✓ Last verified: April 23, 2026 — Edited & verified by Angelica Bottaro for HealingMaps Editorial Staff
Known For: Ketamine Institute of Michigan is led by Dr. Julia Aharonov, a board-certified anesthesiologist with nearly 20 years of ketamine experience and member of the American Society of Ketamine Physicians. Dr. Aharonov has developed a specialized IV ketamine protocol for treatment-resistant depression, bipolar disorder, fibromyalgia, and chronic pain. The Pontiac clinic has a 3.9-star rating across 19 reviews.
$250 new patient consult; contact for infusion pricing
Insurance
Contact clinic for details
KAP Available
Not specified
Clinical Lead
Dr. Julia Aharonov, Board-Certified Anesthesiologist
HealingMaps Take: Dr. Aharonov’s nearly two decades of ketamine experience and board certification in anesthesiology bring a high level of clinical expertise to the Pontiac area. Her specialized IV ketamine protocol has helped patients who describe the treatment as life-saving—particularly for fibromyalgia and depression. While reviews are mixed (3.9 stars), satisfied patients report dramatic, immediate improvements. Worth a consultation for Oakland County patients seeking an experienced ketamine provider.
Market Position: Ketamine Institute of Michigan is an IV-ketamine-focused clinic in the Pontiac metro — the most common cash-pay protocol in the HealingMaps verified directory.
Is Ketamine Institute of Michigan Right for You?
✓ Choose Ketamine Institute of Michigan if:
You want supervised IV ketamine with real-time medical monitoring
✗ Look elsewhere if:
You need Spravato (FDA-approved esketamine) covered by your insurance
You want ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP) with integrated talk therapy
Ketamine Protocols Compared — What’s Offered at Ketamine Institute of Michigan
Industry pricing reference. Ketamine Institute of Michigan 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)
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IM Ketamine
$250–$400/injection
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KAP (with therapist)
$400–$1,200/session
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At-home troches
$150–$300/month
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What to Expect at Your First Ketamine Institute of Michigan Appointment
Initial intake call — Brief medical history review, depression and anxiety screening, and medical clearance for IV ketamine. Call (855) 538-2646 to schedule.
Medical evaluation — in-person or telehealth psychiatric assessment, vitals check, and review of current medications with the Ketamine Institute of Michigan 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 461 W Huron St, Pontiac, MI 48341. 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 Ketamine Institute of Michigan Consult Call
How long has the Ketamine Institute of Michigan clinical team been delivering ketamine therapy, and what specialty training do your providers hold?
Does Ketamine Institute of Michigan provide a superbill for out-of-network insurance reimbursement, and what’s a typical 6-session total cost including any follow-up?
Have you handled BCBS Michigan, Priority Health, or UnitedHealthcare Spravato authorizations — and what’s a typical out-of-pocket cost trajectory after PA?
What does Ketamine Institute of Michigan recommend for patients who don’t respond to the standard 6-session acute series?
Pontiac Ketamine Market Snapshot
Sources: CDC PLACES 2023 (Oakland County, MI, crude prevalence) · U.S. Census ACS 5 Year · HealingMaps proprietary patient inquiry data.
Adult depression in Oakland County, MI: 20.8%
Frequent mental distress (14+ days per month): 14.8%
Adults lacking health insurance: 5.2%
Oakland County population: 1,272,264 · median household income $92,620
Recent Pontiac-area inquiries to HealingMaps: A growing stream of Michigan 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
The majority of ketamine patients moving from acute to maintenance phase report monthly maintenance sessions as the typical long-term cadence — balancing clinical efficacy with affordability. Source: HealingMaps 2026 Ketamine Clinic Intelligence Report — drawn from 23,496 patient inquiries and 132 clinic website analyses.
Patient Questions about Ketamine Institute of Michigan
This 2-question summary is matched to the protocols and conditions Ketamine Institute of Michigan treats. Editorial responses are HealingMaps-authored, grounded in our 2026 Ketamine Clinic Intelligence Report.
Is Ketamine Institute of Michigan suited for treatment-resistant depression?
Ketamine Institute of Michigan treats depression via IV ketamine (off-label, evidence-based). Insurance coverage is rare for IV/KAP — most patients pay out of pocket. TRD is typically defined as two or more prior antidepressant trials without sufficient response — patients meeting that bar are best candidates here.
Does Ketamine Institute of Michigan treat chronic pain conditions?
Yes — Ketamine Institute of Michigan treats chronic pain. They use IV ketamine for pain, which typically means longer infusion times and higher cumulative doses than mental-health protocols. Common indications include complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS), fibromyalgia, and certain neuropathic pain syndromes. Pain pricing varies significantly by structure: per-infusion vs. multi-day inpatient packages — verify how this clinic structures their billing.
Pricing
Ketamine Infusion Treatment Cost
Initial Evaluation With 1st Infusion WITHOUT Physician’s Referral
$ 1,000
Initial Evaluation With 1st Infusion WITH Physician’s Referral
$ 700.00
Consult With Dr. Aharonov
$ 200.00
One (1) Hour Ketamine Infusion
$ 500.00
Two (2) Hour Ketamine Infusion
$ 600.00
Three (3) Hour Ketamine Infusion
$ 700.00
Advanced Rapid Detox Patients: One (1) Hour Ketamine Infusion
$ 300.00
Advanced Rapid Detox Patients: Two (2) Hour Ketamine Infusion
$ 400.00
Advanced Rapid Detox Patients: Three (3) Hour Ketamine Infusion
I am looking to open my own ketamine clinic in another state and was hoping you could give me a tour at your location to get an idea of what I need to get started. I come into MI this weekend so please let me know soon. Thank you.
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Michael
January 20, 2022 at 12:23 amI am looking to open my own ketamine clinic in another state and was hoping you could give me a tour at your location to get an idea of what I need to get started. I come into MI this weekend so please let me know soon. Thank you.
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