Changing how we treat mood and pain Disorders

Ketamine is a SAFE FDA-approved powerful anesthetic that was developed more than 50 years ago. It has not yet been FDA approved for the treatment of psychiatric disorders and chronic pain, making it an off-label treatment option. Ketamine has a good safety profile and has been used widely as an anesthetic in emergency medicine, in veterinary medicine, and in operating rooms and wound clinics around the world on a daily basis. It is often use for the most fragile patients, including children and the elderly, because of its safe profile. Since 2000 ketamine has been found to be a valuable and highly effective treatment for depression, anxiety, various mood disorders, and certain pain disorders. It works at the receptor level to stimulate and preserve neurons which is key to reduce symptoms associated with mood disorders, PTSD, and chronic pain.

• Major Depression
• Bipolar Depression
• Postpartum Depression
• Anxiety
• Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
• Fibromyalgia
• Chronic Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
• Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy (RSD)
• Migraine Headache

• A 1-hour infusion for psychiatric symptoms or pain conditions typically requires a total of about 1.5 hours in the office including check-in, the infusion, and the recovery.
• A 4-hour infusion for chronic pain typically requires between 6 and 7 hours in the office before being released to go home.
• You will be asked to not eat or drink in the 6 hours prior to your treatment. You can wear your comfortable everyday clothes.
• Upon your arrival to our office your comfort and peace of mind is of utmost importance.
• You will be discreetly placed in a PRIVATE aesthetically appealing treatment room.
• An initial 15-30 minutes consultation involving discussion of your medical history and treatment is performed.
• A small-gauge IV will be expertly inserted by one of our highly trained medical staff.
• You will be placed on a cardiac monitor to analyze your vital signs, tolerance, and response to the Ketamine infusion administered by Dr. Ho.
• You will be awake and alert during the infusion and able to interact with the people around you. It is best to relax or listen to music during the infusion.
• Most patients report a relaxing and peaceful experience. Patients will also notice changes in their vision, a feeling of “lightheadedness” or “floating.” Many also report feeling somewhat disconnected and having slower thoughts.
• Dr. Ho will attentively monitor your response and titrate your dose to maximize its effects for you.
• 1-hour infusions require a 20 minute post-infusion active recovery period before being release home to a trusted friend or family member.
• 4-hour infusions require a 2-hour post-infusion active recovery period.
• Please be aware that driving and decision making may be impaired for the next 24 hours.

• Many patients begin to benefit from symptom improvement within 2-4 hours. In some patients it may take up to 24-48 hours.
• You will fill out self-administered assessment questionnaires prior to each treatment. This will help us determine your response.

• Schedule a FREE CONSULTATION
• Complete and submit the New Patient Registration Packet