Austin Ketamine Specialists

Austin Ketamine Specialists provide services for those whose conditions resist traditional mainstream therapies. Ketamine has been in use as an anesthetic for almost 50 years and is currently considered to be one of the most important recent breakthroughs in the treatment of depression and chronic pain. The Austin, Texas clinic offers a comfortable, private location and highly trained staff. Those seeking relief from chronic pain, PTSD, general anxiety, or from a host of other conditions, can find hope and healing at Austin Ketamine Specialists. By providing cutting-edge ketamine therapy, the staff at the clinic can help people regain a sense of control over their health. New: Ready to explore a new horizon in mental health? Try out the beta version of HealingChat, HealingMaps AI chatbot that takes all our vetted content, clinics and retreats to answer all your questions in a safe environment. Among the medical professionals at Austin Ketamine Specialists is Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner Sherri Scott-Hunter. Sherri brings 23 years of experience to the practice, including time in psychiatric emergency care and time treating veterans of the armed forces. As with the rest of the team, Sherri believes in the mission of Austin Ketamine Specialists, hoping to "make a lasting difference in…patients' lives." Their approach to care is based on the idea that every person deserves to live a life unburdened by mental illness or chronic pain. If these sorts of conditions are negatively impacting your quality of life, the Austin Ketamine Specialists team offers hope. Offered Treatments IV Ketamine Infusion Therapuy Treated Conditions Chronic Pain Neuropathic Pain Syndromes Migraines Bipolar Disorder Depression Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Important Info Ketamine therapy is an "off-label" use of the medication, and is therefore not covered by healthcare insurance. The initial series of 6 infusions costs between $2,700 – $3,000. Contact the clinic for financing options. Referrals are not required, though Austin Ketamine Specialists will work closely with your primary caregiver. Patients must have reliable ride home after each infusion. Your Treatment: What to Expect Ketamine infusions generally run a course of 6 treatments, with potential booster infusions months down the road. Once ketamine is determined to be a useful medication, intravenous treatment will be administered by a trained professional at Austin Ketamine Specialists' offices. The clinic provides comfortable, private rooms for the infusion process. During the 40-minute to 1-hour treatment, patients may feel very relaxed, though sometimes nauseous. Any side effects of the medication dissipate within about an hour of the treatment. Who is this treatment for? Studies from many reputable medical schools have shown ketamine therapy to be effective for individuals whose pain and/or mental health conditions are proving to be treatment-resistant. Though "off-label," ketamine infusion is being hailed as a significant breakthrough in mental health medicine. Austin Ketamine Specialists provide infusions as an alternative for those whose experience treating their conditions with mainstream therapies has been disappointing. Either as an alternative to mainstream therapy or as a supplement to it, ketamine therapy can provide much-needed hope and relief. Discover more Texas Ketamine Clinics