NOVA Health Recovery Ketamine Infusion Center

Category: Doctor

Address: 8101 Hinson Farm Rd Ste 201 Suite 201, Alexandria, VA 22306, USA

Phone: +17038440184

Opening hours

Sunday: Closed

Monday: 8AM–10PM

Tuesday: 9AM–7PM

Wednesday: 8AM–10PM

Thursday: 9AM–7PM

Friday: 8AM–10PM

Saturday: Closed

Reviews

Evan Gray

Jul 28, 2022

My mother (73) and I (35) have suffered for decades with debilitating depression and anxiety and have searched for most of that time for a treatment that would make our lives worth living. Recently, we researched the efficacy and safety of ketamine infusions through the studies of Johns Hopkins and other reputable hospitals/clinics. This led to Dr Sendi at Nova Health Recovery. We have each finished the initial six treatments and are into the after-care phase. Both of us have had remarkable results with a complete absence of symptoms. During our initial consultation, Dr Sendi was very thorough in both his review of our records, explanation of the brain’s reaction to depression and anxiety, and how the ketamine mitigates their deleterious effects. He spent a lot of time with us and was available before, during and after the infusions, checking with us often about our comfort and how we felt after each. He has also helped me to find the right diagnosis and medication, both of which had been wrong for the last 15 years. His team were wonderful and caring. I cannot recommend highly enough.

GLMcElroy

Jun 22, 2022

I have been a patient at NOVA Health Recovery since late February 2022. After considering Ketamine treatments for several years and the continued lack of success with traditional treatments for depression, I finally decided to pursue them. I had a couple of brief phone conversations with Dr. Sendi prior to my in-office consultation, and in this detailed consultation, he was able to explain 'the mechanics' of what is going on in someone's brain/nervous system so thoroughly and in easy-to-understand terminology, as well as how the treatments work to remedy things. The treatments have been very successful, and I feel the best I have felt in decades. Dr. Sendi and his staff are extremely friendly and professional, and I would highly recommend them to anyone battling treatment-resistant depression.

Chandler Dennard

Jun 18, 2022

Dr. Sendi and his staff are excellent!

Marty Brown

Jun 10, 2022

I was diagnosed with severe post traumatic stress disorder and brain injuries after my deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan as a U.S. Army paratrooper. I suffered from violent debilitating nighttime hallucinations resulting from my brain injuries a few times a week for nearly 20 years. The ketamine therapy sessions that Dr. Sendi has prescribed have reduced the frequency of my nightmares from 3 or 4 per week to less than 1 every few months. Because I have fewer nightmares, my relationships with my wife and children have improved. I never believed that I would be able to sleep without fear before Dr. Sendi's help.

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Questions & Answers

Does Ketamine infusion work well for headaches such as cluster headaches, migraine headaches, and other headache disorders?

Christopher Sendi | Oct 12, 2021
Christopher Sendi | Oct 12, 2021

Yes ketamine can enhance your underlying medications for headaches. It is effective for cluster headaches and migraines. We utilize ketamine infusions and home-based ketamine nasal spray for break-through headaches.

Is ketamine effective for depression?

Christopher Sendi | Oct 12, 2021
Christopher Sendi | Oct 12, 2021

Northern Virginia Ketamine Infusion Center offers ketamine infusions, Spravato, and home-based ketamine solutions including oral ketamine to enhance your current medications and improve your recovery from depression. Over 70% of treatment resistant depression patients have response to the infusions within several days while doing the series. Each infusion lasts 45-50 minutes and is based on your weight with escalating doses as you proceed forward.

How long does a CRPS Ketamine infusion take to complete?

Christopher Sendi | Oct 12, 2021
Christopher Sendi | Oct 12, 2021

Each Ketamine Infusion for CRPS is 4 hours. The dosing pattern is escalating with each infusion and can be as high as 1 gm of ketamine over 4 hours if needed. This can improve pain scores in over 70% of patients for several weeks at a time. Patients generally need follow up single or double infusions 4-8 weeks later.

What does NAD+ IV therapy treat?

Christopher Sendi | Oct 12, 2021
Christopher Sendi | Oct 12, 2021

NAD+ Infusions treat oxidative stress, aging related conditions, and are helpful in opiate and alcohol detoxification. NAD+ is a key player in DNA repair machinery and NAD+ levels decrease with age, allowing damage to our DNA to increase over time. NAD+ infusions are used at NOVA Health Recovery for opiate and alcohol detox and for neurological disorders such as Parkinson's Disease, as well as for antiaging treatment.

Why is IV ketamine therapy not FDA approved?

