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Chronic pain is not always a sign of ongoing injury.

Often, it’s the nervous system staying stuck in patterns of fear and protection. Ketamine Assisted Pain Reprocessing Therapy combines the neuroplastic effects of ketamine with evidence based Pain Reprocessing Therapy to help retrain the brain’s response to pain and support lasting relief.

What is Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT)?

Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT) is an evidence-based therapeutic approach that teaches the brain to interpret pain signals differently. Instead of seeing pain as a sign of damage, clients learn to view it as a signal of sensitization—safe, but stuck.


By changing how the brain interprets pain, many people experience deep and lasting relief.

Key benefits of PRT:

  • Reduces or eliminates chronic pain without reliance on medications
  • Addresses pain at its source—the brain—not just the symptoms
  • Builds lifelong skills to manage and reduce pain
Back pain and other chronic pain issue can be significantly helped with KAPRT - ketamine assisted pain reprocessing therapy

How Does KAPRT Work?

At Illumma, KAPRT integrates the core tools of PRT with the expansive neuroplastic state created by ketamine. Ketamine allows the brain to become more flexible and receptive to new patterns; PRT provides the framework to rewire those patterns into healing.

Together, KAPRT offers:

The Science Behind PRT

Why this matters:
Chronic pain often results from central sensitization—when the nervous system becomes hypersensitive and keeps producing pain signals even after the body has healed. This “false alarm” pain is reinforced by stress and fear. PRT teaches the brain to recognize these signals as safe, gradually reducing the pain response.

PRT has been shown to be highly effective in clinical research.
Landmark Study (PMID 34586357):

Core Techniques in PRT

Why Choose KAPRT Instead of Medications?

Is KAPRT Right for You?

KAPRT may be especially beneficial if you experience:

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Nori Crain, ketamine-assisted pain reprocessing coach

Meet Your KAPRT Guide — Nori Crain

Your Experienced and Compassionate Transformation Coach

Nori Crain is a Certified Addiction Recovery and Psycho-Spiritual Integration Coach accredited by Being True To You and a Certified Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT) Practitioner. Drawing from over eight years of professional experience and her own healing journey through chronic illness, Nori helps clients attune to their truest selves through trauma-informed, evidence-based practices that support both mind and body.

Her approach integrates:

Nori brings a deeply affirming, inclusive presence to every session—creating a safe space for genuine healing and transformation.

Program Structure

1. Initial Onboarding Session (1 hour, in-person – $160)

Meet with your KAPRT guide, review your history, and learn the foundations of Pain Reprocessing Therapy.

2. KAPRT Sessions (2 hours each – $750)

3. Integration Sessions (1 hour – $160)

Virtual sessions scheduled within 48–72 hours after your infusion to process and anchor the work.

Program Options

A. Full KAPRT Series — For New Clients

A comprehensive six-session program that blends ketamine infusions with structured PRT and integration.

Includes:

Investment: $5,270

Payment Plan: $160 (onboarding) / $750 (first KAPRT session) / $4,360 (remaining sessions + integrations)

Best for: New clients seeking a full therapeutic process to rewire pain pathways and restore mind-body harmony.

B. KAPRT Mini-Series — For Returning Clients

A focused three-session series for current Illumma clients ready to deepen or maintain their healing.

Includes:

Investment: $2,570

Payment Plan: $910 (preparatory integration session $160 + 1st infusion $750) / $1,660 (remaining sessions + integration)

Best for: Clients seeking focused support for pain reduction, nervous-system recalibration, or continued integration work.

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Why Clients Choose Illumma

Next Steps

At Illumma, we specialize in safe, evidence-based, and heart-centered care. If you’re ready to explore a therapeutic path that targets the true source of chronic pain, schedule your consultation today to discover whether KAPRT is right for you.

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FAQ

KAPRT may help reduce or eliminate pain associated with conditions like back and neck pain, migraines, fibromyalgia, pelvic pain, TMJ, nerve pain, and other forms of chronic or unexplained pain. It’s especially effective for pain that persists after healing, when the brain and nervous system continue to send “false alarm” signals.

Many clients begin noticing changes in their relationship to pain within the first few sessions, such as reduced fear, greater relaxation, or moments of relief. Sustainable improvements often occur over the full series as the brain learns to reinterpret pain signals and the nervous system stabilizes.

Yes. At Illumma, all KAPRT sessions are conducted in a safe, medically supervised environment with a highly trained team. The ketamine infusions are administered by licensed medical professionals, and the therapeutic process is guided by a certified Pain Reprocessing Therapy practitioner and integration coach. Most clients find the experience deeply calming and restorative.

Absolutely. KAPRT can complement other therapeutic or medical treatments. Many clients continue working with physical therapists, counselors, or physicians while engaging in KAPRT. We believe in a holistic approach to healing—one that supports body, mind, and spirit together.

Each session begins with grounding and intention-setting, followed by a 45-minute IV ketamine infusion. While in this neuroplastic state, clients engage in Pain Reprocessing Therapy techniques that help shift how the brain perceives pain. The session concludes with integration and reflection to anchor the experience.

While both therapies use ketamine to enhance neuroplasticity, KAPRT focuses specifically on chronic pain. It pairs ketamine with structured, evidence-based Pain Reprocessing Therapy to retrain the brain’s pain pathways. Traditional KAT focuses more on emotional healing, depression, trauma, and anxiety.

All KAPRT sessions are facilitated by Nori Crain, a certified Pain Reprocessing Therapy practitioner and trauma-informed integration coach. Nori brings years of experience supporting clients through chronic pain, trauma recovery, and nervous system regulation, helping each client feel safe, supported, and empowered throughout the process.

Ketamine-assisted therapies, including KAPRT, are not currently covered by insurance because ketamine’s use in mental health and pain treatment is considered “off-label.” However, Illumma provides superbills that many clients submit for partial reimbursement through their out-of-network benefits.

The first step is a 1-hour onboarding session with Nori to review your history, discuss your goals, and ensure KAPRT is the right fit for your needs. From there, our team will help you schedule your series and support you every step of the way.

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