When The Depression Finally Lifts
Ketamine infusions have shown rapid, meaningful results in 73% of patients with treatment-resistant depression (TRD).
A New Approach to Treatment-resistant depression, PTSD, And Anxiety
Ketamine works differently than traditional antidepressants. Rather than targeting serotonin, it works on the glutamate system—the brain's most common neurotransmitter.
Rapid Relief
Unlike traditional antidepressants that can take 4-6 weeks to show effects, ketamine infusions often produce noticeable improvements within hours to days. Many patients report feeling lighter, more hopeful, and experiencing a significant reduction in depressive symptoms after just their first session. This rapid onset is especially crucial for those experiencing severe symptoms or suicidal ideation who cannot wait weeks for relief.
Treatment-Resistant Depression
If you've tried multiple antidepressants without success, you're not alone—approximately 30% of depression patients don't respond to conventional medications. Ketamine works through an entirely different mechanism, targeting the glutamate system rather than serotonin. Clinical studies show that 70% of treatment-resistant patients experience significant improvement with ketamine therapy, offering new hope when other options have failed.
Suicidal Ideation Relief
For those experiencing suicidal thoughts, ketamine offers something no other treatment can—rapid relief within hours. Traditional antidepressants take weeks to work, but ketamine's unique mechanism provides an immediate interruption of suicidal ideation, creating crucial breathing room for healing. Studies show significant reduction in suicidal thoughts after just one infusion, making it a potentially life-saving intervention when time is critical.
Anxiety Relief
Ketamine has shown remarkable efficacy in treating various anxiety disorders, including generalized anxiety, social anxiety, and panic disorder. By modulating glutamate activity and promoting neural flexibility, ketamine helps quiet the overactive worry circuits in the brain. Patients often describe a profound sense of calm and perspective that allows them to break free from chronic anxiety patterns.
PTSD Treatment
Trauma can become deeply embedded in neural pathways, making it difficult to process and move beyond painful memories. Ketamine facilitates neuroplasticity—the brain's ability to form new connections—allowing patients to revisit traumatic experiences from a place of safety and distance. This can accelerate healing and complement traditional trauma therapies like EMDR or cognitive processing therapy.
Neuroplasticity & Lasting Change
One of ketamine's most exciting benefits is its ability to promote synaptogenesis—the formation of new synaptic connections in the brain. This enhanced neuroplasticity helps break entrenched negative thought patterns and creates a window of opportunity for lasting psychological change. Combined with integration therapy, patients can build new, healthier mental frameworks that persist long after treatment.
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How Ketamine Works
Ketamine therapy works on the glutamate system—the brain's most abundant neurotransmitter—rather than serotonin like traditional antidepressants. This unique mechanism allows for rapid relief and actual repair of neural connections.
A revolutionary treatment that works differently than traditional antidepressants
NMDA Receptor Modulation
Ketamine blocks NMDA receptors, interrupting the excessive glutamate activity associated with depression and chronic pain.
Glutamate Release
This blockade triggers a surge of glutamate, the brain's primary excitatory neurotransmitter, activating other receptors and pathways.
BDNF Production
Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor (BDNF) production increases, acting like fertilizer for your brain cells and promoting neural health.
Synaptogenesis
New synaptic connections form between neurons, rebuilding neural pathways damaged by chronic stress and depression.
Rapid Mood Improvement
Unlike traditional antidepressants that take weeks, these neuroplastic changes can produce noticeable mood improvements within hours to days.
Clinical studies show that 70% of patients with treatment-resistant depression experience significant improvement with ketamine therapy. The effects can be seen within hours, and the neuroplastic changes continue to benefit patients long after treatment.
Your Journey to
Healing
Our evidence-based induction protocol is clinically designed to maximize relief. Over 4 weeks, we guide your brain through a process of rapid neuroplasticity and stabilization.
Week 1
/Initiation PhaseWe begin with two infusions to rapidly elevate glutamate levels and initiate neuroplasticity. Patients often report feeling a 'shift' in perspective.
Week 2
/Stabilization PhaseTwo more infusions build upon the initial response, deepening the neural pathways associated with mood regulation and resilience.
Week 3
/Consolidation PhaseA single infusion allows the brain to begin consolidating these new connections, integrating the therapeutic benefits into daily life.
Week 4
/Completion PhaseThe final induction infusion solidifies the treatment course, completing the 6-infusion protocol for maximum efficacy.
Maintenance Phase
To ensure long-term remission, we prescribe at-home troches and schedule single booster infusions as needed.
A Different Approach to Treatment-Resistant Depression
If you’ve tried medication after medication and still wake up feeling numb, exhausted, or hopeless, it can start to feel like nothing will ever change.
But treatment-resistant depression doesn’t mean you’re broken—it means you deserve a different approach.
Why The Practice Leads Jacksonville Ketamine Therapy
The Most Comprehensive Ketamine Treatment in Northeast Florida
Unlike standalone ketamine clinics in Jacksonville, The Practice offers integrated mental health and wellness services. Our patients benefit from a full spectrum of care delivered by true psychiatric specialists.
Psychiatric Excellence
- Board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioners (PMHNP-BC)
- MD-level psychiatry with Dr. Raul Soto-Acosta
- Medication management and psychopharmacology
- Individual psychotherapy and ketamine-assisted therapy
- Comprehensive mental health assessments
Advanced Treatment Options
- Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy
- Customized Dosing Protocols
- IV and IM Administration methods available
Holistic Wellness Integration
- Bio-identical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT)
- Regenerative medicine and PRP treatments
- Sexual health optimization (P-Shot, O-Shot)
- Aesthetic medicine services
- Comprehensive lab testing
Is This Right For You?
Ideal Candidates
- Individuals with treatment-resistant depression
- Those who haven't responded to 2+ antidepressants
- Patients with severe anxiety or PTSD
- People experiencing suicidal ideation (urgent relief)
- Those seeking faster results than traditional medications
- Patients with chronic pain conditions
May Not Be Suitable
- Uncontrolled high blood pressure
- History of psychosis or schizophrenia
- Active substance abuse disorder
- Pregnancy or breastfeeding
- Certain cardiac conditions
- Untreated hyperthyroidism
A thorough consultation is required to determine eligibility. Our medical team will review your health history and discuss your goals to create a personalized treatment plan.
Invest In Your Mind
Flexible options designed to provide rapid relief and lasting change.
6-Pack Series
Package Pricing billing
- 6 IV infusion sessions
- Initial psychiatric evaluation
- Customized dosing protocol
- Integration support
- Priority scheduling
The starter protocol. A series of 6 infusions over 4 weeks to maximize neuroplasticity.
10-Pack Series
Package Pricing billing
- 10 IV infusion sessions
- Full psychiatric evaluation
- Customized dosing protocol
- Integration support
- Priority scheduling
Best value for comprehensive treatment and long-term maintenance. Maximum savings per session.
Single Booster Infusion
Package Pricing billing
- 45-60 minute IV infusion
- Vital sign monitoring
- Private treatment room
- Post-session observation
- Board-certified provider
Single infusion. Only available for purchase for those who have already completed their 6 induction infusions.
Patient Guidebook
Download our comprehensive guide to ketamine therapy. Everything you need to know about preparation, what to expect, and how to maximize your treatment results.
- What to expect during your infusion
- Pre-treatment preparation checklist
- Post-treatment care instructions
- Frequently asked questions
- Integration tips for lasting results
Patient Guide
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