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WITHIN CENTER
at AWKN Ranch · Austin, Texas
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Welcome · HEAL Package
We're honored to walk this with you, {{first_name}}.
You're in good hands. Our whole team — medical, integration, guides, care, and operations — is here to hold you through this, mind, body, and spirit.
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Your Package Includes
- 3 personalized guided ketamine sessions
- 3 integration coaching sessions
- 1-month AWKN membership — saunas, cold plunges, hot tub, co-working, temple space, pickleball, fire pits, community (open 7 days, 8a–8p)
- Access to on-site wellness amenities and events as available
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| Plan for 3–4 hours on site. Leslie will send your full schedule separately. |
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The Most Important Part
Your fasting window
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No solid food
3 hours before your session
Non-negotiable. If you've eaten inside the window, we must reschedule — ketamine on a full stomach risks nausea and aspiration.
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No clear liquids
2 hours before your session
Water, herbal tea, or black coffee is fine up until two hours prior. A small sip for required medication is okay.
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Hydrate the day before
Drink water all day prior
A light, clean dinner the night before. Nothing heavy, spicy, or alcoholic.
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The Week Leading In
Prepare the vessel
- No alcohol or cannabis for 48 hours before. They dull the nervous system and muddy the experience.
- Continue your prescribed medications as normal unless our clinician has told you otherwise. Confirm timing with us if you're on benzodiazepines, lamotrigine, or stimulants.
- Sit with your intention. One honest question or feeling — not a list of fixes.
- Arrange your ride home in advance. You cannot drive for the rest of the day. Staying on the ranch? We'll walk you to your room.
- Protect the day after. No big meetings, no hard conversations. Integration happens in rest.
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What to Bring
- Loose, warm, layered clothing
- Cozy socks
- A grounding object (photo, stone, note)
- A journal for after
- Current medication list
Eye masks, blankets, music, tea, water — all provided.
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The Morning Of
- Shower if it helps you arrive in your body
- Skip heavy perfume or oils
- Come a little early — slow down before we begin
- Feel sick or feverish? Call us. Rescheduling is fine.
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Finding Us
Check-in at the retreat house
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7600 Grove Crest Circle
Austin, TX
Gate code: 2321# (enter)
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Maps sometimes routes through the commercial gate off 71 — we prefer the neighborhood entrance. Through the gate, go straight (don't turn left), come up to the retreat house next to the yurts, and park there. We're a secluded ranch, 15 minutes from downtown. Trouble finding it? Call Shannon.
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Your Core Team
Who to reach, for what
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Heather Hoover
Director of Client Experience
Your point of contact for anything about how this is going for you — feedback, concerns, or just needing to talk something through. Call or text 512-738-3750 or email heatherhoover@within.center. |
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Leslie Glace
Clinic Scheduler & Client Care
Your schedule and any appointment changes. She'll follow up with your full schedule. leslie@within.center |
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Shannon Grossman
Admissions
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Justin De La Cruz
Executive Director
Holds the long-view direction of Within Center and AWKN Ranch — leadership, partnerships, and the vision that ties everything together. Also your direct line for day-of questions, late arrivals, or anything on the road. Call or text 512-796-1886 or email justin@within.center. |
Plus medical, integration coaches, guides, retreat care, and operations — the whole team looks forward to meeting you.
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Stay Connected
Join the Within Center WhatsApp community
Where we share weekly classes, retreats, gatherings, events, and member-only specials. Schedule posted every week.
Join the Community →
Times, classes, and facilitators may occasionally change as we adapt to community needs.
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We're honored to walk beside you on this journey of self-discovery and healing. Thank you for trusting us with your care — we can't wait to support your transformation.
With care,
The Within Center Team 🙏
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MEDICAL DISCLAIMER · These are general preparation instructions. If our medical team has given you different guidance, follow theirs. Not medical advice.
© 2026 Hearth Space Health, Inc. · 7600 Grove Crest Circle, Austin, TX
Within Center is a sister practice to AWKN Ranch
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