Living with a mental health condition can affect nearly every part of your day, from your relationships and responsibilities to your sleep, energy, and physical well-being. When symptoms persist despite treatment, you deserve the opportunity to understand what other options may be available.
At Wholistic Health, we approach mental health with the understanding that your emotional and physical well-being are connected. Our clinic in Theodore, Alabama, offers specialized mental health treatments, including IV ketamine therapy, medication management, SPRAVATO®, and transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS).
We serve patients throughout the greater Mobile area, providing treatment consultations that consider your medical history, previous care, and individual needs.
Mental health care is not one-size-fits-all. Your diagnosis, symptoms, medical history, and response to previous treatments all matter when evaluating your options.
For patients exploring specialized mental health treatments, understanding these details helps establish which services may be appropriate.
Important considerations include:
Our focus is on helping you understand the treatments we provide and whether they may have a place in your mental health care.
Depression, anxiety, and other psychiatric conditions can present differently from person to person. Some patients experience persistent symptoms, while others have periods of improvement followed by recurring difficulties.
Wholistic Health’s mental health treatment services include options for selected patients experiencing:
Our IV ketamine service identifies these conditions among the concerns considered for off-label treatment. However, each condition requires its own clinical considerations. Not every treatment offered by Wholistic Health is appropriate for every diagnosis.
For some patients, conventional psychiatric treatments may not provide sufficient improvement. Depending on your diagnosis and treatment history, additional interventions may be worth discussing with a healthcare professional.
Wholistic Health offers three distinct treatment services with different clinical applications and eligibility requirements.
IV ketamine therapy involves administering ketamine through an intravenous infusion in a monitored clinical setting.
At Wholistic Health, this service is offered for selected mental health conditions, including depression, anxiety, PTSD, OCD, and bipolar disorder.
Ketamine is FDA-approved for anesthesia, but its psychiatric uses are off-label. Patients considering IV ketamine treatment undergo a consultation to discuss their history, potential eligibility, and the treatment process.
SPRAVATO® is an FDA-approved esketamine nasal spray for adults with treatment-resistant depression. It may be used on its own or alongside an oral antidepressant.
SPRAVATO® is a separate medication from IV ketamine. Treatment takes place in a certified healthcare setting, where patients self-administer the nasal spray under clinical supervision and remain for at least two hours of monitoring.
For adults who have not experienced adequate improvement after at least two different antidepressant treatments, SPRAVATO® may be an option following an evaluation.
Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) is a noninvasive treatment that uses magnetic pulses to stimulate targeted areas of the brain involved in mood regulation.
Wholistic Health offers NeuroStar TMS, an FDA-cleared treatment for depression.
TMS does not require anesthesia or sedation. It may be considered for eligible patients who have not responded adequately to previous antidepressant treatment or have experienced difficulties tolerating medication.
At Wholistic Health, we recognize that mental and physical health often influence one another.
Sleep, nutrition, physical health, stress, and daily routines can all contribute to your overall well-being. While these factors do not replace appropriate psychiatric treatment, they can provide important context when considering your health.
Our broader approach combines conventional medical care with attention to nutrition, lifestyle, and individual wellness needs.
That philosophy is reflected in the expertise of Susan Gillispie, APRN, who is dual-certified as a family nurse practitioner and psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner, with a focus on holistic care and disease prevention. Our medical director, Dr. Thomasina H. Anderson-Sharpe, brings a background in family medicine and an interest in integrative approaches to mental health.
We believe thoughtful care begins with listening to your concerns, understanding your history, and recognizing that your needs may differ from someone else’s.
If you’re considering one of our specialized mental health treatments, the first step is learning whether the service may be appropriate for your circumstances.
For IV ketamine therapy, our consultation process begins with a detailed, in-person appointment to review your concerns, treatment history, and questions.
Treatment recommendations depend on the service being considered, your medical history, and the relevant eligibility requirements.
Each treatment also has different preparation, monitoring, and follow-up needs. Our dedicated service pages explain these differences in greater detail.
If you already receive psychiatric medication management, psychotherapy, or other ongoing mental health care, it’s important to continue working with your established providers unless they advise otherwise.
No psychiatric treatment works for everyone, and each option has potential risks and limitations.
IV ketamine may cause sedation, dissociation, and changes in blood pressure. SPRAVATO® carries boxed warnings involving sedation, dissociation, respiratory depression, abuse and misuse, and suicidal thoughts and behaviors. It is administered under a restricted REMS program. TMS may cause headaches or scalp discomfort and carries an uncommon risk of seizures.
Your medical history, diagnosis, and current medications are important considerations when evaluating treatment eligibility.
Learning about these factors can help you have a more informed conversation about your options.
If depression symptoms continue despite treatment, a healthcare professional can review your diagnosis, previous medications, and other factors that may influence your care.
Wholistic Health offers several specialized depression treatments, including IV ketamine, SPRAVATO®, and NeuroStar TMS. Eligibility varies by treatment.
IV ketamine is administered through an intravenous infusion, and its psychiatric uses are off-label.
SPRAVATO® is a distinct FDA-approved esketamine nasal spray with specific adult depression indications. It is administered in a certified healthcare setting under clinical supervision.
The two treatments have different regulatory requirements, protocols, and eligibility considerations.
If you already work with a psychiatrist, therapist, or another mental health professional, you should continue your established care unless your treating clinician recommends a change.
Specialized interventions may be considered alongside other forms of mental health treatment. Your existing care and medication history are important when evaluating additional options.
Do not stop or change prescribed psychiatric medications without guidance from your prescribing clinician.
Medication use can influence treatment eligibility and preparation. Any necessary changes should be discussed with the appropriate healthcare professional.
You can contact Wholistic Health by phone or submit a consultation request through our website.
Our team can provide information about the mental health treatment services offered at our Theodore location and how to begin the consultation process.
Finding appropriate mental health care can involve questions, setbacks, and decisions that aren’t always easy to make. You deserve clear information about the options available to you.
At Wholistic Health, we offer specialized mental health treatments for eligible patients who are exploring additional approaches to depression and other psychiatric concerns.
Our clinic is located at 7272 Theodore Dawes Road, Suite B, Theodore, AL 36582, serving patients from Mobile and surrounding communities.
To learn more about our services, call 251-276-4185 or request a consultation online.
This page provides general educational information and does not replace professional medical advice, psychiatric diagnosis, or individualized treatment. Eligibility, benefits, and risks vary by patient. Ketamine use for psychiatric conditions is off-label. SPRAVATO® and TMS have specific regulatory indications and treatment requirements.
If you or someone else is experiencing a mental health emergency or immediate danger, call 911 or seek emergency medical care. For suicidal thoughts or emotional crisis support, call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Routine outpatient treatment is not a substitute for emergency care.