NOVA Health Recovery Ketamine Infusion Center | Oct 12, 2021
NOVA Health Recovery Ketamine Infusion Center | Oct 12, 2021

Ketamine was created in 1962 by Parke Davis and is related to PCP. It is one of the safest drugs in the world with it being included on the World Health Organization list of must-have drugs due to its ease of administration and safety. Spravato is an FDA approved ketamine nasal spray that is slightly different than regular ketamine and was patented and studied for depression. It is a nasal spray used in the office setting only for twice a week for the first month. IV ketamine, which is rapidly effective in depression, PTSD, OCD, anxiety, and pain, is done as a series of infusions over 2-3 weeks. It is a generic drug and has not been sent to the FDA for approval. Just because it is not FDA approved does not mean it is unsafe or ineffective. Many drugs are FDA approved and shown later to be unsafe such as Vioxx and Phen Phen for weight loss. Likewise, other drugs such as aspirin are not FDA approved for the off label use of heart attacks. Ketamine can't be patented.

What is Suboxone or Buprenorphine?

NOVA Health Recovery Ketamine Infusion Center | Oct 12, 2020
NOVA Health Recovery Ketamine Infusion Center | Oct 12, 2020

Suboxone is the brand name of Buprenorphine which comes in a film or tablet form that causes a partial opioid receptor response as opposed to a full response as seen with heroin or opiates. It prevents the opioid system in our body from being completely stimulated and prevents withdrawal symptoms and cravings when taken appropriately. There is a once-a month injection form of Buprenorphine called Sublocade. Subutex has no naloxone in it. Naloxone is included in the medication to prevent injection of the film or tablet. Subutex is used in pregnancy as it has no naloxone and is felt to be safer in pregnancy. We offer Suboxone, Subutex, and Sublocade services at NOVA Health Ketamine Infusion Center 703-844-0184

Do you offer Suboxone Treatment ?

NOVA Health Recovery Ketamine Infusion Center | Oct 12, 2020
NOVA Health Recovery Ketamine Infusion Center | Oct 12, 2020

NOVA Health offers Suboxone treatment for Addiction Treatment in Virginia, North Carolina, and Maryland. Call 703-844-0184 for an immediate appointment.

What Disorders does Ketamine Treat?

NOVA Health Recovery Ketamine Infusion Center | Oct 12, 2020
NOVA Health Recovery Ketamine Infusion Center | Oct 12, 2020

Ketamine Treats PTSD, Anxiety, Depression, Suicidal Thoughts, Bipolar, OCD, Obsessive Compulsive Disorders, pain, CRPS, cluster headaches, migraines, fibromyalgia. At NOVA Health Ketamine Infusion Center 8101 Hinson Farm Road, Suite 201 Alexandria, VA 22306 we use ketamine for opioid addiction, alcohol abuse, and cocaine abuse.

How many Ketamine infusions will I need for depression?

NOVA Health Recovery Ketamine Infusion Center | Oct 12, 2020
NOVA Health Recovery Ketamine Infusion Center | Oct 12, 2020

Generally this will require 6 infusions every 3-5 days apart to maximize therapy. We use nasal spray ketamine after the series to continue improvement. Our Ketamine Center is in Fairfax, Virginia 703-844-0184

What is the success rate for Ketamine Infusions and Treatment?

NOVA Health Recovery Ketamine Infusion Center | Oct 12, 2020
NOVA Health Recovery Ketamine Infusion Center | Oct 12, 2020

For treatment resistant depression, about 70% have a 50 % improvement. It is difficult to tell who will respond, but generally by the third infusion we will see some response. If you are over 50, the efficacy is less

Am I awake during the Ketamine infusion for depression or pain?

NOVA Health Recovery Ketamine Infusion Center | Oct 12, 2020
NOVA Health Recovery Ketamine Infusion Center | Oct 12, 2020

Yes - and bring some ambient music to listen to or you can listen to ours. Many people find the infusion to be pleasant and relaxing in the right context.

How long does the Ketamine infusion Take?

NOVA Health Recovery Ketamine Infusion Center | Oct 12, 2020
NOVA Health Recovery Ketamine Infusion Center | Oct 12, 2020

Around 45 minutes - It requires an IV and 45 minutes of infusion time and then 15 minutes recovery. At the Virginia Ketamine Infusion Center, we may extend the infusion for comfort. Call us at 703-844-0184

Can I drive after a Ketamine infusion?

NOVA Health Recovery Ketamine Infusion Center | Oct 12, 2020
NOVA Health Recovery Ketamine Infusion Center | Oct 12, 2020

No driving for 6 hours after a Ketamine Infusion. You will need a driver or Uber back and forth from the Ketamine Infusion Center - call us at 703-844-0184 for more information. Fairfax, Virginia

Does NOVA Health Recovery Ketamine Infusion Center offer Suboxone for Addiction Treatment in Fairfax, Virginia.

NOVA Health Recovery Ketamine Infusion Center | Oct 12, 2020
NOVA Health Recovery Ketamine Infusion Center | Oct 12, 2020

Dr. Sendi is Board Certified in Addiction Medicine and offers Suboxone, Sublocade, Subutex, Zubsolv, and Buprenorphine in Virginia. Call 703-844-0184. We use telemedicine or web based appointments for easy access 7 days a week. We also utilize Suboxone for pain management as well as our Ketamine services for opiate addiction.

Are Vivitrol Injections available for opiate addiction at your center NOVA Health Recovery Ketamine Infusion Center?

