Ketamine infusion therapy in a calm, medically monitored setting.
We offer personalized ketamine therapy with several administration options, including intravenous (IV) infusion, sublingual, subcutaneous (SubQ), and intramuscular (IM) delivery. Depending on the treatment plan and clinical appropriateness, sessions may take place in our office, a therapist's office, or the comfort of your home, with appropriate professional supervision and monitoring. Each treatment begins with a comprehensive consultation, individualized screening, and thoughtful treatment planning to determine whether ketamine therapy may be an appropriate option for mood-related conditions or chronic pain concerns.
We give ketamine by intravenous infusion in personalized sessions, at lower doses than anesthesia uses, in a calm setting with monitoring throughout. It is offered as a series, alongside your ongoing mental health and medical care.
It targets NMDA receptors, which increases the neurotransmitter glutamate and activates AMPA receptors. Together, these promote synaptogenesis — the growth of new neural connections that improve mood, cognition, and emotional regulation.
By helping the brain form new pathways, Ketamine Therapy “resets” neural communication, offering new hope to those who haven’t responded to traditional medications.
Ketamine therapy may be administered through intravenous (IV) infusion, sublingual, subcutaneous (SubQ), or intramuscular (IM) routes. Depending on the treatment approach and individual needs, sessions may take place in our office, at a therapist’s office, or in the patient’s home, with therapist involvement and appropriate clinical supervision and monitoring as indicated.
Ketamine is FDA-approved as an anesthetic. Its use for mood conditions and chronic pain is off-label, meaning it is prescribed for a purpose outside its labeled indication. We explain this use during your consultation. IV ketamine is different from Spravato (esketamine), a nasal-spray medication.
First appointment
Ketamine Consultation
Length & format
45 minutes, in person or by phone or video
Infusions
In person at our Reno clinic, given as a series
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What we consider
Ketamine is not right for everyone, so we screen carefully before recommending a series.
Your health history. We review your current and past conditions, medications, and prior treatment. Some factors call for careful screening before ketamine is considered, including uncontrolled blood pressure, unstable heart disease, increased intracranial or intraocular pressure, interstitial cystitis, active substance abuse, a current manic phase of bipolar disorder, and active psychotic symptoms.
Your concerns and goals. People come to us to discuss treatment-resistant depression, anxiety-spectrum concerns, PTSD, OCD, bipolar depression, and chronic pain conditions such as fibromyalgia and CRPS. We talk through what you hope for honestly; we do not promise a specific result, and ketamine is not appropriate for everyone.
The care you already have. Ketamine works best as part of broader support. Where it applies, we coordinate with your mental health clinician, your primary care team, and any labs we need, so your treatment fits alongside the care you already rely on.
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From your consultation to your first infusion
New patients begin with a 45-minute ketamine consultation, in person at our Reno clinic or by phone or video. The infusion-series guidance below applies only to in-office infusion treatments. Infusions themselves are scheduled with you once we agree a series is appropriate.
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Ketamine Consultation
A 45-minute consultation for ketamine only, in person at our Reno clinic, by phone, or by telehealth.
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Screening and planning
We review your health history, current concerns, and goals to decide whether ketamine is appropriate and what an in-office infusion series could look like.
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In-office infusion series
Infusions take place in person at our clinic, in a calm room, with monitoring throughout each session.
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Follow-through
We check in on how you are responding and discuss whether further sessions make sense for you.
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Pathways we may discuss
Session length and number depend on why you are seeking treatment. These are starting points for a conversation, set after screening.
A pathway for mood and anxiety concerns
For individuals experiencing depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and certain other mental health concerns, ketamine infusion therapy may be considered following a comprehensive medical and psychiatric evaluation. While research is strongest for depression, emerging evidence suggests potential benefits for other conditions, although further studies are needed.
Treatment often involves an initial series of four to six infusions, generally scheduled over two to four weeks. Each infusion typically lasts approximately 40 minutes, with additional time for monitoring and recovery. The number of treatments and overall schedule are tailored to each patient's individual needs, medical history, and response to therapy.
