KETAMINE THERAPY IN NORTH COUNTY SAN DIEGO

You’ve Tried the Meds. You’ve Done the Therapy. You Still Don’t Feel Like Yourself.

Seaside Ketamine offers a faster path to healing for depression, anxiety, PTSD, and chronic pain. We combine physician-led ketamine therapy with metabolic psychiatry and lifestyle medicine. Our team identifies root causes to help you regain control and finally feel like yourself again.

Why Patients Choose Seaside Ketamine

If you’ve tried medications, therapy, supplements, or “doing all the right things” and still don’t feel better, it’s not because you’re broken.

For many people, depression, anxiety, trauma, and chronic pain are driven by biology—not willpower.

Your brain doesn’t exist in isolation. It’s shaped by inflammation, metabolism, hormones, sleep, stress, and the nervous system. When those systems are out of balance, no amount of “pushing through” can fix it.

The good news? When we address the right systems, the brain can change—often faster than you’ve been told.

What We Do At Seaside Ketamine

Group Ketamine + Group Meditation

Community-based healing in a safe, guided format.

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The Gupta Program

Neuroplasticity-based training for anxiety, chronic pain, and trauma recovery.

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Medication Management & Taper

Safe, gradual reduction of psychiatric medications when appropriate.

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Metabolic Psychiatry

Lab-informed optimization of metabolism, inflammation, hormones, and gut health.

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Do Any of These Sound Like You?

No matter what you feel, you deserve relief.

"I'm exhausted, inflamed, and irritable."

"I've tried multiple meds and still feel the same."

"Pain or migraines ruin my life."

"I don't feel joy anymore."

"My anxiety is constant, even when life is fine."

There Is A Solution: The Seaside Method

Most ketamine clinics stop when the session ends. We start there.

1. RAPID RELIEF

Experience fast-acting symptom relief through ketamine therapy. Specifically, this treatment helps the brain form new connections. By doing this, it creates a healing window that interrupts deep patterns of depression, anxiety, trauma, and chronic stress. As a result, meaningful change becomes possible.

2. ROOT CAUSE

Go beyond symptom management with a full check of your body's health. Specifically, we look at the physical factors that affect your mind. To do this, we evaluate inflammation, hormones, gut health, and cell energy. In addition, we test your nutrient levels and insulin resistance. As a result, we can easily find and fix the deep causes of your emotional health.

3. REWIRE

Sustainable healing requires more than symptom relief. To achieve this, we use Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) and mindfulness practices. In addition, our team guides you through nervous system regulation and the Gupta Program. By doing this, we help you build new thought patterns and emotional strength. As a result, you can enjoy a deep, long-term transformation.

4. RESILIENCE

Create a base for lasting mental and physical health through proven daily habits. Specifically, we focus on healthy sleep, nutrition, and regular movement. In addition, we provide stress management, community connection, and ongoing support. By doing this, we help you maintain your progress and build a life that sustains lasting change.

FOUNDER OF SEASIDE KETAMINE

Meet Dr. Gillin, MD

Dr. Gillin is a dual board-certified physician with extensive experience in ketamine therapy, anesthesiology, procedural medicine, and patient safety. After helping hundreds of patients through ketamine infusions, Dr. Gillin noticed a common pattern: many people weren’t failing treatment—they were being treated too narrowly.

Mental health symptoms often stemmed from deeper issues such as inflammation, metabolic dysfunction, hormonal imbalance, nervous system overload, or unresolved trauma—factors medication alone couldn’t fully address.

That insight led him to create Seaside Ketamine. Specifically, this clinic combines medical-grade ketamine therapy with metabolic psychiatry and lifestyle medicine. In addition, you receive custom support in a calm coastal setting

His approach goes beyond symptom management. Instead, it is about understanding the root causes of how you feel and creating a path toward lasting change

What Safety Looks Like at Seaside Ketamine

Your treatment is guided by experienced medical professionals with safety protocols designed to support your comfort and well-being.

Medical Screening Before Treatment

We review your medical history, medications, blood pressure, psychiatric history, and fit before recommending treatment.

Physician-Led Protocols

Your care is overseen by our trained medical team, and overseen by our dual board-certified physician with 30+ years in medicine and 3,500+ ketamine sessions administered.

