MARTIN HEALING SANCTUARY

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Healing for Those Ready for Something Different

Physician-Guided Ketamine Therapy & Integrative Wellness

Whether you're navigating depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, burnout, or simply feeling disconnected from yourself, Martin Sanctuary brings together independent practitioners, psychiatric care, and restorative healing modalities within a thoughtfully designed sanctuary environment in Philadelphia. 
Our compassionate, integrative approach to wellness incorporates ketamine therapy as a powerful catalyst for healing, clarity, and transformation.
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Creating a soul centered society one meaningful INTERACTION at a time

Introducing Sanctuary Sessions:

Our conversation series exploring mental health, healing, and the human experience through thoughtful discussions with clinicians, researchers, and wellness practitioners.

Our first session is Ketamine Curious.

July 30 | 6–7 PM
Martin Healing Sanctuary | 3580 Indian Queen Lane

Stay afterward for tea, light refreshments, and conversation.

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CARE AT MARTIN SANCTUARY

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Clinical & Therapeutic Care

Ketamine-Assisted Therapy
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Individual Therapy
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Psychedelic Integration
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Longevity Wellness

Healing Beyond the Session

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Yoga & Movement
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Community Gatherings & Workshops

A Place Designed for Healing

Healing does not happen in isolation.

Martin Healing Sanctuary was created as a place to slow down, reconnect, and receive support in a setting that feels both welcoming and restorative. Here, ketamine-assisted therapy exists within a larger ecosystem of care that includes integration, trusted practitioners, and meaningful community.

Located within the historic grounds of 3580, our sanctuary offers more than treatment. It offers space for reflection, connection, and transformation.

Because healing is not simply an event. It is a practice, a relationship, and ultimately, a way of being.

A place to begin. A place to return to.

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The KAP Process at martin healing sanctuary

KAP at Martin Healing Sanctuary is a collaborative, phased process that integrates medical care and psychotherapy. Each stage builds on the last, allowing treatment to progress at a pace that supports both safety and depth treatment.

The process begins with an introductory consultation where we learn more about your goals, history, and what brings you to treatment. This is an opportunity to ask questions, discuss concerns, and determine whether ketamine therapy may be an appropriate fit.

Integrated Medical & Psychological Assessment

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Designing an Individualized Dosing Strategy

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Preperation sessions

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Medicine

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integration

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Areas of Support

  • Chronic anxiety can affect every part of daily life — from relationships and work to sleep, focus, and overall wellbeing.

    Ketamine therapy may help reduce mental overactivity, ease emotional reactivity, and support a greater sense of calm and resilience. Treatment is approached thoughtfully and collaboratively, with an emphasis on nervous system regulation and long-term support.

  • Ketamine therapy has emerged as a promising option for individuals struggling with depression, including cases where traditional medications or therapy have not provided sufficient relief.

    Many clients report feeling a greater sense of clarity, emotional openness, and connection after treatment. While every experience is unique, ketamine may help interrupt persistent negative thought patterns and create space for new perspectives and healing.

  • Trauma can become deeply embedded in both the mind and body. Ketamine-assisted therapy may help individuals access difficult emotions and experiences in a way that feels safer, more spacious, and less overwhelming.

    At Martin Sanctuary, trauma-informed care is central to our approach. We prioritize safety, preparation, and integration throughout the healing process.

  • Many of our struggles in adulthood are rooted in early experiences of connection and safety. If you find yourself caught in cycles of anxiety, avoidance, people-pleasing, fear of abandonment, or difficulty trusting others, healing these patterns can open the door to more secure and fulfilling relationships.

  • Constant pressure can leave you feeling depleted, disconnected, and unable to access joy. Healing begins by creating space for restoration, reflection, and a return to what matters most.

  • Grief can arise after the loss of a loved one, a relationship, a role, a dream, or a version of yourself. Healing does not mean forgetting. It means learning how to carry what has happened while reconnecting with life, meaning, and possibility.

  • Whether you're experiencing recurring conflict, disconnection, communication difficulties, or major life transitions, relationships can profoundly affect our wellbeing. We help individuals and couples better understand patterns, deepen connection, and create healthier ways of relating.

  • Ketamine-assisted therapy may support individuals working through patterns of addiction or substance dependence by helping address underlying emotional pain, trauma, and behavioral cycles.

    Treatment is approached with care, structure, and integration support to encourage sustainable healing and reconnection.

  • Relationships often become strained when stress, past wounds, communication challenges, or life transitions go unaddressed. Couples work provides a supportive space to strengthen connection, rebuild trust, deepen understanding, and create a more intentional partnership.

  • Major life changes can challenge our sense of stability and self. Whether you're facing a career shift, parenthood, divorce, aging, or a search for deeper purpose, we provide support through periods of transformation.

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practitioners

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Dr. Sophia Brandsetter

LCSW, PSYD Clinical Director
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Diane Nachamkin

MSN, CRNP, Nurse Practitioner (Medical Provider)
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Katharine Berg

Licensed Clinical Social Work (LCSW)
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Eriach Fox

Licensed Professional Counselor LPC,MHS, LCADC
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Dr. Colleen Fleming, Psy.D.

