Ketamine Therapy in Westminster, CO
Explore physician-led IV ketamine therapy for selected mental health and chronic pain conditions at our Westminster clinic, serving Broomfield, Thornton, Arvada, and North Denver.
Medically Supervised IV Ketamine Care in Westminster
At Vitalitas, we provide IV ketamine therapy for patients who are exploring another option after previous mental health or chronic pain treatment has not provided enough relief. At our Westminster clinic at 12110 North Pecos St, Suite 160, Westminster, CO 80234, we begin by reviewing your symptoms, medical and mental health history, medications, previous care, treatment goals, and relevant safety factors.
Ketamine is not appropriate for everyone, and a diagnosis by itself does not determine whether treatment should move forward. Our physicians make individualized candidacy decisions, explain what treatment involves, and reassess your response over time rather than assuming continued treatment is always appropriate.
Understanding IV Ketamine Therapy
Ketamine is FDA-approved as a general anesthetic. Its use for psychiatric conditions and chronic pain is off-label, meaning ketamine has not been FDA-approved specifically to treat the mental health and pain conditions discussed on this page. The FDA provides additional context on the current use of ketamine in emerging areas of therapeutic interest.
Ketamine blocks NMDA receptors and affects glutamate signaling in the brain and nervous system. Ketamine has been studied for a range of psychiatric and chronic pain uses, although the strength of evidence and treatment approach vary by condition.
Vitalitas provides intravenous ketamine in a clinical setting with physician oversight and physiologic monitoring.
For more detailed information about ketamine, its clinical context, and the research behind its use, visit our ketamine therapy overview.
Mental Health and Chronic Pain Care With IV Ketamine
Our Westminster clinic evaluates patients through two primary ketamine treatment pathways: mental health and chronic pain.
For selected mental health patients, IV ketamine may be considered for:
Treatment-resistant depression
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
Anxiety and panic disorders
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
For selected chronic pain patients, IV ketamine may be considered for:
Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS/RSD)
Neuropathic pain and neuropathy
Chronic migraine and refractory headaches
Other complex or persistent chronic pain when clinically appropriate
All psychiatric and chronic pain uses of ketamine are off-label. Whether ketamine fits your care depends on your diagnosis, treatment history, current medications, clinical stability, safety profile, and goals.
You can also explore our broader mental health ketamine care and ketamine therapy for chronic pain.
How We Evaluate Ketamine Candidacy
Our consultation process is designed to determine whether outpatient IV ketamine therapy makes clinical sense for you.
We review factors such as:
Your current symptoms and their effect on daily life
Medical and mental health history
Current medications
Previous treatments and response
Clinical stability
Relevant risk and safety factors
Treatment goals and expectations
Whether outpatient ketamine treatment can be provided safely
If treatment is appropriate, we develop an individualized plan rather than applying the same protocol to every patient.
When useful, we may coordinate with your psychiatrist, therapist, primary care clinician, pain specialist, or another clinician involved in your ongoing care. If ketamine does not appear to be a good fit, we believe a clear explanation is part of responsible treatment.
What IV Ketamine Treatment Looks Like in Westminster
Ketamine infusions take place in a private treatment room with physician oversight and clinical monitoring.
During an infusion, we monitor:
Heart rate
Heart rhythm
Blood pressure
Oxygen level
How you are feeling throughout treatment
Mental health infusions are typically about 40 minutes. For mental health care, a common initial course at Vitalitas is six infusions over approximately three to four weeks. We then review your response before making individualized decisions about continued or maintenance treatment.
Chronic pain treatment is structured differently. Pain infusions are longer and more individualized, and treatment timing depends on the condition being treated, your response, tolerance, and safety needs.
You will need transportation home after treatment. For the rest of the treatment day, avoid driving, operating heavy machinery, alcohol, intense work, and major decisions.
Follow-up allows us to review what has changed, how treatment is being tolerated, and whether continuing ketamine remains clinically appropriate.
