Nurse, Yoga and Mindfulness Teacher with over 10 years of experience in acute care nursing. She has studied around the world in various forms of holistic healing therapies, and her passion lies in weaving the science and western medical approaches, with alternative therapies to help people navigate through life with more ease, grace and love. - [Dr. Emily Pratt BSc, ND](https://entheomed.ca/blog/team_members/dr-emily-pratt-bsc-nd/): Dr. Emily Pratt received a B.Sc in Biology from the University of Northern British Columbia in Prince George, B.C. She then worked with as a biologist in Kitimat, B.C. before completing her naturopathic medical training at the Boucher Institute of Naturopathic Medicine in New Westminster, B.C. Dr. Pratt started in private practice in Kelowna and Vernon in 2012, but since 2013 Dr. Pratt has been working with the Pure North S’Energy Foundation – a chronic disease prevention program that uses research-based nutritional supplements as part of Canada’s largest primary prevention focused not-for-profit organization – in remote communities and underserved populations throughout BC and Alberta. - [Dr. Michelle St. Pierre, R. Psych](https://entheomed.ca/blog/team_members/dr-michelle-st-pierre-r-psych/): Michelle is a clinical psychologist who has been researching the therapeutic application of psychedelics for the past decade. She is currently a post-doctoral research fellow at UBC Okanagan. Through a partnership between by MycoMedica Life Sciences and Mitacs, Michelle conducts research on microdosing, and the application of psychedelics for women’s health. Equipped with a strong foundation in evidence-based therapy, Michelle brings a blend of academic rigor and clinical expertise to her role at EntheoMed. She is committed to providing a warm and genuine approach, while helping individuals navigate transformative journeys towards healing and self-discovery. MSP 2923. - [Esther Simmons Foot, RPh](https://entheomed.ca/blog/team_members/esther-simmons-foot-rph/): Owner/operator of an integrative pharmacy for 10+ years. Deep collaboration with a variety of medical, naturopathic physicians and clinics. Developed and dispensed innovative drug therapies including bioidentical hormones, autoimmune therapies, and topical treatments for chronic pain. - [Royden Doepker](https://entheomed.ca/blog/team_members/royden-doepker/): Serial entrepreneur with extensive experience in business development, strategic planning and finance. Cannabis consultant with a 20-year background in cultivation, facility set up and operations. Director in a clean tech start up that recently sold. - [Manesh Girn](https://entheomed.ca/blog/team_members/manesh-girn/): PhD candidate in Neuroscience from McGill University. Lead/co-author on over a dozen scientific publications and book chapters on topics including psychedelics and the default mode network. Currently conducting research on the brain mechanisms underlying psychedelics, in collaboration with Dr. Robin Carhart-Harris from the Imperial College London Center for Psychedelic Research. - [Casey Hutchinson](https://entheomed.ca/blog/team_members/casey-hutchinson/): Led Hutchinson Acquisitions Corp. (HAC) into commercial and industrial real estate in 2010, and housing partnerships as President in 2016. Been exposed to many aspects of acquisitions, scaled strategic growth, partnership, succession, and governance. Ensures consistency in governance, business framework, and performance metrics across all business units in pursuit of long term strategic goals. - [Dr. Maclean Pagon, PhD](https://entheomed.ca/blog/team_members/dr-maclean-pagon-phd/): Broad understanding of the cross-cultural aspects of Medicine and Psychiatry. Studied at Tianjin International University of Medicine and Modern and Traditional Pharmacology. PhD in the history of medicine at the Open University in Sri Lanka. - [Dr. Nina Gregoire, PhD](https://entheomed.ca/blog/team_members/nina-gregoire/): Nina is a third-year doctoral student at the University of British Columbia, pursuing a Ph.D. in Applied Health/Social Psychology. Concurrently, she is in her second year of law studies at the University of Essex, focusing on human rights and employment law. ## Resources - [Basic Breath Practices: Reduced