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What is Ketamine?

Do you struggle to get out of your own head? Do you constantly feel weighed down? Ketamine is a fast-acting, dissociative anesthetic and a well-established medication most commonly used for surgery and pain relief. It was approved by the FDA in 1970, and more recently has gained attention as a proven safe, effective and reliable treatment, when provided in small doses, for people suffering from mental health and mood disorders.

Why? Your brain is malleable, and has the ability to change and adapt. The brain uses circuits of interconnections to communicate. In depression and other mental health disorders, the number and strength of these interconnections decreases. Ketamine helps stimulate parts of your brain, by regrowing the number of synapses, which are connections between nerve cells. Think of it as opening up new communication channels. This may help you respond or adapt differently to life than before.

If you struggle with any of the following mental health or pain disorders, keep reading, Ketamine IV Therapy may be able to help you.

  • Anxiety (including severe anxiety)

  • Depression (including postpartum)

  • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

  • PTSD

  • Panic Disorder

  • Bipolar

  • Chronic Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)

  • Fibromyalgia

  • Suicidal Ideation

  • Migraines

 

What does Ketamine Do Exactly?

Simply put, Ketamine infusions provided by a licensed provider, enhance neuroplasticity. This refers to the brain’s ability to change and reorganize its neural networks, including some of the areas impacted by various mental health conditions. According to Yale Medicine, Ketamine triggers Glutamate production, which prompts the brain to form new neural connections. These new connections help make the brain more adaptable, which provides the ability to create new pathways. These new pathways give patients the opportunity to start developing different thoughts and behaviors.

How does Ketamine help with mental health?

Instead of targeting dopamine and serotonin levels like traditional medications, it focuses on changing neural pathways and developing new, healthy neuron connections.

It may help some patients break free from rumination - a repetitive thought cycle many people get trapped in when facing mental health issues. It is beyond frustrating and exhausting to try different forms of medication and therapy, yet continue to come up empty handed. This type of treatment has been successful with patients who have experienced resistance to medications, or for those who struggle with taking daily medications.

Why is Ketamine different from traditional medications?

Instead of targeting dopamine and serotonin levels like traditional medications, it focuses on changing neural passageways and developing healthy neuron connections. Ketamine infusion therapy can often change the way the brain responds to medications, increasing the effectiveness of already prescribed drugs. Many people who haven’t found adequate improvement through traditional treatments are now finding life-changing relief. There are several kinds of traditional antidepressants, finding the right type and dose may take months of trial and error. This can be exhausting, especially for those who struggle to find one that is effective. Ketamine IV Therapy provides quick relief and for most patients, long-lasting results.

What are some of the benefits of Ketamine Infusion Therapy?

  • Ketamine helps increase activity in certain areas of the brain

  • Fast-acting symptom relief - some of our patients experience improvements within days, unlike other medications that may take several weeks to start helping

  • Ketamine can stimulate brain changes, those changes can have a long-lasting and positive impact on your mental well-being

  • You do not have to stop taking your regular medications, Ketamine Therapy treatment plans take into consideration your current medications and therapy treatment

 

What does a Ketamine Therapy treatment plan look like ?

A series is 6-8 infusions is necessary for it to be fully effective. Unfortunately, Ketamine infusions are not covered by insurance at this time. Please call for pricing. We also offer VA Ketamine services for veterans, scroll down further for more information about this service.

  • To be effective, each patient needs a total of 6-8 treatment infusions. Treatment plans are tailored to each patient’s specific needs.

  • It is important to complete at least six infusions, minimum.

  • Pain treatment may take up to 10 infusions, it varies by patient.

  • Preferably three treatment infusions per week, for two consecutive weeks.

  • After your series of infusions, you switch to a maintenance booster (one time infusion). The frequency of your boosters depends on the patient. Normally, this happens about four months after the initial series.

  • Maintenance infusions are patient dependent. A plan will be developed for each patient, based on their needs and how their body responds.

  • The initial appointment is approximately two hours, everything after that is about 1.5 hours.

  • You are required to pay for 3 treatments upfront; then you can pay day of for remaning infusions.

  • If you need it, many of our patients use Care Credit to help them pay for treatments.

  • You do not need a doctor referral at this time. During the consultation process, our clinic physician will determine if you are a good candidate for this treatment.

  • Our experienced staff will assess each patient after the 6th treatment to see if they are a responder to the Ketamine infusions. If the patient is a non-responder, no additional infusions will be administered. A very low percentage of people are non-responders.

 

What is the process of Ketamine IV Therapy?