Monitored Sessions

Treatments take place in a calm medical setting with monitoring before, during, and after treatment.

Not Right for Everyone

Ketamine is not appropriate for every patient. The first call helps determine whether it is worth evaluating further.

What Makes Seaside Ketamine Different from Other Clinics?

We combine medical-grade ketamine therapy with metabolic psychiatry and lifestyle medicine. Our goal is not just symptom relief, but helping patients understand why they feel the way they do and supporting lasting change.

Our clinic resides in a calm, oceanfront environment, meaning you can look at the ocean while getting treated, and leave with a plan that supports your brain and body for the week ahead.

Traditional Psychiatry	Other Ketamine Clinics	Seaside Ketamine
Symptom suppression with daily meds	Ketamine treatments without integration	Rapid relief + root-cause healing
No metabolic assessment	No lifestyle medicine	Comprehensive metabolic psychiatry
Trial-and-error medication	Isolated ketamine sessions	Personalized 4-phase method
Limited time with doctor	Minimal medical oversight	Physician-led, medically supervised
No long-term optimization	No medication taper support	Complete transformation support

OUR CLINIC

Healing With an Ocean View

Unlike traditional medical settings, our oceanfront clinic provides a serene space where comfort, nature, and clinical excellence come together.

Ketamine for Chronic Pain San Diego | Cardiff-by-the-Sea, CA

Why You Can Feel Stuck Even After Doing Everything Right

Most treatment only targets one layer. We look at all three.

🧠 Brain Chemistry

Ketamine may help rapidly shift rigid mood and threat pattersns.

🧬 Body Biology

Inflammation, insulin resistance, hormones, sleep, gut health, and nutrient status can keep the brain under stress.

🫀Nervous System Patterning

Trauma, chronic stress, pain, and avoidance loops can keep the body in protection mode.

Which Path Is Right for Me?

"I need the strongest, fastest medical option"

IV ketamine may be appropriate for treatment-resistant depression, anxiety, PTSD, or chronic pain when precise dose control is important.

"I want a simpler session without an IV"

IM ketamine may be appropriate for patients who prefer injection-based treatment with medical monitoring.

"I want an FDA-approved, insurance-based option"

Spravato may be appropriate for eligible patients with treatment-resistant depression or major depression with suicidal ideation. It is administered under REMS supervision and may be covered by insurance.

Your Personalized Path to Feeling Better

Step 1

First, you will complete a thorough doctor-led health review. Specifically, we look at your medical and mental health history, current medications, and body chemistry. By doing this, we look at the biology behind your symptoms, rather than just the symptoms themselves.

Step 2

Based on your evaluation, we build a custom plan matched to your brain chemistry, goals, and lifestyle. Specifically, your plan might include IV ketamine, Spravato, KAP, or metabolic psychiatry. Alternatively, we can use a combination of these treatments to get the best results

Step 3

Ketamine creates a healing window. However, what you do inside that window determines your lasting change. To support you, we combine talk therapy with nervous system training and healthy metabolic habits. As a result, your temporary relief becomes a real, lifelong transformation.

Step 4

We measure your progress and adjust your medication amounts and health plans. In addition, we provide ongoing support because healing is not a one-time event. Specifically, regular check-ins ensure your gains hold and your plan evolves with you

TESTIMONIALS

Real People, Real Relief

These are the words of people who once felt stuck, overwhelmed, or hopeless—and found a different path forward.

"After years of getting nowhere with my regular doctor, I finally feel like someone is actually listening — and figuring out what’s really going on. I have more energy, I’m sleeping better, and I’ve even lost 15 pounds without trying. This has been life-changing."

"Thank you for changing my life."

"Best decision I've made. For years I've had a love/hate relationship with alcohol. I've stopped many times over the years, primarily for Lent, but the whole time, I was counting down the days until I could drink again. After just one session, I stopped, and haven't craved it one bit. I completed the protocol and not only have I not drank (nor craved it) for the past 7 weeks, I'm sleeping better, and am a happier person, husband and father. I highly recommend Dr Scott and his team."

FAQ

What is ketamine therapy?