NOVA Health Recovery Ketamine Infusion Center | Oct 12, 2020
NOVA Health Recovery Ketamine Infusion Center | Oct 12, 2020

Yes. We use vivitrol injections as well as Sublocade. Call 703-844-0184

What is the cost of a Ketamine Infusion in Virginia?

NOVA Health Recovery Ketamine Infusion Center | Oct 12, 2020
NOVA Health Recovery Ketamine Infusion Center | Oct 12, 2020

$480 per infusion, We accept Care Credit. We don't accept insurance, but can give you a superbill to submit to your insurance.

Will I get nauseated or anxious during a Ketamine infusion for my depression?

NOVA Health Recovery Ketamine Infusion Center | Oct 12, 2020
NOVA Health Recovery Ketamine Infusion Center | Oct 12, 2020

At NOVA Health Recovery Ketamine Infusion Center in Virginia, we provide Zofran, phenergan, compazine or Reglan to prevent this. We use sedation if anxiety occurs, but this is uncommon. Call 703-844-0184 to set up an appointment.

Do I need a referral for a Ketamine infusion or nasal spray program?

NOVA Health Recovery Ketamine Infusion Center | Oct 12, 2020
NOVA Health Recovery Ketamine Infusion Center | Oct 12, 2020

No, you do not need a referral for an appointment. If you would like, we can speak with your psychiatrist during the process. Anyone is able to get the therapy. Some use this infusion for insight, mindfulness, meditation, or hypnosis as well.

Do you offer Ketamine lozengers or nasal sprays at NOVA Health Ketamine Infusion Center?

NOVA Health Recovery Ketamine Infusion Center | Oct 12, 2020
NOVA Health Recovery Ketamine Infusion Center | Oct 12, 2020

Yes. We provide evaluation for home-based nasal spray ketamine for mood disorders. This is compounded Ketamine lozengers or nasal spray for rapid effectiveness in pain and depression.

Seasonal affective disorder and depression - does ketamine help with this?

NOVA Health Recovery Ketamine Infusion Center | Oct 12, 2020
NOVA Health Recovery Ketamine Infusion Center | Oct 12, 2020

Yes Ketamine works well for seasonal depression. - you may need only a few infusions with Seasonal affective depression before we utilize the home based nasal ketamine spray. Call 703-844-0184 for an immediate appointment.

Can I get an immediate appointment for Ketamine infusions or the nasal spray?

NOVA Health Recovery Ketamine Infusion Center | Oct 12, 2020
NOVA Health Recovery Ketamine Infusion Center | Oct 12, 2020

Yes we see patients frequently on the same day and can infuse them with ketamine in 24 hours . We have office hours 7 days a week.

Does Ketamine Infusions work for alcoholism and opiate and drug addiction?

NOVA Health Recovery Ketamine Infusion Center | Oct 12, 2020
NOVA Health Recovery Ketamine Infusion Center | Oct 12, 2020

At NOVA Health Recovery Ketamine Infusion Center, we offer Ketamine nasal spray and infusions to help with depression , PAWS (post acute withdrawal syndrome) and withdrawal from opiates. Call us at 703-844-0184. Ketamine infusions in Northern Virginia.

Do you offer Suboxone?

NOVA Health Recovery Ketamine Infusion Center | Oct 12, 2020
NOVA Health Recovery Ketamine Infusion Center | Oct 12, 2020

We offer Suboxone treatment for Addiction Treatment in Virginia, North Carolina, and Maryland. Call 703-844-0184 for an immediate appointment.

How many infusions will I need for depression?

NOVA Health Recovery Ketamine Infusion Center | Oct 12, 2020
NOVA Health Recovery Ketamine Infusion Center | Oct 12, 2020

Generally 6 spaced over 2-3 weeks. Every 3-5 days. After this people may need periodic tuning infusions - maybe monthly or quarterly.

What is the success rate for Ketamine?

NOVA Health Recovery Ketamine Infusion Center | Oct 12, 2020
NOVA Health Recovery Ketamine Infusion Center | Oct 12, 2020

For treatment resistant depression, about 70% have a 50 % improvement. It is difficult to tell who will respond, but generally by the third infusion we will see some response. If you are over 50, the efficacy is less.

Am I awake during the infusion?

NOVA Health Recovery Ketamine Infusion Center | Oct 12, 2020
NOVA Health Recovery Ketamine Infusion Center | Oct 12, 2020

Yes - Bring some ambient music to listen to or you can listen to ours

How long doe the Ketamine Infusion take ?

NOVA Health Recovery Ketamine Infusion Center | Oct 12, 2020
NOVA Health Recovery Ketamine Infusion Center | Oct 12, 2020

Around 45 minutes - It requires an IV and 45 minutes of infusion time and then 15 minutes recovery

How Much does a ketamine infusion cost?

NOVA Health Recovery Ketamine Infusion Center | Oct 12, 2020
NOVA Health Recovery Ketamine Infusion Center | Oct 12, 2020

$480 - This is for depression and Mood disorder treatment. It is Generally a one hour infusion.

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