Ketamine Therapy in Heber City
When depression, anxiety, or other mood symptoms do not improve enough with standard treatments, it can start to feel like you are running out of options. Ketamine therapy offers a different, medically supervised approach that works on brain pathways involved in mood, connection, and resilience. For some patients, it can help ease persistent symptoms and create space for other therapies and lifestyle changes to work more effectively.
At Impact Medical in Heber City, UT, ketamine therapy is considered carefully and delivered in a supportive, physician-led environment. Medical Director Ben Fogg, MD, MS, who completed both his medical degree and a master’s in bioengineering at the University of Utah, leads a team of board-certified physicians who connect advanced treatments with whole-person care. Your history, goals, and safety are always at the center of the conversation.
What Is Ketamine Therapy?
Ketamine therapy uses carefully dosed ketamine, administered under medical supervision, to help treat certain mood conditions when more traditional options have not provided enough relief. Ketamine acts on glutamate and related pathways in the brain, which may help shift entrenched patterns of mood and thought.
This treatment is not a first step for most people. Instead, it is typically considered after standard approaches such as medication and therapy have been tried. At Impact Medical, ketamine is viewed as one part of a broader plan that may include counseling, lifestyle support, and attention to sleep, hormones, and metabolic health. The goal is to support meaningful, sustained improvement, not a quick but temporary change.
Evaluation and Treatment Approach
Before ketamine is recommended, your physician will complete a thorough evaluation. This includes reviewing your mental health history, current and past medications, prior therapy, medical conditions, and any history of substance use. Lab work or other testing may be ordered when appropriate to better understand your overall health and to ensure that ketamine is a safe option.
If you are a candidate, your provider will discuss:
- The potential benefits and limitations of ketamine in your specific situation
- Possible short-term side effects, such as nausea or temporary changes in perception
- How ketamine will fit into your broader treatment plan, including ongoing therapy and follow up
Dosing, session frequency, and monitoring are tailored to you, and treatment is adjusted based on how you respond over time. Your experience and feedback are a key part of each visit.
Is Ketamine Therapy Right for You?
Ketamine therapy may be considered if you have a diagnosis such as treatment-resistant depression or another mood condition, have tried standard therapies without enough improvement, and do not have medical reasons that would make ketamine unsafe. It can be especially worth discussing if you feel stuck despite good effort with medication, counseling, and lifestyle changes.
It is not appropriate for everyone, and it is not a substitute for ongoing mental health care. At Impact Medical, part of your visit is devoted to exploring alternatives, answering questions, and making sure you understand the range of options available. The right decision is the one that fits your health profile, values, and comfort level.
Why Choose Impact Medical for Ketamine Therapy?
Impact Medical offers ketamine therapy within a highly trained, integrated physician team. Medical Director Ben Fogg, MD, MS, draws on his background in bioengineering, genetics, and performance medicine to connect ketamine treatment with careful attention to sleep, metabolic health, and long-term resilience. Erika Noonan, MD, FAAFP, NCMP, is a board-certified family physician with fellowship training in Geriatrics and Integrative Medicine and certification through the Menopause Society, bringing advanced insight into how hormonal transitions and aging influence mood and cognition.
Board-certified family medicine physician Benz Pimsakul, MD, has strong clinical interests in mental health, preventive care, and lifestyle optimization, helping patients translate recommendations into daily habits that support recovery. Cardiologist and Cardiac Electrophysiologist Ryan Cooley, MD, is board certified in cardiovascular medicine and provides valuable expertise when heart and metabolic considerations intersect with ketamine treatment decisions. Rounding out the team, Leslie McNaughtan, MD, is a board-certified family medicine physician with a focused interest in women’s health and integrative primary care, ensuring that ketamine therapy is always considered within the context of each patient’s broader health and life stage.
Ketamine Therapy and Integrated Mental Health Care in Heber City, UT
Ketamine therapy at Impact Medical is designed to be thoughtful, evidence informed, and fully integrated into your overall mental health plan. If you are interested in exploring whether this treatment may be appropriate for you, contact Impact Medical in Heber City, UT at (435) 200-5000 to schedule a consultation.
