Ketamine FAQs

We treat patients with opioid and alcohol addictions by providing multiple interventions. Included are Suboxone, Sublocade, Probuphine, and Naltrexone (Vivitrol) support for opioid addictions. We offer standard therapies for alcohol disorders which include Antabuse, acamprosate, and naltrexone. We offer the Sinclair method for decreasing alcohol use. We also use off-label treatments , including Topiramate, baclofen, and gabapentin therapies to help with the cravings and withdrawal symptoms. Call for an appointment or questions regarding treatment costs.

We also offer progressive outpatient detox therapies for opioid disorders, which includes Lucemyra therapies, which allows you to be more comfortable during detox.

Dr. Sendi provides hair loss consultations and Neograft hair restoration (transplant) which is performed in our office. Many patients with weight loss, medical illness, and addictions lose hair. We offer multiple interventions to prevent hair loss, which includes Low-Level Laser Light therapy and medication-assisted hair restoration. For those who qualify for a transplant, we offer this service using the Neograft system. You can see more about this at the Alexandria Hair Loss Center.

Yes. Ketamine is used off label as a rapid acting anti-depressant and has been effective in patients with resistant depression, bipolar disorder, PTSD, fibromyalgia, and anxiety disorders. The protocol varies depending on the underlying condition, but the procedure takes place in a comfortable, monitored setting in our office. You can call 703-854-9608 to discuss details and questions with the staff. Insurance generally does not cover the treatment, but we can provide a superbill as well.

Yes, we use progressive IV therapies designed individually for each patient based on their nutritional lab studies. Multi-minerals, zinc, B vitamins, high-dose vitamin C, Magnesium, and others are frequently combined to provide a nutritional replacement to pre-operative, post-operative, depressed, or generally-ill patients. These formulas may give that extra energy and wellness to those with conditions such as fibromyalgia, cancer, addictions, alcoholism, and many other medical conditions. Contact us today for an evaluation. For more information, check out IV vitamin center.

Ketamine has been shown to stimulate neuron growth in the brain in as quickly as one hour. Many scientists studying ketamine are focusing on the neurotransmitter glutamate, which plays an important role in neural activation.

Most patients report significant improvement by the (3rd) third infusion and more than 80% report remission at the (4th) infusion. In addition, there are some patients that initially become aware of improvement in mood and well-being through loved ones such as a spouse, and this can occur after only one (1) infusion. Some patients want further gains before moving into maintenance and will continue to receive infusions at a frequency of two infusions per week until they reach remission or improvement levels they deem satisfactory. Typically this is achieved by the (6th) sixth infusion. Nova Health Recovery follows empirically proven protocols for loading dosages; 4 to 6 infusions delivered at a frequency of twice per week for 2 to 3 weeks. Once patients complete this loading dose protocol they begin the maintenance phase of treatment which is highly patient-specific. As a general rule, patients can expect to return for maintenance infusions about every 4 weeks for the first 12 months following treatment onset. At Nova Health Recovery, we are seeing the effects of treatment as more durable over time, meaning patients appear to maintain results over longer periods of time and require fewer maintenance infusions after 12 months in the maintenance phase.