Ketamine Therapy for Depression & Mental Health | Nuvé Longevity Clinic Fort Lauderdale

Ketamine Therapy Options

Our comprehensive ketamine therapy program offers personalized treatment protocols with medical supervision and ongoing support for optimal outcomes.

Begin your ketamine therapy journey with a thorough medical and psychological evaluation to determine candidacy and create your personalized treatment plan.

Consultation Includes

Comprehensive medical history review

Mental health assessment

Treatment goal discussion

Safety screening and protocols

Personalized treatment plan creation

BOOK NOW | $250

Your first ketamine injection includes extended monitoring, comprehensive preparation, and post-treatment integration support for a safe and effective experience.

First Session Includes

Extended pre-treatment preparation

Careful dose titration and monitoring

Private, comfortable treatment environment

Continuous medical supervision

Post-treatment integration session

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Our recommended treatment series includes five subsequent infusions at an optimized price point for maximum therapeutic benefit and sustained results.

Package Benefits

Reduced per-session pricing

Optimized treatment schedule

Progress tracking and adjustments

Flexible scheduling options

Comprehensive care coordination

BOOK NOW | $2,500

Individual ketamine sessions for maintenance therapy, booster treatments, or those who prefer a flexible, as-needed approach to their mental health care.

Single Session Includes

Complete ketamine infusion session

Medical supervision and monitoring

Comfortable private setting

Flexible scheduling availability

Post-treatment recovery support

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WHY THIS treatment?

What you'll get

Enhanced Collagen Production

Near and far infrared light stimulates cells responsible for collagen production, resulting in smoother, healthier-looking skin and improved tissue repair.

Improved Sleep Quality

Light exposure similar to sunlight helps realign your circadian rhythm for optimal sleep patterns and enhanced REM sleep quality.

Reduced Inflammation & Recovery

Infrared therapy increases cellular activity and blood flow to muscles, reducing inflammation and decreasing workout recovery time.

Endorphin Release & Mood

Infrared light exposure triggers chemical changes in the brain, releasing endorphins to boost mood and relieve anxiety naturally.

Enhanced Metabolic Function

Targeting mitochondria increases your metabolic rate by promoting the efficiency of glucose and fat utilization in the body.

Pain Relief & Healing

Enhanced blood flow and endorphin release provide relief for both chronic and acute pain while accelerating tissue healing.

Features

The Science Behind Ketamine Therapy

NMDA Receptor Antagonism & Neuroplasticity

Ketamine blocks NMDA receptors, triggering a cascade that increases BDNF (brain-derived neurotrophic factor) and promotes rapid synapse formation, creating new neural pathways within hours rather than weeks.

Default Mode Network Reset

Ketamine temporarily disrupts the brain's default mode network, breaking ruminating thought patterns and allowing for emotional reprocessing and the formation of healthier mental frameworks.

Glutamate System Modulation

Infrared light increases nitric oxide production, improving blood flow and oxygen delivery while reducing inflammatory cytokines and promoting faster recovery.

FAQ

Common questions

What is ketamine and how does it work for mental health?

Ketamine is a dissociative anesthetic that, at sub-anesthetic doses, acts as a powerful neuroplasticity enhancer. Unlike traditional antidepressants that target neurotransmitter levels, ketamine works by:

Blocking NMDA receptors which triggers rapid antidepressant effects
Promoting neuroplasticity by increasing BDNF (brain-derived neurotrophic factor)
Creating new neural pathways allowing the brain to "rewire" itself
Breaking negative thought patterns through temporary ego dissolution
Reducing default mode network activity associated with depression and rumination

How is ketamine therapy different from traditional antidepressants?

Traditional antidepressants:

Take 4-8 weeks to show effects
Target serotonin, dopamine, or norepinephrine systems
Work in only 30-40% of patients
Often have significant side effects
Require daily dosing

Ketamine therapy:

Can show improvement within hours to days
Creates rapid neuroplastic changes
Effective in 60-80% of treatment-resistant cases
Minimal long-term side effects
Administered 1-2 times per week initially

What makes ketamine "treatment-resistant depression" therapy?

Treatment-resistant depression (TRD) affects patients who haven't responded to two or more traditional antidepressant trials. Ketamine offers hope because it:

Works through different mechanisms than conventional antidepressants
Rapidly breaks depressive cycles that have been resistant to other treatments
Creates windows of neuroplasticity allowing therapeutic breakthroughs
Has FDA approval specifically for treatment-resistant depression (esketamine nasal spray)
Provides relief when other options have failed