AVIVA Ketamine, SPRAVATO®, Infusions, and Wellness — Local services in Howard

I had been considering IV ketamine treatments for my severe anxiety and moderate depression for well over a year, maybe even two years. After completing my series of 6 loading doses, my only regret is that I didn't do it sooner. After my very first treatment I could already feel a change within myself and one of my most pressing concerns regarding anxiety around eating had immediately disappeared and has yet to return. I have struggled during every single meal for over a year resulting in weight loss, lack of energy, inability to exercise and irritability and I am not kidding when I say I have not had one problem since my first treatment. This has been a HUGE weight lifted off of my shoulders.

After my second treatment, the heavy feeling in my chest, the feeling of someone standing on top of me, unable to take a full breath in, was gone. I have had that feeling come and go a few times during my loading doses, but I feel like that was circumstantial and not the constant feeling that I had from the moment I woke up to the moment I fell asleep for years.

By the end of my third treatment I felt like a totally different person. A night and day difference. I still cant believe it. I have now completed all 6 loading doses and I feel 90% better than I have in over 5 years. I am patient, calm under stress, and most importantly, I feel PASSIONATE about my life again. I am truly happy, not just less anxious and depressed. I am more present at home, I'm excited to see my friends and my family. I am no longer going through the motions of my day feeling like everything I do is just a chore I need to check off my list. To say that these last two weeks have been life changing feels like a major understatement.

I have tried multiple SSRI's and while they have seemed to somewhat help relieve me of my anxiety and depression, I still felt like a shell of myself. I was physically present in my life but no more than that. IV Ketamine has given me the relief I have so desperately been longing for, and I finally feel like I have a real tool in my pocket to rely on.

Julie and her team have been nothing short of amazing through this entire process. Julie has found the sweet spot of professional and personable, gaining my trust in her medical expertise along with making me feel at home in her clinic. It is obvious that she is passionate about helping people feel like their best self. Amanda and Jess have been instrumental in making my experience amazing as well. Amanda has always welcomed me with a warm smile and her perfect mix of calming and enthusiastic energy and Jess has sat with me in treatment when I needed company present and joked around with me when I needed a laugh. I cannot express enough how grateful I am for everyone at AVIVA, even writing this almost brings me to tears because I cannot believe this is real.

If you are thinking about IV ketamine for your anxiety and depression, stop thinking and call them. You will not regret it. Like me, you will wish you had done it sooner.

Thank you AVIVA for giving me my life back. I am...

The team at avIVa is absolutely the best. They are knowledgeable, caring, and supportive, and made sure to answer all my questions. I highly, highly recommend seeking their support with any treatment/therapy you need. I have struggled with major depression and generalized anxiety disorder for the last 20+ years. I’ve tried nearly every medication and combination, and a few have helped me to be able to function but none really enabled me to feel good. I have been in talk therapy twice a month+ for the last 5 years with the same counselor (I feel comfortable with her and she challenges me to help me grow). My significant other suggested I look into ketamine treatment. I was hesitant/anxious about trying it, but I also knew I was at an especially low point (in a five month span my dad died and I had to put my best buddy 16-year-old dog down because of neurological issues, pain, and distress). I reached out to avIVa and they were immediately responsive, set me up for a phone consultation, and talked me through all the details, while being sensitive to what I wanted to know. I was able to schedule my loading dose appointments very soon after the consultation. I was anxious about choosing music to listen to during treatment, but they helped me with recommendations and the strategy behind it. Finally the day came to start treatment and I was anxious and not doing a great job hiding it. The team immediately came to my side, helping me to feel safe so I could relax. The treatment rooms are comfortable and cozy and exactly right for a positive experience, with a camera so they could see me during treatment. Julie talked me through the rest of my questions while I got comfortable in the recliner. I was hooked up to the vitals monitor (heart rate, etc.) and a blood pressure cuff was put on my left arm. The IV for the ketamine was put into my right arm. The experience was unlike anything I’ve had, and the main feeling I was left with was hope. I didn’t realize how hopeless I had been feeling for so long until ketamine treatment enabled me to feel hopeful again. The floor on my depression was raised significantly after the first treatment and bolstered by the loading dose series. At my last loading dose appointment, Julie made a point to tell me that she noticed my face was more animated, my voice wasn’t just monotone, and that I was actually chatting and sharing about myself. I am still working through getting to a steady point for maintenance. I have full confidence in the team at avIVa that they want me to be my favorite version of myself and are helping...

As a clinical psychologist with nearly two decades of experience treating PTSD and depression, including extensive work with veterans, I wholeheartedly endorse the AVIVA infusions for its exceptional and transformative approach to mental health treatment this clinic brings to Northern Wisconsin. This clinic is far more than a standard ketamine treatment center; it serves as a sanctuary for profound healing and recovery. Their professional and compassionate team provides life-changing care for individuals facing severe mental health challenges. The innovative ketamine treatments offered here have proven to be a breakthrough for many patients suffering from debilitating Depression and PTSD, delivering rapid relief and significant improvements where conventional therapies have not succeeded. Ketamine has given patients who had lost all hope in living free from mental health problems a chance. Chronically depressed patients have seen their lives again without the filter of depression. Those that suffer from chronic PTSD have been able to manage their triggers and their ability to cope with debilitating symptoms of anxiety. This provides a glimmer of hope and relief that seemed unattainable prior to the use of ketamine for severe depression and suicidal thoughts. Having this treatment option available for my patients and those in extreme suffering is truly a gift and such a huge step in the right direction for the mental health field as a whole.

The level of personalized care at this clinic is unparalleled. Each staff member demonstrates the highest standards of professionalism and empathy, ensuring that every patient feels genuinely valued and understood. The owner, Julie’s, expertise in IV administration and anesthesiology is second to none, ensuring the safe and effective delivery of these cutting-edge treatments. AVIVA is not just the best—they are the experts in their field. They save lives daily. If you or a loved one are grappling with mental health issues, this clinic could be the essential lifeline needed. I fully support and recommend their exceptional work and dedication to advancing mental...