Cereva Health

Cereva Health Formerly The Infusionist. Same owners. Same providers. Same compassionate care.

Now offering comprehensive mental health services including ketamine therapy and Spravato®. At The Infusionist, we specialize in providing safe, medically supervised ketamine therapy to support those struggling with treatment-resistant depression, anxiety, PTSD, and other mood disorders. Every patient is carefully evaluated and monitored by experienced medical professionals to ensure safety and pe

rsonalized care. Our mission is to create a calm, compassionate environment where healing can begin, while offering the latest in innovative, evidence-based treatments.

“But I felt completely fine after my last treatment.”We’re genuinely glad. You still cannot drive yourself home.Ketamine...
09/03/2026

“But I felt completely fine after my last treatment.”

We’re genuinely glad. You still cannot drive yourself home.

Ketamine and Spravato can temporarily affect:

Alertness and reaction time
Coordination and balance
Attention and judgment
Visual or spatial perception
Thinking and decision-making
Your ability to recognize your own impairment

That last one is important. Feeling normal is not a reliable driving test—just as confidently singing every word to a song does not mean you’re hitting any of the notes.

At Cereva Health, patients must arrange safe transportation after treatment. Your driver should be a responsible adult with a valid driver’s license who understands that treatment and recovery times can vary.

Rideshare use may only be permitted according to clinic policy and provider approval. Please ask before assuming it will be acceptable, particularly for your first treatment.

After Spravato, patients should not drive, operate machinery, or perform activities requiring complete alertness until the following day after a restful night’s sleep. After IV ketamine, follow the provider’s specific discharge instructions and do not drive for the remainder of the restricted period.

Planning transportation in advance prevents canceled treatments, protects everyone on the road, and allows you to focus on recovery instead of negotiating with us while holding your car keys.

Contact Cereva Health with questions about transportation requirements before scheduling your treatment.

September is Su***de Prevention & Awareness Month.For someone living with severe depression or suicidal thoughts, being ...
09/01/2026

September is Su***de Prevention & Awareness Month.

For someone living with severe depression or suicidal thoughts, being told to “just hang on” can feel impossible when their brain is telling them there is no way out.

This is one of the reasons ketamine therapy has changed the conversation around treatment-resistant depression.

Unlike many traditional antidepressants that can take weeks to begin working, ketamine has been shown to reduce suicidal thoughts rapidly in some patients- sometimes within hours or days.

It isn’t a magic cure. And it isn’t the right treatment for everyone.

But for people who have tried medication after medication, therapy after therapy, and still feel trapped in depression, knowing that another treatment option exists can matter tremendously.

Sometimes hope starts with simply knowing:

There is still something else we can try.

This month, check on your people. Ask the uncomfortable question. Talk openly about mental health. And if someone tells you they’re struggling, listen.

You never know when one conversation or one new treatment option could help someone.

If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis or suicidal thoughts, call or text 988 to reach the Su***de & Crisis Lifeline.

Feeling nervous before ketamine or Spravato treatment is completely understandable.You’re entering an unfamiliar experie...
08/31/2026

Feeling nervous before ketamine or Spravato treatment is completely understandable.

You’re entering an unfamiliar experience that may temporarily change how you perceive your body, thoughts, surroundings, or sense of time. For someone who already struggles with anxiety—or simply likes being in control—that can sound less like “relaxing treatment” and more like a hard pass.

Being anxious does not mean you’re failing or automatically unsuitable for treatment. It means your treatment team needs to know what you’re experiencing.

Before your session:

Tell staff what specifically worries you
Ask what sensations are common and what will be monitored
Follow your clinic’s preparation instructions
Choose calming, familiar music
Avoid filling your head with frightening treatment stories online
Agree on how you’ll signal if you need support

During treatment, you are allowed to speak up. Staff can help orient you to the room, reduce stimulation, guide your breathing, remind you that sensations are temporary, and involve the medical provider when symptoms need evaluation.

You do not earn better results by silently suffering through panic. Treatment is not an endurance sport, and there is no medal for being the quietest person in the recliner.

Anxiety can also occur as a treatment side effect. Significant or repeated distress should be discussed with the medical provider so the treatment plan, dosing, preparation, and overall appropriateness can be reassessed.

At Cereva Health, we want patients to feel supported—not judged for having the exact symptoms that brought them to us.

Contact Cereva Health to ask questions about treatment preparation and anxiety support.

One reason people explore ketamine or Spravato is the possibility of improvement sooner than with many traditional antid...
08/27/2026

One reason people explore ketamine or Spravato is the possibility of improvement sooner than with many traditional antidepressants.

But “rapid-acting” does not mean everyone feels dramatically better after one treatment.

Some patients notice changes within hours or days. Others recognize improvement only after several treatments. Some experience limited benefit or do not respond.

Early improvement can also be quieter than people expect. It might look like:

Getting out of bed with slightly less resistance
Completing a task that has been sitting untouched
Feeling less consumed by negative thoughts
Reaching out instead of isolating
Becoming more emotionally flexible
Noticing a small return of interest, energy, or hope

Sometimes the patient doesn’t recognize the change first. A family member says, “You seem more like yourself,” and suddenly everyone realizes the emotional weather may be shifting.

One difficult or uneventful session does not automatically mean treatment has failed. At the same time, continuing indefinitely without measurable benefit is not a treatment strategy. Progress should be monitored honestly throughout the recommended treatment course.

