Ketamine got its start in Belgium in the 1960s before being approved by the FDA for use as an anesthetic for people in the United States in 1970. Administration by emergency responders to agitated patients, caused doctors to begin to recognize the drug seemed to have profound effects against depression and suicidal thoughts.

Ketamine causes a dissociative experience. There is a growing body of evidence that ketamine therapy may be helpful for:

 PTSD
 Depression
 Suicidal Ideation
 Social Anxiety Disorder
 Eating Disorders
 Bipolar Disorders
 Generalized anxiety disorder
 Obsessive-compulsive disorder

In addition to Ketamine infusions, The Aspera Institute by Advanced Innovative Psychiatry is proud to be an approved and certified location for Spravato. If you are seeking Ketamine treatment, but are uncomfortable with an IV, talk to our providers about the synthetic Ketamine (esketamine) available in nasal-spray form. This is covered by SOME insurance plans