What We Offer
TMS Therapy
A non-drug, non-invasive form of treatment for major depressive disorder.
Spravato
A nasal spray meant to complement oral antidepressant therapy.
Ketamine Therapy
Low doses of ketamine in a controlled, clinical setting rapidly improves mood and alleviates symptoms of depression and anxiety.
Medication Evaluation & Management
Prescriptions for anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, & more
Telepsychiatry
Limit time in the waiting room and access your psychiatrist or counselor online
Counseling &
Therapy
Individual counseling, family counseling, & TMS Therapy
Pharmacogenomic Solutions
Research and analysis to find out what medications will help you the safest & most effectively
Concierge Sports Psychiatry
Independent consultations for elite athletes seeking diagnosis or treatment for mental health conditions.
What Makes Us Different
We understand that our patients are in challenging situations.
That is why we take the utmost care in providing a safe, calming, spa-like facility that emanates positivity.
We Accept Most Major Insurances
What We Believe
Our mission is to cultivate psychological well-being through empathetic, patient-centered approaches to care.
Non-Invasive
Therapy
Holistic
Approach
Patient-Centered
Practice
Spravato (esKetamine)
- Spravato is the brand name for esketamine, an FDA-approved medication since March 2019 for the treatment of treatment-resistant depression (TRD) and Major Depression with suicidal ideation in adults. Treatment-resistant depression is characterized by a lack of adequate response to at least two different antidepressant treatments.
- For adults experiencing Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) who have attempted two or more antidepressants without success, Spravato presents itself as a viable option. Administered via nasal spray, it is meant to complement oral antidepressant therapy.
- Contemporary oral antidepressants are widely understood to alleviate depression by elevating neurotransmitter levels in specific brain regions that influence mood. In contrast, Spravato focuses on the N-Methyl-D-Aspartate (NMDA) receptor, representing a departure from the mechanisms of action seen in currently prescribed oral antidepressants.
- Esketamine, being the enantiomer of ketamine and an NMDA antagonist, operates by augmenting levels of the neurotransmitter glutamate and a growth factor known as BNDF.
- Spravato is not a pain reliever or an aesthetic.
- Side effects include dissociation, dizziness, nausea, sleepiness, feeling anxious, lack of energy, feeling very happy or excited. See the Spravato medication guide for complete safety information.
Steps:
Come in and relax in our chair
The spray is administered in your nasal cavity
Relax while our team supervises
Make sure to have someone drive you home!
TMS Therapy
Refresh TMS uses NeuroStar® Advanced Therapy, which is a patented TMS technology that utilizes a magnetic coil to stimulate regions of the brain associated with depression symptoms.
Get started today with
Paula-Ann Francis, M.D.
2022 Best of Weston: Best Psychiatrist