Welcome to Illumination Medicine
We are an integrative ketamine clinic specializing in Ketamine Therapy. In a supportive, intentional setting, we use ketamine to improve emotional well-being, rebalance the nervous system, and activate the body’s natural healing process. Blending modern medicine with traditional healing, we care for the whole person—body, mind, and spirit.
Ketamine Therapy for Healing
Ketamine therapy offers a powerful way to break through mental and emotional blocks by expanding awareness and shifting perspective. It can provide rapid relief from depression, PTSD, and chronic pain—often within 24 to 72 hours of the first session.¹ ²
A short series of sessions (typically 6–8) has been shown to deliver lasting improvements in mood, clarity, and emotional resilience.³ Research shows ketamine promotes neuroplasticity⁴, reduces inflammation⁵, and supports new neuronal growth⁴, creating ideal conditions for long-term healing and change.
Illumination Medicine is a female owned and operated business and safe space for people with environmental sensitivities.
References
¹ Feder, A. et al. (2014). Efficacy of intravenous ketamine for treatment of chronic PTSD: A randomized clinical trial.JAMA Psychiatry, 71(6), 681–688.
² Wilkinson, S. T. et al. (2018). The effect of a single dose of intravenous ketamine on suicidal ideation: A systematic review and individual participant data meta-analysis. American Journal of Psychiatry, 175(2), 150–158.
³ Phillips, J. L. et al. (2019). Single, repeated, and maintenance ketamine infusions for treatment-resistant depression: A randomized controlled trial. American Journal of Psychiatry, 176(5), 401–409.
⁴ Duman, R. S., & Aghajanian, G. K. (2012). Synaptic dysfunction in depression: Potential therapeutic targets. Science, 338(6103), 68–72.
⁵ Zunszain, P. A. et al. (2013). Inflammation and depression. Current Topics in Behavioral Neurosciences, 14, 135–151.
Meet Sally, Nurse Practitioner,
Ketamine Session Facilitator
Sally Smith, FNP is a board certified Family Nurse Practitioner based in Sante Fe, NM. She has experience in rural, emergency, hospital and family medicine.
“The ketamine sessions facilitated by Sally helped me during a very stressful and demanding passage in my life. This series of sessions helped me access a more positive perspective, a greater sense of connection to life and stronger sense of resilience. I feel less stress overall, have more acceptance for what is and have begun to feel my natural joy returning. “
-R. L.
Thank you for your interest in Ketamine Therapy! As of October 1st, 2025 Sally is not currently accepting new Ketamine Patients. She sincerely appreciates your interest and will update this page when availability changes.
If you’re looking for similar care, you may wish to explore other independent clinics such as Dr. Catherine Boyd at True North (https://catherinemahanboydmd.com) and Insight Ketamine (https://insightketamine.com). These clinics are separate from Illumination Medicine, and this information is shared simply to help you explore your options. Illumination Medicine is not responsible for the care or services provided by other clinics.