Unraveling the connection between chronic pain and depression – Pieces to Wellness Podcast
New treatment options for chronic pain and depression The Very kind staff at Pieces to Wellness interviewed Dr. Steindler about this clinic – Libertas Mind and his approach to treating depression, pain, PTSD and anxiety. Listen to learn more! Chronic pain is a significant problem worldwide that results in enormous suffering, their loved ones, and […]
Spravato therapy
Spravato Therapy is a Game Changer : Are you a candidate? After nearly 2 decades of research, the benefits of ketamine for depression are universally recognized. As unique and transformative as ketamine is, it remains an out of pocket treatment and not covered by insurance. Spravato or esketamine is based on ketamine, and became available […]
Preparing Yourself for a Stellate Ganglion Block for PTSD
The Before and Aftercare of a Stellate Ganglion Block If your considering a Stellate Ganglion Block (SGB), the procedure is meant to help with anxiety and PTSD. So, while the procedure only takes 10 minutes to complete, making a plan before and after treatment will dramatically improve your experience and potentially your response! Remember, this […]
Discover the Top 5 Safety Tips for Stellate Ganglion Blocks
Stellate ganglion blocks are refining PTSD treatment? When you continue to experience intrusive thoughts, hypervigilance, and anxiety, months and even years atter an traumatic event – PTSD or Post Traumatic stress disorder become a diffcult disorder to treat. Essentially, portions of the brain – the amygdala – and nervous system– are stuck in threat mode and for […]
Achieve Superior Results today for Your Depression with Spravato Nasal Spray
Why Spravato® The STAR*D trial demonstrated that the more antidepressants a patient trial’s the less likely they are to respond overall. By the point a patient tries 3 antidepressant’s the remission rate is only about 15% with another treatment trial. Of the patient’s who respond remit at level 3 of 4, 60-70% will relapse within […]
Integrative therapy and Ketamine
Discover Spravato, A Specialized Nasal Spray for Resistant Depression
Spravato: The most unique antidepressant yet! Spravato or esketamine has only been available to patients since 2019. Since then, we’ve seen patients have remarkable improvement in their depression even after years of treatment with other medications. The FDA approved Spravato for treatment resistant patients, meaning for patient’s that have tried at least 2 or more […]
New PTSD treatment: Learn about Stellate Ganglion Blocks
A Stellate ganglion block is more complex than other nerve injections 1. Ultrasound guidance is a must! Stellate gangion procedural ultrasound of the neck Any job is easier with the right tools! In regards to stelate ganglion blocks, ultrasound guidance is a must. If your not sure what ultrasound is, imagine being able to see […]
Long COVID, anosmia and the promise of stellate ganglion blocks
Loss of smell or anosmia is so common with COVID-19, it’s part of the diagnostic criteria. Parosmia, or diminished smell and taste, is even more common. Up to 7% of the patients still experience smell and taste disturbances more than 12 months after the onset. Why is there long term impact on smell after COVID […]
Ketamine, Health coaching and Functional medicine
Making Ketamine therapy better with health coaching If your thinking of ketamine therapy, you should know ketamine is not the destination therapy, it opens the door to recovery. As we’ve stated before, ketamine is powerul and unique therapy – but why not not examine all the barriers to wellness? Many diseases are caused or exacerbated […]
Ketamine
Ketamine for Depression, Anxiety, & PTSD Serving Albany, Saratago county and beyond How does Ketamine work? Ketamine is unlike any other antidepressant, providing relief within hours or days after an infusion and has no long-term effects on appetite, libido, or energy levels. Nearly 70% of patients experience fast and robust relief from Ketamine Infusion Therapy. […]
Spravato (Esketamine) FDA approved for treatment resistant depression
Why is SPRAVATO™ unique? SPRAVATO™ or esketamine is the only FDA approved version of ketamine meant for treatment resistant depression (TRD). If you’ve struggled with depression and tried two or more antidepressants without relief, Spravato may be a good choice for you. Below are some of the key points. Spravato is a nasal spray […]
Ketamine assisted psychotherapy – fundamental to your Ketamine therapy
Finding long term success by combining ketamine with KAP – ketamine assisted psychotherapy Integration Integration is fundamental to our treatment. We’re not just an infusion center – were an integrative mental health facility offering longer term change to our patients. While Ketamine, Spravato and Stellate ganglion blocks are powerful tools to unlock the subconscious and […]
Expanding use of Stellate ganglion blocks as a treatment for Depression
A possible new paradigmn in the treatment of depression – Stellate ganglion blocks While the data for Stellate Ganglion blocks (SGB) in treating PTSD is very promising, there may be potential benefits for depression as well. With nearly one-third of patients with major depressive disorder being resistant to available antidepressants, there is a need to […]
