Ketamine Infusion Therapy

What is Ketamine Therapy?

Ketamine is a safe anesthetic that has been used medically for over 50 years. At sub-anesthetic doses, ketamine works as a powerful, rapid-acting treatment for depression, anxiety, PTSD, and chronic pain.

Unlike traditional antidepressants that can take weeks to work, ketamine often provides relief within hours.

Conditions We Treat

• Treatment-Resistant Depression: When 2+ antidepressants haven't worked
• Major Depressive Disorder: Severe or recurring depression
• Anxiety Disorders: Generalized anxiety, social anxiety, panic disorder
• Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD): Trauma-related conditions
• Chronic Pain Syndromes: Fibromyalgia, CRPS, neuropathic pain
• Suicidal Ideation: Rapid intervention for acute symptoms

How Ketamine Works

Ketamine works differently than traditional antidepressants:

• Rapid NMDA receptor modulation: Quickly adjusts brain chemistry
• Promotes neuroplasticity: Helps create new neural pathways
• Increases BDNF: Brain-derived neurotrophic factor for neural health
• Reduces inflammation: Addresses inflammatory components of depression
• Resets neural circuits: Breaks patterns of negative thinking

Treatment Protocol

Initial Series

6 infusions over 2-3 weeks

• Session 1 & 2: Days 1 and 3
• Sessions 3-6: Once or twice weekly
• Each session: 40-60 minutes
• Monitored by board-certified physician

Maintenance

Monthly boosters as needed

What to Expect

During Treatment

• Comfortable, private room
• You remain awake and aware
• Possible mild dissociation (floating feeling)
• Monitored throughout by medical staff

After Treatment

• Immediate energy and mood improvements
• Enhanced mental clarity
• Reduced anxiety or pain
• Most patients drive themselves home

Safety & Side Effects

Ketamine has an excellent safety profile when administered by medical professionals.

Possible temporary effects during infusion

• Mild dissociation or floating sensation
• Changes in perception
• Slight increase in blood pressure
• Nausea (rare)

All effects resolve within 1-2 hours after treatment.