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Why choose klarisana for ketamine treatment?
Klarisana takes great pride in being a founding member of the American Society of Ketamine Physicians and a respected leader in the field. As a result of our extensive expertise, forward thinking, and passion for patient care, our team has truly been able to make a difference.
Is klarisana covered by insurance?
Klarisana accepts many major insurance providers, making therapy more accessible than ever. For so many patients, Klarisana was their final attempt at finding relief from years of mental health struggles of chronic pain.
How much does ketamine injectable cost?
The cost for ketamine injectable solution (50 mg/mL) is around $40 for a supply of 100 milliliters, depending on the pharmacy you visit. Prices are for cash paying customers only and are not valid with insurance plans.
Why choose klarisana of Denver for your treatment?
Klarisana of Denver employs extensive safety measures to give you peace of mind, utilizing cardiac/oxygen monitoring to ensure a safe and stress-free treatment experience. Our private treatment rooms provide a serene space for your treatments, while our on-site therapists are available for additional support and counseling as needed.
How Sessions Are Set Up At Klarisana?
At our Denver location we provide two injections of ketamine spaced out over 15-20 minutes. This creates a smooth experience that allow patients th...
Our Thoughts On The Experiential Aspect Of Ketamine.
At Klarisana we believe that the “experiential” aspect of ketamine is not a side effect but rather a critical component of how ketamine works. We h...
How The Klarisana Experience Is Different
Each one-hour infusion represents a two-hour block of time in one of our clinics. During the time the pump is running we have one of our staff memb...
What Is The True Cost Of A Ketamine Infusion?
The cost of an Induction Series of ketamine infusions is far less than many comparable medical procedures. Some critics will focus on the actual co...
Thorough Intake Process
Klarisana has an expeditious but thorough intake process. Some centers pride themselves on getting you in a chair and infusing you the same day you...
We Don’t Play Games
Some ketamine centers offer proprietary blends of ketamine and make completely unfounded claims of superiority for their special concoctions. A pro...
Are ketamine infusions safe?
Ketamine has been used extensively in emergency departments, operating rooms, and in military conflicts with a very safe track record. Ketamine cau...
Who will oversee my infusion?
Most of the infusions at Klarisana centers are overseen by our nurse practitioners or physician assistants. We feel that Advanced Practice Practiti...
What safeguards has Klarisana taken to ensure safety?
Running through the core of Klarisana is the concept of Crew Resource Management. This is an operational mindset that we have adopted from the avia...
Will I have privacy during my infusion?
Many clinics try to save money by administering infusions to multiple people in the same room. They cut costs in this way because they can use less...
Are infusions a frightening experience?
Generally not. Ketamine definitely elicits changes in perception of sights, sounds, time, and space. We find that carefully explaining what to expe...
What will I experience in the infusion room?
Our rooms are decorated so that they are relaxing, tranquil, and peaceful. Patients receive their infusions in privacy with one of our Medics prese...
What kind of music should I listen to during and after the infusion?
One would think that “sounds of the rainforest” would be ideal. What we have found however is that it is a very personal choice and spans a wide ra...
What are the side effects? Will I stop breathing?
You will not stop breathing. Ketamine has a very reassuring safety profile. There have been case reports of brief periods of apnea (no breathing) w...
Is ketamine safe for kids? Can my 13 year old daughter receive treatment?
Ketamine is extensively used in emergency medicine and, in fact, is the “go to” medication for procedural sedation in kids. It is routinely used in...
I read an article where a university professor said that ketamine is promising but that it is not re...
Whenever you hear anyone make a statement for or against the clinical use of ketamine it is very important to assess what their motivation for maki...
Where is Klarisana located?
Klarisana is an industry-leading provider of ketamine therapy, with several clinic locations, including Denver, CO . Serving the entire Denver metro area and its surrounding communities, our Colorado ketamine clinic is dedicated to changing lives through the powerful potential of IM ketamine therapy.
How long is ketamine induction?