PRE-INFUSION: First, you will have a consultation with one of our licensed clinic medical professionals to obtain and review your health history. This is to ensure you don’t have any contraindications to the Ketamine infusion. If you are a good candidate for this type of treatment, they’ll figure out the appropriate dose and you’ll either schedule your first treatment or you can get started after your consultation (based on availability) - and your anesthesia provider will oversee your first infusion and answer any further questions you have about the process.

INFUSION: During the infusion we want you to be comfortable, so we strive to provide you with a very relaxing environment. Feel free to bring anything to make you more comfortable - a blanket, eye mask, relaxing music, etc. You will be connected to devices that monitor your vital signs. This helps the provider track your physical responses to the treatment. Your experienced and trained anesthesia provider will insert a needle into your arm to get your IV started. As the Ketamine starts, you’ll feel a deep sense of relaxation. You should expect to have some feelings of disassociation. Some people describe it as a dream-like state. Your provider will adjust your Ketamine infusion as needed, depending on how your experience is going. Each infusion takes anywhere between 45-60 minutes. Please note: to ensure patient safety, our clinic is fully equipped and our team is fully trained, in the rare event of an emergency. Some people do experience dizziness or nausea as side effects during their treatment, these typically go away shortly after your treatment.

POST-INFUSION: After the infusion is complete, we will continue to monitor your vital signs until you are completely recovered. Ketamine has a very short half-life, so if you experience any side effects, they should be gone within 10 minutes of completing your infusion. Your IV will be removed prior to your discharge home. You will need a driver home after each infusion, and we suggest telling them the process is roughly 1.5 - 2 hours per infusion. Your driver doesn’t need to stay for the duration of your infusion.

Important things to note, if you are wanting to do a Ketamine IV Infusion:

  • You will need a driver home, unless you would like to take an Uber - that is also an acceptable option.

  • We suggest eating a light meal 4-6 hours before your appointment and hydrate with clear liquids up to your appointment time.

  • Bring anything to make you more comfortable and relaxed, people commonly bring their personal eye masks and headphones with a peaceful, instrumental playlist ready to go. We will provide a blanket and a comfortable chair for you to relax in during you treatment.

 

What about after my series of infusions? Is there Ketamine maintenance?

This is based on the patient and their treatment outcomes with Ketamine. Every patient varies and treatment plans are tailored to your specific needs. Most patients get a “booster” (one single infusion) every 3-4 months, some patients do every 6 months. If you require a more intense regiment, we do offer monthly maintenance – for example with suicide ideation to ensure optimal results. This maintenance plan is up to you, but it will be something you discuss with your provider. We suggest that you don’t go more than six months without a booster; however, if it has been longer than six months, you may require a mini-series.

Post-Ketamine Counseling

Are you looking for some post-Ketamine counseling? We have a clinic specialist offering sessions for $150 per session. His name is Raylon Wilson. His bio is coming soon to our About page.

Frequently Asked Questions

While we covered a lot above, you may still have some questions. We put together some of the most frequently asked questions for you on all of our services. And if you still can’t find what you’re looking for, head on over to our contact page and send us an email. We’d be happy to answer any questions you may have.

 

VA Ketamine Services

Our clinic has a contract with the VA that provides Ketamine infusions to our veterans who are currently patients of the Mental Health department within the VA system. You must have a referral from a VA Mental Health provider prior to beginning treatments. For more information, please send us a message or give our clinic a call.

Spravato Services

We are now an approved Spravato facility. Spravato is a medication that contains the active ingredient esketamine. It is a nasal spray used to help treat depression in adults. It is administered here in our treatment clinic, each treatment takes a minimum of two hours. To learn more, please visit our dedicated Spravato page. This treatment has multiple requirements you must meet in order for your insurance to approve it, insurance coverage of this treatment varies. You will need to submit a form with some of your medical information to complete part of this approval process.

 

Want to learn more? Below are some great resources that help further explain Ketamine Therapy.

 
“Ketamine IV Therapy helped me relearn what feeling “normal” felt like again. After 18 years of battling major depression and C-PTSD, trying dozens of medications and extensive psychotherapy - this therapy has been a tremendous blessing. I felt like I was beyond help and hope before this appointment. The treatment team saved my life and gave me the opportunity to reimagine a new future for myself, without the burden of trauma and severe depression weighing me down like before. Thank you Chelsi, Brittney, and Dr. Froman, for your kindness and understanding you exhibited during my treatment. If you’re on the fence about whether this treatment option might be able to help you like I was, I’d highly recommend scheduling a consultation.”
— Greg

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