Kilauea Ketamine Clinic – Pahoa, Hawaii Ketamine Clinics

✓ Last verified: January 17, 2026 — Edited & verified by Angelica Bottaro for HealingMaps Editorial Staff

Known For: Kilauea Ketamine Clinic has been providing ketamine infusion therapy on Hawaii’s Big Island since 2018, led by Dr. Christopher Lawinski, M.D., ABIHM, a board-certified integrative and holistic medicine physician. Every patient sees the physician directly, and all treatments take place in private rooms with one-on-one nursing attendance for the full duration. The clinic combines traditional medical practices with cutting-edge procedures, operating from the same office as Dr. Lawinski’s integrative and functional medicine practice.

HealingMaps Take: Kilauea Ketamine Clinic fills a critical gap as the only ketamine provider on Hawaii’s Big Island, sparing patients the expense and inconvenience of traveling to Honolulu for treatment. Dr. Lawinski’s integrative medicine certification means patients receive ketamine within a holistic health framework, and the guaranteed physician-supervised, private-room treatment model ensures exceptional individual attention. Patients report significant relief from suicidal ideation and depression, making this a vital resource for East Hawaii residents.

Market Position: Kilauea Ketamine Clinic offers the full ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP) protocol alongside medical-only ketamine dosing — one of the more integrated treatment menus in the Pahoa metro.

Kilauea Ketamine Clinic Ketamine Cost Calculator

Ketamine Protocols Compared — What’s Offered at Kilauea Ketamine Clinic

Industry pricing reference. Kilauea Ketamine Clinic 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.

What to Expect at Your First Kilauea Ketamine Clinic Appointment

1. Initial intake call — Brief medical history review, depression and anxiety screening, and medical clearance for IV ketamine. Call (808) 965-2233 to schedule.
2. Medical evaluation — in-person or telehealth psychiatric assessment, vitals check, and review of current medications with the Kilauea Ketamine Clinic clinical team.
3. 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 15-3039 Pahoa Village Rd, Pāhoa, HI 96778. You’ll have a comfortable chair or recliner, dim lighting, and direct medical monitoring throughout.
4. 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 Kilauea Ketamine Clinic Consult Call

• How long has the Kilauea Ketamine Clinic clinical team been delivering ketamine therapy, and what specialty training do your providers hold?
• Does Kilauea Ketamine Clinic provide a superbill for out-of-network insurance reimbursement, and what’s a typical 6-session total cost including any follow-up?
• Is the therapist who guides KAP sessions independently licensed, and how long are integration sessions after the dosing portion?
• What does Kilauea Ketamine Clinic recommend for patients who don’t respond to the standard 6-session acute series?

Pahoa Ketamine Market Snapshot

Sources: CDC PLACES 2023 (Hawaii County, HI, crude prevalence) · U.S. Census ACS 5 Year · HealingMaps proprietary patient inquiry data.

• Adult depression in Hawaii County, HI: 20.0%
• Frequent mental distress (14+ days per month): 17.7%
• Adults lacking health insurance: 6.6%
• Hawaii County population: 202,163 · median household income $74,238
• Recent Pahoa-area inquiries to HealingMaps: A growing stream of Hawaii 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 U.S. ketamine therapy market is $3.4 billion today and projected to reach $6.9 billion by 2030 — more than doubling in a six-year window as access and awareness expand. Source: HealingMaps 2026 Ketamine Clinic Intelligence Report — drawn from 23,496 patient inquiries and 132 clinic website analyses.

Patient Questions about Kilauea Ketamine Clinic

This 5-question summary is matched to the protocols and conditions Kilauea Ketamine Clinic treats. Editorial responses are HealingMaps-authored, grounded in our 2026 Ketamine Clinic Intelligence Report.

What ketamine protocols does Kilauea Ketamine Clinic offer?

Kilauea Ketamine Clinic offers IV ketamine and KAP — a 2-protocol practice. Patients can switch between or combine modalities without changing providers. Confirm specific dosing schedules and which protocols are recommended for your condition during your consult.

Does Kilauea Ketamine Clinic offer ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP)?

Yes — Kilauea Ketamine Clinic offers KAP, which combines ketamine dosing with structured psychotherapy during the dissociative window. KAP sessions are longer than standalone infusions and priced accordingly. A reasonable consult question: whether KAP is delivered by a single integrated provider, or by a separate therapist working with the prescribing clinician.

Is Kilauea Ketamine Clinic suited for treatment-resistant depression?

Kilauea Ketamine Clinic treats depression via IV ketamine (off-label, evidence-based), and KAP for trauma-anchored depression. 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 Kilauea Ketamine Clinic treat chronic pain conditions?

Yes — Kilauea Ketamine Clinic 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.

Can Kilauea Ketamine Clinic help with anxiety disorders?

Yes — Kilauea Ketamine Clinic treats anxiety, including generalized anxiety, social anxiety, and panic disorder. 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 of their protocols they typically recommend for anxiety-primary patients.

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