A new clinic in Alabama is offering hope and healing to those who suffer from debilitating mental and physical pain. 

Southern Ketamine and Wellness is a specialized clinic offering ketamine therapy to address conditions that are often resistant to traditional treatments. With locations in Birmingham and Auburn, the clinic provides ketamine infusion treatments for various mental health and chronic pain issues, especially for patients who have not found relief through standard treatments.

The clinic is led and founded by Dr. Harrison Irons, a double board-certified anesthesiologist and pain management physician with extensive training and expertise in ketamine and pain management. Dr. Irons’ greatest aim is to use his knowledge and background in conjunction with psychotherapists and pain management physicians, to help people reclaim full and healthy lives.

After an anesthesia residency at UAB, Irons sought out ways to serve patients with a more hands-on approach. From his work caring for veterans at the VA hospital, he became acutely aware that there was a greater need for both pain management and mental health treatment in the state—and he feels that Southern Ketamine and Wellness offers deserving relief to those who have faced these persistent health challenges.

Ketamine therapy can be transformative for many patients, as Irons has witnessed firsthand. 

First developed in the 1960s, ketamine is a powerful anesthetic medication that quickly gained popularity in the medical field due to its unique properties. Over the years, ketamine’s potential extended beyond anesthesia; in the 1990s, researchers began exploring its antidepressant and pain-relieving properties when used at lower doses. This led to the emergence of ketamine therapy as a treatment option for mood disorders like depression and chronic pain conditions like neuropathic pain. 

In simple terms, ketamine works in chronic pain management by affecting the way the brain and nervous system perceive and process pain signals.

“It’s a safe, effective drug that’s been used for over 50 years,” says Irons. “Unlike common antidepressants like SSRIs which can take weeks to take effect, ketamine infusions can offer immediate relief to those suffering from the weight of depression, anxiety or PTSD.” 

Today, ketamine therapy continues to evolve as an innovative solution for those seeking relief from mood disorders and chronic pain. Irons hopes to educate the public on the safety and effectiveness of the treatment. The therapy is administered under medical supervision, typically through an IV infusion, and is carefully dosed to ensure safety and effectiveness.

Southern Ketamine & Wellness offers a place where those suffering from debilitating mental and physical pain can come to relax, recharge, and receive treatment that will ultimately bring them the relief they deserve. In addition to ketamine therapy, the clinic offers a variety of IV therapies such as NAD+ therapy, which can improve energy and mental clarity. 

The Birmingham location also offers TMS therapy, a non-invasive treatment that uses repetitive magnetic pulses to stimulate nerve cells in the brain to improve symptoms of depression. Additionally, both locations offer weight loss support through expert care and personalized treatment plans.

Irons is most excited for the potential of Southern Ketamine & Wellness to provide patients with the relief they’ve been seeking and deserve to experience.

“It’s very rewarding,” he says. “I spent the majority of my career dealing with physical pain, but mental pain often isn’t nearly as evident. Mental health is still stigmatized, but thankfully people are learning to be more open about it. Life is too short to live in pain.”

To learn more about Southern Ketamine and Wellness or to receive a free consultation, visit https://southernketamine.com.