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✓ Last verified: March 23, 2026 — Edited & verified by Angelica Bottaro for HealingMaps Editorial Staff
Known For: Birmingham med spa offering IV ketamine infusions alongside Spravato (esketamine nasal spray) — providing both cash-pay and insurance-covered access paths for treatment-resistant depression within an established Birmingham aesthetic and wellness practice.
| Location | Birmingham, Alabama |
| Address | 5130 Cyrus Circle, Birmingham, AL 35242 |
| Phone | (659) 275-2833 |
| Website | foyms.com |
| Treatments | IV Ketamine, Spravato (Esketamine) |
| Conditions | Treatment-resistant depression, anxiety, chronic pain, PTSD |
| Cost | N/A (contact for pricing) |
| Insurance | Spravato typically insurance-billed; IV ketamine self-pay |
| KAP Available | No |
| Clinical Lead | Victor Mendoza, MD |
HealingMaps Take: Fountain of Youth pairs IV ketamine and Spravato under one Birmingham practice — a dual-access pattern that’s uncommon in mid-tier Alabama markets. The med-spa setting means ketamine sits alongside aesthetic services rather than as the sole focus, which works for patients who prefer an integrated wellness setting over a ketamine-only infusion center. Dr. Victor Mendoza and Dr. Umut Tufan lead the clinical team.
Market Position: Fountain of Youth Medical Spa is one of the Birmingham metro’s few providers offering both IV ketamine (cash-pay) AND Spravato (insurance-covered) under one practice — meaningful for patients weighing the cash-pay-now vs. insurance-prior-authorization tradeoff.
Is Fountain of Youth Right for You?
✓ Choose Fountain of Youth if:
- You want both IV ketamine AND Spravato options at one practice and the flexibility to switch between modalities
- You have commercial insurance and a treatment-resistant depression diagnosis (Spravato pathway)
- You are seeking ketamine therapy for depression, anxiety, chronic pain, or PTSD in the Birmingham metro
- You prefer an integrated wellness / med-spa setting over a ketamine-specialty infusion center
✗ Look elsewhere if:
- You need ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP) with a licensed integration therapist — Fountain of Youth runs a medical-model approach
- You want a ketamine-specialty practice where every clinician is exclusively focused on ketamine dosing protocols
Fountain of Youth Ketamine Cost Calculator
How Much Will Ketamine Therapy Cost?
Estimate your out-of-pocket range based on patient-reported pricing and HealingMaps proprietary clinic data.
Estimated per session
$416–$714
Range: $357–$1,190/session
Estimated total program
$2,499–$4,283
Range: $2,142–$7,139/6-session series
Select a treatment type to see pricing context.
Ketamine Protocols Compared — What’s Offered at Fountain of Youth
Industry pricing reference. Fountain of Youth has not published specific per-session pricing — contact the clinic directly for a quote. The calculator above shows typical metro-level cost estimates across protocols, not this clinic’s specific prices.
| Protocol | Typical Industry Cost | Offered Here |
|---|---|---|
| IV Ketamine | $350–$650/session | ✓ Yes |
| Spravato (esketamine) | $0–$250 copay (insured) | ✓ Yes |
| IM Ketamine | $250–$400/injection | — |
| KAP (with therapist) | $400–$1,200/session | — |
| At-home troches | $150–$300/month | — |
What to Expect at Your First Fountain of Youth Appointment
- Initial intake call — Brief medical history review, clinical eligibility check, and intake scheduling. Call (659) 275-2833 to schedule.
- Medical evaluation — in-person or telehealth psychiatric / medical assessment, vitals check, and review of current medications and prior treatment history with the Fountain of Youth clinical team.
- First treatment session — supervised IV ketamine infusion in a private treatment room, lasting approximately 60–90 minutes (40-minute infusion + recovery). Sessions are held at 5130 Cyrus Circle, Birmingham, AL 35242. You’ll have a comfortable chair or recliner, dim lighting, and direct medical monitoring throughout.
- Recovery and follow-up — observation period after dosing, mood check-in with the clinical team, and scheduling your next session. Arrange for a ride home; do not drive for 24 hours after your IV session.
What to Ask on Your Fountain of Youth Consult Call
- How long has the Fountain of Youth clinical team been delivering IV ketamine therapy, and what specialty training and board certifications do your providers hold?
- What is your IV ketamine protocol (dose, infusion time, number of sessions in the standard induction series), and how do you decide when to recommend booster sessions?
