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Ketamine therapy is a fast-acting, science-backed medical treatment designed for Cincinnati residents navigating persistent mental health challenges. Originally developed as an FDA-approved anesthetic, low-dose intravenous (IV) ketamine is used in psychiatric care to offer a distinct alternative to standard approaches:
By approaching mental health from a unique biological pathway, Cincinnati ketamine therapy gives patients a powerful option for achieving real, timely relief.
We utilize precise, individualized IV protocols to help patients navigate persistent mental health challenges. Our Cincinnati ketamine providers deliver localized, evidence-based care for adults struggling with:
Quieting hypervigilance, nervous system overload, and constant internal noise through specialized ketamine for anxiety protocols.
Providing rapid relief during severe depressive phases when traditional mood stabilizers fall short with targeted ketamine therapy for bipolar disorder.
Helping individuals who have tried multiple oral medications without sufficient relief regain mental flexibility using ketamine for depression.
Interrupting rigid thought loops, intrusive thoughts, and compulsive behaviors through clinical ketamine therapy for OCD.
Assisting patients in processing deeply rooted trauma by creating emotional distance from past triggers with ketamine for PTSD.
Traditional psychiatric medications primarily adjust neurotransmitters like serotonin or norepinephrine. Ketamine therapy in Ohio operates differently by targeting glutamate—the primary chemical messenger in the brain responsible for learning, memory, and neural communication.
By blocking NMDA receptors, low-dose IV ketamine in Cincinnati rapidly stimulates synaptogenesis, which is the creation of new neural connections. This process restores damaged brain pathways, interrupts rigid thought loops, and promotes neuroplasticity.
Ultimately, this allows your brain to form healthier communication patterns and break free from deeply ingrained emotional distress.
While IV ketamine infusions serve as our primary core modality at this facility, New Pathways provides a complete ecosystem of advanced care. Patients in the greater Cincinnati area can access multiple evidence-based options under one roof:
Direct intravenous therapy providing high bioavailability and precise dose monitoring for rapid symptom relief.
Combining low-dose ketamine sessions with structured integration therapy to help process deep emotional insights.
An FDA-approved, insurance-covered esketamine nasal spray specifically indicated for treatment-resistant depression.
We prioritize your physical safety, emotional security, and personal comfort at every step of the process. Before your session begins, you will rest in a quiet, comfortable private room where our clinical staff will review your vitals and place a small IV line.
During the 40-minute infusion, you will relax in a reclining chair. Many Cincinnati patients experience a gentle floating sensation, a shift in perception, or a feeling of distance from their daily stress, all while our medical team continuously monitors your vital signs throughout the entire process.
After the infusion finishes, you will spend roughly 20 to 30 minutes relaxing in your room as the physical effects wear off. Because ketamine in Cincinnati temporarily impacts motor skills, you will need a designated driver to take you home.
Amanda Eck is a board-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner who earned her PMHNP degree from the University of Cincinnati. She has been practicing as a nurse practitioner since 2022 and brings more than a decade of diverse nursing experience to the practice.
Amanda’s passion for psychiatric medicine is rooted in her belief that mental health is essential to overall well-being. She is committed to providing compassionate, patient-centered care in a supportive environment where individuals feel heard, respected, and empowered. Amanda finds it deeply rewarding to help patients navigate challenges such as depression, anxiety, trauma, and other mental health conditions. She is passionate about utilizing innovative treatments, including ketamine therapy, to help patients achieve meaningful outcomes and improved quality of life.
When she’s not caring for patients, Amanda can often be found rock climbing, biking, or enjoying time outdoors. These activities help her recharge, challenge herself, and value the importance of a healthy and balanced lifestyle-values she encourages in her patients as part of a holistic approach to mental wellness.
Courtney McKee earned her Master of Science in Nursing from Walden University in 2024, specializing as a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP). With over a decade of nursing experience, she has worked in oncology infusion, medical-surgical, and rehabilitation settings. Throughout her career, she discovered a deep passion for psychiatric nursing while caring for patients with anxiety, panic attacks, schizophrenia, and bipolar disorder. She developed a strong connection with this patient population, recognizing her ability to offer meaningful care through compassion, understanding, and active listening.
Motivated by this passion, Courtney pursued her PMHNP degree and embraced her time in outpatient psychiatric settings. Her training emphasized psychotherapy, addiction medicine, and transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS).
One of the most fulfilling aspects of her work is helping individuals with treatment-resistant depression at our Cincinnati ketamine infusion center. She takes pride in providing solutions that empower patients to reclaim control of their lives. The most rewarding part of her role is hearing patients express that they no longer feel imprisoned by their diagnoses but instead feel capable, empowered, and hopeful. When she’s not working, Courtney enjoys hiking, traveling with her family, fishing, and painting.
Bre graduated from the Indiana University School of Nursing in Indianapolis in 2020. During her time in school, she tutored nursing and math students while working as a patient care assistant in the MICU at IU University Hospital and the ICU at Mercy West Hospital. While living in Indianapolis, she commuted everywhere by bike and felt honored to have the Cultural Trail guide her journey through the city.
Before joining New Pathways, Bre worked as an ICU nurse on a COVID unit, a travel nurse on a bone marrow transplant unit, and an ICU nurse in Arizona. Most recently, she served as a school nurse, where she gained valuable insight into public health and human development.
Bre’s favorite aspect of working at our ketamine clinic in Cincinnati is the uniqueness of each patient’s mental health journey. Outside of work, she enjoys painting, walking, trying new activities, and attending Northern Kentucky University as she pursues her PMHNP.
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Cincinnati
We are now providing ketamine therapy at our Cincinnati location in southern Ohio. The clinic is off Route I-275, making it easy for patients throughout the region to reach our services.
Cleveland (East)
Our Willoughby ketamine clinic is located off OH-306 (Chillicothe Road) near the heart of the city, just minutes from downtown and accessible from Route 2 and I-90.
Cleveland (West)
Residing just off Route 71, our ketamine clinic in Middleburg Heights makes it easily accessible from surrounding areas in the greater Cleveland region.
Columbus
Our team also serves patients with state-of-the-art ketamine treatment for those in the Columbus region. Our Columbus clinic is conveniently located off Route 270 in Dublin.
Toledo
We are now providing ketamine therapy at our Toledo-area location in Maumee. Situated on Holland Road right off I-80/I-90 and US-23, our clinic offers easy access for patients throughout Lucas County.
We look forward to serving our Cincinnati neighbors with our innovative ketamine and mental health treatments. Please reach out with any questions to our clinic!
Taking the next step toward relief shouldn’t feel overwhelming. Contact our team today to schedule an initial consultation, discuss pricing and insurance options, and learn whether ketamine treatment in Cincinnati is the right choice for your path forward.
