IV KBlend Infusion Therapy
What every KBlend treatment has in common
Rapid relief for mental health and chronic pain. Whatever brings you to KBlend, here is what your treatment involves, from your first visit to your follow-up care.
The treatment
What a KBlend treatment is
In IV KBlend Infusion Therapy, an IV is placed and your personalized dose is given over 40 minutes or longer, in a private room with constant monitoring. The medicine in IV KBlend is an anesthetic that has been used for over 50 years in a wide variety of applications.
Your dose is made for you. Your first dose is based on your body weight. From there, the provider overseeing your care adjusts it from one infusion to the next until you are getting the most benefit from your IV KBlend infusions. Your therapy sessions and overall plan are tailored to you as well.
Who IV KBlend is for
- People living with a condition KBlend cares for, such as depression, anxiety, PTSD, OCD or chronic pain (see the full list below)
- People who can plan for the recommended first series of 6 infusions over 2 to 3 weeks
- People who can have a trusted friend or family member drive them home after each infusion
- People who can follow the treatment-day instructions, like no solid food for 4 hours and no alcohol, marijuana or other drugs
Every patient completes a consultation first, so a KBlend provider can review their own health and situation before they qualify for treatment.
Who should not have IV KBlend
- Uncontrolled blood pressure
- Unstable heart disease
- Untreated thyroid disease
- A current manic phase of bipolar disorder
- Active psychotic symptoms (hallucinations or delusions)
- Pregnancy
Every patient completes a consultation first, so a KBlend provider can review their own health and situation before they qualify for treatment.
Step by step
Your treatment, from first visit to recovery
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Your consultation
Every IV KBlend journey starts with a paid consultation. A KBlend provider reviews your full medical and mental health history and your personal situation, and you complete this consultation before you can qualify for IV KBlend infusions. Questions by phone are always free: call 734-605-8500.
Bring your driver’s license, a copy of your medical records and medications, and a method of payment. A referral from your provider is helpful but not required.
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On treatment day
Do not eat solid foods or have non-clear drinks for at least 4 hours before. Avoid smoking, marijuana, alcohol, and cocaine, heroin or other illicit substances. Arrive at least 15 minutes early for the pre-treatment checks, including a urine drug screen and a pregnancy test for women of childbearing age.
Schedule your driver ahead of time: your treatment is cancelled if you drive yourself to the appointment.
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During the infusion
You rest in a private room while your heart rate, pulse, blood oxygen and blood pressure are monitored constantly; your vital signs can be seen from the nursing station at all times. A practitioner experienced in IV KBlend Infusion Therapy assesses the depth of sedation and makes sure you are comfortable.
Most patients are awake and can interact with staff. You may talk to a counselor, listen to music or relax in silence, and you can bring your own pillow, blanket or music.
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After the infusion
On average, plan on 90 to 120 minutes in the office for check-in, the infusion and recovery. A trusted friend or family member drives you home; you will not be allowed to drive after treatment.
You may drive and return to work the next day.
How it can feel
Most patients describe a relaxing and peaceful experience. During the infusion, most patients will likely notice changes in vision and in focusing on objects or people, slurred or slowed speech, and a feeling of floating or being disconnected.
Side effects are limited to the infusion and recovery period. They may include elevated blood pressure, dizziness, a sensation of floating or flying, blurred vision, mild nausea, vivid dreams and, rarely, hallucinations. Your staff adjust the dose and length of your infusion to balance side effects with the treatment. During recovery you may feel very tired or that your body is heavy.
Safety and your care team
The World Health Organization lists the medicine in IV KBlend as one of the most essential medications, due to its therapeutic effects and wide margin of safety. At KBlend it is given in a private room with constant monitoring.
Dr. Christa Klyder, a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist and board-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, guides KBlend’s clinical care and administers KBlend infusion treatments. Meet the KBlend Team.
Is IV KBlend addictive?
The medicine in IV KBlend is not chemically addictive. Some substances, like the nicotine in tobacco, change the body’s chemistry so that the body itself comes to depend on them. That is physical dependence, and IV KBlend does not work that way.
IV KBlend is a controlled medicine because its dream-like effects can lead some people to misuse it. That risk is behavioral, not chemical. It is also why every IV KBlend infusion is given only in our clinic, watched by our clinical team from start to finish.
Same-day help
When things are urgent, KBlend may be able to offer a same-day treatment to patients who have completed their consultation. We always do our best to help, but same-day treatment is not guaranteed, and our team may not be available right away.
If you have a life-threatening emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.
Your series and follow-up
The number of infusions is different for everyone. We recommend starting with 6 infusions within 2 to 3 weeks: in published, peer-reviewed studies, most patients saw a positive response after six infusions. Some people feel results before their sixth infusion, and some after.
You can stop your program at any time, but we strongly recommend completing your first 6 infusions within 2 to 3 weeks. After that, booster infusions are scheduled as you need them. In your KBlend Portal you can message our team and see your appointments.
Psychotherapy and IV vitamins
KBlend also offers IV KBlend Infusion + Psychotherapy, which pairs psychotherapy sessions with your infusions, before, during and after, with integration afterwards to help you apply new clarity and perspectives to daily life. KBlend also offers IV vitamin therapy.
Psychotherapy and IV vitamins are separate services with their own prices. KBlend sometimes offers packages that combine them, which may lower the cost, but packages are not always available. In our experience, many patients see faster results when they combine IV KBlend infusions with psychotherapy and IV vitamins.
Conditions
KBlend cares for
Paying for treatment
KBlend treatments are currently not a covered benefit by insurance companies. KBlend offers two financing options and accepts cash, check, and debit or credit cards. See the FAQs for details.
Cancelling or rescheduling
Please cancel or reschedule at least 24 hours before your appointment. Cancellations made less than 24 hours ahead may be charged a $100 fee.
Book a Consultation
Every IV KBlend journey starts with a paid consultation, and questions by phone are always free. Infusions are given at our Monroe clinic (98 Winchester St.) and our Lansing clinic (3104 S Cedar St.). Call or message KBlend; a portal message is more secure than email.
If someone is in immediate danger, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.