Ketamine Therapy San Diego

Featured San Diego Ketamine Clinic

Luma Wellness Center

Primary physician: Dr. Troy Kurz

Number of clinics: 1

Operating since: 2023

Treatment areas: Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, Pain

Ketamine therapy services: Ketamine Clinic specializing in treating mood disorders with intravenous, Intramuscular, and Oral Ketamine Therapy

Patient feedback:

32 Google reviews, 5 star average

The reviews for Luma Wellness Center are highly positive, emphasizing the compassionate and supportive care from the staff, particularly Dr. Kurz. Patients report transformative experiences, particularly in the treatment of complex conditions like (C)PTSD, with many reviewers expressing deep gratitude for the improved mental health and well-being. The center is praised for its welcoming environment and the staff's dedication to patient comfort and progress. Several reviews highlight Luma as a significant positive influence, helping individuals achieve personal breakthroughs and improved quality of life.

How much does a ketamine infusion in San Diego cost?

There are many factors that influence the cost of ketamine infusions. In San Diego the average cost of a single infusion for a mental health condition is $566. This is $108 more than the national average of $458.[2]

One explanation for the $108 difference is that the cost of living in California is 34.5% higher than the national average.

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Mental Health Statistics in San Diego

Ketamine, originally approved by the FDA as an anesthetic, is increasingly used off-label in San Diego to address various mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, PTSD, and substance use disorders. A 2023 KFF analysis of the US Census Bureau’s Household Pulse Survey reported that in California:

• 28.2% of adults in California report symptoms of anxiety disorder, equal to the national average of 28.2%.
• 20.8% of adults report symptoms of depressive disorder, 0.9 percentage points lower than the national average of 21.7%.
• 31.7% of adults report experiencing either anxiety or depressive symptoms, 0.6 percentage points lower than the national average of 32.3%.

This data underscores the mental health challenges residents of San Diego face, highlighting the importance of treatments like ketamine therapy.

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[1] 2020 US Census

[2] May 2024 Meeko Clinic Directory sampling