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Collaborative Ketamine Therapy Referrals for Patients With Depression, Bipolar Disorder, PTSD, Trauma & Anxiety
IV Ketamine Therapy & Spravato® for Your Patients With Depression, PTSD & Anxiety
At Better Health Whole Wellness Center, we offer both IV ketamine therapy and Spravato® (esketamine) nasal spray to help your patients find meaningful, fast-acting relief from depression, treatment-resistant mood conditions, PTSD, and anxiety — in close collaboration with the clinicians who support them.
Our Collaborative Referral Model: How We Work With Your Practice
We believe IV ketamine therapy and Spravato® are most effective as part of a broader mental health plan — not a replacement for one. Whether a patient comes to us with an established care team or is just beginning their mental health journey, we meet them where they are. For those with existing providers, we work as a trusted clinical extension of that team, ensuring every step is coordinated and transparent. For those without, we help guide next steps and connect them with the right support. Our goal is genuine partnership — delivering safe, evidence-based, fast-acting treatment for depression, PTSD, and anxiety within a framework that puts each patient’s whole wellbeing first.
Our ongoing commitment to your practice:
- Direct clinician-to-clinician communication before treatment begins
- Regular PHQ-9 progress reports shared with your team
- Collaborative decision-making on booster sessions and maintenance schedules
- Immediate communication if any clinical concerns arise during treatment
- A shared commitment to your patient’s long-term wellness — not just short-term symptom relief
Meet the Clinical Team Your Patients Will Work With
Every patient referred to Better Health Whole Wellness Center receives care from a multidisciplinary team of board-certified physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and licensed psychologists — all committed to the highest standard of medically supervised IV ketamine therapy and Spravato® (esketamine) care in Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia.
Alicia C. Loper, MSN, CRNP – Clinical Director & Board-Certified Nurse Practitioner
Alicia C. Loper, MSN, CRNP is a board-certified Nurse Practitioner and Clinical Director of Better Health Whole Wellness Center with more than 28 years of clinical experience. She oversees IV ketamine therapy and Spravato® treatment delivery, focusing on safety, individualized dosing, and close patient monitoring throughout the therapeutic process. Learn more about Alicia →
Katie Olmstead, MSN, CRNP, FNP-BC – Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner
Katherine Olmstead is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner with advanced training from Thomas Jefferson University and a psychology background from Temple University — a combination that makes her especially well-suited for the whole-person care that ketamine therapy requires. She brings a thoughtful, patient-centered approach to every session at Better Health Whole Wellness Center. Learn more about Katie →
Rachel Kent, PA-C – Physician Assistant, Emergency Medicine & Critical Care
Rachel Kent, PA-C is a nationally certified Physician Assistant with a background in emergency medicine and critical care, bringing a safety-first approach to IV ketamine therapy and Spravato® treatment at Better Health Whole Wellness Center. She is known for her trauma-informed care, thorough assessments, and ability to create a supportive environment where patients feel safe and understood. Learn more about Rachel →
Dr. Courtney Liggera, PsyD – Licensed Clinical Psychologist & Ketamine Integration Specialist
Dr. Courtney Liggera, PsyD is a licensed Clinical Psychologist with over a decade of experience specializing in depression, anxiety, and trauma. She provides therapy specifically designed to complement IV ketamine therapy and Spravato® treatment at Better Health Whole Wellness Center, helping patients integrate insights and strengthen long-term outcomes. Learn more about Dr. Liggera →
Kait McDermott, PMHNP-BC, AGACNP-BC, MSN, RN – Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner & Infusion NP
Kait McDermott is a dual board-certified Nurse Practitioner in both Psychiatric Mental Health and Adult-Gerontology Acute Care, bringing a rare combination of psychiatric expertise and critical care experience to ketamine therapy at Better Health Whole Wellness Center. She previously served as a ketamine infusion NP at Voyage Healing of Philadelphia and holds a Certificate in Psychedelic-Assisted Therapies & Research from the California Institute of Integral Studies. Learn more about Kait →
Bruce Saltzman, MD – Board-Certified Anesthesiologist & Medical Director
Dr. Bruce Saltzman, MD is a Board-Certified Anesthesiologist and Medical Director of Better Health Whole Wellness Center with more than 40 years of clinical experience. He oversees all safety standards, clinical protocols, and treatment administration for IV ketamine therapy and Spravato® (esketamine) at our Rittenhouse Square practice. Learn more about Dr. Saltzman →
How the Referral Process Works: Step by Step
Referring a patient to Better Health Whole Wellness Center is straightforward. Patients do not need a formal referral — they can reach out directly and introduce our team to their provider, or you can contact us directly to discuss a patient’s candidacy. Once a patient is accepted, here is what happens:
- We complete a Physical Examination covered by most commercial insurance
- We connect directly with your practice to review the patient’s history and establish a collaborative care plan
- Treatment begins — typically within one week of the initial consultation
- We share regular PHQ-9 progress updates with your team throughout the treatment series
- We coordinate with you on booster sessions, maintenance scheduling, and any clinical concerns
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Referring Provider FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions From Clinicians
We primarily treat adults and adolescents (14+) with Major Depressive Disorder, treatment-resistant depression, and the depressive phase of Bipolar I and II. We also support patients managing PTSD, trauma, anxiety co-occurring with depression, postpartum depression, and suicidal ideation. Most of our patients come to us through their mental health providers, but a formal referral is not required to begin care. We welcome individuals who are already established with a therapist or psychiatric provider, as well as those who are not currently in treatment. For patients without an existing care team, we can help guide next steps and coordinate support as needed. If you do have a provider, we encourage collaboration — our clinicians are happy to connect directly with your care team to ensure a thoughtful, coordinated approach.
No formal referral is required. Patients can reach out to us directly and introduce our team to their existing providers. However, we are always happy to receive direct provider referrals and will connect with your practice before treatment begins to review the patient’s history and establish a collaborative care plan. Many providers find it helpful to contact us first to discuss a patient’s candidacy before making the introduction.
Communication is central to our model. Before treatment begins, one of our clinicians will connect directly with your practice to review the patient’s history and confirm a shared care plan. Throughout treatment we share regular PHQ-9 progress reports, and we maintain open communication via phone, email, and secure updates. We will contact you immediately if any clinical concerns arise. Our goal is to function as a seamless, trusted extension of your team — not a separate silo.
IV ketamine is given intravenously and provides very precise control over dosing. Spravato® (esketamine) is an FDA-approved nasal spray treatment for patients, and it is often covered by insurance, making it more affordable for many people. Our clinical team chooses the best option based on each patient’s diagnosis, treatment history, insurance coverage, and overall clinical needs.
We recommend letting your patient know a few things before they reach out to us. First, that both IV ketamine therapy and Spravato® are evidence-based options and our team will help them understand which is the better fit during their initial consultation. Second, that their physical examination to determine candidacy is covered by most commercial insurance plans, making it easy to take that first step. A formal referral is not required — patients are welcome to contact us directly, and we also welcome those who may not currently have an active care team. If your patient does not have existing support, we can help coordinate next steps. If they are established with you or another provider, we encourage collaboration and our clinicians are happy to connect directly with their care team to ensure a coordinated approach. If you would like to speak with one of our clinicians before making the referral, please contact us at (215) 710-0221 or email info@bhwwc.com.