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IV Ketamine Treatment in Eugene, Oregon
Make Room for Hope Again.
When you have been trying to feel better for a long time, hope can become harder to hold onto.
You may have tried medication, therapy, lifestyle changes, or other forms of support. Some treatments may have helped, but depression may still be affecting how present, connected, or engaged you feel in daily life. Routines take more effort. Relationships can feel farther away. Parts of life that once felt meaningful may be harder to reach.
IV ketamine may offer another treatment option when depression has not improved enough with standard care. At Head Well, IV ketamine treatment takes place in our Eugene office, where the medication is administered through an intravenous infusion while you rest in a monitored clinical setting.
You do not need to know whether IV ketamine is right for you before reaching out. A consultation gives you a place to talk about what you have experienced, what you have already tried, and what kind of care may help you move forward.
When Treatment Needs Space
An IV ketamine appointment creates a dedicated space for care. You are not trying to squeeze the experience into the middle of an ordinary day, and you are not expected to manage it alone at home. You come into the office, settle into the treatment setting, and receive the medication through an IV while the care team monitors your comfort and safety. The appointment has a clear beginning and end, with support before, during, and after the infusion.
For some patients, that structure matters. It can help treatment feel more contained, more supported, and more connected to the larger care plan. IV ketamine is not about chasing a shortcut. It is about asking whether a supervised, infusion-based treatment option may help create more room for progress.
A Guided Infusion
IV ketamine is ketamine administered through an intravenous infusion in a clinical setting. For depression, IV ketamine is used off-label, which means it is being used in a way that differs from its original FDA-approved labeling, based on clinical judgment and individual patient need.
At Head Well, IV ketamine treatment is provided by a care team that includes specially trained medical assistants, registered nurses, and nurse practitioners. Before treatment begins, the team reviews your symptoms, diagnosis, treatment history, medications, medical history, safety considerations, transportation needs, and goals for care.
If IV ketamine appears appropriate, preparation helps you understand what to expect and how to plan for the appointment. During treatment, the medication is delivered slowly through an IV while you rest. A care team member remains nearby throughout the visit.
This structure gives the team time to monitor your response, support your comfort, and adjust the care plan based on your needs.
A care team member is nearby throughout the visit. If you feel anxious, uncomfortable, confused, or unsure of what you are experiencing, you do not have to handle that alone.
What the Experience Feels Like
The experience of IV ketamine can vary from person to person and from session to session. Some patients feel quiet, reflective, sleepy, physically relaxed, or disconnected. Some notice changes in perception, body sensation, emotion, or thought patterns. Some experiences are peaceful; others may feel unfamiliar or emotionally complex.
There is no “right” way to experience treatment. If you feel anxious, uncomfortable, confused, or unsure of what you are experiencing, you can say so at any time. You are not alone in the room trying to make sense of the experience by yourself.
After the infusion, you remain in the office while the care team monitors your recovery. When you are ready to leave, a trusted person will need to drive you home so you can continue resting safely.
Care that Connects
At Head Well, IV ketamine is not treated as an isolated infusion appointment.
Preparation gives you space to talk through questions, concerns, expectations, transportation planning, and what you hope treatment may help you move toward. Integration happens after treatment. It helps you reflect on the experience and connect it back to your care plan, daily routines, relationships, therapy, medication management, lifestyle support, and goals.
The larger purpose is not only to complete an infusion. It is to help the treatment process connect to the life you are trying to participate in more fully.
Is IV ketamine Right for You?
Exploring IV ketamine builds on the work you have already done. During a consultation, you can talk openly about what has helped, what remains difficult, and how depression continues to affect your daily life. The Head Well team will review your health and treatment history, answer your questions, and explain what IV ketamine treatment would involve.
IV ketamine may be recommended, or another option may better fit your needs. That could include Spravato, another form of psychiatric care, or a different level of support.
Either outcome can give you more clarity about what comes next. You only need to begin with a conversation.
IV Ketamine Q&A
IV ketamine is ketamine administered through an intravenous infusion in a medically supervised setting. It may be considered for some adults whose depression has continued to limit daily life despite other treatment efforts.
IV ketamine is not FDA-approved specifically for depression. For depression, it is used differently than its original FDA-approved medical use. This is often called off-label use.
Off-label use does not mean under-the-table or inappropriate. It means a medication is being used in a way that differs from its original FDA-approved labeling, based on a clinician’s judgment and a patient’s individual needs.
When administered in a clinical setting by trained professionals, ketamine treatment is generally considered safe for appropriately screened patients. It is not suitable for everyone, which is why Head Well completes an evaluation before treatment begins.
No. IV ketamine is administered through an infusion. Spravato is a prescription esketamine nasal spray. They are related, but they differ in how they are given, how treatment is structured, and how cost and insurance are usually handled.
That is not the most helpful way to compare them. IV ketamine and Spravato are different treatment pathways with different formats, processes, cost considerations, and clinical fit. One is not automatically better or stronger than the other.
IV ketamine treatment is provided by a care team that includes specially trained medical assistants, registered nurses, and nurse practitioners. Patients are screened before treatment and monitored during and after the infusion.
Yes. When appropriate, Head Well can collaborate with your psychiatric provider, therapist, primary care provider, or other members of your care team to help support coordinated care.
The infusion itself usually takes about 45 to 60 minutes. Patients should also plan for recovery time afterward, so the total visit is typically about 1.5 to 2 hours.
IV ketamine is usually approached as a series of treatments rather than a single infusion. The induction series is often 4 to 6 weekly infusions, followed by less frequent maintenance infusions when clinically appropriate. The exact plan depends on your history, response, safety considerations, and goals.
The experience varies. Some patients notice changes in perception, body sensation, emotion, or thought patterns. Others feel quiet, reflective, sleepy, physically relaxed, or disconnected. The care team will help you understand what to expect before treatment begins and will be nearby during the infusion.
Usually, no. IV ketamine is often approached as a series of treatments rather than a single infusion. The number of infusions and whether follow-up or maintenance treatments are recommended can vary based on your history, response, safety considerations, and goals.
Head Well does not bill insurance for IV ketamine infusions, and most insurance companies do not cover this treatment. Patients are generally responsible for payment. The current fee is $600 per session, and additional fees may occur depending on the care plan.
No. You will need a trusted person to drive you home after treatment. IV ketamine can affect alertness, coordination, and perception.
No. Head Well is located in Eugene and may serve patients from surrounding communities or other parts of Oregon when clinically appropriate. Because IV ketamine requires in-office treatment and transportation home, travel logistics should be considered before beginning care.