We start with a safe low dose and progressively increase the doses over the course of the Induction Series. Our goal is to create a powerful space in which patients can have a transformative experience. Sessions are generally 1.5 to 2 hours in the clinic.
Is ketamine a side effect?
At Klarisana we believe that the “experiential” aspect of ketamine is not a side effect but rather a critical component of how ketamine works. We have a very progressive and dynamic protocol for escalating the dose of ketamine on subsequent doses to optimize this unique mental space. This requires a significant investment of time by our staff to work with you to create a customized treatment plan to make the most of your experience.
Is Klarisana a member of the American Society of Ketamine Physicians?
Klarisana takes great pride in being a founding member of the American Society of Ketamine Physicians and a respected leader in the field . As a result of our extensive expertise, forward thinking, and passion for patient care, our team has truly been able to make a difference.
Does Klarisana accept Medicaid?
Klarisana is one of the few Denver ketamine therapy providers that accepts various major insurance providers, putting our program within easier reach. Additionally, we are excited to announce that we now work with Health First Colorado (Colorado Medicaid) and are in the process of finalizing our participation with the VA Mission Act/TriWest program.
Is Klarisana out of reach financially?
At Klarisana, we have crossed paths with countless patients who have faced frustrating barriers in their wellness journeys. For so many individuals, quality care is often out of reach financially, especially when it comes to dealing with challenges such as mental health and chronic pain.
Is ketamine a proprietary blend?
Some ketamine centers offer proprietary blends of ketamine and make completely unfounded claims of superiority for their special concoctions. A proprietary blend where the components are a secret flies in the face of evidence based medicine. In the practice of medicine, it is critical that practitioners are very transparent with their treatments so that others in the medical community can scrutinize the protocols. The practice of medicine is largely based on the premise of the local medical community policing itself. If a clinic will not share what its protocols are and will not present any peer-reviewed medical literature to support their protocols this is concerning. At Klarisana we are very open about our treatment protocols and base them on published medical evidence. Proprietary blends are fine for snow cones and smoothies but have no place in modern medical practice.
What safeguards does Klarisana take to ensure safety?
Running through the core of Klarisana is the concept of Crew Resource Management. This is an operational mindset that we have adopted from the aviation industry…and more specifically from Dr. Bonnett’s experience as a flight surgeon in Army Aviation. One of the main principles of CRM is that there is “no rank in the cockpit.” Any member of the Klarisana staff is empowered to call a halt to an IM treatment or the mixing of medications if they witness any unsafe act. All medications are prepared with two staff members present and every single dose is confirmed by two people. Additionally, even though ketamine has a very reassuring safety profile, all patients vitals are continuously monitored throughout their ketamine session. Klarisana sets the standard for patient safety.
What kind of clinicians open ketamine centers?
Ketamine therapy is a rather unique entity because it represents a fundamentally different use of a time-tested medication. Ketamine has traditionally been used as an anesthetic by emergency physicians and anesthesiologists. The way in which ketamine is currently being offered at centers like Klarisana represents an entirely different paradigm. At Klarisana, we feel that ketamine for mental health and chronic pain conditions should be more accurately described as Ketamine for Non-Anesthetic Indications (KNAI). In light of this, one will see clinics that come from several different specialties. There are many clinics that are operated by either emergency physicians or anesthesiologists; which makes sense given the historical familiarity with ketamine by these disciplines. One will also see clinics that are operated by psychiatrists, which is understandable given the important role that ketamine can play in the treatment of mental health disorders. We feel that the important thing is not so much the specialty of the clinician’s who opened the clinic but rather the way in which they have structured their practice and the intent behind it. Ketamine is a relatively safe medication but still needs to be treated with respect. The important thing is that the clinicians who operate the clinic have ensured that they place a top priority on safety and have taken the time to undergo any additional training as necessary to administer intramuscular ketamine therapy. The founder of Klarisana is Dr. Carl J. Bonnett, MD who is Board Certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine and has extensive clinical experience with ketamine.
