KETAMINE PSYCHOTHERAPY Q & A

What is ketamine?

Ketamine is a powerful, fast-acting anesthesia and anti-inflammatory that can alleviate chronic physical pain. The medication is also highly effective in treating chronic anxiety and depression symptoms.

Dr. Paziotopoulos delivers ketamine directly into your bloodstream via an intravenous (IV) drip to ensure you receive fast, effective results.

Therapy with ketamine for pain and depression is very successful under the guidance of a qualified physician, like Dr. Paziotopoulos. Recreational use of this drug can lead to addiction or prove fatal with an overdose.

How effective is ketamine for pain?

For persistent pain that interferes with your daily routine, Dr. Paziotopoulos can recommend low-dose ketamine therapy to improve your quality of life.

Ketamine works by interfering with the pain signals that travel between your brain and the area of injury. The treatment also helps desensitize you against pain.

How does ketamine therapy work for depression or anxiety?

Ketamine therapy is available as an intravenous (IV) procedure. Typically, Dr. Paziotopoulos uses a low-dose ketamine drip that lasts up to three hours. You may need to undergo treatment several times a week over the course of two weeks.

This low-dose approach helps you relax, breaking your usual pattern of anxious or depressive feelings. Occasional maintenance doses may be helpful in keeping your symptoms under control.

If you don’t respond to low-dose therapy, Dr. Paziotopoulos may recommend high-dose therapy under the careful supervision of a psychotherapist for your health and safety. At high doses, ketamine can help you disconnect from your ego, allowing you to go deeper into your own psyche.

This introspection allows you to understand a lot of good information about yourself, helping your modify behaviors and your functionality in your personal life and the world at large.

Am I a good candidate for ketamine therapy?

Ketamine therapy is often a treatment option to consider when others fail you. Dr. Paziotopoulos performs a comprehensive health evaluation to ensure you’re healthy enough for therapy and can tolerate the prescription medication.

To prevent addiction concerns or health complications, Dr. Paziotopoulos creates a custom treatment plan with optimal dosages for your condition. He can discuss how long you can expect to use this type of therapy before you achieve your desired results.

For Additional Information on Ketamine Psychotherapy:

The Ketamine Papers – Phil Wolfson, MD (Book/Print Resource)

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SEXUAL OPTIMIZATION Q & A

How does aging affect sexual function?

Growing older causes changes in your body that can affect your sexual function and desire. While many older adults enjoy healthy sex later in life, some may struggle with changes that occur due to impotence, vaginal dryness, and a decrease in hormones.

These issues may be the result of:

Arthritis

Diabetes

Chronic pain

Incontinence

You may also find that depression from aging has a negative impact on your sex life.

What treatment options are available for sexual dysfunction?

Dr. Paziotopoulos offers treatment options for both men and women with the goal to increase sexual function and satisfaction.

Treatments include:

PRP Shot for Penile Rejuvenation 

PRP Shot for Vaginal Rejuvenation

Shockwave for Penile/Vaginal Rejuvenation 

Depending on your needs, Dr. Paziotopoulos creates a custom treatment plan using one or more treatments to achieve your desired results.

How does  PRP Shot for Vaginal Rejuvenation  work?

Our highly effective PRP treatment uses growth factors from your blood that rejuvenate your vaginal health to improve sexual sensations. Treatment can also improve urinary incontinence.

Dr. Paziotopoulos uses platelet-rich plasma (PRP) from your own blood that contains these growth factors. He injects the high concentration of plasma into your upper vaginal area to repair damaged tissue and replenish the area with healthy cells.

Over time, your vaginal health improves as new cells continue to grow, improving natural vaginal lubrication and ending painful sex. Treatment can also make you more sensitive to sexual sensations.

How does PRP Shot for Penile Rejuvenation?

PRP is a highly effective treatment option for erectile dysfunction. Treatment involves the injection of PRP into the penis to trigger the growth of new, healthy tissue.

As the healthy cells continue to grow, you can enjoy longer-lasting, harder erections. Treatment requires no surgery or medication therapy. Because PRP injections use materials already found in your blood, treatment is safe and effective, causing no side effects.