Ketamine Treatment With Dr. Karthik Reddy in Westminster
Dr. Karthik “Tiki” Reddy, MD, is the primary physician at our Westminster location. Dr. Reddy completed his anesthesiology residency at Allegheny General Hospital and a cardiothoracic anesthesia fellowship at Cleveland Clinic.
Vitalitas’s physicians have anesthesiology backgrounds, and a physician anesthesiologist is present during every infusion. Treatment decisions incorporate your broader health history rather than focusing only on the symptom or diagnosis that brought you to the clinic.
Our Westminster care model emphasizes:
Individualized screening and treatment planning
Physician-led treatment decisions
Clinical monitoring during infusions
Attention to safety, comfort, and treatment response
Follow-up before ongoing treatment decisions
Coordination with established clinicians when appropriate
Ketamine can cause short-term physical and perceptual effects. Careful screening and medical monitoring are therefore central to how we provide treatment.
Ketamine Therapy Cost and Payment in Westminster
Vitalitas publishes current ketamine pricing so you can consider cost as part of your treatment decision.
Clinical intake: $200 one-time intake when clinically indicated
Mental health infusions: $400 per infusion
Pain management infusions: $1,000 to $1,375 per infusion
Most insurance plans do not cover IV ketamine therapy, and Vitalitas does not bill insurance directly. We can provide documentation if you choose to pursue possible reimbursement through your insurance plan.
HSA or FSA funds may be used when allowed by your plan. Vitalitas also works with independent third-party healthcare lenders CareCredit and AdvanceCare. Approval, rates, and financing terms are determined by the lender.
See our current pricing and insurance information.
Visit Our Westminster Ketamine Clinic
Our Westminster clinic serves patients from Westminster and the North Denver area, including Broomfield, Thornton, and Arvada.
Vitalitas Westminster
12110 North Pecos St, Suite 160, Westminster, CO 80234
Clinic hours:
Tuesday: 12 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Thursday: 12 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Friday: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Phone: 720-724-8075
The Westminster clinic may be a convenient option for patients traveling from the north and northwest Denver metro area.
Learn more about our Westminster clinic and locations.
If you are exploring IV ketamine after previous mental health or chronic pain treatment has not provided enough relief, a consultation can help clarify the treatment process, screening requirements, and whether this approach may fit your care needs.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ketamine Therapy in Westminster
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Mental health infusions are typically about 40 minutes. Chronic pain infusions are longer and more individualized. Your treatment time depends on the reason for treatment, your clinical plan, response, tolerance, and safety needs.
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For mental health treatment, a common initial series at Vitalitas is six infusions over approximately three to four weeks. We review your response before recommending continued or maintenance care.
Chronic pain schedules are more individualized and vary according to clinical need and response.
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Yes. You will need transportation home after ketamine treatment. For the remainder of the treatment day, avoid driving, operating heavy machinery, alcohol, intense work, and major decisions.
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Mental health infusions are currently $400 per treatment. Pain management infusions range from $1,000 to $1,375 per treatment. A $200 one-time clinical intake applies when clinically indicated.
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No. Vitalitas does not bill insurance directly for IV ketamine treatment. Most insurance plans do not cover ketamine therapy, although we can provide documentation if you want to pursue possible reimbursement on your own.
Request a Ketamine Therapy Consultation in Westminster
If you are considering another approach for persistent mental health symptoms or complex chronic pain, we can help you understand what physician-led IV ketamine therapy involves and whether it may be appropriate for your situation.
Our process begins with careful screening, straightforward information, and an individualized clinical recommendation.
Medical Disclaimer
This page is for general educational purposes and is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or individualized treatment. Ketamine is FDA-approved as a general anesthetic. Its psychiatric and chronic pain uses are off-label. Treatment decisions should be made with a qualified healthcare professional after an appropriate evaluation.
Scientific Resources
Understanding Current Use of Ketamine for Emerging Areas of Therapeutic Interest, U.S. Food and Drug Administration, 2024.
A Consensus Statement on the Use of Ketamine in the Treatment of Mood Disorders, JAMA Psychiatry, 2017.
Consensus Guidelines on the Use of Intravenous Ketamine Infusions for Chronic Pain, Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine, 2018.