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Ketamine Treatment

A Thoughtful Next Step When Depression Hasn’t Improved. 

A Different approach to depression

How Ketamine Works

While many traditional medications act on serotonin or norepinephrine, Ketamine targets a receptor involved in glutamate signaling—a system that helps brain cells communicate and supports learning and memory.

Glutamate plays a role in neuroplasticity—the brain’s ability to adapt and form new connections.

 

Ketamine may support this process in brain circuits involved in mood, potentially helping relieve symptoms of depression. Scientists are still studying exactly how these changes contribute to its antidepressant effects.

Time to Noticeable Effect

Traditional Antidepressants:

4 - 6 Weeks

Ketamine ®:

Within Hours to Days

your ketamine journey

01

Get to Know You

Discuss your symptoms, treatment history, medications, and goals during a clinical evaluation.

02

Plan Your Care

Review eligibility, insurance requirements, and appointment logistics before starting.

03

Settle into Treatment

Self-administer the nasal spray under supervision, followed by at least two hours of monitoring.

04

Follow Your Progress

Review your response with your clinician and personalize your ongoing treatment plan.

From First Treatment to Maintanence

Ketamine treatment timeline

Initial Course

Begin a series of infusions, with the number and spacing determined by your clinician.

Review Your Response

Assess changes in symptoms, daily functioning, and side effects before deciding on next steps.

Ongoing Care

If treatment helps, discuss whether further infusions and other ongoing care are appropriate.

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The MedHaus Approach

Expertise with Room to Exhale.

Expert medical care. A calming space. Support at every step.

Physician-Led

Your treatment begins with a thoughtful medical evaluation. Our physicians review your history, guide your treatment plan, and assess your progress throughout care.

Personalized

We take time to understand how mental health affects your daily life—and what feeling better would mean for you. Your experience and goals help shape each next step.

Designed for Calm

Private treatment spaces, warm surroundings, and an attentive team help you settle into your visit. You have room to rest, ask questions, and feel supported.

FAQs

Your Questions, Answered.

Ketamine therapy delivers ketamine through a small intravenous line under medical supervision. It may be considered for depression and other mental health conditions such as PTSD, anxiety, bipolar, and OCD that has not improved adequately with other treatments. Its use for depression is off-label.

Many traditional antidepressants act on serotonin or norepinephrine. Ketamine affects glutamate signaling, offering a different approach to treating depression. Some people experience improvement sooner, although results vary.
IV ketamine is delivered through an infusion, while Spravato contains esketamine and is administered as a nasal spray. Spravato is FDA-approved for treatment-resistant depression; IV ketamine is used off-label. Their treatment schedules, insurance coverage, and monitoring requirements differ.
Neuroplasticity is the brain’s ability to adapt and form connections. Research suggests ketamine may support this process in brain circuits involved in mood. Scientists are still studying how these changes contribute to its antidepressant effects.
Ketamine may be an option for adults whose depression has not improved enough with standard treatments. At MedHaus, a physician-led evaluation considers your symptoms, treatment history, medications, and overall health to determine whether it may be appropriate.
Arrange a ride home and allow time to rest afterward. Follow the team’s specific instructions about food, drinks, and medications before your visit. Do not stop or change prescribed medications on your own.
A clinician places a small IV in your arm or hand. Ketamine is delivered gradually through an infusion pump while the medical team monitors your vital signs, comfort, and response.
Your visit includes preparation, the infusion, and a monitored recovery period. The total time depends on your treatment plan and how you feel afterward. Our team will explain how much time to allow before your appointment.
Ask our team about bringing headphones, a calming playlist, or a favorite blanket. Small comforts can help you settle into your visit.
You will need a ride home and should plan to rest afterward. Avoid driving, operating machinery, working, or making important decisions for the remainder of the day. Follow your clinician’s instructions about when it is safe to resume these activities.
Some people notice changes within hours to days, while others need several treatments. Not everyone responds. We assess changes in your symptoms and daily functioning to help guide the next steps.
Treatment often begins with a series of infusions over several weeks. If you benefit, additional maintenance treatments may be considered. Your schedule is individualized based on your response, side effects, and goals.
Ketamine can be part of a broader treatment plan that includes medication and psychotherapy. It does not automatically replace your existing care. Any medication changes should be discussed with your prescribing clinician.

IV ketamine for depression is often a self-pay treatment because its use is off-label.  Ask about current pricing before beginning care.

With your permission, we can discuss coordination with your existing providers to support a consistent treatment plan.

Your Next Chapter Starts Here.

Take the first step toward feeling better with personalized, physician-led care designed around you.

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