Being a small business owner during the midst of a pandemic was no fun. All of your business stresses double as personal as well. Not being able to par your office rent turns into not being able to pay your home rent. Not being able to pay your employees turns into not being able to buy dinner. On top of that, in May of 2022, I lost my mother to cancer. Every day I felt the anxiety of keeping my business afloat, combined with the depression of losing the person in this world who loved me the most.

For the first time in my life, I really started to focus on my mental health, and that’s where my journey with ketamine therapy began. Not only was I looking for something to help myself, but something that could help others who felt the same way as I did. After hours of research and discussion with colleagues, I discovered this “new” way of fighting mental illness: psychedelic therapy. The only problem was that there weren’t any reputable clinics offering this therapy in my area. So, I decided to open a clinic of my own, with all of the proper licenses, trained clinicians, and safety protocols. I wanted to create a space where I personally felt comfortable and safe. Well, after almost a year of education and preparation, my partners and I have finally opened our clinic to the public. Not only do I look forward to finally being able to improve my mental health, I look forward to taking this journey with others who feel the same way, together.