Conditions They Treat: Anxiety, Bipolar, OCD, Suicidal Thoughts, Depression, Chronic Pain including Lyme disease, phantom pain and others.
HealingMaps Says: A bright, airy, comfortable space. Approaches ketamine with the same eye as many psychedelic retreat centers approach psychedelic medicine, including offering integration.
Patient Testimonial: “My experience with this staff has been healing in and of itself, independently of the efficacy of the medication. While I continue to walk the journey of medical intervention in my mental health and mitigation of my trauma, to at minimum be in a therapeutic setting twice a week with loving, empathetic, compassionate individuals who are truly committed to my wellbeing has been moving and extremely valuable.” Jenna via Google
Facility Highlights: Set up for group ketamine sessions. Understands the holistic nature of ketamine and its ability to bring people into new states of being. The clinic is set up to help people through this new experience.
Are Female Practitioners Available? Yes
Do They Offer Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy? No
Do They Take Insurance? “We do not directly bill any insurance companies currently. You would need to contact your insurance and ask if you have specific out of network coverage for the infusion service for your specific plan level. We have seen an uptick in reimbursement for some commercial insurers. However, again, it totally depends on your specific insurance company and what level of coverage you have. We offer superbills which are detailed receipts you can submit to your insurance to attempt reimbursement. We recommend you reach out to your insurance to see if they will cover any of the treatment cost.”
Additional Info:
Rocky Mountain Mind and Body LLC is located in Englewood, Colorado. The ketamine clinic offers patients safe, science-backed, and low-cost treatment options to help with mood disorders and chronic pain. The team, led by Steve Gittelman, CRNA, is particularly eager to help those who have not responded to prior treatment. Gittelman, who has more than 78,000 hours of patient care, works alongside Porter Berryman, the clinic’s co-founder and practice manager.
In addition to offering ketamine infusion therapy, Rocky Mountain Mind and Body utilizes a combination of several medications proven effective for pain control and opioid reduction.
The clinic’s ultimate goal is to contribute to a future where mental health is no longer taboo.
Avoid eating any solid food within four hours of the infusion. Don’t drink liquids within 2-3 hours.
Most medications should be taken at regular times, particularly blood pressure medicine. There are a few medications that may conflict with your treatment. This will be discussed before the infusion day.
The infusion is administered in an outpatient setting, not in the hospital.
You should bring a friend, family member, or a trusted person with you. They will need to take you home. They are welcome to stay with you for the entire infusion.
There is no need to disrobe. The infusion is done with your clothes on in a plush reclining chair. A very small gauge IV is started and the infusion will be started immediately.
A national board-certified Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) will be with you at all times to monitor the infusion and ensure your safety and comfort. Your blood pressure, EKG, and pulse oximetry will be monitored at all times.
Many patients like to bring music, earbuds, or headphones. The clinic suggests calming, soft music.
Most patients find the infusion experience to be very pleasant. It is very common to have a floating sensation. This is temporary and will end shortly after the infusion is complete. You will never be unconscious.
Mental Health Mood Infusions are one hour in duration with a 15-20 minute recovery period.
Pain Infusions are four hours with a 30-60 minute recovery period.
You will leave the clinic under your own power and your trusted person will take you home.
How soon will you feel relief?
Patients typically have relief within 2 hours of the first infusion. Research shows that a series of 6 treatments over 2 weeks can provide relief lasting months. Some patients can go 3-6 months before needing another single treatment while some may need one treatment every 1-2 months.
I called over 6 clinics in Colorado. Rocky mountain mind and body took the time to explain and talked with me 4 times before I made the decision to let them treat me. They all treated me with kindness and patience. And the infusions worked. I’m very pleased. The clinic was very clean too. It made me feel safe and really cared for.
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Jinny Buckman
March 18, 2022 at 2:30 pmI called over 6 clinics in Colorado. Rocky mountain mind and body took the time to explain and talked with me 4 times before I made the decision to let them treat me. They all treated me with kindness and patience. And the infusions worked. I’m very pleased. The clinic was very clean too. It made me feel safe and really cared for.
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