Ketamine

Originally administered as an anesthetic on the battlefield, ketamine is now a cutting-edge treatment in the fight for wellness. Its safety and efficacy as an anesthetic have put it on the World Health Organization’s List of Essential Medicines.

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The Breakthrough

In 2000, Yale scientists discovered that when infused at a low dose into the bloodstream, ketamine is a highly effective and fast-acting treatment for chronic pain and depressive disorders.

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The How

Unlike traditional antidepressants that increase the amount of serotonin in the brain, ketamine is believed to rewire the brain’s neurons along new pathways.

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The Risks

Side effects during treatment include risk of increased heart rate and blood pressure. While we counsel our patients on all possible side effects, each individual must determine if the benefits outweigh the potential risks.

Potential Applications

Ketamine can be used to help manage symptoms in a wide variety of situations — from depression to addiction. Learn more about the ways ketamine can help by viewing the applications below.

Ketamine for Depression and Anxiety

Finally, There's Hope

Up to 70% of ketamine therapy patients experience relief from depression after just one treatment. Research shows up to an 80% success rate in those suffering from anxiety.

Take Back Your Life

If you are here, chances are either you or a loved one is suffering from a major depressive disorder. Small, routine tasks seem impossible, and the ability to function effectively in life has been impaired. Our personalized care and effective ketamine treatments can allow you to live a happier, healthier life.

We Can Help

We offer ketamine treatment for a range of anxiety and depressive disorders, including PTSD, OCD and postpartum depression. You deserve to feel better. Contact us for your ketamine treatment consultation, and take the first step to healing.

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Ketamine for PTSD

Rebuilding The Lives Of Our Veterans, First-Responders and Others In Need Of Help

Ketamine infusion therapy can provide immediate temporary relief from many of the most serious PTSD-related symptoms.

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is triggered by experiencing or witnessing a terrifying event. The symptoms of PTSD range from intrusive thoughts to self-destructive behavior, including self-harm.

Unlike traditional antidepressants and psychotherapy, ketamine infusion therapy has eased PTSD symptoms in 70% of patients after only one treatment.

Supporting Our Vets

As a community with a large concentration of military personnel, we are especially vulnerable to PTSD. For those who have put themselves at risk for our safety and freedom, we thank you.

We are here to help all PTSD patients live a life of renewed health and wellness. Please contact us today.

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Ketamine for Suicidal Thoughts

If you are suicidal or actively considering harming yourself, please call 911 or the suicide hotline at 1-800-273-8255 immediately.

Major Breakthrough for Suicidal Thoughts

Ketamine treatment has been shown to offer immediate relief to patients with suicidal thoughts.

It can be an effective suicide prevention tool by alleviating the overwhelming feelings of hopelessness that can lead to self-harm.

Don’t Abandon Hope

Up to 70% of patients who receive ketamine infusion therapy feel immediate relief from symptoms of suicidal depression, with minimal side effects. Request your consultation to find out if ketamine treatment is the solution for you.

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Ketamine for Chronic Pain

Finding New Hope

Chronic pain takes many forms and can include fibromyalgia, complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS), migraines and more. Two-thirds of patients find significant sustained pain relief through ketamine infusions.

Pain Relief with Ketamine

Ketamine works by blocking specific pain receptors in your brain. At the same time, it resets some of the nerve cells in your brain and spine. The result is significant pain relief that can last up to six months post-infusion.

Let us help manage and diminish your pain without the use of addictive and less effective narcotics. Contact us now for your consultation.

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Ketamine for Substance Abuse Disorders

Supporting Recovery

Ketamine infusions are a promising method for treating addiction and substance abuse disorders.

Kicking the Addiction

Substance abuse creates new pathways in the brain that cause cravings. Ketamine works by rapidly building new neural pathways that effectively bypass those addiction pathways. The new connections are useful in maintaining sobriety and living a life free from addiction. To discuss how ketamine can help you overcome addiction, contact us for a consultation.

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Resources

Ketamine for major depression: New tool, new questions

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A Review of Nonanesthetic Uses of Ketamine

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The effects of ketamine on suicidality across various formulations and study settings

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How Ketamine Changed Our Understanding of Depression and Mental Health

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