Ketamine therapy uses low, controlled doses of ketamine in a medical setting to help interrupt entrenched patterns of depression, anxiety, PTSD, and chronic pain. It works differently than daily medications and can produce changes more rapidly for some people.

How does ketamine work differently than antidepressants?

Traditional antidepressants primarily affect neurotransmitters over weeks to months. In contrast, ketamine works through completely different pathways. Specifically, it targets your brain chemistry to help form new connections. As a result, some people notice positive changes much sooner, especially when other treatments have not helped.

Who is a good candidate for ketamine therapy?

Ketamine therapy can be helpful for people with severe depression, anxiety, PTSD, chronic pain, or migraines. Specifically, it helps those who still have symptoms despite trying therapy or medication. However, you will need a health review first to determine if this treatment is safe and right for you.

Is ketamine safe?

Ketamine has a very strong safety record when it is given in a clean clinic with proper health checks. For this reason, all treatments at Seaside Ketamine are fully supervised by our medical team. In addition, we use constant tracking to ensure you stay safe and comfortable throughout your visit

What does a ketamine session feel like?

Experiences vary. Some people feel relaxed or detached, others have vivid imagery or emotional insights. Sessions are calm and monitored, and most effects resolve shortly after treatment.

How many sessions will I need?

Every treatment plan is tailored to you. Specifically, many people start with a short series of sessions. Afterward, we adjust your plan based on your unique goals and progress. Furthermore, we discuss all expectations clearly during your initial consultation

Do you offer IV, IM, and Spravato?

Yes. We offer IV ketamine infusions, IM ketamine sessions, and Spravato® (esketamine), which may be covered by insurance for eligible patients.

Do you accept insurance?

IV and IM ketamine are usually cash-pay services. However, Spravato® is often covered by health insurance. For this reason, our team will help you check your coverage and plan your next steps

Can you help me reduce or come off medications?

When it is right for you, we offer careful medication management and support to lower your doses safely. Specifically, any changes are made gradually and slowly. In addition, we coordinate everything directly with your overall care plan.

What conditions do you treat?

We frequently treat common mental health conditions like depression, anxiety, and PTSD. In addition, we help patients manage chronic pain and migraines. Finally, our team provides deep support for adjustment challenges and burnout symptoms.

How do I get started?

The first step is a free 15-minute call to see if you’re a good fit. If appropriate, we’ll schedule a medical evaluation and discuss next steps.

Is ketamine therapy right for everyone?

No. Ketamine isn’t appropriate for every person or every condition. That’s why careful screening and honest conversations are a core part of our process.

What is metabolic psychiatry?

Metabolic psychiatry recognizes that many mental health symptoms are rooted in deep energy issues. Specifically, these include insulin resistance, swelling, cell energy issues, and hormone imbalances. In addition, lack of vital nutrients can cause these symptoms. For this reason, we test for and treat these root causes at Seaside Ketamine, rather than just treating the symptoms.

How is Seaside Ketamine different from other ketamine clinics?

Most ketamine clinics offer isolated treatments without extra support or root-cause checks. In contrast, we combine ketamine therapy with metabolic psychiatry, lifestyle medicine, and talk therapy. As a result, you get rapid relief and deep, long-term healing.

Do you work with my existing therapist or psychiatrist?

Yes. We’re happy to collaborate with your current providers. Integration works best when your care team is aligned.

What if I'm currently on psychiatric medications?

That’s completely fine. In fact, many of our patients start ketamine therapy while on their existing medications. When the time is right, we can help you safely lower your doses. However, that is always your choice, and we will always do it slowly and carefully

Can ketamine therapy help with chronic pain or migraines?

Yes. Ketamine has strong evidence for treating chronic pain conditions, including CRPS, fibromyalgia, and migraines. Many patients experience significant relief.

Our Locations

San Diego:

1953 San Elijo Ave Ste 200

Cardiff, CA 92007

Newport Beach:

240 Newport Center Dr Ste 200

Newport Beach, CA 92660

Hours:

Monday – Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Saturday: By appointment

Sunday: Closed

Ready to Start Feeling Like Yourself Again?

The first step is a free 15-minute call. No pressure. Just clarity.