Ketamine Therapy

Ketamine therapy is a life-changing treatment for people who suffer from conditions like depression and chronic pain and fail to get relief from traditional interventions. Natty Pitera, APRN, CRNA, and the specialists at Oasis Infusions in Katy, Texas, are leading providers of ketamine therapy, offering relief and hope to their patients. Call the office today or schedule an appointment online to learn more about ketamine therapy and how it might help you.

What is ketamine therapy?

Ketamine therapy involves the administration of ketamine to treat mental health conditions and pain. Traditionally, ketamine is used as a general anesthetic.

Researchers have discovered that ketamine also provides long-term relief from pain, depression, and other mental health symptoms. 

Currently, intravenous (IV) ketamine is only FDA-approved for use as a general anesthetic. Ketamine therapy is an off-label use and is not always covered by insurance. 

Can I get relief from my severe depression with ketamine therapy?

Oasis Infusions offers ketamine therapy to treat people with treatment-resistant depression. They also provide ketamine therapy for:

• Anxiety
• Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
• Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
• Bipolar disorder
• Suicidal ideation
• Chronic pain
• Migraines
• Fibromyalgia
• Chronic regional pain syndrome (CRPS)
• Restless leg syndrome (RLS)
• Neuropathy

If you’re suffering from a chronic mental health or pain condition and can’t get relief with other therapies, schedule a consultation at Oasis Infusions to see if ketamine therapy is right for you.

How does ketamine therapy work?

Ketamine therapy interacts with the receptors in your brain. Though researchers are still looking into the exact mechanisms, they theorize that ketamine helps the brain form new neural connections.

Ketamine is a noncompetitive N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) receptor agonist. It binds with NMDA receptors in the brain, causing an increase in glutamate, a neurotransmitter that delivers messages to nerve cells. 

The glutamate then binds with other brain receptors, triggering the release of chemicals that form the new neural pathways. Researchers believe that the new paths of communication have a positive effect on mood and thinking. 

Can I get needleless ketamine therapy?

Oasis Infusions provides ketamine therapy in many forms, including needleless options. Ketamine therapy options include: 

IV ketamine therapy

IV ketamine therapy requires a needle for placement of the IV into a vein. Oasis Infusions does IV ketamine therapy in their relaxing infusion room under close medical supervision. 

Intramuscular ketamine 

Intramuscular ketamine is an injection of ketamine into a muscle in the arm, thigh, hip, or buttocks.

Spravato®

Spravato is a nasal spray that contains esketamine, a drug made from ketamine. Spravato is only FDA-approved to treat adults with treatment-resistant depression or major depression who have suicidal thoughts or actions. 

Ketamine therapy provides relief and hope for people suffering from debilitating mood disorders and pain. Call Oasis Infusions today or use the online booking button to schedule a consultation.