How to Build the Best Ketamine Music Playlist for Your Therapy Sessions

Why Music Matters in Ketamine Therapy

Your ketamine music playlist is one of the most important factors in ensuring a good therapy session for depression and anxiety. While a single ketamine dose can spark rapid symptom relief, music creates an emotional and sensory environment that supports healing and integration, both during and after the session.

Science Behind Music for Depression and Anxiety Relief

Research has consistently shown that music therapy can reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression. A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials found that music therapy has a significant effect in reducing depression scores. Additionally, passive music listening, especially when aligned with patient expectations, can promote relaxation and reduce physiological markers of stress like heart rate and blood pressure.

General Guidelines for Creating Your Ketamine Playlist

Not every playlist is right for ketamine therapy. Here are foundational tips:

• Keep it lyric-free: Lyrics can be distracting and potentially triggering.
• Use slow tempos: Calming rhythms help stabilize emotional responses.
• Avoid water sounds: These can increase bladder sensitivity in some ketamine patients.
• Choose instrumental or ambient styles: Classical piano is a favorite among many Axis patients.

Healing Frequencies to Include in Your Ketamine Music

Schumann Resonance (7.83 Hz)

This natural electromagnetic frequency of Earth is known to promote calm, reduce stress, and synchronize brainwaves to the alpha state, which is associated with relaxation.

Solfeggio Frequencies

These ancient musical tones are believed to promote healing. Examples include:

• 396 Hz: Helps release guilt and fear.
• 528 Hz: Known as the love frequency, reduces stress and supports transformation.
• 963 Hz: Supports a sense of oneness and connection.

Binaural Beats

When two slightly different frequencies are played in each ear, the brain perceives a third tone that can induce calm. This technique has been used to create brainwave states linked to meditation and healing.

What Not to Include: Music Triggers to Avoid

Certain types of music can unintentionally trigger emotional distress:

• Love songs or breakup songs may rekindle relationship trauma.
• Classical pieces tied to childhood stress (e.g., recital pressure) can elicit past negative associations.

However, patients have also reclaimed these songs as symbols of growth. One Axis patient who initially found Pachelbel’s Canon in D triggering later requested it again—to honor her transformation.

How Axis Builds the Perfect Ketamine Playlist

At Axis Integrated Mental Health, we offer curated Spotify playlists that:

• Incorporate Solfeggio frequencies, Schumann Resonance, and binaural beats
• Are tested and refined based on patient feedback
• Avoid common emotional triggers

During ketamine infusions, patients recline in zero-gravity chairs, wear noise-canceling headphones, and experience music alongside aromatherapy (such as lavender) to create a safe, supportive setting.

The Song That Brought Me Back: A Unique Healing Story

When music is integrated thoughtfully, it can carry emotional weight beyond the session. One patient described hearing a piece that used to make her cry—and now makes her proud of how far she’s come. This emotional transformation shows why a personalized playlist can be part of the healing process.

How to Use Your Ketamine Playlist Outside the Clinic

Music doesn’t need to stay in the treatment room. Many of our patients use their ketamine playlist to:

• Meditate
• Manage daily anxiety
• Sleep better
• Reconnect with their therapeutic experience

Pairing the playlist with sensory cues like essential oils used during treatment can further deepen the calming effect.

Contact Us for Personalized Ketamine Treatment and Music Guidance

Want help creating a ketamine playlist that supports your healing journey? Schedule a free consultation with our team. We’re here to make your treatment experience transformative, personal, and grounded in science.

Explore our playlists on Spotify or call us at (720) 400-7025 to learn more about our comprehensive ketamine therapy program.