- What is your per-session and full-protocol cash-pay pricing, and do you provide superbills for potential out-of-network insurance reimbursement?
- How do you handle patients who don’t respond to the standard induction series — do you adjust dose, frequency, or refer out for Spravato or KAP?
Birmingham Ketamine Market Snapshot
Sources: CDC PLACES 2023 (Jefferson County, crude prevalence) · U.S. Census ACS 5 Year · HealingMaps proprietary patient inquiry data.
- Adult depression in Jefferson County: 18.2%
- Frequent mental distress (14+ days per month): 14.1%
- Adults lacking health insurance: 12.6%
- Jefferson County population: 658,791 · median household income $56,432
- Recent Birmingham-area inquiries to HealingMaps: A growing stream of Birmingham-area residents have recently contacted us seeking ketamine care
Behind this data: HealingMaps has analyzed 23,496 patient inquiries (Oct 2022 – Mar 2026), mapped 1,473 verified clinics across 3,142 counties, scraped 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.
Patient Review
“Fountain of Youth was straightforward about both options — IV ketamine for faster relief or Spravato through my insurance. Having both available at one place made it easier to make the decision based on cost and timing rather than having to drive across town.” — patient testimonial, paraphrased from public reviews
About Fountain of Youth
Fountain of Youth Medical Spa operates at 5130 Cyrus Circle in Birmingham, offering IV ketamine infusion therapy and Spravato (esketamine nasal spray) as part of a broader integrative medical aesthetics practice. The clinic’s ketamine program serves Jefferson County and central Alabama patients seeking treatment for depression, anxiety, chronic pain, and PTSD.
The clinical team is led by Victor Mendoza, MD and Umut Tufan, MD. IV ketamine infusions are administered over 1 to 4 hours depending on the protocol, in a monitored med-spa setting. Spravato sessions follow the FDA-required two-hour in-office observation window after each dose.
Conditions treated include treatment-resistant depression, generalized and social anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, and chronic pain syndromes. The dual IV-plus-Spravato offering means patients can transition between cash-pay IV ketamine and insurance-covered Spravato as their clinical situation and insurance status evolve.
Pricing is not publicly published. Cash-pay IV ketamine in the Birmingham market typically runs $400–$650 per infusion. Spravato is insurance-covered with prior authorization for treatment-resistant depression at most major commercial plans. Confirm current pricing, intake process, and insurance verification by calling (659) 275-2833.
Patient Questions about Fountain of Youth
This 5-question summary is matched to the protocols and conditions Fountain of Youth treats. Editorial responses are HealingMaps-authored, grounded in our 2026 Ketamine Clinic Intelligence Report.
What ketamine protocols does Fountain of Youth offer?
Fountain of Youth offers both IV ketamine and Spravato (esketamine) under one practice. Patients can switch between or combine modalities without changing providers. Confirm specific dosing schedules and which protocol is recommended for your condition during your consult.
Does Fountain of Youth offer Spravato (esketamine)?
Yes — Fountain of Youth offers Spravato, which means they’re FDA REMS-certified and maintain the required two-hour in-office monitoring window after each dose. Spravato is the primary insurance-covered ketamine option for treatment-resistant depression. Worth confirming the prior-authorization timeline before booking your first session.
Does Fountain of Youth offer ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP)?
Fountain of Youth operates a medical-model program rather than a therapy-frame KAP practice. Patients seeking explicit ketamine-assisted psychotherapy with a licensed integration therapist in the Birmingham market should evaluate clinics that explicitly pair the dosing experience with structured therapy sessions.
Is Fountain of Youth suited for treatment-resistant depression?
Fountain of Youth treats depression via IV ketamine (off-label, evidence-based). IV ketamine has the strongest evidence base for rapid relief in treatment-resistant depression among off-label ketamine protocols. TRD is typically defined as two or more prior antidepressant trials without sufficient response — patients meeting that bar are reasonable candidates here. IV ketamine is cash-pay; patients seeking insurance-covered TRD treatment should also evaluate Spravato-certified clinics.
Can Fountain of Youth help with anxiety disorders?
Yes — Fountain of Youth treats anxiety disorders. The evidence base for ketamine in anxiety is less robust than for depression, but it can be a meaningful option for patients who haven’t responded to SSRIs or benzodiazepines. Worth asking which dosing protocol they typically recommend for anxiety-primary patients during your consult.
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