Category: Ketamine Therapy

Ketamine for Back Pain

Dr. Elyas Parsa, DO
October 12, 2026

Explore how ketamine therapy may help relieve chronic back pain, how it works differently from traditional treatments, and what to expect from treatment at Mind Balance Flow.

Can Ketamine Therapy Cause Psychosis?

Dr. Elyas Parsa, DO
October 5, 2026

Ketamine can cause brief psychosis-like effects during treatment, but lasting psychosis from supervised therapy is rare. Here's what the research shows, who faces real risk, and how careful screening keeps treatment safe.

Ketamine vs. Spravato for Depression

Dr. Elyas Parsa, DO
September 28, 2026

In an nutshell: Ketamine = esketamine (Spravato) + arketamine. Clinically, they differ in route, cost, and purpose. Here's how I sort out which one makes sense for a given patient.

The Different Types of Ketamine and What We Use

Dr. Elyas Parsa, DO
September 21, 2026

At Mind Balance Flow's clinic in Livermore, we can help you navigate the options available for ketamine treatment including the different methods of administering each type.

Ketamine Treatment for Bipolar Disorder

Dr. Elyas Parsa, DO
September 14, 2026

Learn how ketamine therapy can be an effective treatment plan for bipolar disorder, including comparisons to other treatments, our approach, and when ketamine treatment is not suitable.

Ketamine Therapy for OCD

Dr. Elyas Parsa, DO
September 8, 2026

OCD can be treated with ketamine, but only after other treatments haven't worked. It's complicated, and in this post I explain why.

What Psychiatric Disorders Can Ketamine Treat?

Dr. Elyas Parsa, DO
August 31, 2026

Ketamine helps with some psychiatric conditions, while is fully contraindicated for others. Here's a general guide — not a diagnosis or treatment recommendation.

Is Ketamine Safe for People with Seizure Disorders?

Dr. Elyas Parsa, DO
August 21, 2026

There's a lot to consider for patients with a history of seizures, and it's important to understand that complexity before beginning ketamine therapy.

Ketamine for Pain: A Physician’s Guide to What Actually Works

Dr. Elyas Parsa, DO
August 7, 2026

Explore how ketamine therapy for pain, particularly chronic pain, can be properly managed to produce positive results based on research and experience.

When is Ketamine Contraindicated? (Or, Who Shouldn’t Take Ketamine?)

Dr. Elyas Parsa, DO
July 17, 2026

Who shouldn't receive ketamine therapy? These are many of the physical and mental health conditions that we take into account when consulting with a new patient.