Breathing](https://entheomed.ca/blog/resources/basic-breath-practices-reduced-breathing/): Reduced breathing is all about reducing the volume of the breath to find a place with our breath where we are breathing the minimum amount based on what we are doing. - [Basic Breath Practices: Box Breathing](https://entheomed.ca/blog/resources/basic-breath-practices-box-breathing/): In this video, we will take the cadence we found in the previous cadence video and add an equal hold at the top of the inhalation and the bottom of the exhalation - a Buddhist technique called Box Breathing. - [Basic Breath Practices: Cadence Breathing](https://entheomed.ca/blog/resources/basic-breath-practices-cadence-breathing/): Cadence breathing is a great breath work technique because of its simplicity and ability to be scaled up over time. - [Basic Breath Practices: Finding Your Cadence](https://entheomed.ca/blog/resources/basic-breath-practices-finding-your-cadence/): We all have different starting points when it comes to breathwork. - [Basic Breath Practices: Awareness and Orienting Meditation](https://entheomed.ca/blog/resources/basic-breath-practices-awareness-and-orienting-meditation/): Our breath and nervous systems are intertwined. - [Surrender](https://entheomed.ca/blog/resources/meditations-with-brittany-surrender-meditation/): Breathwork includes various techniques that incorporate intentional use of the breath. - [Reimagining You](https://entheomed.ca/blog/resources/meditations-with-brittany-reimagining-you-meditation/): Breathwork includes various techniques that incorporate intentional use of the breath. - [Expectations Resistance](https://entheomed.ca/blog/resources/meditations-with-brittany-expectations-resistance-meditation/): Breathwork includes various techniques that incorporate intentional use of the breath. - [Diving Deep](https://entheomed.ca/blog/resources/meditations-with-brittany-diving-deep/): Breathwork includes various techniques that incorporate intentional use of the breath. - [Breathwork Basics: Breath Safety](https://entheomed.ca/blog/resources/breathwork-basics-learn-the-fundamentals/): Breathwork includes various techniques that incorporate intentional use of the breath. - [Breathwork Basics: The Fundamentals of Breathing Mechanics](https://entheomed.ca/blog/resources/breathing-mechanics-the-fundamentals/): Breathwork includes various techniques that incorporate intentional use of the breath. - [Breathwork Basics: Breathing Chemistry](https://entheomed.ca/blog/resources/breathing-chemistry/): Breathwork includes various techniques that incorporate intentional use of the breath. - [Breath Journeys: Surrender](https://entheomed.ca/blog/resources/breath-journeys-surrender/): Breathwork includes various techniques that incorporate intentional use of the breath. - [Breath Journeys: Reimagining You](https://entheomed.ca/blog/resources/breath-journeys-reimagining-you/): Breathwork includes various techniques that incorporate intentional use of the breath. - [Breath Journeys: Expectations & Resistance](https://entheomed.ca/blog/resources/breath-journeys-expectations-resistance/): Breathwork includes various techniques that incorporate intentional use of the breath. - [Breath Journeys: Diving Deep](https://entheomed.ca/blog/resources/breath-journeys-diving-deep/): Breathwork includes various techniques that incorporate intentional use of the breath. - [Studies on Ketamine Assisted Therapy’s Impact on Mental Health: EntheoTech Event w Dr Zach Walsh](https://entheomed.ca/blog/resources/studies-on-ketamine-assisted-therapys-impact-on-mental-health-entheotech-event-w-dr-zach-walsh/): Ketamine is an exciting intervention with impressive results for mental health conditions, and thus offers huge potential in easing the major health challenge of our generation - the opioid crisis. Watch to learn more with EntheoTech’s Principal Investigator, Dr. Zach Walsh. EntheoTech is a Kelowna based developer of psilocybin products, natural medicines, interventional pain treatments, and psychedelic assisted therapies to optimize mental health and relieve chronic pain. In late April 2022, several members of the EntheoTech medical team gave presentations to an audience of over 70 physicians, mental health professionals, pharmacists, and laypeople on the science of ketamine and our unique approach to ketamine-assisted