Are you struggling with depression that hasn't responded to traditional treatments? Better Balance Psychiatry offers new hope with rapid relief where other treatments have failed.
Ketamine works differently than conventional antidepressants, offering fast-acting relief often within hours or days, not weeks or months like traditional medications.
Ketamine exerts an antidepressant effect through a revolutionary mechanism unlike any other treatment. By targeting NMDA receptors in the brain, ketamine increases glutamate levels between neurons. This activates AMPA receptors, leading to the release of molecules that help neurons form new pathways—directly affecting mood, thought patterns, and cognition.
Ketamine also:
Rapid Relief:
Experience results within hours of treatment
Proven Effective:
Works when other treatments have failed
Precise Dosing:
Personalized treatment tailored to your needs
Comprehensive Care:
Monitored by medical professionals throughout
1. Comprehensive Evaluation
Our team conducts a thorough assessment to determine if ketamine therapy is appropriate for your specific situation. We consider your medical history, current medications, and treatment goals.
2. Personalized Treatment Plan
We calculate your individual dose using evidence-based practice, taking into account any potential medication interactions and your medical history. Intravenous dosing ranges from 0.5-1.2 mg/kg.
3. Comfortable Administration
IV ketamine is administered in a controlled, comfortable environment. The infusion typically takes around 40 minutes, during which you'll be continuously monitored by our medical professionals.
4. Ongoing Support
We provide comprehensive follow-up care to maximize and maintain the benefits of your ketamine treatment.
IV Ketamine may be right for you if:
STARTER Program
Most patients begin with our initial program of 10 treatments. Many experience significant improvement, requiring no additional treatments.
MAINTENANCE Program
Some patients continue with our maintenance program (6-18 treatments over three months) to solidify sustainable long-term improvement. Clinical evidence suggests maintenance programs are most effective for long-term success.
Our team is committed to creating a treatment plan that addresses your unique needs. We work closely with you to ensure the most effective approach to your mental health care.
We believe that effective mental health treatment should be accessible to all. That's why Better Balance Psychiatry offers several medical financing options to help make your treatment journey possible. Our partnerships with trusted healthcare financing providers offer flexible payment plans with competitive rates.
Our staff can guide you through the available options and help you find the plan that works best for your situation.
Don't let treatment-resistant depression control your life any longer. Better Balance Psychiatry's IV ketamine therapy offers hope when other treatments have failed.
Call us now at (435) 879-7411 to schedule your consultation and take the first step toward a brighter future.
Or contact us and our team will contact you promptly to discuss how our IV ketamine treatment can help you break free from depression.
The effects of ketamine are unique for every individual. Most patients go through our initial STARTER program and experience significant improvement, warranting no additional treatments. Others proceed with our MAINTENANCE program to solidify sustainable long-term improvement.
Medication interactions with ketamine are very rare. Most of our clients continue taking their anti-depressant and anti-anxiety medications during treatment.
Yes, ketamine is legal and safe for mental health conditions when prescribed by a licensed physician. Ketamine is an FDA-approved drug used in hospitals daily. The evidence for ketamine's effectiveness is so strong that the American Psychiatric Association stated that its antidepressant effects are both rapid and robust.
Ketamine treatments are spaced safely apart, and the treatment course typically lasts a few weeks, so the risks of long-term exposure are rare. Short-lived side effects may include a modest increase in heart rate and blood pressure, nausea, dizziness, altered state of consciousness, and impaired motor coordination. These symptoms fade rapidly within 2-4 hours after treatment.
Yes, it's perfectly safe to go to work the next day. However, you won't be able to drive after treatment, so arrange transportation home. We recommend taking it easy on treatment days.