Who will oversee my IM Ketamine session?
Most of the IM treatments at Klarisana centers are overseen by our nurse practitioners or physician assistants. We feel that Advanced Practice Practitioners (APP’s) are the ideal providers to administer ketamine IM treatments. Our goal at Klarisana is to make ketamine therapy accessible to the largest number of people possible in an economically feasible way. Our founder and Medical Director, Dr. Bonnett, has served on several combat tours in the Middle East. He developed a great respect and admiration for the APP’s who were the sole providers on Forward Operating Bases (FOB’s). The United States Military entrusts the care of it’s soldiers in forward deployed areas to APP’s and so does Klarisana. There is a rapidly growing trend nationwide to recognize the incredibly valuable role that APP’s play in many aspects of healthcare. Our Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants have many years of clinical…and just as importantly… life experience. We feel that Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants have a very important role to play in every aspect of American healthcare and will play a vital role in solving the problem of access to healthcare in the United States.
What will I experience in the Ketamine treatment room?
Our rooms are decorated so that they are relaxing, tranquil, and peaceful. Patients receive their IM treatments in privacy while under constant observation during the Ketamine session. The provider performs an initial evaluation and physical exam, he/she steps out of the room and the IM treatment is started. Most Ketamine sessions last about one hour. Our rooms have TV’s where patients may watch videos of nature scenes, aquatic scapes, or they may bring in their own DVD or cast to one of our SmartTV’s. We strive to minimize distractions and interruptions during the Ketamine treatment process. Our goal is to make the session a fluid and peaceful experience.
What kind of music should I listen to during and after the Ketamine session?
One would think that “sounds of the rainforest” would be ideal. What we have found however is that it is a very personal choice and spans a wide range of musical genres. Our patients listen to all sorts of music..the genre is not as important as the meaning the music has for you. The important thing is that the music selection puts you in a good “headspace.” Our patients listen to everything from John Coltrane, to Nine Inch Nails.
Why does Klarisana exist?
Klarisana is not a clinic…it’s an idea. It is the idea that we can help people who are in a dark season of life, realign themselves with the unique mission for which each of them was created. We believe that each person was created for a purpose and has an important mission in this life. Chronic pain, severe depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and other mental health conditions derail a person’s ability to carry out their mission. We offer Ketamine Therapy, which represents a totally different paradigm in treatment. Klarisana was born out of a response to the alarming veteran suicide rate in the United States. Our founder, Dr. Carl J. Bonnett, MD is a twenty-year veteran of the Army National Guard with four overseas deployments to the Middle East. He has a great deal of experience with PTSD and the toll that it takes on veterans and their families. As the lives lost to suicide grew higher, he became more and more frustrated with the limited options available to give patients with severe PTSD and depression any meaningful relief. As more and more research articles demonstrating that Ketamine could be a powerful treatment for depression, PTSD, and chronic pain were published, Dr. Bonnett recognized how important it was to make Ketamine Therapy available to patients. In response to this, he opened the first Klarisana center in San Antonio, Texas. Klarisana quickly expanded beyond this initial vision and now provides care to people from all walks of life and from all backgrounds. Our goal is to make Ketamine Therapy accessible to the largest number of people possible so that we can truly “Rebuild Lives.”
How did you come up with the idea that the experiential aspect of ketamine is an important part of the therapy?
We were heavily influenced by the work of Dr. Phil Wolfson and Dr. Terry Early. These gentlemen are psychiatrists who have been working clinically with ketamine for a very long time and are real pioneers in the field of outpatient ketamine therapy.
Where is Klarisana located?
Klarisana provides IM ketamine therapy (Ketamine for Non-Anesthetic Indications (KNAI) at our centers in Texas, Colorado, and New Mexico.
Is ketamine good for mental health?
Because we are so confident that ketamine treatment can be a life-changing solution for so many people suffering from treatment-resistant mental health conditions and chronic pain, it has always been essential to making it as accessible as possible.
