Vitalitas Denver Ketamine Infusion Center

03/05/2026

The best plan is the one you can actually follow.

Not perfect. Not intense. Not built for someone else’s life or ideal circumstances.

If you feel overwhelmed, start with one small next step and one support that makes it easier to stick with. Simple plans tend to last, and lasting plans are where progress shows up.

02/27/2026

New article from Dr. Eve Langston on complex pain and mood conditions and emerging treatments in this space.

If you want a clinician’s POV in an area that gets a lot of attention but is sometimes short on clarity, this is for you.

She covers why pain and mood symptoms often reinforce each other, what’s emerging in evidence and practice standards, and why screening, monitoring, and coordinated care matter most when cases are complex.

A physician anesthesiologist’s clinical perspective on where ketamine is being studied and used across complex pain and treatment-resistant mood conditions, and why standards matter.

02/25/2026

PTSD isn’t only flashbacks. For a lot of people, it looks like daily life getting smaller over time.

It can show up as:
✔️Hypervigilance (scanning, startle response, always “on”)
✔️Avoidance (places, conversations, sensations, even sleep)
✔️Irritability (short fuse, low bandwidth, feeling “wired”)
✔️Sleep disruption (nightmares, insomnia, early waking)
✔️Emotional numbing (disconnection, flatness, distance)
✔️Body symptoms (GI issues, pain, tension, fatigue)

If you relate, it’s worth naming the pattern out loud and finding a professional who can help identify treatment options. PTSD can be missed when people don’t have “classic flashbacks,” and identifying these trends can helps you get proper care.

02/20/2026

Sleep is often framed as “self-care.” Clinically, it is much more of a treatment lever. Poor sleep can increase pain sensitivity, worsen recovery, and raise reactivity, creating a tight feedback loop that looks like “flares out of nowhere.” When we evaluate patients with persistent pain, we treat sleep disruption as a meaningful clinical variable, not an afterthought.

02/18/2026

If you are considering specialty care for depression or anxiety, clarity is important.

We wrote a practical self-check that walks through the factors that matter most, including treatment history, current medications, and safety considerations.

Read more to learn what to expect from and how to schedule an intake evaluation.

A practical self-check for ketamine-curious patients exploring treatment for depression, anxiety, or PTSD, plus what to expect in a medically supervised intake.

02/13/2026

“Dysregulated” gets used like a personality label. It’s not. It’s a nervous system state.

It can show up as:

Feeling wired and tired at the same time
Overreacting to small inputs (noise, email, a minor conflict)
Shutting down, going numb, or feeling oddly detached
Racing thoughts, spiraling, or getting stuck in loops
Sleep that looks fine on paper but doesn’t restore you
Irritability that feels out of proportion to the moment

The useful question is not “What’s wrong with me?”

It’s “What does my body need right now: downshift, support, or safety?”

02/11/2026

When should someone be referred for ketamine therapy?

We published a practical guide that covers what clinicians are looking for when determining fit, including screening considerations, safety and monitoring standards, and why coordinated care (therapist, prescriber, PT when relevant) matters for outcomes.

A practical referral guide for providers considering ketamine therapy for treatment-resistant depression or complex pain, including referral thresholds, what to send, and care coordination.

02/06/2026

High-functioning depression can look like “everything’s fine” while it feels heavy underneath.

If you’re still showing up but it’s costing too much, notice the signs:
muted joy, thinner patience, and rest that doesn’t restore. If this has been your baseline for a while, it’s worth taking seriously.

A few quiet signs:
-Joy is muted (you feel more relief than happiness)
-Everything takes more effort than it should
-You’re running on pressure, not motivation
-Your patience is thinner, your bandwidth is smaller
-Rest doesn’t feel restorative

This isn’t a diagnosis, but it's a pattern worth noticing, especially if it’s been your baseline for a while.

02/04/2026

When your inner environment is loud, aim for 10% calmer.

To start, try simple reset that works for a lot of people:

1. Grab a glass of water and a small, protein-rich snack
2. Spend 3 minutes outside
3. Write down one next step

It's not a cure, but a way to find traction when you're feeling stuck or overwhelmed.

01/29/2026

Anesthesiology is increasingly part of the conversation in chronic pain and treatment resistant mental health care, especially as we move from siloed diagnoses toward mechanism-informed care.

New blog from Dr. Eve Langston on what this evolution means, why safety and monitoring matter, and how ketamine fits into responsible, integrated treatment models.

How is anesthesiology contributing to modern pain and mental health care? Anesthesiology increasingly contributes to the care of complex pain and treatment-resistant mental health conditions by applying expertise in neurophysiology, pharmacology, and systems-level monitoring. This role extends beyon...

01/27/2026

Living with Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) can be overwhelming, especially when traditional treatments don’t bring enough relief.

In this article, we explore real patient outcomes and emerging care approaches that are helping some people reduce pain and improve quality of life.

How can ketamine support patients with Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)? Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) is one of the most challenging chronic pain conditions clinicians encounter. Characterized by severe, disproportionate pain and nervous system dysregulation, CRPS often persists despit...

01/22/2026

Chronic pain isn’t always a sign that something is still injured.

For some people, pain continues because the nervous system has become overly sensitive, sending strong pain signals long after tissues have healed. This can limit movement, disrupt daily life, and make standard treatments less effective.

In carefully selected cases, advanced physician-guided care may help reduce this heightened sensitivity and support improved function. These approaches are not first-line treatments and are considered only when conventional options have not been enough.

If you’re living with persistent pain or caring for someone who is, understanding how pain evolves can help clarify what questions to ask next.

Learn more on our website:
https://ketaminedenver.com/ketamine-for-chronic-pain/