Depression

Ketamine Treatment for: Depression

In Santa Monica, CA

Also serving Los Angeles and surrounding areas

If you or a loved one has been struggling with their mental health, there are a number of treatment options available that can make life easier. At Kure Ketamine, we understand that living with mental illness can make daily life incredibly difficult. You deserve to live your life to the fullest with the help of modern mental health treatment services.

If you are located in Santa Monica, CA, or the surrounding areas, the licensed and experienced staff t Kure Ketamine is here to help with our ketamine treatment for depression. Read on to learn more about our helpful services in Santa Monica, CA.

Personalized and Empathetic Ketamine Treatments for Depression

When you connect with the staff at Kure Ketamine, you can rest assured that we will give empathetic care to the complexities and difficulties of your mental health struggles. We are excited to share the benefits of ketamine treatment with you so that you can find lasting relief and hope for the future. Our experienced staff is more than happy to answer any of your questions or concerns.

We have helped countless patients throughout the area find lasting results with the help of our ketamine treatments. With the help of our staff and the ketamine that we administer, you can process various traumas or life experiences that may be contributing to your depression.

With our affordable prices and dedicated commitment to your success, you can enjoy lasting results through the help of our ketamine treatments for depression.

Our facility is designed with your needs in mind so that you can enjoy a memorable and relaxing experience.

 

If you are interested in ketamine for depression in Santa Monica, CA, contact us today by calling 424-238-5533, or schedule your free telemedicine consultation with our medical team today.

Valentina Ira, MSN, PMHNP-BC

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Valentina is a board certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner dedicated to treating depression, anxiety, addictions, PTSD, and trauma. She has 14+ years of experience in healthcare with specialties in addiction medicine, psychiatry and mental health, as well as emergency department, surgery, and oncology. She received post-graduate degree in Psychiatric Mental Health at Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions in Utah. She is a Clinical Faculty at Moorpark College nursing program and a Nurse Practitioner at Los Angeles addiction treatment centers. Valentina believes in the integrative approach that mergers best of Western and Eastern medicine and she has a holistic view on healing all aspects of life that contribute to mental illness. She believes that each client is unique so every treatment plan should be uniquely tailored to that individual; her goal is also to make clients feel accepted and safe. Valentina has been practicing transcendental meditation, yoga, and Ayurvedic lifestyle for many years. She enjoys living in the Santa Monica Mountains and hiking local trails.

Steve Yun, M.D.

Anesthesiologist | Medical Director

Dr. Yun is Board-Certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology and Certified in Adult and Pediatric Advanced Life Support. He received his B.S. with Honors from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and his M.D. with Honors from the University of Southern California in 1996, followed by three years of additional training in Anesthesiology at the UCLA Medical Center. He has been in private practice since 2000. For the last 15+ years, he has served as Director of Anesthesia for Dr. Daniel Kharrazi, – Former Team Physician for the Los Angeles Lakers. ​Dr. Yun is a Clinical Professor at Western University of Health Sciences and a Lecturer at the Loma Linda School of Dentistry. He has received the Physician of Excellence Award multiple times from the Orange County Medical Association. He has been recognized as “Anesthesiologist of the Year” by the Fresh Start Surgical Charity and is a proud supporter of the So Cal Bulldog Rescue Organization.

Andy Rimando, MSN, PMHNP-BC

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Andy has built a solid experience in health care in the last 18 years, with specialties in sleep medicine, critical care, anesthesia and post anesthesia care, as well as psychiatry and mental health. He graduated from California State University Los Angeles, and attended schools in University of Scranton in Pennsylvania, and Stevenson University in Maryland. He completed his nursing residency in Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, and has worked in University of Maryland Medical Center, Penn State Hershey Medical Center, Cedars Sinai Medical Center, and recently at Kaiser Permanente in Oakland. He loves to hike big mountains in his free time, and has traveled to several countries to experience other cultures. He currently resides in Los Angeles California.

Janet Sharma, MSN, PMHNP-BC

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Janet Sharma is from Los Angeles, CA, and began her career as a registered nurse in the emergency department, treating medical and psychiatric emergencies. During that time, she returned to school to earn a bachelor’s degree and, soon after, her master’s degree in nursing, earning her Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Certification. Since then, Janet has had experience working with individuals in outpatient and inpatient mental health settings using various treatment modalities. She is passionate about learning, growing, and exploring the field of mental health. Her stated purpose is to provide compassionate care and aid in healing those with mental illness. Janet believes in accepting the past, being mindful of the present, and embracing the future.

Erica Weiszmann

Office Manager

Erica’s passion for healthcare stems from the insatiable curiosity she has for humans and her belief that everyone deserves freedom from the chains of mental illness. She became immersed in the world of mental health afflictions during employment as a pre-medical student, and this interest extended into a desire to assist all kinds of patients in accessing the most appropriate mental health resources for them.  She has seen the positive and frankly, life-changing, effects of ketamine treatment firsthand during her time as a medical assistant at a clinic providing infusions for individuals with treatment-resistant depression and chronic pain.  She is proud to be serving the community of southern California with the services here at KureKetamine as Business Office Manager.  Armed with an extensive background in behavioral health to best complement the care you receive here, she holds certifications in Brain Health, as well as Meditation.  When she is not working, you can catch her at hot yoga, biking through LA, body surfing at the incredible beaches here, trying out a new Pinterest recipe, and reading about neuroscience.

Steve Yun, M.D.

Anesthesiologist | Medical Director

Dr. Yun is Board-Certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology and Certified in Adult and Pediatric Advanced Life Support. He received his B.S. with Honors from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and his M.D. with Honors from the University of Southern California in 1996, followed by three years of additional training in Anesthesiology at the UCLA Medical Center. He has been in private practice since 2000. For the last 15+ years, he has served as Director of Anesthesia for Dr. Daniel Kharrazi, – Former Team Physician for the Los Angeles Lakers. ​Dr. Yun is a Clinical Professor at Western University of Health Sciences and a Lecturer at the Loma Linda School of Dentistry. He has received the Physician of Excellence Award multiple times from the Orange County Medical Association. He has been recognized as “Anesthesiologist of the Year” by the Fresh Start Surgical Charity and is a proud supporter of the So Cal Bulldog Rescue Organization.

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