Can ketamine reframe the cognitive paradigm of those who suffer with post traumatic stress?
Ketamine can reframe the cognitive paradigm of those who suffer with post-traumatic stress.
Is ketamine safe for depression?
Ketamine is an FDA approved medication that has been safely used for decades, and it is now emerging as a highly effective treatment for a diverse range of challenging conditions such as: Treatment-resistant depression (Major depressive disorder) Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) Anxiety. Chronic pain.
Is ketamine a psychotherapy?
Ketamine therapy has revolutionized the treatment of mental health conditions but that is only one part of a comprehensive treatment strategy. Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy creates a powerful synergy.
What is Klarisana healthcare?
Klarisana is a radically different healthcare organization. We reject the dominant paradigm of treatments that just don’t work. We reject the paradigm that says that opioids are the best way to treat chronic pain…we reject the paradigm that depression and PTSD have to be treated with medications that numb the senses and inhibit a person’s ability ...
Does ketamine cause anxiety?
Anxiety. Many patients find that the dissociative experience of ketamine can disrupt the false narrative of anxiety. Chronic Pain. Ketamine can derail the disruptive feedback loop of chronic pain and Central Sensitization. Discover More.
Is ketamine safe for postpartum depression?
Ketamine has been in human use since 1965 and has a proven safe track record. I am an emergency physician and have been utilizing ketamine as a therapeutic agent for over fifteen years in both civilian and military settings.
Can you infuse ketamine in the same room?
We offer ketamine infusions in a safe, fully monitored setting. Patients have private rooms. Some clinics will infuse multiple patients in the same room. We do not. We offer "facilitated-psychotherapy" where a therapist conducts a session while the patient receives ketamine. This can be a powerful and productive experience.
Where is Klarisana located?
Located in Westminster, CO, conveniently inside the Sheridan 81 Professional Arts Building. We are one of the oldest and most experienced ketamine providers in the country. Our Klarisana locations in Colorado are one of the lowest cost centers in the country. We provide intramuscular ketamine therapy that is equally effective and cost-effective than intravenous ketamine.
Where is the ketamine treatment center located?
Ketamine Treatment Center Locations in Colorado, Texas and New Mexico.
What is Klarisana's goal?
Ultimately, our goal is to optimize your experience and serve as an integral part of your lifelong progress. Through the combination of IM ketamine therapy, counseling, and psychiatric support (as needed), we genuinely believe we can help you. So many of our patients were told they were beyond help – and then they came to Klarisana and discovered that recovery from their mental health issues or chronic pain was more than possible.
Is Klarisana a ketamine clinic?
As a leading provider of ketamine therapy in Austin, Klarisana develops highly tailored treatment plans according to individual patient needs and goals. Rather than aim to eliminate the dissociative element within ketamine treatments, we seek to incorporate it within the therapy’s foundation. This methodology has made our Austin ketamine clinic a model for virtually all others in the region.
Who is Klarisana Carlsbad?
Klarisana Carlsbad is a partnership with Shannon Roper, NP, and was established to expand access to ketamine treatments in Carlsbad and the surrounding communities. Serving patients from both Carlsbad and Roswell, our New Mexico center was the first ketamine therapy provider in southeastern New Mexico. Today, we are proud to be an integral part of Roper’s Heath Oasis’s services, one of the city’s leading primary care providers.
Does ketamine therapy take insurance?
In the interest of putting ketamine therapy within reach of all those in need, we are one of the only clinics to accept insurance.
Is ketamine good for mental health?
An exceptional majority of our patients have found that ketamine therapy is highly effective for treating and managing their mental health and chronic pain struggles. Particularly for individuals that have struggled to find relief through traditional health care remedies, ketamine therapy can provide long-awaited hope and healing.
What is ketamine used for?
Ketamine is a member of the general anesthetics drug class and is commonly used for Anesthesia, and Pain.
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