Chronic Pain Ketamine Infusions in Sandy, UT
Our chronic pain infusions use carefully dosed IV ketamine to help manage persistent pain conditions such as fibromyalgia, CRPS, and neuropathic pain. Choose a single infusion or a full series below. A consult and physical exam within the past year is required before booking.
Single Chronic Pain Infusion
A single IV ketamine infusion designed to help manage and relieve persistent pain symptoms in Sandy, UT. We typically recommend an initial series of five treatments. Infusions last 2 hours, additional hours available for additional cost per provider recommendation.
*Must have completed a consult and physical exam within 1 year (or a new exam if any changes to medical history) to book. If booking a group session, must have been deemed appropriate for group sessions by a Nervana provider
(Anesthesia) Single Chronic Pain Infusion
Chronic Pain Infusion Series
A series of IV ketamine infusions tailored to chronic pain conditions such as fibromyalgia, CRPS, and neuropathic pain in Sandy, UT. Series of 5 treatments- max duration 2 hours per treatment, additional hours available for additional cost per provider recommendation.
*Must have completed a consult and physical exam within 1 year (or a new exam if any changes to medical history) to book. If booking a group session, must have been deemed appropriate for group sessions by a Nervana provider
Your Two Infusion Options: Provider-Monitored or Anesthesia-Supported
Whether you choose a single infusion or a full series, your chronic pain infusion can be delivered at two different levels of dosing and monitoring. At Nervana Medical in Sandy, UT, our integrative approach means we match that level to your pain, your health history, and how your body responds, rather than following a single fixed protocol.
The short version is simple. One option is a lower-dose session monitored by our nurse practitioner, and the other is a higher-dose session supported by a dedicated anesthesia provider. Both are safe, both are intentional, and the right one depends on you.
Option 1: Provider-Monitored Session
This is the option most chronic pain patients start with. You receive a carefully controlled, lower (sub-anesthetic) dose of ketamine, delivered over an extended, unhurried infusion and monitored throughout by our nurse practitioner. You stay awake and responsive, usually settling into a calm, gently dissociative state rather than a deep one.
At this dosing level, the depth of sedation is light enough to be safely supervised by our clinical provider, with continuous monitoring of your vitals and comfort the entire time. It is a considered, well-tolerated experience, and for many patients with chronic pain it is all they need.
Option 2: Anesthesia-Supported Session
Some chronic pain patients, often those with more refractory or long-standing pain, respond better to higher doses and a deeper level of dissociation. A deeper, more sedating experience calls for a different level of care: a dedicated anesthesia provider whose only role during your session is managing your sedation, airway, and hemodynamics moment to moment.
That extra layer of specialized oversight means a second highly trained clinician is devoted entirely to your safety at a depth where that attention genuinely matters.
Which option is right for you?
There is no universally better option. There is only the one that fits your pain and your plan. Higher dosing is not automatically more effective, and a lighter, provider-monitored session is the right starting point for the majority of patients. Because Nervana is an integrative practice, we look at the whole picture before recommending a path. Many patients begin with the provider-monitored option and only step up to the anesthesia-supported session if their personalized treatment plan calls for it. The best way to decide is a consultation, where we review your history, your goals, and what the current evidence supports for your specific type of pain.
Ketamine for Chronic Pain: Frequently Asked Questions
Why are there two different ketamine infusion options?
The two options reflect two different levels of dosing and monitoring. The provider-monitored session uses a lower, sub-anesthetic dose that our nurse practitioner can safely supervise. The anesthesia-supported session uses higher dosing with a deeper level of sedation, which is why it includes a dedicated anesthesia provider. You are choosing a level of care matched to your dose, not just a bigger dose.
Is the higher-dose ketamine option more effective for pain?
Not necessarily. For some chronic pain conditions there is evidence that higher doses over longer sessions can produce longer-lasting relief, but response varies a great deal from person to person. Many patients do very well on the lower-dose, provider-monitored session. We start most people there and adjust based on how you respond, rather than assuming more is better.
Do I stay awake during a ketamine infusion?
During the lower-dose provider-monitored session, yes. You stay awake and responsive, usually in a calm, mildly dissociative state. The anesthesia-supported session involves a deeper level of sedation, which is precisely why a dedicated anesthesia provider is present to monitor you throughout.
How long does relief from a ketamine infusion last?
It varies by person and by condition. In general, longer infusions and repeated sessions are associated with longer-lasting relief for chronic pain, while shorter single sessions tend to help for a shorter window. We will set realistic expectations for your specific type of pain during your consultation.
How do I know which option to book?
Start with a consultation. We will review your health history, your goals, and any prior treatment, then recommend the option that fits, almost always beginning with the provider-monitored session unless there is a clear reason to do otherwise.