This review is very personal and makes me feel vulnerable to share, but I believe it’s important. Without going into the details of my own experience, I reached out to NW Ketamine in hopes of finding relief from years of depression, PTSD, and trauma.
I filled out the online form and booked an intake phone call. I was surprised to receive a call the very next day from Sara, a registered nurse (who sadly just had her last day with them—I’m truly going to miss her). Although I missed her initial call, I called her back, and we talked about my history and whether this treatment would be a good fit. We agreed that it was worth trying, especially after I’ve exhausted so many other options over the years.
I then spoke with someone (I believe it was Patt) about the financial details and booked my first in-office treatment. I was incredibly nervous—trying something completely new is scary, especially when it involves your mental health.
From the moment I walked in, Patt greeted me with the warmest, bubbliest smile. That alone helped ease some of my anxiety. Then Sara sat with me and talked through everything before my first treatment. She helped calm me down, and I’m so grateful for her kindness and patience.
That first session was filled with fear of the unknown. I didn’t know how my body or mind would react. But afterward, I felt an unexpected sense of relief. I started to see my trauma differently—not as something I caused or deserved, but simply as something that happened. That shift alone began to lift a lifelong burden of guilt.
The second treatment was more difficult. I remembered things I didn’t want to remember. But I think part of me expected it, and even though it was painful, I knew it was part of the process.
The third session? Disneyland. That’s the only way to describe it. It was light, fun, and exactly what I needed after two emotionally intense experiences.
My fourth session was just yesterday. It was different, but powerful in its own way.
Sara was with me for my first two treatments, Cameron for the third, and then Sara again for the fourth. Different people, different personalities—but the same kindness, the same compassion, and the same commitment to helping you heal. They talk with you during treatment if you want them to, and for me, that made all the difference. Just knowing someone was there brought me comfort when things got overwhelming.
I cannot recommend NW Ketamine enough. They changed my entire perspective on this kind of treatment. I’m 51 years old and have lived through a lot. For the first time in my life, I can say I’m okay. And I mean it.
If you’re struggling with depression, PTSD, or trauma, and you’ve tried everything else—please consider reaching out. I’m not a doctor, and I can’t say this is right for everyone, especially if you have a history with substance misuse. But for someone like me, this has been life-changing. I only wish I had found it sooner.
Thank you to Patt for your warm welcome, to Cameron for your calm and sweet presence, and to Sara—I’m going to miss you more than I can say.