Pacific Pain and Wellness Group - Torrance, California

The Pacific Pain and Wellness Group provides ketamine treatment therapy to people with chronic pain and mood disorders. The team at the clinic is highly skilled and experienced in ketamine administration. Patients can find relief from symptoms associated with conditions such as depression, osteoarthritis, plantar fasciitis, and anxiety.

The wellness center is led by Dr. Kartik Ananth, a double-board certified psychiatrist and pain management specialist. His well-rounded approach to care combines new treatment options with traditional styles of healing. Patients treated at the Pacific Pain and Wellness Group can expect more than just ketamine infusions during their recovery. Dr. Ananth and the team pride themselves on their expertise across a wide range of conditions and therapy options.

Offered Treatments

IV Ketamine Infusion Therapy

Treated Conditions

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Depression
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Bipolar Disorder II
Severe Anxiety
Suicidal Ideation & hopelessness
Chronic pain
- Some conditions that may result in chronic pain include:
- Cancer
- Migraines
- Spinal injury
- Sickle cell disease
- Neuropathic pain
- Phantom limb pain after amputation
- CRPS – Complex Regional Pain Syndrome
- Post herpetic neuralgia – a complication of shingles
- Trigeminal neuropathic pain – shock-like facial pains that come and go
- Temporomandibular pain – commonly referred to as TMJ
- Fibromyalgia – widespread musculoskeletal pain, fatigue, and areas of tenderness

Important Info

Women who are pregnant or think they may be pregnant should not receive ketamine.
Those with active substance abuse, high blood pressure, uncontrolled thyroid disease—especially hyperthyroidism—or unstable heart disease such as arrhythmias, congestive heart failure, or coronary artery disease, might not be eligible for ketamine therapy at Pacific Pain and Wellness Group.
- Additionally, patients who have a history of drug abuse or who suffer from illnesses such as schizophrenia are not eligible.
Treatments must be paid for upfront and out-of-pocket.
Ketamine infusion costs vary (see Pacific Pain and Wellness Group’s pricing below), and since insurance providers rarely cover these treatments, it’s best to check with your carrier beforehand.
- Be sure to ask if ketamine infusions can be reimbursed as an “out of network” service. If your health insurance covers a portion, you will need to file a reimbursement claim with them.

Your Treatment: What to expect at Pacific Pain and Wellness Group

To get started, you’ll attend a consultation about the dosage and duration of your treatment. This will be based on your weight, so you will receive the proper amount at the proper rate. Your doctor will review your medical records and discuss your medical history with you. You will be in a private treatment room in the clinic’s office. This room is set up for maximum comfort. There is no need to undress or get into a hospital gown, as the nurse will only need access to your arm to administer the IV. The infusion will take about an hour and you can expect to remain for about 30 minutes afterward for monitoring. You will need an adult to drive you back home after your IV treatment. You should notice relief within a few hours after your infusion.