Following the initial series, additional treatments may be considered when clinically appropriate. Maintenance therapy is individualized rather than based on a predetermined schedule.
Initial Series: Typically 4–6 infusions
Treatment Schedule: Generally 2–4 weeks
Session Duration: Approximately 40 minutes of infusion, plus monitoring and recovery
Follow-Up Care: Personalized according to treatment response
Ketamine infusion therapy for mental health conditions is an off-label treatment. Effectiveness varies by condition and individual, and treatment is not appropriate for everyone.
A pathway for chronic neuropathic pain
For individuals living with certain chronic pain conditions, including complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS), neuropathic pain, and fibromyalgia, ketamine infusion therapy may be considered as part of a comprehensive, individualized pain management plan. Evidence of benefit varies by condition, and treatment is not appropriate for everyone.
Unlike shorter infusions used for mental health concerns, ketamine infusions for chronic pain may involve longer treatment sessions scheduled closer together. Following a thorough medical evaluation, we may recommend an initial series of three to five sessions, each lasting approximately 3 hours and 45 minutes, completed over one week.
Our approach emphasizes careful screening, clinical monitoring, and individualized treatment planning. We also coordinate with your existing healthcare providers when appropriate to support continuity of care.
Initial Series: Typically 3–5 infusions
Treatment Duration: Approximately 3 hours and 45 minutes per session
Treatment Schedule: Generally completed within one week
Follow-Up Care: Individualized based on your response and ongoing needs
Ketamine infusion therapy for chronic pain is an off-label treatment. Evidence is stronger for certain neuropathic pain conditions, including CRPS, than for fibromyalgia. Results vary, and lasting pain relief is not guaranteed.
What a monitored session is like
Ketamine infusions are administered intravenously at carefully controlled doses, typically lower than those used for general anesthesia. Each treatment is personalized to your individual needs and takes place in a calm, comfortable environment designed to help you feel relaxed and supported. Our medical provider remains with you throughout your session, closely monitoring your vital signs, comfort, and response to treatment.
During your infusion, you may experience temporary changes in perception, a sense of detachment (dissociation), or altered awareness. Mild increases in blood pressure and heart rate can also occur. Some individuals may experience nausea, dizziness, or anxiety. Our team is prepared to recognize and manage these effects to help maintain your comfort and safety throughout the experience.
Your Treatment Experience:
Personalized IV Infusions: Carefully administered and monitored according to your individual treatment plan.
Comfortable Environment: A peaceful, supportive setting with dedicated medical supervision.
Continuous Monitoring: Close observation of your vital signs and response throughout treatment.
Side Effect Management: Support for temporary effects such as dissociation, nausea, dizziness, or anxiety.
Individualized Care: Treatment adjustments and recovery guidance based on your needs and response.
Intravenous ketamine infusions are offered at our Reno clinic. For patients interested in treatment at home or in their therapist's office, alternative administration options may be discussed during a consultation, depending on clinical appropriateness, safety requirements, and provider availability.
BOOK AN APPOINTMENT
Schedule a ketamine consultation.
For ketamine only. Choose an in-person, phone, or telehealth consultation before treatment is considered.
Part of your care, not a replacement for it.
Ketamine is not a one-time fix. Results tend to depend on completing the full series and on continuing therapy, lifestyle support, and care from your other clinicians. Where it applies, we coordinate with your mental health and primary care teams and arrange labs.
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Appointments
Start with a consultation. Our team schedules any infusion series directly with you afterward.
Ketamine Consultation
A 45-minute appointment in person at our Reno clinic, by phone, or by telehealth. We review your health history, current concerns, and goals to decide whether ketamine is appropriate and to plan next steps. IV infusions take place in person at our Reno clinic.
Infusion series
If ketamine is appropriate, we set the number and length of sessions with you based on your pathway, then schedule them by phone. Any follow-up or maintenance timing is individualized.
Ketamine Infusion Therapy
Questions before you schedule?
Call or text our team to ask about consultations and availability, or send an information request below. Please keep medical details for your visit.
Ketamine treatment is not emergency care. If you are in a mental health crisis, call 988 or text 988. If you are in immediate danger, call 911.