At Cereva Health, we look for meaningful changes in symptoms and everyday functioning—not merely whether someone had an intense experience during treatment.

Contact Cereva Health to discuss your options and what a realistic treatment timeline could look like for you.



In clinical studies, group-level differences with Spravato were observed as early as 24 hours, but that does not predict how quickly—or whether—an individual patient will respond.

Ketamine or Spravato may create a temporary window in which thoughts feel less rigid, emotions become easier to observe,...
08/24/2026

Ketamine or Spravato may create a temporary window in which thoughts feel less rigid, emotions become easier to observe, or familiar patterns can be viewed from a different perspective.

But an insight is not automatically a life change.

You can realize exactly why you keep repeating a pattern and still repeat it by Thursday. The brain is talented like that.

Integration is the process of exploring what surfaced during treatment and deciding what to do with it afterward. Depending on the patient, that may include:

Identifying meaningful thoughts, emotions, or memories
Separating useful insight from temporary treatment effects
Connecting the experience to everyday patterns
Clarifying needs, boundaries, or next steps
Practicing healthier responses while change feels more accessible
Bringing important material into therapy or other professional care

Not every treatment produces a profound revelation, and integration does not require one. Sometimes the work is simply noticing subtle changes: slightly more energy, less emotional reactivity, greater willingness to connect, or the ability to complete something that previously felt impossible.

Integration does not replace medical care or psychotherapy, and it does not guarantee lasting results. It offers structured support for turning awareness into intentional action.

At Cereva Health, we care about more than what happens during the treatment session. We also care about how patients carry potential progress back into their actual lives—where the laundry, relationships, responsibilities, and old patterns are patiently waiting.

Contact Cereva Health to learn more about our treatment and integration support options.

You don’t have to be certain about treatment before contacting Cereva Health.You don’t have to know whether you want IV ...
08/24/2026

You don’t have to be certain about treatment before contacting Cereva Health.

You don’t have to know whether you want IV ketamine or Spravato. You don’t need to understand the science, have your entire medication history memorized, or arrive with a perfectly organized explanation of how you feel.

You can simply start with questions:

Could I qualify for treatment?
What is the difference between IV ketamine and Spravato?
Does insurance cover either option?
What does treatment feel like?
How much time will it require?
What are the risks and side effects?
What if I’m nervous or uncertain?
What happens if treatment doesn’t help?

A conversation is not consent to treatment. It is an opportunity to receive accurate information, discuss your history, and understand your options.

You are allowed to be hopeful and skeptical at the same time. Frankly, that’s usually healthier than believing everything you saw in a 30-second reel.

At Cereva Health, we will answer your questions honestly, explain what treatment can and cannot do, and help determine whether an evaluation makes sense.

No pressure. No promises we can’t responsibly make. Just information, professional guidance, and a possible next step.

Send us a private message or contact Cereva Health to begin the conversation.

The setting isn’t merely decoration. It’s part of how we care for you.Ketamine and Spravato can temporarily change perce...
08/20/2026

The setting isn’t merely decoration. It’s part of how we care for you.

Ketamine and Spravato can temporarily change perception, increase emotional sensitivity, and create feelings of detachment or vulnerability. During that kind of experience, the environment matters.

First comes clinical safety:

Medical screening before treatment
Vital-sign and respiratory monitoring
Staff available throughout the session
Assessment before you leave
A responsible plan for transportation home

Then comes human comfort:

A private treatment room
Comfortable seating and warm blankets
Headphones, music, and an eye mask
Fewer unnecessary interruptions
Time to decompress before leaving

Comfort does not replace medical monitoring, and a nice blanket is not a treatment plan. But feeling physically safe and emotionally supported can reduce unnecessary anxiety and allow patients to focus on the experience rather than wondering whether anyone has forgotten them in Room 3.

At Cereva Health, we intentionally combine medical oversight with a calm, private environment—because patients deserve both competence and compassion.

Contact Cereva Health to schedule a consultation or learn more about what to expect during treatment.

Taking the first step toward a new mental-health treatment can feel intimidating—especially when you don’t know what’s w...
08/13/2026

Taking the first step toward a new mental-health treatment can feel intimidating—especially when you don’t know what’s waiting on the other side of the door.

Your first appointment at Cereva Health is a conversation, not a commitment.

Here’s what you can expect:

1. We listen.
We’ll ask what you’ve been experiencing, what you’ve already tried, what helped, what didn’t, and what you hope could change.

2. We review your history.
This includes your diagnoses, medications, previous treatments, medical conditions, substance-use history, and anything else that could affect safety or eligibility.

3. We discuss your options.
We’ll explain IV ketamine and Spravato, including how each is administered, possible benefits, risks, common side effects, time commitments, and costs.

4. We answer your questions.
Bring all of them—even the uncomfortable, skeptical, or “this may sound ridiculous” questions. We’ve probably heard stranger before lunch.

5. We determine next steps.
If treatment appears appropriate, we’ll explain scheduling, transportation requirements, preparation instructions, and any insurance authorization needed.

6. You decide.
A consultation does not obligate you to begin treatment. Our responsibility is to give you accurate information and a professional recommendation. Your responsibility is to decide what feels right for you.

Not everyone will qualify for every treatment, and no responsible clinic should promise otherwise. The first step is simply finding out what your options are.

Contact Cereva Health to schedule a consultation.

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1043 Asher Way STE 300
Tyler, TX
75703

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Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
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