Licensed Clinical Psychologist
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Tifane R. Voras

MSN, CRNP, PMHNP-BC
Meet Our Practitioners
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Hazel skarbek 

BSN, RN
ACLS/BCLS Certified
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more than just a ketamine center

Martin Healing Sanctuary is more than a ketamine treatment center — it is a holistic refuge for healing, transformation, and self-discovery. Rooted within the creative and wellness ecosystem of 3580 IQL, the sanctuary was created from a shared belief that the spaces we inhabit profoundly shape the way we feel, connect, and heal.

Founded within the walls of a restored 1890 church in East Falls, Philadelphia, 3580 was envisioned as a sanctuary for individuals to work, heal, and thrive. Today, the historic space has evolved into a living community hub where thoughtful design, wellness practices, creativity, and human connection exist together under one roof. Located on historic Indian Queen Lane — a path once used as a passageway connecting communities — the space continues that legacy of gathering, transformation, and renewal.

Inspired by the purple martin, a bird known for returning home and thriving in community, Martin Healing Sanctuary embraces a deeply integrative approach to wellness. Alongside ketamine-assisted therapy led by a board-certified psychiatrist and leader in the field, the sanctuary offers a range of supportive healing modalities including psychotherapy, meditation, yoga, massage, creative practices, and community-centered care.

Whether someone is seeking relief from depression, anxiety, trauma, burnout, or simply longing to reconnect with themselves, Martin Healing Sanctuary provides a safe and supportive environment to slow down, gain clarity, and cultivate lasting well-being. At its core, the sanctuary exists to remind people that healing is not meant to happen alone — it happens in relationship, in community, and in spaces designed with care.

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JOURNEY TOGETHER

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Why choose Us?

Experience compassionate, expert-led care at Martin Healing Sanctuary—where healing begins from within.

Led by a Board-Certified Psychiatrist – Our clinic is founded and operated by a highly credentialed, board-certified psychiatrist specializing in advanced mental health treatments and holistic healing approaches.

  1. Expert Mental Health Specialists – Our team consists of experienced professionals dedicated to providing cutting-edge, evidence-based therapies for depression, anxiety, PTSD, and other mental health conditions.

  2. Leaders in Innovative and Compassionate Care – We don’t just treat patients—we train other healthcare providers in the latest therapeutic techniques, ensuring a higher standard of care across the field.

  3. Personalized Treatment Plans for Optimal Healing – Every individual’s journey is unique, and we design customized ketamine therapy programs tailored to your specific mental health needs for the best possible outcomes.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP) can support individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, PTSD, trauma-related symptoms, and mood disorders that have not fully responded to traditional treatments. It may also be helpful for people experiencing existential distress or rigid emotional patterns. KAP is a therapeutic tool that can increase psychological flexibility and insight, allowing for new ways of relating to emotions, experiences, and long-standing patterns.

  • Ketamine has a long history of medical use and is considered safe when administered in a controlled, clinical setting with proper screening and monitoring. Prior to treatment, clients undergo a thorough medical and psychological evaluation to assess risk factors and contraindications, and dosing is carefully managed by a licensed prescriber. Ketamine is an anesthetic that has a calming effect on the nervous system, which can reduce defensive responses and create greater capacity for emotional processing. This temporary shift can allow individuals to access and work through traumatic material that may feel blocked or overwhelming in ordinary waking consciousness. Side effects are typically short-lived and discussed in advance, and safety remains a central focus throughout the entire process.

  • Some clients experience a mild to moderate dissociative state, which can feel like increased distance from everyday thoughts or sensations. Most people remain aware, able to communicate, and oriented throughout the session. The intention of this work is to create what is known as a psycholytic effect, which is achieved through lower doses of medicine so the experience remains therapeutic and relational. This allows clients to stay present, talk through the session, and work actively with the therapist. Higher doses, which are more commonly associated with IV ketamine treatments, often produce deeper dissociation and typically do not include therapeutic support; in KAP, the goal is safety, collaboration, and meaningful psychological work—not loss of control.

  • The number of sessions varies depending on individual needs, goals, and responses to treatment. Some clients benefit from a short series of sessions, while others engage in longer-term work. KAP is often structured around preparation, medicine sessions, and integration therapy. Progress is reviewed regularly to guide next steps. There is no predetermined “one-size-fits-all” timeline.

  • Yes, ongoing psychotherapy is a core component of ketamine-assisted psychotherapy. The medicine alone is not the treatment—the therapeutic relationship and integration work are essential. Therapy helps prepare for the experience and make meaning of what emerges afterward. Clients may work with a therapist within our practice or an outside provider. Coordination of care is prioritized.

  • KAP is not appropriate for everyone, and that determination is made thoughtfully and collaboratively. If ketamine is not a good fit, we will discuss alternative treatment options and referrals. Declining or discontinuing KAP does not mean you have failed or run out of options—many paths to healing exist. This is also why we do not require monthly packages or bundled treatment plans; we believe clients should have flexibility and autonomy in shaping their care. Our goal is to support your wellbeing in the safest, most ethical, and most effective way.