Ketamine Infusion Therapy
ABout Ketamine Infusion
At Rune Vitality, ketamine infusion therapy is offered as part of a comprehensive approach to care for select patients experiencing difficult-to-treat mental health conditions and chronic pain.
Ketamine infusion therapy is intended to complement — not replace — your existing mental health or pain management care.
Session length:
40 minutes to 4 hours, depending on diagnosis.
What is Ketamine Infusion Therapy?
Ketamine is an FDA-approved anesthetic that has been studied for its effects on depression, PTSD, anxiety and certain chronic pain conditions. Its use for these conditions is considered off-label.
Ketamine stimulates the production of healthy neurotransmitters and helps to re-establish nerve connections. If you’ve tried prescription medication and other forms of treatment and have not had the results you desire, ketamine infusion may be the right option for you.
Treatment is provided in a calm, professional environment with continuous monitoring. We offer ketamine by IV infusion only, which lets our clinical team control your dose precisely and adjust it throughout your session for a more comfortable, personalized experience.
Conditions We Treat
Treatment-Resistant Depression
For individuals who have not experienced adequate improvement with conventional treatments, infusion therapy may provide another option to discuss with their healthcare team. Each patient receives an individualized evaluation to determine whether treatment is appropriate.
PTSD
Ketamine therapy may be considered as part of a comprehensive treatment approach for individuals with post-traumatic stress disorder. Treatment is individualized and coordinated with existing mental health care providers.
Anxiety
Individuals experiencing significant or persistent anxiety may be evaluated for this treatment option when appropriate. A thorough medical and mental health assessment helps determine whether therapy is suitable.
Neuropathic Pain
Chronic neuropathic pain conditions involving nerve-related pain may respond to infusion-based treatment. Therapy is individualized according to the patient’s diagnosis, symptoms, medic
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
People living with CRPS may experience persistent, difficult-to-manage neuropathic pain. Infusion therapy may be considered as one component of a comprehensive pain management strategy.
Fibromyalgia
With fibromyalgia and chronic widespread pain, this therapy may be considered when conventional approaches have not provided sufficient relief.
The Results
Many patients report an improvement in mood and general well-being after the first few treatments. It is not uncommon for patients to feel relief within several hours of their first infusion.
The length of your results will vary for each individual and can last for several months. Following your initial series of treatments, we can work with you to begin a maintenance program.
Ketamine Infusion Clinic in San Marcos, CA
When depression, anxiety, PTSD or chronic pain haven’t improved with other treatments, it can feel like you’ve run out of options. Ketamine infusion therapy offers a different approach. Rune Vitality provides IV ketamine therapy in a calm, private infusion room in San Marcos, with practitioner-guided care from your first consultation through every session.
How IV Ketamine Works for Depression
Most antidepressants work on serotonin and can take weeks to have an effect. Ketamine works on a different system in the brain, glutamate, and is thought to help the brain form new connections. That’s why some patients notice changes in mood after only a few infusions. Ketamine has been studied extensively for treatment-resistant depression.
Why IV Ketamine Infusions
We offer ketamine only by IV infusion. With IV ketamine, the dose is precise and can be adjusted during your session, and you’re monitored by our clinical team throughout.
Ketamine Therapy for Depression and Anxiety, PTSD and Pain
Our ketamine treatment programs are designed for adults with treatment-resistant depression, anxiety, PTSD, and some chronic pain conditions such as neuropathic pain, CRPS and fibromyalgia. Ketamine is meant to work alongside your existing mental health care, not replace it.
Working With Your Mental Health Provider
We work with your current mental health provider to make sure ketamine infusion therapy is appropriate for you. That partnership continues throughout treatment, so your care stays coordinated.
What to Expect
Every ketamine patient starts with a conversation and a professional consultation. We review your history, current treatment and goals to confirm that ketamine infusion therapy is a safe and appropriate fit. Treatment is always in person at our San Marcos clinic, and you cannot drive home after a ketamine infusion.
We serve patients across San Diego County, including San Marcos and North County, and Riverside County, including Temecula.
Real People. Real Vitality. Real Impact
What is ketamine therapy used for?
Ketamine-assisted therapy is commonly used to support mental wellness, including mood, stress resilience, and emotional health. Ketamine is used when conventional treatments have failed. Common diagnoses include treatment-resistant depression, PTSD, anxiety, neuropathic pain, complex regional pain disorder, fibromyalgia.
What is a session like?
Sessions take place in a calm, supportive environment with continuous monitoring. Most patients describe the experience as introspective and restorative.
What are the side effects of ketamine infusion therapy?
During an infusion, people may feel dissociated or dreamy, and some have nausea, dizziness or a temporary rise in blood pressure. These effects usually fade soon after the infusion ends. You’re monitored throughout every session.
How many treatments will I need?
The average course of ketamine infusion therapy consists of six treatment sessions over the course of 3 weeks. However, depending on your condition and symptoms, you may need additional treatments.
All treatment plans are customized to the patient from the infusion schedule to dosage to ensure optimal results.
Can I drive after a ketamine infusion?
No. You cannot drive home after a ketamine infusion. Plan to rest for the remainder of the day.
How do I start ketamine infusion therapy in San Marcos?
It starts with a conversation and a professional consultation. We review your diagnosis, current treatment and goals, and we work with your current mental health provider to make sure ketamine is appropriate for you.