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Kevin KANE, MD
FOUNDER, EDELICA HEALTH IN 2017, DR. KEVIN KANE founded Edelica Health, the first clinic in
Wisconsin dedicated exclusively to ketamine therapy. Since then, the clinic has provided over 8,000 ketamine treatments to people from all across the state. We asked the doctor to share his knowledge of the innovative mental health treatment. What is ketamine? Ketamine is a groundbreaking infusion treatment for people with severe, resistant depression. It has been called “the biggest breakthrough in depression research” in 50 years and has been shown to improve depression quickly – sometimes as soon as the next day. It can be life-saving for people struggling with suicidal thinking. Ketamine, in a medical setting, improves neuroplasticity. It can actually re-grow connections between nerve cells that were lost due to depression. Then, with improved neural networking, people regain the ability to feel joy and happiness – feelings that may have been lost from years of battling depression. What is the treatment process like? At Edelica, you’ll find a calming, spa-like atmosphere with a private room, soft lights and quiet music. The ketamine treatment lasts 40 minutes. People will notice a sensation called “dissociation” that makes them feel light or floaty. The most common thing we hear is that was “weird,” but usually calm and peaceful. After the treatment is complete, patients relax for another half-hour before being discharged to home. We recommend people relax the rest of the day, then they can go back to work or school the next morning. Anything else? It’s a very exciting time. For people who are struggling, treatments like ketamine and stellate ganglion blocks can bring new hope for a brighter future. Readers can go to EdelicaHealth.com to learn more. ◆
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