Spravato Essentials
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
Spravato and Depression
Spravato is the most unique antidepressant you can take advantage Spravato or esketamine has only been available to patients since 2019. The FDA has approved it not just for depression but treatment resistant patients, meaning for patient’s that have tried at least 2 or more medications. If not Spravato, then what? Unfortunately, the more antidepressant’s […]
A Ketamine primer to separate fact from fiction
The fundamental importance of Integration for Ketamine therapyKetamine was first synthesized in 1962. It has become one of the most important medications worldwide as an anesthetic, alternative to opiates, and more recently, the newest antidepressant. Key Facts Due to its safety record, ketamine is on World Health Organization’s List of Essential Medicines 1. Due to […]
Best practice for 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 […]
