How RESTORE Differs From a Standard Ketamine Infusion

For People Who Have Not Responded to Other Treatments

The RESTORE program applies a precision-medicine approach to ketamine therapy: the dose is set to a measured target concentration in the blood rather than to body weight alone. In a retrospective review of our own patients, 79 percent of those who started responded and 51 percent reached remission, measured on the BDI-II over sixty months. The review was retrospective and open label, had no control group, and has not been peer reviewed. It has been used in people who did not respond to conventional antidepressants, TMS, esketamine or a standard ketamine infusion, though whether it helps in any individual case cannot be predicted in advance.

The Difference between RESTORE and Other Ketamine Infusions

Response rates reported in controlled trials are generally higher than those reported from everyday practice. Ketamine infusions have been reported to help up to 70 to 75 percent of people with depression, anxiety and PTSD in well-controlled research studies, but "research subjects" and "real-world people" are not the same. Research subjects are a select group of people who go through a highly detailed evaluation process to be selected. The selection process excludes subjects who have any other medical issues or are taking any medications or supplements. They must have normal results from all lab tests, including hormone, metabolism, and genetic studies.

Real World People Are Not The Same As Research Subjects

Most people do not meet these qualifications in the real world and often have other medical conditions that may interfere with how well ketamine works. Also, each person metabolizes medications differently, and many take other medicines that can interfere with ketamine. So when regular ketamine infusions are used in these circumstances, research indicates that only 20-45% of people see any improvement.

Although ketamine therapy is becoming increasingly popular, it has several other drawbacks. For example, the initial treatment plan requires six sessions over two weeks, and if it proves helpful, booster infusions are often needed every month to keep the positive effects going. Unfortunately, scheduling regular maintenance treatments can be challenging for many people since they also need to find someone to drive them both to and from each session. Then there is the cost. Cost is always a limiting factor when it comes to healthcare, especially for those requiring regular ketamine infusions. The average price per infusion can range from $400-$600, and with booster infusions being needed monthly, the costs can quickly become prohibitive over time.

The Benefits of the RESTORE Program

The RESTORE program addresses these issues by setting the dose from each patient's own measurements rather than applying a single formula. The course is completed in three days and requires three infusions.

No Need For Monthly "Boosters" Infusions

RESTORE is dosed to a measured target, and how long the benefit lasts is tracked on a validated rating scale rather than assumed. So, you won't need to come in for monthly "booster" sessions like you would with ketamine infusions. In fact, many of our patients only require one or two maintenance sessions before they experience long-lasting improvement for many months to years. RESTORE is given as three infusions over three days in a single visit, with the dose calculated to reach and hold a target concentration.

Our Unique Approach

We take a unique approach and only see one person at a time, so you have our complete attention. During the infusion, you're never left alone or with a friend or a nurse checking in on you "from time to time" during the infusion experience. We are by your side every step of the way, personally assisting and guiding you during the entire session.

We Understand What It's Like To Have An Infusion

Because of our years of experience, we know the infusion experience well. We have performed thousands of infusions over 20 years, being at each person's side during the entire session. More than that, we have also personally experienced what it feels like to have an infusion, so we know what it takes to make the experience as comfortable and successful as possible. We truly understand what it's like to be in your shoes, which helps us provide the best care possible.

Cost Is Important

Cost is always a concern, and we understand that. We hope that medical insurance companies will begin to cover the cost of this service for their subscribers soon, but at present, most don't. However, many insurance companies will provide reimbursement for infusion therapy, including the initial office visit, IV fluid administration, medications, etc. To help, we can provide you with an itemized account of our medical services, which you can submit to your insurance carrier for reimbursement.

Our RESTORE program for Depression, Anxiety, and PTSD includes the following:

• An extensive pre-infusion evaluation and optimization program
• An in-office consultation and preparation session
• Three RESTORE Infusion Program that are physician-monitored and assisted
• Two post-infusion integration sessions
• and The RESTORE supplement.

The total cost for this comprehensive program is only $4450.00 – . When comparing, it is worth working out the cost of a full initial series together with any maintenance infusions afterward.

The RESTORE infusion program involves more preparation and monitoring than a conventional ketamine infusion.

Learn More About RESTORE

If you would like to learn more about RESTORE and consider exploring this as an option, please call our office and speak with Charlene at 800.850.6979. She would be happy to talk with you and answer any preliminary questions you may have. She will also send you a brief medical history to complete and then arrange a time for me to speak with you to learn more about you and how we can help.

What the RESTORE program involves:
- A complete first course in three days: three infusions on three consecutive days, finished in a single visit.
- Dosing calculated from your own measurements rather than body weight alone.
- Follow-up decided by measurement: you are scored on a validated rating scale, so a further infusion happens when the score says it is due rather than on a fixed monthly cycle.
- One patient at a time, with a physician in the room for every minute of every infusion.
- An honest answer before you travel: we read your records first, and we will tell you if this is unlikely to help you.

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