Your Guide To
Ketamine IV Therapy
We offer a personalized, carefully structured Ketamine IV Therapy program designed to support patients exploring new pathways to mental and physical well-being. Whether you’re navigating emotional or physical health challenges, complex conditions or chronic pain, our approach may be appropriate for you.
Emerging research highlights ketamine’s significant potential to reduce symptoms in patients with treatment-resistant depression and other conditions. Multiple studies have found that 70-80% of patients responded positively to repeated IV ketamine infusions, with significant reductions in depressive symptoms. [1] [2]
We have provided specialist care for patients from the San Francisco Bay Area, California and beyond for over 30 years. Get in contact today to find out more about our Ketamine Infusion Therapy program, tailored to you.
Your Guide To
Ketamine IV Therapy
We offer a personalized, carefully structured Ketamine IV Therapy program designed to support patients exploring new pathways to mental and physical well-being. Whether you’re navigating emotional or physical health challenges, complex conditions or chronic pain, our approach may be appropriate for you.
Emerging research highlights ketamine’s significant potential to reduce symptoms in patients with treatment-resistant depression and other conditions. Multiple studies have found that 70-80% of patients responded positively to repeated IV ketamine infusions, with significant reductions in depressive symptoms. [1] [2]
We have provided specialist care for patients from the San Francisco Bay Area, California and beyond for over 30 years. Get in contact today to find out more about our Ketamine Infusion Therapy program, tailored to you.
How Ketamine IV Therapy Works
Illustration of neural connections shifting once ketamine takes effect. Based on neuroimaging research by Cybin Inc and Kernel.
“Chronic emotional or physical stress can impact the brain’s neural pathways. Ketamine has been shown to promote neuroplasticity, supporting the brain’s ability to form new connections.”
Dr. Mischa Grieder, ND
“Chronic emotional or physical stress can impact the brain’s neural pathways. Ketamine has been shown to promote neuroplasticity, supporting the brain’s ability to form new connections.”
Dr. Mischa Grieder, ND
Many patients describe the experience as a reset – a shift that brings new perspective, greater clarity and ease.
Originally developed as a surgical anesthetic, ketamine has been used safely in medical settings for over 50 years.
In recent years, lower-dose infusions have been studied for their ability to engage the brain’s glutamate system, a network that stimulates neuroplasticity. Glutamate is a key neurotransmitter in this network, supporting learning, memory, and emotional processing.
Enhanced neural flexibility in this system is associated with improved capacity for insight, symptom management, and emotional regulation.
What Can Ketamine IV Therapy Support?
Care Built Around You
This isn’t a one-off procedure – it’s a complete, supportive experience designed to guide you from intake to integration.
Each program includes:
We begin with a thorough intake and consultation to tailor your care to your goals, health history, and preferences. Infusions are typically delivered over two weeks in a private, calm space, with your dedicated clinician by your side throughout.
If helpful, your own therapist – or someone from our trusted network – can join your sessions for added continuity and support.
Discovery Call
We begin with a free call to hear your story, answer questions, and see if Ketamine Infusion Therapy might be helpful. If so, we’ll schedule your full assessment.
Assessment
Your clinician will review your mental and physical health, symptoms, and goals. This ensures ketamine infusions are clinically appropriate and allows us to tailor your program.
Getting Ready
Held 1–2 days before your first session, this meeting helps set clear goals, prepare you for the infusion experience, and begin building a connection with your care team.
Infusion Day
You’ll be welcomed into a calm, private room at our clinic in West Portal, San Francisco. A clinician will help you settle in and remain with you throughout the session for reassurance and support.
The Infusion
Ketamine is administered gradually over 40–60 minutes. Most patients enter a calm, meditative or reflective state. A therapist can attend if desired.
Recovery
We sit with you post-infusion until you feel steady. Most patients feel relaxed and alert within an hour. You’ll return home with a trusted companion.
Follow-Up
Each infusion experience may surface new insights or patterns. Therapy sessions within 1-3 days are designed to help process and integrate these insights when the brain may be more receptive to forming new connections.
Safety and Support, Every Step of the Way
We prioritize your comfort and wellbeing throughout the experience:
Our Price Guide
Each treatment plan is tailored to your goals, health history, and needs. The options below are starting points that we’ll personalize together.
Your Next Step Starts Here
If you’re looking for new possibilities for healing, our team is here to support you. Let’s explore if Ketamine IV Therapy is the right fit for you.
Disclaimer: Ketamine IV Therapy is a medical treatment that may not be appropriate for everyone. While some individuals report meaningful benefits, responses vary and no specific results are guaranteed. Possible side effects include short-term nausea, dizziness, disorientation, or elevated blood pressure. All treatments at SFPMG are provided under medical supervision and begin with a comprehensive clinical evaluation to assess safety and suitability. This information is intended for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Please consult your healthcare provider to discuss your individual circumstances.