How does Shockwave for Penile/Vaginal Rejuvenation work?

Shockwave therapy is a non-invasive treatment that significantly enhances sexual health for both men and women. leading to an overall enhancement in sexual function and confidence. 

The therapy's non-invasive nature allows for quick sessions with no downtime. 

Treatment Costs $500/session

A series of 4-6 is recommended $1,900-$2,700

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SEXUAL OPTIMIZATION Q & A

How does aging affect sexual function?

Growing older causes changes in your body that can affect your sexual function and desire. While many older adults enjoy healthy sex later in life, some may struggle with changes that occur due to impotence, vaginal dryness, and a decrease in hormones.

These issues may be the result of:

Arthritis

Diabetes

Chronic pain

Incontinence

You may also find that depression from aging has a negative impact on your sex life.

What treatment options are available for sexual dysfunction?

Dr. Paziotopoulos offers treatment options for both men and women with the goal to increase sexual function and satisfaction.

Treatments include:

O-Shot® therapy

P-Shot® therapy

Depending on your needs, Dr. Paziotopoulos creates a custom treatment plan using one or more treatments to achieve your desired results.

How does the O-Shot® work?

The Orgasm Shot®, or O-Shot®, uses growth factors from your blood that rejuvenate your vaginal health to improve sexual sensations. Treatment with the O-Shot® can also improve urinary incontinence.

Dr. Paziotopoulos uses platelet-rich plasma (PRP) from your own blood that contains these growth factors. He injects the high concentration of plasma into your upper vaginal area to repair damaged tissue and replenish the area with healthy cells.

Over time, your vaginal health improves as new cells continue to grow, improving natural vaginal lubrication and ending painful sex. Treatment can also make you more sensitive to sexual sensations.

What is the P-Shot®?

The Priapus Shot®, or P-Shot®, is an effective treatment option for erectile dysfunction. Treatment involves the injection of PRP into the penis to trigger the growth of new, healthy tissue.

As the healthy cells continue to grow, you can enjoy longer-lasting, harder erections. Treatment requires no surgery or medication therapy. Because PRP injections use materials already found in your blood, treatment is safe and effective, causing no side effects.

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Our biofeedback specialists train you to identify early signs of stress, efficiently & independently control your physiological responses, and sustainably manage your symptoms. They scientifically tracks in-session breath patterns, muscle tension, perspiration, posture, & heart rate, so you can see your innate stress responses, learn what triggers them, and change your body's responses for improved comfort, clarity, & self-control.

SPORTS PERFORMANCE Q & A

What services are available for athletes?

As an athlete, there are many factors of your health that influence how well you play. To cater to the specific needs of sports participants, Dr. Paziotopoulos offers a variety of high-quality treatment options for injuries or age-related degeneration, including:

Individualized Supplements

Customized Periodization Protocols

Personalized Exercises

PRP treatments

Stem cell therapy

Peptide therapy

Ketamine therapy

Intravenous (IV) therapy

If age-related conditions, such as arthritis, are affecting your ability to participate in the sports you love, Dr. Paziotopoulos offers custom age reversal medicine packages to boost your energy and revitalize your overall physical health.

Which therapies can help with sports injuries?

The most effective options available for sports-related injuries are stem cell therapies and platelet-rich plasma (PRP) treatments. These treatments use your body’s own natural healing ability to repair damaged ligaments, tendons, and bones.

PRP contains growth factors that repair damaged cells from the inside out. Stem cells have the special ability to regrow and multiply into any type of cell, allowing damaged areas of the body to benefit from newer, healthier cells.

Individualized Supplements

Once your baseline has been established and your performance goals have been identified, we create an individualized supplement program designed to boost every aspect of your health, fitness, and athleticism. You’ll receive your customized supplements throughout the year, with adjustments at intervals to optimize your plan and your fitness level.

Customized Periodization Protocols

We help to refine and optimize your fitness regimen to promote full body strength and health. This means varying periodization protocols designed to allow your body to recover from hard training by focusing on different parts of your body in rotation. This provides a year-round approach to your fitness that won’t be slowed or delayed by seasonal activities.

