“I’ve been getting my treatments for the last two weeks now and it’s been a game changer! The nurse Deanna has taken care of me through this whole journey and made me feel safe and comfortable throughout the process.”
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With ketamine brings hope. For many patients living with depression, anxiety, PTSD, chronic pain, or fibromyalgia, the results can be life changing.
We work with patients struggling with depression who want to live their best lives but feel frustrated by the limits of their current treatment plans. Most of our patients have failed to see results from traditional therapies.
Ketamine Wellness Clinic of Orange County works with you to create an infusion plan tailored to your unique health needs with the goal of supporting you in taking back your life.
We have successfully been treating patients with ketamine infusion therapy longer than any other clinic in Orange County.
Experience matters.
There are many clinics that have chosen to take care of their patients without a physician present in the clinic during the infusion.
We will never make this compromise. Your health and safety is our priority.
Many of our patients come to Ketamine Wellness Clinic of Orange County as referrals from psychiatrists, psychologists, primary care doctors, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and therapists. We take great pride in the reputation we have earned in the medical community. You can count on us to provide extraordinary care to you while communicating and coordinating your care plan and outcomes with your referring clinician.
Our board-certified anesthesiologists have safely used ketamine for years. Ketamine Wellness Clinic of Orange County physicians makes individual assessments and structure ketamine treatments to match each patient’s condition and unique medical needs with the goal of achieving optimal health outcomes.
At Ketamine Wellness Clinic of Orange County, you will receive an optimal dose of IV ketamine, based on your individual needs and care plan. Anesthesiologists have the most experience dosing ketamine of all of the medical professionals in the field. Ketamine is a drug that is commonly used every day for anesthesia, where both dose and speed of administration can be finely adjusted for comfort and best outcome.
Learn how this advanced treatment can help people who no longer realize any benefit from traditional anti-depressant medication and other therapies.
“I’ve been getting my treatments for the last two weeks now and it’s been a game changer! The nurse Deanna has taken care of me through this whole journey and made me feel safe and comfortable throughout the process.”
“I wholeheartedly recommend ketamine treatments at the Ketamine Wellness Clinic for others experiencing similar knee pain. The professional, empathetic treatment by clinic staff, and my very positive experience eliminating sever, chronic pain from full knee replacement surgery.”
“I am a 45-year-old male that had run out of motivation. I came into this hoping for some kind of push, but got so much more. I feel like a kid again. Not as if I feel younger, but my outlook and how I perceive everything has been revived. I am naturally wanting to put a positive spin to anything quite frankly.”
“Ketamine Wellness Clinic saved my life.”
“My migraines are much less frequent and less painful. The little pain I have is tolerable. It’s been life changing for me.“
“Absolute lifesavers if you think you have tried everything do not lose hope give these guys a call.”
“The relief was fast, and lasted for several months. Even if nothing else has worked for you, don’t be afraid to try one more time. You’ll be amazed how much better you can feel”
“I feel a burden lifted and am able to stay present without the negative thinking, dread, and anxiety. It’s relief that I didn’t think possible.”
https://ketamineoc.com/scienceAlthough all patients are unique and results cannot be guaranteed, ~70% of patients with treatment resistant mood disorders and pain syndromes can expect significant relief with ketamine infusions. We customize each patient’s infusion dosage and frequency to maximize a positive and effective clinical response.
Initially we schedule two infusions one to two days apart. Most of our patients see some mood elevation or symptomatic pain relief between the 1st and 2nd infusions. If the infusions are effective, we schedule 4 additional infusions for the mood disorder (and fibromyalgia) patients over the next 10 days (6 total infusions). For pain syndrome patients, 3 additional infusions are scheduled. Following the initial series of infusions, most patients choose, in consultation with their doctors, to begin a maintenance program, returning for single “booster” infusions intermittently. The interval between maintenance infusions varies from patient to patient.
The Ketamine Wellness Clinic of Orange County believes that a multidisciplinary “team approach” is very important for your health and safety. Our goal is to maximize the benefit of your infusion treatments. If you do not have a referring provider we will help put you in contact with one of our excellent providers specifically tailored for your particular needs.
All ketamine infusions are done at our outpatient clinic, Ketamine Wellness Clinic of Orange County, located on the Mission Hospital Laguna Beach campus. A physician is at the clinic during your entire infusion to ensure your safety and comfort.
Iris Mejia, RN, is a registered nurse with a bachelor’s degree in nursing from the University of Hawaii Maui College. With 21 years of experience as a Labor and Delivery nurse, she developed a keen interest in mental health nursing. Her firsthand experience with ketamine infusion therapy led her to pursue her passion in this field.
Iris is dedicated to helping patients achieve their optimal well-being through compassionate care and evidence-based practices.
Outside of work, Iris enjoys practicing yoga, traveling, and spending quality time with her family.
Susan DeRobertis, BSN, BSN, PMHRN-BC, is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Registered Nurse and holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Cal State Fullerton.
Susan’s commitment to mental health and wellness is driven by a deep understanding of the challenges faced by those struggling with mood disorders. Having witnessed firsthand the limitations of traditional therapies for depression, anxiety, PTSD, and other mood and chronic pain disorders, she is an advocate of ketamine infusion therapy as a transformative treatment option. Susan is passionate about supporting individuals and their families through their mental health journeys and continues to be excited when she sees firsthand the positive changes that ketamine therapy can bring.
Over the past decade, Susan has dedicated herself to providing care at the Mental Health and Wellness Institute at Mission Hospital Laguna Beach. She is also a nursing instructor at the University of California, Irvine.
Beyond her professional accomplishments, Susan is a devoted mother, a talented musician, and an avid live music fan. She finds joy in spending quality time with her daughters, traveling, and attending concerts.
