Axios Medical Group – Gig Harbor, Washington Ketamine Clinics, Spravato Clinics, TMS Therapy Clinics

✓ Edited by Angelica Bottaro for HealingMaps Editorial Staff

Known For: A Gig Harbor psychiatry practice led by a double board-certified psychiatrist, offering IV and IM ketamine, Spravato, ketamine-assisted psychotherapy and TMS.

HealingMaps Take: Axios Medical Group is a Gig Harbor psychiatry practice founded in 2021 by Valerica Ene-Stroescu, MD, who is double board-certified in general psychiatry and addiction psychiatry. It offers ketamine by IV infusion or intramuscular (IM) injection, Spravato (esketamine), ketamine-assisted psychotherapy and TMS, along with medication management, medication-assisted treatment (MAT) and ADHD evaluations. Axios publishes its prices: IM or IV ketamine is $250 per 120-minute session with qualifying insurance or $700 out-of-network and self-pay, and TMS for depression is $8,500 for 36 sessions self-pay. It is in network with Aetna, Premera, Regence, other Blue Cross Blue Shield plans, Cigna and Kaiser, and says it is not in network with Medicare or Medicaid.

Market Position: Axios Medical Group puts IV and IM ketamine, Spravato, ketamine-assisted psychotherapy and TMS under one psychiatrist in Gig Harbor, serving the Gig Harbor area and greater Seattle.

Axios Medical Group Ketamine Cost Calculator

Ketamine Protocols Compared — What’s Offered at Axios Medical Group

Axios Medical Group publishes IM or IV ketamine at $250 per 120-minute session with qualifying insurance or $700 out-of-network and self-pay (up to 100mg of ketamine included), and TMS for depression at $8,500 for 36 sessions self-pay.

What to Expect at Your First Axios Medical Group Appointment

1. Request a consultation — Use the contact form at axiostms.com, call (253) 445-2385 or text 253-336-7996. Axios says it usually responds within one business day and reviews your needs and eligibility with you.
2. Intake application and evaluation — Complete the detailed intake application (allow 30 minutes or more) and upload your insurance card. Axios reviews it within 48 hours, and new clients are typically seen within two weeks. A psychiatric evaluation determines whether ketamine, Spravato, TMS or another treatment fits.
3. Treatment at the Gig Harbor office — IM or IV ketamine sessions last 120 minutes, with music, blankets and an eye mask provided. Spravato is taken in the office with at least two hours of monitoring; arrange a ride home after ketamine or Spravato. TMS uses no sedation, so you can usually drive yourself.

What to Ask on Your Axios Medical Group Consult Call

• Would you recommend IV or IM ketamine, Spravato or TMS for my condition?
• Does my plan count as qualifying insurance for the $250 ketamine session rate?
• How is ketamine-assisted psychotherapy structured here, and who provides the therapy?
• Would a membership plan lower my total cost for ketamine or TMS?

Gig Harbor Ketamine Market Snapshot

Sources: U.S. Census 2020 (county population).

• Pierce County population: 921,130 (2020 Census)

Behind this data: HealingMaps has analyzed 23,496 patient inquiries (Oct 2022 – Mar 2026), mapped 1,800 verified clinics across 3,142 counties, reviewed 132 clinic pricing pages, and collected 658 practitioner survey responses. This snapshot reflects our multi-source methodology.

From the 2026 Ketamine Industry Report

44.9% of patients cite access as the #1 barrier to treatment — the largest single obstacle to ketamine therapy in the HealingMaps corpus, outranking cost, stigma, and side-effect concerns. Source: HealingMaps 2026 Ketamine Clinic Intelligence Report — drawn from 23,496 patient inquiries and 132 clinic website analyses.

About Axios Medical Group

Axios Medical Group is in the Westside Business Center at 3212 50th St Ct, Building B, Suite 103, Gig Harbor, WA 98335, open Monday through Friday by appointment. Call (253) 445-2385, text 253-336-7996, or email support@axiostms.com. Axios was founded in 2021 and serves Gig Harbor and the greater Seattle area.