therapy that we offer at our EntheoMed Ketamine Suite. In this video, you'll watch our Principal Investigator Dr Zach Walsh the stage and provide an overview of: - [EntheoTech Q&A: Psychedelic Assisted Therapy Information Event](https://entheomed.ca/blog/resources/entheotech-qa-psychedelic-assisted-therapy-information-event/): EntheoTech Bioscience offers innovative solutions for chronic pain and mood disorders. Watch this Q&A session with our team. EntheoTech is a Kelowna based developer of psilocybin products, natural medicines, interventional pain treatments, and psychedelic assisted therapies to optimize mental health and relieve chronic pain. In late April 2022, several members of the EntheoTech medical team gave presentations to an audience of over 70 physicians, mental health professionals, pharmacists, and laypeople on the science of ketamine and our unique approach to ketamine-assisted therapy that we offer at our EntheoMed Ketamine Suite. In this video, you'll watch our team answer audience questions. - [The Neuroscience of Psychedelics – EntheoTech’s Ketamine Assisted Therapy Event with CRO Manesh Girn](https://entheomed.ca/blog/resources/the-neuroscience-of-psychedelics-entheotechs-ketamine-assisted-therapy-event-with-cro-manesh-girn/): How can ketamine assisted psychotherapy boost neuroplasticity and reduce depression systems? Watch to learn more with EntheoTech CRO Manesh Girn. EntheoTech is a Kelowna based developer of psilocybin products, natural medicines, interventional pain treatments, and psychedelic assisted therapies to optimize mental health and relieve chronic pain. In late April 2022, several members of the EntheoTech medical team gave presentations to an audience of over 70 physicians, mental health professionals, pharmacists, and laypeople on the science of ketamine and our unique approach to ketamine-assisted therapy that we offer at our EntheoMed Ketamine Suite. In this video, you'll watch our CRO Manesh Girn take the stage and provide an overview of: - [Overview of Ketamine & its Uses: EntheoTech Ketamine Assisted Therapy Event w Dr Anita Sanan](https://entheomed.ca/blog/resources/overview-of-ketamine-its-uses-entheotech-ketamine-assisted-therapy-event-w-dr-anita-sanan/): How does ketamine function in the body as an effective method of reducing treatment resistant depression? Watch to learn more with EntheoTech’s Medical Director, Dr. Anita Sanan. EntheoTech is a Kelowna based developer of psilocybin products, natural medicines, interventional pain treatments, and psychedelic assisted therapies to optimize mental health and relieve chronic pain. In late April 2022, several members of the EntheoTech medical team gave presentations to an audience of over 70 physicians, mental health professionals, pharmacists, and laypeople on the science of ketamine and our unique approach to ketamine-assisted therapy that we offer at our EntheoMed Ketamine Suite. In this video, you'll watch our Medical Director Dr Anita Sanan take the stage and provide an overview of: - [Psychedelics for Chronic Pain & Mental Health: EntheoTech Ketamine Assisted Therapy Event w Dr Louw](https://entheomed.ca/blog/resources/psychedelics-for-chronic-pain-mental-health-entheotech-ketamine-assisted-therapy-event-w-dr-louw/): Psychedelic assisted therapy is opening up new frontiers in chronic pain and mental health. Watch to learn more with EntheoTech's Dr Francois Louw. ## Gravity Conversational ## - [Odyssey Online](https://entheomed.ca/?p=5740): Odyssey Online is an easy and private way to access expert ketamine therapy education videos, preparation and integration practices. - [Meditations](https://entheomed.ca/?p=6189): This course includes various techniques that incorporate the intentional use of meditation. - [Mind + Body Classes](https://entheomed.ca/?p=8274): Recordings of past live workshops on healing modalities as well as restorative and reflective practices. ## - [Emotional Resilience: How to Manage Difficult Emotions](https://entheomed.ca/?p=8310): Course Description - [Emotional Resilience: How to Manage Difficult Emotions](https://entheomed.ca/?p=8295): Course Description - [Mindfulness and Breathwork for Anxiety](https://entheomed.ca/?p=8280): Course Description - [Simple Vagus Nerve Exercises to Manage Stress & Anxiety](https://entheomed.ca/?p=8278): Course Description - [Mindfulness, Breathwork & Movement: Tools for Healing](https://entheomed.ca/?p=8276): Course Description - [Phase 4 of Your Odyssey: Your Integration Experience](https://entheomed.ca/?p=8199): The Integration phase of your Odyssey is extremely important, and what you do after your medicine session can make a real difference in the lasting impact of your experience. Discover some simple but very powerful tips to take excellent care of yourself immediately after your session, and for the following 30 days. Work through some extremely helpful questions and exercises that will help you apply what you learn and create new habits and actions. You’ll create a helpful plan to discuss with your counsellor and to support you in implementing ongoing positive changes in the weeks following your experience. - [Phase 5 of Your Odyssey: Community Support – Get Centered With This Breathing Technique](https://entheomed.ca/?p=8104): One of the most effective ways to reduce stress immediately is to learn how to work you’re your breath. As you continue to integrate your experience (or walk through your daily routine) this helpful breathing technique will ensure you can quickly ground yourself, reduce your stress and access greater levels of wellbeing. - [Phase 5 of Your Odyssey: Community Support – Reduce Tension and Experience Greater Relaxation With the “Body Shake” Method](https://entheomed.ca/?p=8102): To experience greater levels of mental health and wellness, it’s important to work on both our body and mind. In this video, you’ll learn how to utilize a “body shake” technique that will help you reduce any stress or tension stuck in your body, and move positive energy throughout so you immediately feel more relaxed, peaceful and balanced. - [Phase 5 of Your Odyssey: Community Support – Body Scan for Reducing Stress](https://entheomed.ca/?p=8100): As you move into this phase of your experience, you’ll learn additional skills to help you further integrate your experience, and continue to cultivate higher levels of mental and physical wellness. In this first video, you’ll learn a simple but extremely useful technique – how to do a “body scan” to help you identify areas of stress or imbalance in your body, and what to do to bring yourself back into a grounded and more balanced space. - [Additional Tips to Ensure Your Safety and Create an Effective Medicine Session](https://entheomed.ca/?p=8098): Dr. Anita will walk you through a few additional requests and considerations to ensure you are fully prepared for the best experience possible in your medicine session. You’ll learn what to do (and not do) before your session, what to expect during your time at the clinic, the importance of a support person, and some of the potential (but usually minimal) side effects. By the end of this video, you’ll be fully informed and supported for an effective and safe ketamine treatment. - [Common Myths and Truths About Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy](https://entheomed.ca/?p=8096): Psychedelic / Ketamine therapy is still a relatively new treatment, so its common for people to have some misconceptions or questions about their experience. In this video, you’ll discover the common “myths” about this innovative approach to therapy, and what you need to know to feel even more comfortable, confident and empowered to experience the deepest healing possible for you at this time. - [Phase 3 of Your Odyssey: Your Medicine Session](https://entheomed.ca/?p=8094): The medicine session is a key component of our Odyssey experience. In this video you’ll learn exactly what to expect and how to best prepare before the session. You’ll discover the 5 keys to an effective session, potential (but generally minimal) side effects, and what to do immediately after your session to ensure you create the best experience possible. Be sure to refer to your handout for additional questions and exercises to ensure our medical team knows how best to support you throughout. - [Your Guided Intention Meditation](https://entheomed.ca/?p=8092): Use this helpful guided meditation to help you further clarify your intentions or goals for your Odyssey experience. Find yourself a quiet space, and listen as Juliet walks you through a helpful exercise to