TMS and ketamine are both highly-effective interventional treatments for mental health symptoms and conditions, including depression, anxiety, OCD, and other mood disorders and some pain conditions. They look wildly different at a quick glance, and they rely on totally different technologies. And yet, they have surprising similarities — not just in what they can help treat, but also in how they work.
A very brief overview of ACT and resources to learn more.
Therapy is an essential tool — on its own and alongside interventional mental health treatments like ketamine, TMS and stellate ganglion blocks.
We work to make IVs comfortable, including using the smallest sizes available.
Interventional treatments may be useful and appropriate options for postpartum depression and other mental health conditions during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Dr Wells discusses treatment methods — including medicine, holistic care, and supplements — that can be helpful for treating PMS and PMDD.
Stimulants have a big impact on us, and even a simple cup of coffee or an energy drink may be contributing to your feelings of anxiety.
Some medications, behaviors, and life circumstances may decrease the effectiveness of ketamine treatment.
The experience of a ketamine infusion can be profound, but it usually isn’t, and it doesn’t have to be.
Dr Wells explains why Wells Medicine does not accept insurance and discusses ways of pursuing coverage on your own.
FDA approval may influence insurance coverage for a treatment or medication, but they aren’t directly related.
Ketamine is an FDA-approved drug that may be used by physicians for anesthesia and for other uses off-label.
Dr Wells explains what to expect during accelerated TMS — including what you can do during treatment, between sessions, and after you return home.
We discuss how diet can influence mental health and provide useful guidance on food and behaviors to incorporate for general health and alongside treatments and therapies.
Dr Wells shares why we love interventional treatments for mental health.
Dr Wells shares what mission-driven medicine means to us at Wells Medicine.
Microdosing doesn’t seem to have meaningful benefits, and comes with a host of risks.
Yoga is a tool for both meditation and exercise. In addition to mental health management, yoga can be particularly helpful for PTSD.
Nitrous oxide inhalation treatment may be a good alternative to ketamine treatment for anxiety and depression. These distinctions may help you decide.
Dr Wells discusses whether ketamine is a cure for mental health conditions like depression and anxiety.
Ketamine infusions and stellate ganglion blocks can both be used to treat PTSD. Some patients may benefit more from one treatment or the other, or from both.
Dr Wells discusses referrals and why Wells Medicine does not require them for new patients.
There are some things that might be useful to bring to your ketamine infusion, in addition to what we already have in the clinic.
Dr Wells goes over what a Stellate Ganglion Block is, how it works, how long it lasts, and what to expect from treatment.
Accelerated TMS is TMS on a rapid schedule. It is designed to include more sessions, greater precision, and more individualized treatments. Accelerated TMS is more convenient, faster acting, and shown to be more effective.
Some medications and substances may interfere with or decrease the efficacy of ketamine treatment.
Ketamine treatment starts with an induction series of six infusions. How closely these infusions are spaced together can impact your experience.
Ketamine is used to treat a variety of mental health conditions, including depression and anxiety. The process of getting started with treatment is simple.
