The Ko-Op
Cooperative Psychedelic Psychotherapy
The Mission: Dedication to increasing Access, Safety and Understanding of psychedelic therapies and altered states of consciousness through a collaboration of like-minded practitioners.
Dedication To Advancement
The Ko-Op Mission
What is a Ko Op?
The Ko-Op is an association of allied members working together towards a shared goal of destigmatizing psychedelic therapies and altered states of consciousness. Our core values are Equality, Partnership and Safety. The Ko-Op provides a safe and welcoming space and a community devoted to discussion and collaboration.
Our Principles Guide Us
Equality
Inclusion of all members who are certified in treating individuals in an expanded state of consciousness and who uphold the Ko-Op’s values.
Partnership
Cooperation among Ko-Operatives through connecting, supporting, and sharing knowledge with each other and the surrounding community.
Safety
Supporting safer practice with an on-site medical team, supervision, peer consultation, and continuing education programs.
Enhancing The Physical Journey
Our Location Set & Setting
Set and Setting of the Ko Op
The Ko-Op space has been designed with the intention of enhancing the set and setting of a psychedelic journey. The term set and setting was first introduced by Timothy Leary and his colleagues at Harvard and is elaborated on in their 1964 guidebook, The Psychedelic Experience: A Manual Based on The Tibetan Book of the Dead. The set and setting describes the interconnection between a person’s mental state (set) and external environment (setting), and how the symbiosis of the set and setting may enhance or impede an individual’s journey.
Location Benefits
Amidst the storm and stress of Center City Philadelphia, the Ko-Op is a safe harbor.
All Ko-Op members have their own personal digital code to enter the building. A stocked kitchen with a large table for communing greets everyone! On the top floor, there’s a deck designed as a serene space for silent contemplation. All rooms have been thoughtfully considered and include materials beneficial to the journey.
- Headphones and speakers
- Eye shades
- Couches, Cushions, Floor Mattresses
- Meditation Chairs
- Pillows, Weighted Blankets, Fresh Linens
- Members are encouraged to bring any materials they feel will enhance the space and practice.
Safety Safety Safety
The Ko-Op considers safety an integral part of the set and setting. The Ko-Op serves as the foundation to support members ability to work independently within a secure and controlled environment. A Ko-Op medical team member is on sight to assess and prepare patients for KAP [Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy], answer arising questions and concerns, and provide medical support and guidance throughout the journey.
The Ko-Op Physician serves as the prescriber for patients being treated at the Ko-Op.
From Assessment To Administration
The Three Step Process
The Nuts & Bolts
Membership
Monthly
Yearly
Growth Package
Everything you need to level up your KAP services.
- Included Features
- 12 hours of office space to use over 6 weeks.
- Membership renews every 6 weeks.
- Full access to the Ko-Op’s medical team.
- Discounted Medical Evaluations for your patient.
- Ketamine prescription and distribution for your patient.
- Opportunity to participate in Members-only events, benefits, and promotions.
- Access to informational resources and consents for implementing best business practices as a ketamine assisted therapy provider.
- Peer KAP consultation group with Ko-Op members
- Patient access to Ko-Op Integration Circles – for ongoing support
- Additions
- Additional office space hours can be purchased a la carte.
- Supervision by a certified Ko-Op clinician
- Sitter for patients
The space has been thoughtfully considered and includes materials beneficial to the journey. Generally KAP sessions are held in 2 hour increments once a week. If you utilize a different model, we can tailor the time to your practice.
Discounted Medical Evaluation for incoming Ko-Op patients
Medical preparation and monitoring in all stages of the KAP sessions.
Medical preparation and monitoring in all stages of the KAP sessions.
Medical preparation and monitoring in all stages of the KAP sessions.
Medical preparation and monitoring in all stages of the KAP sessions.
Additional office hours can be added to any membership. Price will be determined by use.
Supervision by a certified Ko-Op clinician can also be provided to members upon request.
If you’re interested in a sitter for your patients, one can be provided upon request.
KAP Telehealth and External Location membership
Access to Ko-Op prescribing physcian within the comfort of your own space
- Included Features
- Membership renews monthly
- Full access to the Ko-Op’s Prescribing Physician
- Discounted Medical Evaluations for your patient.
- Ketamine prescription and distribution for your patient.
- Access to informational resources and consents for implementing best business practices as a ketamine assisted therapy provider.
- Peer KAP consultation group with Ko-Op members
- Patient access to Ko-Op Integration Circles – for ongoing support
- Additions
- Office space hours can be purchased separately a la carte
- Supervision by a certified Ko-Op clinician
Monthly peer consultation group with Ko-Op members at the Ko-Op space.
Profile picture and bio listed on the Ko-Op website certifying you as a KAP clinician at the Ko-Op.
Marketing Package
Get seen by patients ready for treatment
- Included Features
- Profile picture and bio listed on the Ko-Op website for KAP referrals (In person or telehealth)
- Access to Ko-Op listserv for referrals
- Patient access to Ko-Op Integration Circles
- Additions
- Future Co-Marketing Opportunities
Monthly peer consultation group with Ko-Op members at the Ko-Op space.
Profile picture and bio listed on the Ko-Op website certifying you as a KAP clinician at the Ko-Op.
Common Membership Questions
FAQ's
Ko-Op Board of Directors: Entrusted with ensuring the cooperative is working towards achieving its mission, upholding its commitment to the members, and serving the surrounding community. All members have the opportunity to join the board, please reach out if this is of interest to you.
Education and Training: The Ko-Op provides psychoeducation and trainings for psychedelic therapy and altered states of consciousness to certify its members as psychedelic healers. We encourage our members to be a part of our educational development both as students and facilitators.
Content
When you register using the buttons above your are taken to a verification registration. What this means is we collect your information regarding your practice, skill, history, education, experience, etc. and we then reach out to ensure you are a good fit for the Ko-Op. This is all done with the idea of ensuring the highest quality of care for our patients. After you vetted and approved you are then granted access to login to the members area and purchase your membership. Plus, since you are already vetted, you can then immediately access the areas to reserve time at the Ko-Op. Contact us using the form below if you have any questions!
The vetting process is super simple. You first register for a verification membership which simply allows us to gather your information. We collect information like what is your education, what is your experience with KAP, how long have you been practicing, etc. We ask these questions to better understand who you are and how you are as a clinician.
We will then reach out to you via phone or email to schedule a time to talk. After we ensure you are who you say you are and have the experience to guide ketamine assisted psychotherapy we then approve your account.
After your account is approved you can then login to the members area and purchase your membership. This will automatically unlock different resources in the members area. Most importantly, it allows you to book time at The Ko-Op’s facility for ketamine assisted psychotherapy appointments.
If you have any questions please use the contact form below to reach us!
Yes! You can cancel your membership anytime in the members area on your account page under subscriptions. You will still have access until the end of the 30 day membership period. This means if you buy a membership and cancel on the 15th day you still have 15 days of access until your membership expires. At that point you would have to renew to regain access to members features.
This is super easy! All you have to do is be an active member that has gone through the vetting process. After that you simply login to your account to access the members area. Then navigate to the space reservation page. On this page you can pick the date, time, and location within the facility you want to reserve for your designated time slot.
This is done from your account page. You can update your membership information such as email, phone number, membership type, payment method, etc. We try to keep it all in one place for your ease of use!
This is done from you account page after you have become an active member and completed the ketamine assisted therapy vetting process.