Reichbach Center of Sarasota Advises Screenings, Provides Alternative Therapy for PTSD Awareness Month

For individuals whose lives remain shadowed by past trauma, post-traumatic stress disorder can feel like reliving a threat. Reichbach Center is dedicated to raising awareness that June is National PTSD Awareness Month, emphasizing the critical need for screening and effective treatment. Serving patients nationwide, Reichbach Center's experts understand the significance of identifying PTSD and offering advanced therapies for those who haven't found relief through traditional approaches. Individuals seeking support for their mental health are encouraged to call 941-213-4444 to explore their treatment options or to schedule a consultation in Sarasota at 2415 University Parkway, Building 3, Suite 215. Veterans and civilians at risk for PTSD are urged to get screened by their health care provider or utilize the self-screening tool available at www.ptsd.va.gov/screen today.

According to the National Center for PTSD, approximately 5% of the U.S. adult population, or 5 out of every 100 adults, has PTSD in a given year. Veterans remain a higher-risk population. Upon screening and diagnosis, individuals with PTSD can access support and treatment through various avenues, including Medicare/Medicaid, health insurance, the Department of Veterans Affairs and specialized centers like Reichbach Center. For those who find limited success with conventional treatments, Reichbach Center provides an innovative option: clinically supervised ketamine infusion therapy, prioritizing patient safety and well-being.

"Research suggests that a deficit in synaptic connectivity might underlie PTSD," explains Dr. Steven Reichbach, president and founder of Reichbach Center. "Ketamine therapy has the potential to enhance these connections in the brain's circuitry, offering a pathway to alleviate PTSD symptoms. It is crucial, however, that this therapy is administered in a controlled clinical setting to ensure patient safety and optimize outcomes."

Ketamine therapy can be very helpful for those with PTSD; however, safety is a crucial factor with this treatment modality. Within the safe and controlled environment of Reichbach Center with licensed, trained professionals, ketamine infusion therapy offers potential benefits for those with PTSD through the following:

• Ketamine may help reset brain circuitry: By modulating glutamate receptors, ketamine can interrupt overactive signaling associated with PTSD and anxiety.
• Ketamine may counteract the effects of stress: It's believed to enhance synaptic connections, potentially reversing the impact of chronic stress on the brain.
• Ketamine offers rapid action and potential for treatment-resistant cases: It can be effective for individuals who haven't responded to traditional therapies.
• Guaranteed medical supervision: Reichbach Center continuously monitors patients, ensuring a safe and comfortable experience.
• Personalized treatment: Care plans are tailored to individual medical histories and specific needs, optimizing safety and efficacy.
• Expert management of dosage and reactions: Reichbach Center ensures precise dosing to eliminate the risk of severe dissociation or ineffective treatment from incorrect at-home dosing.

"When administered with the support of mental health professionals in a controlled medical environment, ketamine infusion therapy has demonstrated remarkable outcomes for patients grappling with trauma," added Dr. Reichbach. "At Reichbach Center, we are committed to providing hope and a novel route for our patient-guests to find relief from PTSD symptoms and achieve meaningful life changes, always prioritizing their safety through expert clinical care."

Dr. Reichbach is an alumnus of the State University of New York Upstate Medical University. He completed his internal medicine training at Staten Island University Hospital and his anesthesiology residency at Stony Brook University, where he also received specialized training in pain management and pediatrics. Board-certified in anesthesiology since 1994, Dr. Reichbach has over two decades of experience working with ketamine. Prior to establishing Reichbach Center in Sarasota in 2016, he was a partner in an anesthesiology practice in New York for nearly twenty years. Dr. Reichbach holds memberships in esteemed professional organizations, including the American Society of Anesthesiologists, the Florida Society of Anesthesiologists, the American Medical Association and the American Society of Ketamine Physicians, Psychotherapists, and Practitioners.

To learn more about Reichbach Center or to schedule an appointment, please call 941-213-4444.