Evidence based Comprehensive Integrative Durable
Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy.
We offer a 6-week Ketamine-assisted treatment plan to help patients find long-term relief from treatment resistant depression, suicidal ideation, post-traumatic stress disorder, and anxiety disorders.
About K-Well Health
Our team is a collaborating group of medical professionals, including a medical doctor, a nurse practitioner, and two licensed psychotherapists. Collectively, we have decades of combined knowledge and extensive experience working with psychoactive substances in medical and therapeutic environments. Our therapists are trained and experienced in EMDR Therapy, somatic psychotherapy, cognitive behavioral therapy and more. We work together to understand your needs and support you toward your healing.
Treatment Tailored to Your Individual Needs
How it works:
Interview & Assessment
Prospective patients are asked to schedule an initial 15-minute interview with our care team, to determine suitability for ketamine and to discuss needs, goals, and treatment history. Next, patients meet with a prescriber for a medical evaluation and clearance.
Scheduling & Logistics
Our care team will coordinate with accepted patients to schedule a 6-session treatment plan, review procedure and instructions, and set up appointment logistics.
KAP Treatment Sessions
Your ketamine treatment includes preparation, self-administered medication sessions, and integration. Sessions will take place in-office, in-home, or via Telehealth.
Fees & Payment
K-Well Health is a direct patient pay provider. Payments are required in advance. Last minute cancellations and/or 'no shows' are not refundable. (Medical/emergency circumstances may be considered individually.)
What is Ketamine?
Ketamine is a medication which has been primarily used for anesthesia and pain relief, but it has also gained recognition for its potential in treating depression and certain mental health disorders. It is classified as a dissociative anesthetic, meaning it can induce a trance-like state where patients feel detached from their regular way of thinking and allow for novel thought processes.
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Regarding its potential for mental health treatment, ketamine works differently than traditional antidepressants. It acts on the brain's glutamate system, specifically the NMDA receptors, which are involved in learning, memory, and mood regulation. By modulating these receptors, ketamine can produce a rapid antidepressant effect, often within hours or days, compared to the weeks or months it takes for traditional antidepressants to work.
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The exact mechanisms underlying ketamine's antidepressant effects are still being studied, but researchers believe it promotes the growth of new synaptic connections in the brain, particularly in areas involved in mood regulation. Additionally, ketamine may reduce inflammation in the brain, which is thought to play a role in depression.
