KETAMINE THERAPY
When depression has not improved enough with medication, therapy, or other traditional approaches, ketamine therapy may offer another path. At Altium Health, treatment is medically supervised, thoughtfully personalized, and provided in a calm, supportive setting.
A different way forward may be closer than you think.
WHEN THE USUAL PATH HASN’T BEEN ENOUGH
Living with persistent depression can be exhausting, especially when you have already tried treatment and still do not feel like yourself.
Ketamine works differently from traditional antidepressant medications. Rather than primarily targeting serotonin or similar pathways, ketamine affects the brain’s glutamate system and NMDA receptors. Research has found that some adults with treatment-resistant depression experience improvement more quickly than is typically expected with daily antidepressant medications. Results vary, and ketamine is not effective for everyone.
At Altium Health, ketamine is not treated as a quick fix or a stand-alone answer. It is one treatment option within a broader plan built around your symptoms, history, health, and goals.
Treatment that approaches depression differently.
A medically supervised option for persistent depression.
WHAT IS KETAMINE THERAPY?
Ketamine is a medication that has been used in medical settings for decades. It is FDA-approved as an anesthetic and may be administered intravenously or intramuscularly. Its use for psychiatric conditions, including depression, is considered off-label, meaning the medication is prescribed for a purpose other than its original FDA-approved indication.
Off-label prescribing is a recognized part of medical practice, but it requires careful evaluation, informed consent, and appropriate monitoring. At Altium Health, ketamine treatment is provided by a medical team in a controlled clinical environment.
Treatment at Altium may be provided through:
IV Ketamine
Medication is administered gradually through an intravenous line, allowing the medical team to closely manage the treatment throughout the session.
IM Ketamine
Medication is administered through an intramuscular injection. Your dose, response, and recovery are monitored by the medical team.
Your provider will determine which approach is clinically appropriate based on your medical history, symptoms, prior treatment, and individual needs.
More options. One connected team.
CARE DESIGNED AROUND YOU
Medication Management
Thoughtful psychiatric evaluation and ongoing medication support tailored to you.
Ketamine Therapy
Clinician-guided treatment for appropriate patients when other approaches have not helped enough.
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation
A non-invasive treatment option for depression with no anesthesia or recovery time.
Ambulatory Detox
Medical support for withdrawal while you remain connected to home and daily life.
Medication-Assisted Treatment
Medication, counseling and ongoing support for substance use recovery.
NAD+ IV Therapy
Medically supervised IV support offered as part of an individualized care plan.