Ketamine Therapy

Ketamine is a United States Federal Drug Administration-approved medication that has been used as an anesthetic since the 1970’s.

Since its discovery in 1962, it has been discovered that sub-anesthetic doses are a successful treatment for mood disorders including Depression, PTSD, OCD, and Anxiety and Chronic Pain Syndromes including Central Sensitization Syndrome, Fibromyalgia, Reflex Simplex Dystrophy.

Low dose ketamine administered intravenously has been shown to stimulate new synapse formation and neuronal rearborization through increased ribosomal transcription of DNA and at least 3 other mechanisms — it is one of the most exciting developments in psychiatry in years, and represents a true paradigm shift in our approach to depression and anxiety.

Several scientific studies, including those conducted at Yale and the National Institutes of Mental Health, have shown that even a single low dose of intravenously administered ketamine can dramatically improve symptoms associated with depression and anxiety. Moodiness, hopelessness, decreased concentration, low self-esteem, impaired sleep, decreased sexual desire, impaired appetite and suicidal thoughts can improve within just a few hours.

Ketamine Therapy shouldn’t replace clinical therapy. In fact, it is more effective when used in tandem with clinical therapy in what is considered an “integrated approach.” Fortunately, here at WellCentric, we have the advantage of collaborating with Kay Reimers MSW LCSW, our Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapist.

In functional medicine, we see the body as an interconnected whole, within a larger environment. Our functional medicine doctors in Reno, NV recognize that in order to treat one part of the body, all other parts must also be considered. At WellCentric Health, there are no hidden costs with treatment. All pricing is established upfront.