In this episode, I interview Ben Clark who is a Nurse practitioner/ Certified Registered nurse in Anestesiology who is the co-owner of Tri-Cities Wellness and Infusion center, located in Kennewick, WA

Dr Ben and I discuss a newer treatment called KETAMINE and how this treatment Is helping patients fight chronic pain as well as other things. Ketamine was developed in the 1960’s and has been an FDA approved anesthetic and analgesic medication since the 1970’s. Ketamine is used safely throughout the world. Most recently Ketamine infusions have been studied and used for the treatment of refractory depression, anxiety, PTSD, chronic pain syndromes, and other conditions with success. How does it work? Ketamine works on the NMDA receptors within the brain. It causes an increase in the neuro transmitter Glutamate. While not all of it’s mechanisms of action are known, it has been shown to repair and help rebuild neuro synapses and pathways within the brain. How many treatments you will need depends on the individuals needs typically 4-6 infusions over a 4-7 day period is sufficient,. Then booster infusions as needed.

Katamine has showed improvements in many pain disorders like Fibromyalgia, Migraines, Chronic pain, CRPS

Tri-Cities wellness and infusion center offers other services for better health including:
Cosmetic injections, Stem cell injections for back pain, Microneedling, PRP injections

Vitamin infusions like: Myers Cocktail, Athlete recovery infusions, Antioxidant booster, Covid Recovery, B complex, Biotin, Glutathione, B-12, Vitamin D, Hair, skin, nail boosters and more

About Ben Clark, ARNP, CRNA
Ben earned his Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing degree from Brigham Young University. After working in the Intensive Care Unit at Utah Valley Regional Medical Center, Ben continued his education by attending Albany Medical College in Albany, New York. There he earned his Master’s of Science Degree in Nurse Anesthesiology and became a CRNA. Ben practiced anesthesia in Northern Indiana for eight years before moving to Richland, WA in 2018.

Ben was raised in southeast Idaho and has always loved outdoor adventures. He and his wife enjoy creating new adventures with their four children and love all that the Tri-Cities has to offer. Ben has always enjoyed bringing relief to patients through medicine and is thrilled to be able to offer these services here in this area.

Book an appointment for an infusion or wellness service: www.tricitieswellness.com



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