Axios offers ketamine by intramuscular (IM) injection or intravenous (IV) infusion, plus intranasal Spravato (esketamine). IM and IV ketamine sessions last 120 minutes; the standard schedule is two sessions a week for four weeks, then weekly maintenance for four weeks. Axios also offers ketamine-assisted psychotherapy for individuals, couples, families (18+) and groups, and says it is LegitScript certified for its ketamine services. Under the FDA label, Spravato is taken in the clinic under supervision, followed by at least two hours of monitoring.

Axios offers TMS and lists treatment-resistant depression, OCD and smoking cessation as its FDA-approved uses, with off-label courses for anxiety, PTSD, ADHD, bipolar disorder, migraines, autism and other conditions. For depression, sessions are typically five days a week for six weeks, followed by a four-week taper, or 30 to 36 sessions depending on insurance approval. No sedation is used, so patients can usually drive themselves to and from appointments.

Valerica Ene-Stroescu, MD, founded Axios and is double board-certified in general psychiatry and addiction psychiatry, with more than 20 years of clinical experience. She completed her psychiatry residency at the University of Chicago Hospitals and an addiction psychiatry fellowship at Northwestern University, and received TMS training at Duke University. Axios also provides medication management, medication-assisted treatment (MAT) for opioid and alcohol use disorders, and ADHD evaluations for teens 16 and older and adults.

Axios publishes its fees. IM or IV ketamine is $250 per session with qualifying insurance or $700 out-of-network and self-pay, including up to 100mg of ketamine, with additional ketamine billed at $0.50/mg. TMS for depression is $8,500 for 36 sessions for out-of-network and self-pay clients, and off-label TMS short courses are $1,200 for 5 sessions or $2,400 for 10. A self-pay initial evaluation is $495. Axios is in network with Aetna, Premera, Regence, other Blue Cross Blue Shield plans, Cigna and Kaiser; it is not in network with United Healthcare, Tricare, VA, Medicare, Medicaid, Molina or Ambetter, and provides superbills for out-of-network reimbursement. Spravato is typically covered only for depression (treatment-resistant depression, or depression with suicidal thoughts), with prior authorization. IV ketamine isn’t FDA-approved for depression, so ask what your plan covers before booking.

Patient Questions about Axios Medical Group

This 6-question summary is matched to the treatments and conditions Axios Medical Group lists. Editorial responses are HealingMaps-authored.

What treatments does Axios Medical Group offer?

Axios offers IV and IM ketamine, Spravato (esketamine), ketamine-assisted psychotherapy and TMS, plus medication management, medication-assisted treatment (MAT) and ADHD evaluations.

How much does ketamine cost at Axios Medical Group?

Axios lists IM or IV ketamine at $250 per 120-minute session with qualifying insurance, or $700 out-of-network and self-pay. Each session includes up to 100mg of ketamine; additional ketamine is billed at $0.50/mg.

Does Axios Medical Group offer Spravato (esketamine)?

Yes. Axios offers intranasal Spravato. Under the FDA label, each dose is taken in the clinic under supervision, followed by at least two hours of monitoring. Axios doesn’t publish a separate Spravato price, so ask about coverage.

What does TMS cost at Axios Medical Group?

Axios lists TMS for depression at $8,500 for 36 sessions for out-of-network and self-pay clients; insured courses run 30 to 36 sessions depending on insurance approval. Off-label short courses are $1,200 for 5 sessions or $2,400 for 10.

Which insurance does Axios Medical Group accept?

Axios is in network with Aetna, Premera, Regence, other Blue Cross Blue Shield plans, Cigna and Kaiser. It is not in network with United Healthcare, Tricare, VA, Medicare, Medicaid, Molina or Ambetter, and can provide a superbill for out-of-network reimbursement. Copays and deductibles are due at booking.

Who provides care at Axios Medical Group?

Valerica Ene-Stroescu, MD, the founder, is double board-certified in general psychiatry and addiction psychiatry, with more than 20 years of clinical experience and TMS training from Duke University.

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