Personalized Exercises

Fitness isn’t just about strengthening muscle groups; it’s about control, balance, flexibility, and mind over matter. We’ll develop a personalized workout program that fits smoothly into your specialized athletics regimen, including Yoga, Chi Gung, and/or Kung Fu exercises. Supplementing your strength training with these specific routines can improve your focus and clarity.

NAD+ Replenishment

Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD+) is a cofactor – a molecule that assists enzymes in chemical reactions. NAD+ works to support multiple physiological processes, including DNA repair, metabolism, inflammation, removal of dead cells from your body, and immune activation, all of which play important roles in healthspan and aging. We replenish NAD+ by supplementing through an IV drip to enhance your body’s ability to renew itself.

What is ketamine therapy?

If you sustain an injury or develop an age-related disease that causes chronic pain, it may be difficult to enjoy your favorite sports. Ketamine therapy uses a prescription dose of ketamine, a powerful anesthetic drug that induces a deep sense of relaxation and relief from chronic pain.

Dr. Paziotopoulos offers two types of ketamine therapy. In low-dose therapy, you can receive an intravenous (IV) drip of the medication over the course of 1-3 hours up to three times a week for two weeks to alleviate chronic pain. This low-dose therapy is also effective for breaking the cycle of depression.

If chronic pain doesn’t respond to low-dose therapy, Dr. Paziotopoulos can recommend a high-dose ketamine IV, which you receive under the close supervision of a psychotherapist for your safety.

What conditions can IV therapy treat?

IV therapy delivers high-quality vitamins and minerals directly to your bloodstream, so you can feel the immediate effects of treatment. This type of therapy can be useful in treating a variety of issues athletes face, including:

Dehydration

Chronic pain

Vitamin deficiencies

Recovery from injury or illness

IV therapy can also be an effective resource for preparing for the big game or helping you recover from an intense day on the field.

For Additional Information on Sports Performance:

www.startingstrength.com

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HORMONE REPLACEMENT THERAPY Q & A

How does hormone therapy slow the aging process?

As you grow older, your body’s natural production of hormones begins to decline, resulting in a number of common age-related conditions. The loss of certain hormones can have a negative impact on your physical health and emotional well-being.

By providing your body with a steady stream of replacement hormones, you can alleviate symptoms common with low hormone levels.

What hormones are used in anti-aging medicine?

While all hormones are vital for the overall functionality of your body, the reduction in certain hormones causes significant changes in the body, influencing both your health and longevity.

Dr. Paziotopoulos offers a variety of hormones, including estrogen and testosterone, in replacement therapy to provide both men and women what their bodies need to function optimally. These hormones may include synthetic hormones created in a lab that closely resemble the natural structure of your own hormones.

Bioidentical hormones are also available, which come from plant sources. These hormones are structurally identical to your own hormones, reducing your risk for side effects while increasing your chances of successful treatment.

The goal of hormone replacement therapy is to restore your hormone levels to that of your youth, helping you to enjoy the long-term benefits of renewed health and vitality.

What can I expect during hormone replacement therapy?

Hormones are available in a variety of forms and Dr. Paziotopoulos recommends many hormone therapies that you take at home. However, if he prescribes testosterone replacement pellet therapy, you’ll need to come into the office for placement.

Pellet therapy requires Dr. Paziotopoulos to surgically place pellets just under the surface of your skin, usually near your hip. The pellets deliver a steady stream of hormones into your body, effecting rebalancing your natural levels to alleviate your symptoms.

For other therapies, you can expect to come in for a visit to learn about your treatment plan and how to use the hormone replacements you’re using.

What kind of testing do I need for hormone therapy?

Prior to starting your hormone therapy, Dr. Paziotopoulos performs a comprehensive evaluation of your overall health.

Blood tests help him understand how your body metabolizes hormones and can help identify signs of cancer and other diseases affecting your health.

Unlike other physicians, Dr. Paziotopoulos also tests for toxins in your body, which can interfere with hormone therapies.

For Additional Information on Hormone Replacement Therapy:

www.hormonebalance.org

www.a4m.com/about-a4m-mmi.html

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