MindBody Therapeutics

"I could not recommend Mind Body Therapeutics and Dr. Mendiola enough. Not only has Mind Body Therapeutics undoubtedly made my life better, Dr.Mendiola did a great job making sure I was comfortable by walking me through the process and creating a great environment inside his treatment space."

"Dr. Mendiola has created an outstanding Treatment Center. He provides extraordinary care in a peaceful, calm, and inviting setting. Easily 5 Stars"

"Making the decision to go to MindBody Therapeutics was stressful. Getting a ketamine infusion seemed too cutting edge for my personality - was it even legal? (It is.) I had heard that it rewires the brain, which sounds like a bad thing. But then I was stuck in a dark depression, so my brain wasn’t currently doing me any favors - everything sounded like a bad thing. Maybe opening up some new neural pathways would help. The whole process sounded too good to be true - instant results with few side effects? I was skeptical. When I walked into the office, I was pleased to see that it was thoughtfully designed. I find most medical offices utilitarian and unwelcoming, but this one was both professional and zen, like the doctor himself. Meeting Dr. Mendiola further put me at ease. And I didn’t have to wait at all. Unlike most doctors, he took time with me and was on time. I appreciated the way he listened to and addressed my concerns, his attention to detail, and his calming patience. Ketamine infusions involve an IV with a slow drip of a ketamine-laced solution over the course of 40 minutes or so. I’m not crazy about needles, but Dr. Mendiola has decades of experience as an anesthesiologist, so the injection was quite efficient and painless. The whole experience was surprisingly comfortable. I relaxed in a cozy recliner for the duration of the treatment. When I was cold, Dr. Mendiola put a blanket over me. When my eyes were bothering me, he gave me an eye mask. He adjusted the music and lowered the lights as needed. The atmosphere and attentive care reminded me of a high-end spa treatment. The ketamine itself was an unusual drug trip, but I felt safe. It’s different for everyone, so I won’t go into my details here. But I can say that I did feel my brain reconstructing itself in a positive way. Shockingly, I also got instant relief from my symptoms. The parts of my life that got me down still existed, but they didn’t have the same gravitas. And I wasn’t endlessly worrying them like a dog with a shoe. Instead of feeling distant from myself (which is how I was on antidepressants), I felt more at peace with myself. Life didn’t seem as weighty anymore. I felt relaxed, in charge, and unable to be ruffled. Ketamine really did break my cycle of depression and anxiety - and it did so immediately. The treatment plan might seem like too much of a commitment, but it’s worth it, especially with Dr. Mendiola. It’s not just the ketamine - it’s also having the right person deliver it to get the most out of the treatment. I’ve been his patient for 7 months now, and I’m having so much more success with this than I did with anti-depressants - and the only side effect I have is that I feel a little tipsy for 30 minutes at the end of each session. Now that I know this works, I would do it in a dungeon if I had to, but I am so incredibly glad and grateful that I have the opportunity to go to MindBody Therapeutics instead. I wholeheartedly recommend Dr. Mendiola and his lifesaving, life-redesigning work!"

"After being treated by Dr. Mendiola for a full year, my life has changed for the better. I’m very lucky to have had him as my doctor, and I finally feel like myself again. I believe that others who are struggling with mental health issues could greatly benefit from this treatment."

"I’ve been Dr. Mandiola’s patient for the last two years so I can say with confidence that my experience with his office has been an excellent one. Making an appointment is easy. You can do so by phone or via email. When you get to your appointment, he is waiting for you instead of the other way around. He stays up-to-date on the latest in medicine and encourages you, the patient to take part in your treatment plan. Something that’s rare in medicine. However, the best part is that he’s authentically caring with wonderful bedside manner. He treated me with Ketamine - a newly approved treatment, with great results. That’s because he’s created an environment that supports the patient and treatment. You leave his office knowing you’ll receive the optimum in care. I highly recommend Dr. Mendiola."