Tina Noel, MSN, is formally certified as a Psychedelic Facilitator and Integration Specialist through Synthesis Institute in Oregon and furthered her knowledge of Ketamine Integration through the Polaris Insight Center in San Francisco.
She has earned a Master of Science in Nursing from Marquette University in Milwaukee. Tina has worked in a highly specialized field as a Neurosurgical Nurse Practitioner. Her Neuroscience background enhanced her understanding of brain anatomy and physiology and how Ketamine affects the brain.
The Integration Specialist guides you during the timeframe surrounding the Ketamine sessions. Establishing a trusting, safe relationship before the Ketamine experience is highly recommended, but integration can begin anytime during the process.
They aid in preparing your mind and body, setting intentions and lifestyle changes, and being available in case of a challenging experience where immediate support may be needed.
Preparation of the mind and body before a Ketamine session is critical for long-term positive outcomes. Preparation manages expectations and aids in understanding what an “altered state of consciousness” will feel like, as ketamine can induce a psychedelic mystical experience. Being prepared in advance will enhance the session, mitigate anxiety, and create a better understanding of the experience.
Integration is the process in which a person works through and makes sense of the content that arises during Ketamine sessions, prolonging reduction in symptoms and positive outcomes.
Ketamine is only one tool in the toolbox, and without Integration, the insights gained are likely to fade without actualizing meaningful change in one's life.
It is the Integration process that gives upgraded insight into our lives, supporting changes in behavior, underlying beliefs, thought patterns, and emotional regulation.
