Ketamine Therapy for Depression

Is Ketamine Treatment for Depression right for you?

  • Do you suffer from depression? 
  • Have you tried multiple medications without relief?
  • Have you tried multiple styles of counseling unsuccessfully?
  • Are your relationships struggling personally and professionally?

Here’s how ketamine can work for depression:

Ketamine has been used since the 1970’s as a medication used by anesthesiologists in surgery. More recently ketamine's ability to rapidly treat depression was discovered. 

Here's why it matters…

Ketamine has shown immediate relief from depression in many clinical trials. Ketamine does not work like other anti-depressant medications.


Traditional anti-depressants work by elevating serotonin. It appears Ketamine elevates brain derived neurotrophic factor(BDNF). This important brain hormone (BDNF) helps create new connections between neurons. These new connections can help heal from the effects of chronic depression.

Ketamine and its effectiveness for treating depression:

Antidepressants have helped many people even saving some lives. However, the STAR*D study had some startling discoveries. It found that most people taking anti-depressants had no real benefits in their treatment of depression. Another finding in the STAR*D study was that the more anti-depressants a person tried the higher the likelihood these medications would not work effectively. 


There are many ketamine clinical trials that focus on giving people with treatment resistant depression iv ketamine infusions. The overall consensus from these studies is that 70% of those that receive the ketamine infusion for depression experience a decrease in their symptoms. There is not a medication used for treating depression that has ever had this level of effectiveness. Furthermore, ketamine infusion does not require re-treatment; decreased re-treatment creates more value for your money spent on therapy.

Ketamine Therapy for Bipolar Depression

Ketamine Infusion for Bipolar Depression

Is ketamine treatment for bipolar depression right for you?

  • Have you been diagnosed with bipolar depression and find that the medication(s) prescribed to you don’t really help?
  • Has bipolar depression negatively effected your personal and professional life?
  • Do you feel alone, sad, tired and possibly even suicidal?

How does ketamine help treat bipolar depression?

Ketamine offers many advantages to people suffering from bipolar depression. These include novel mechanism of action and a fast anti-depressant effect. 

How We Are Different

Chattanooga Ketamine is focused on providing the trusted medical care you deserve. While ketamine treatment is becoming more widely offered, it is important to understand what makes us the area’s most trusted ketamine provider.

✔️ Our Team

Dr. Jason Pooler is an experienced physician and a fellow in Integrative Psychiatry. Dr. Pooler understands the needs of both the body and the mind. He has the experience and passion you can trust. He and his team are here to provide the support and treatment you deserve.

✔️ Financial Commitment

Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy can be a significant financial commitment. We understand that our patients are paying a significant amount of money for their well-being. As a result, we work hard to ensure that our costs remain affordable while providing outstanding care.

✔️ Integrative Psychiatry

We understand that ketamine is not the solution for everyone. Dr. Pooler, an Integrative Psychiatrist, will evaluate you to determine the best treatment based on the underlying cause for your mental health issue. He will recommend the best treatment for your specific needs.

✔️ Ketamine Practice

Ketamine assisted  Psychotherapy is the foundation of our Ketamine practice. Dr. Pooler is present with every patient Every patient receives their ketamine treatment in a private room with a licensed and trained therapist. Having a therapist with you during treatment is the best way to ensure the best outcomes and that the process goes smoothly. 

✔️ Dr. Pooler is a Licensed Physician

Though medical emergencies are uncommon with ketamine treatments, proper safety practices mandate that a physician be onsite when the treatments are given. Dr. Pooler’s medical background means he is ideally suited to handle potential issues that may arise.

✔️ IV Infusion

Though there are several ways to administer ketamine, IV infusion is the most well understood. Multiple studies have been done on the process and its effects giving us a clear picture of expectations and outcomes. While IV infusions might not be best for everyone, they are the most common way to administer the treatment. If IV infusion is not right for you, our team will discuss other potential options with you.