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Team Imagine Takes on The Netherlands!
On June 5th, 2024, several of the Imagine crew traveled to Haarlem, Netherlands for the 6th edition of the Interdisciplinary Conference on Psychedelic Research. After attending in 2022 we could not wait to return! For this trip we were joined by our dear friend, Jean Lacy, Executive Director of the Illinois Psychedelic Society and, once again, ICPR did not disappoint!
Just prior to our departure from Chicago, we waited with great anticipation as the Psychopharmacologic Drugs Advisory Committee met to hear arguments for and against the use of MDMA Assisted Therapy to treat PTSD. Shocking to those active in the field of psychedelic research, the committee recommended against FDA approval of this potentially life-changing treatment modality. However, the news did not stop MAPS founder and president, Rick Doblin, from delivering a hope-filled speech in Haarlem:
“We are still optimist about the 11th of August decision, even if there are additional requirements from the FDA. I worked on it for 38 years, even if it extends to 39 or 45 years, it doesn’t matter”.
We are with you, Rick! We see the power and potential for healing through psychedelics every day at Imagine Healthcare. Our team and community are hopeful that one day soon we will see MDMA, psilocybin and other psychedelic substances become tools in our arsenal to fight severe mental illness. ICPR demonstrates the research is strong. We will be ready!
Imagine Healthcare is the first woman-owned and woman-run ketamine clinic in Chicago and the only one run by a palliative medicine physician. The field of palliative medicine focuses on the relief of suffering for individuals with serious illness. Severe depression, anxiety, OCD, PTSD and chronic pain can all cause severe stress on the mind and body which can be debilitating at times and lead to poor quality of life for an individual and even those around them.
Working with your current providers, we help restore your mental and physical health and improve your quality of life using a variety of treatment options which are offered in a safe, comfortable, and welcoming environment. Providing a unique “whole person” approach, we recognize that every individual can benefit from a customized treatment plan. The path forward is different for everyone.
We want you to do more than imagine a better life – let us help you achieve it through high-quality, science-based, personalized care. The Imagine family is here to support you throughout your journey to better health.
Real people. Real stories.
At Imagine Healthcare we know that each person, each client has a unique story. Sometimes those stories are difficult to tell. Sadly, there is still significant stigma surrounding mental illness. Seeking help, particularly for alternative therapies, can be intimidating and confusing. Together with our friends at STIGMA we aim to both calm fears surrounding ketamine treatments and break the prejudices towards those struggling with mental health disorders. We believe the best way to do so is through spreading hope by sharing our story and the story of our clients.
“My experience at Imagine Healthcare has been nothing short of amazing. Dr. Norris and her staff make me feel completely welcome every time I step through the door. They are very experienced with the treatments they provide and tailored a plan that addressed my specific challenges and have been exceptional in following up with me to make sure I was seeing the benefits we were all shooting for…more
“I have been dealing with severe chronic pain issues for years. Some clinics have helped address the physical pain. Others have helped deal with the mental and emotional issues associated with living with the condition. This is the first clinic that addresses both physical pain and mental health…more
“They are truly compassionate and caring people whose genuine passion for helping others shines through in everything they do, from the simplest of interactions, to the one-on-one treatment planning and follow-up care. Even the decor of the clinic has been carefully and meticulously designed to put patients at ease and help contribute to the therapeutic environment…more