Ketamine Therapy In
Boone, North Carolina
Up to 60% of patients with depression, anxiety, and PTSD have reported suboptimal relief with standard medications or feeling like their medication has “stopped working”. 30% report failure in achievement of remission of depressive symptoms with standard medications, even though several have been tried. Ketamine has been shown to provide a new and remarkably effective approach to healing trauma, depression, and anxiety, all of which often occur together.
Frequently Asked Questions
Based on a landmark study conducted by the National Institute of Mental Health, up to 70% of all patients can expect significant relief after a series of six ketamine infusions. We have found that by curating the patient experience, providing a high level of support, and setting realistic expectations, we often see outcomes that outperform the NIMH study.
No. We accept referrals but also it is perfectly fine to refer yourself.
We perform IV and IN treatments in a calming treatment office here in Boone.
This is entirely based on each patient. There are very few medical conditions that would prevent us from being able to administer ketamine.
Those suffering from acute psychosis, mania, uncontrolled seizure disorders, or uncontrolled hypertension.
Patients can expect to have mild to moderate psychedelic experiences with ketamine. Some do not feel this at all. There are no known long-term side effects of ketamine.
No, while it may be possible to develop tolerance, the dosing used is not addictive.
Ketamine IV is administered over 40 minutes, the starting dose is determined by your body weight and tailored to your desired effect. Some people feel an out-of-body experience and some feel mildly “loopy”. It varies per person and even per treatment.
Administration of SPRAVATO® takes only a few minutes, but you will be observed in the office for up to 2 hours, though this time may vary. It is very important for both therapies that you have reliable transportation after your appointment. Please let us know if you need assistance with transportation.
No, we do not recommend you stop your antidepressants (SSRIs, SSNRIs, etc.) before treatment. Some patients have tapered off these medications under the supervision of their psychiatrist or primary care.
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Although treatment efficacy is never guaranteed, the difference between standard oral treatments for PTSD, TRD, ASD, and ketamine is that ketamine works within minutes to hours, and its effects are often long-lasting. Some patients can go several months between subsequent infusions.