discover your intentions for your Odyssey. - [Phase 1 and 2 of Your Odyssey: Assessment and Preparation](https://entheomed.ca/?p=8090): Learn what you’ll experience in the first two phases of your Odyssey experience, including your one to one meeting with an EntheoMed counselor, and how having some clear intentions or goals for your overall experience can help you create the deepest healing and best experience possible. Be sure to refer to the handout for additional questions and exercises to help you identify what intention or goals would be most appropriate for you. - [Introduction to Ketamine and How it Supports Mental Health](https://entheomed.ca/?p=5746): Chief Research Officer Manesh Girn shares the history of ketamine, its original use as a surgical anesthetic, and it is now an effective treatment for chronic pain and many common mental health disorders. Discover how ketamine treatment compares to SSRI’s and other medications, how it affects the brain, and helps people in creating new connections, habits and positive new actions in their life following treatment. - [The 5 Phases of Your Odyssey Experience](https://entheomed.ca/?p=5744): In this video, you’ll learn why the Odyssey approach is so effective, including the 5 phases of your journey, and what you’ll experience in each. You’ll discover why EntheoMed’s approach to ketamine therapy is unique and effective (compared to other clinics) and some answers to some of the most frequently asked questions involving ketamine and ketamine therapy. - [Diving Deep Meditation](https://entheomed.ca/?p=6295): Breathwork includes various techniques that incorporate intentional use of the breath. - [Expectations & Resistance Meditation](https://entheomed.ca/?p=6289): Breathwork includes various techniques that incorporate intentional use of the breath. - [Reimagining You Meditation](https://entheomed.ca/?p=6285): Breathwork includes various techniques that incorporate intentional use of the breath. - [Surrender Meditation](https://entheomed.ca/?p=6281): Breathwork includes various techniques that incorporate intentional use of the breath. - [Diving Deep](https://entheomed.ca/?p=6266): Breathwork includes various techniques that incorporate intentional use of the breath. - [Expectations & Resistance](https://entheomed.ca/?p=6263): Breathwork includes various techniques that incorporate intentional use of the breath. - [Reimagining You](https://entheomed.ca/?p=6259): Breathwork includes various techniques that incorporate intentional use of the breath. - [Surrender](https://entheomed.ca/?p=6249): Breathwork includes various techniques that incorporate intentional use of the breath. - [Reduced Breathing](https://entheomed.ca/?p=6235): Reduced breathing is all about reducing the volume of the breath to find a place with our breath where we are breathing the minimum amount based on what we are doing. - [Cadence Breathing](https://entheomed.ca/?p=6228): Cadence breathing is a great breath work technique because of its simplicity and ability to be scaled up over time. - [Box Breathing](https://entheomed.ca/?p=6232): In this video, we will take the cadence we found in the previous cadence video and add an equal hold at the top of the inhalation and the bottom of the exhalation – a Buddhist technique called Box Breathing. - [Finding your Cadence](https://entheomed.ca/?p=6225): We all have different starting points when it comes to breathwork. - [Awareness and Orienting Meditation](https://entheomed.ca/?p=6221): Our breath and nervous systems are intertwined. - [Breathing Chemistry](https://entheomed.ca/?p=6215): Hello - [The Fundamentals of Breathing Mechanics](https://entheomed.ca/?p=6208): Breathwork includes various techniques that incorporate intentional use of the breath. - [Breathing Safety](https://entheomed.ca/?p=6201): Breathwork includes various techniques that incorporate intentional use of the breath. - [Welcome to Your Odyssey Digital Companion](https://entheomed.ca/?p=5742): Congratulations on your commitment to improving your mental health and wellness. In this video, you’ll learn why others are taking this important step, and how psychedelic-assisted therapy is proving to be a helpful solution for many mental and physical health conditions. 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