StrIVeMD Wellness and Ketamine

I received the first of several ketamine infusions for treating my treatment resistant depression. Dr Gaskin was great. The next day after my first infusion was like nothing I’ve experienced before. I felt better that day than any day in my life that I can remember. The most astounding positive feeling that day was when I got out of my car to walk into Kroger grocery store and the sunlight in the clear sky felt amazing. I just stood there looking up at the sun to take it all in. Day 2 post infusion progressed me a lil better and 3rd infusion was another significant jump in wellness. I felt I achieved 95% symptom remission , enough that I stopped after the 3rd infusion instead of finishing the recommended 6. Still symptom free 3 weeks later. Amazing.

From the time you walk in the door you are welcomed and made to feel cared for. Dr. Gaskin is amazing! He really takes the time to go through what to expect. He answers any and all questions that you might have. I have been to a lot of doctors and tried many protocols to no avail. The treatments that I have received are truly making life changing differences in my day to day. I am so thankful and will always recommend Dr. Gaskin! (And I don’t like doctors) Highly recommend!!

Dr. Gaskin is great at what he does. He’s kind and considerate. He’s quick to text back a response to any questions. I’ve had experience with depression. The 6 ketamine infusions over 3 weeks has really helped me gain clarity. I feel like I’m now empowered and have the motivation to work towards what would make me happy. I’m so grateful I was able to get this treatment. The infusions caused lasting, positive changes for me that medication never did.

I have been suffering from paralyzing diagnosed PTSD for over 15 years. As the trauma progressed over the years, my personality and sense of safety had slipped away. All the joy and happiness I once had was now replaced with fear and ongoing terror. I jumped at every loud sound / sudden movement and would scream in terror and cry for hours. I am now able to slowly face my horrors so I can work through them with out my body completely shutting down. My healing has now become a tangible possibility. While the traumatic memories still haunt me and always will, I am no longer allowing my abuser to steal and own anymore of my life. I am and will be forever grateful to Dr Gaskins for showing up for me and giving me the chance I never thought I could have at living a truly wonderful life. The muscle spasms have subsided and the tension in my body has eased up. My migraines, muscle cramps and reactive responses to terrifying sounds and movements is slowly starting to subside and heal. If you suffer from severe PTSD that medication can not treat, having the Stellate Ganglion Block is the absolute best decision you will ever make for yourself. It took 15 min and was completely painless. Thank you Dr Gaskins 🙏🏻

My experience at StrIVeMD and with Dr. Gaskin has been life-changing and one of the most positive experiences I have ever had. For as long as I can remember, I have been highly anxious and depressed, and my symptoms have largely been exacerbated in the past year. I came to Dr. Gaskin essentially as a lost resort - I previously have tried different medications including SSRI's, talk therapy which included CBT, seen a psychiatrist, read tons of self-help books, and also have a background in counseling psychology. I have suffered from high-functioning depression with no real relief for decades. After researching unconventional therapies for anxiety and depression, I ran across ketamine infusion therapy and was intrigued to say the least. Some recent researched seems to indicate that ketamine infusion therapy can be highly effective, especially for individuals with treatment-resistant depression. Since this basically sounded like me in a nutshell, I decided to take a chance. I crossed my fingers and sent an email inquiring about the treatment to StrIVeMD and within just a couple of hours, I got a phone call and text from Dr. Gaskin. Not only was Dr. Gaskin quick and responsive, he completely alleviated my concerns during the initial call and genuinely sounded like he cared about what I was going through. I scheduled my first infusion the next day. The office is very welcoming and beautiful - I immediately felt at ease as soon as I walked in the door. After completing a couple of questionnaires on my anxiety and depression, Dr. Gaskin thoroughly explained the process of the infusion and then proceeded to start the therapy, ensuring I was comfortable. During the 40-minute infusion, I watched a Moving Art episode on Netflix, with my husband by my side. There was a little disassociation while under the infusion, but mainly, I just felt connected and at peace. My husband said he has never seen me look happier in all the years we have been together. During the infusion, I was able to think about my life in a different, more positive perspective and that feeling followed me the next few days. I had 4 infusions over the course of a week and a half and on the final infusion, I also had a stellate ganglion block procedure prior to the final infusion. I decided to proceed with the ganglion block because I heard that it could be very helpful in resetting the flight or fight response, which I believed would help me with my debilitating anxiety along with depression. The ketamine infusions drastically improved my depressive symptoms, but I found that I was still highly anxious. The stellate ganglion block paired with the infusion really felt like a one-two punch. The infusion tackled the depression while the ganglion block really seemed to calm my nerves down immediately. Now, a few days after my treatments, I am feeling so much more calm, centered, and functional. Gone is the knot in my stomach when I think about the future. Gone is the profoundly negative self-talk and feelings of worthlessness. Yes, my life is still stressful, but the way I am tackling the stress is so much more functional and positive. I am not constantly freaking out about work or other things outside my control. I cannot thank StrIVeMD and Dr. Gaskin enough for finally giving me hope after all these years of suffering. If you're on the fence about trying the ketamine infusion and have suffered from treatment resistant depression or even anxiety, I would take a chance just like I did and give it a shot. If I can get better, so can you!