EPISODE · Mar 1, 2024 · 29 MIN
Episode 4 - From Combat to Care: A Journey to Providing Ketamine Therapy with Dr. Leslie Koenig
from The Ketamine StartUp Podcast · host Kimberly Ko
In this episode of the Ketamine Startup Podcast, Sam interviews Dr. Leslie Koenig, a board-certified emergency physician and Navy combat veteran. Diving into her transformative journey from traditional healthcare to pioneering the ketamine infusion clinic Waybridge in Omaha, Nebraska, Dr. Koenig offers invaluable insights into integrating ketamine therapy with alternative treatments like aromatherapy. You will gain a deeper understanding of ketamine's groundbreaking role in mental health and medicine, practical advice for opening your own ketamine practice, and inspiration from Dr. Koenig's personal growth and spiritual development through her work. Discover how ketamine is reshaping the landscape of mental health treatment and what it means for the future of medicine from one of its most passionate advocatesEpisode 4 show notes:00:00 Introduction to the Ketamine Startup Podcast00:29 Interview with Dr. Leslie Koenig: Her Background and Journey01:32 Transition from Traditional Healthcare to Ketamine Infusion Clinic02:00 Exploring Integrative Medicine and the Impact of Ketamine02:51 The Role of Ketamine in Emergency Medicine06:04 The Challenges and Rewards of Setting Up a Ketamine Clinic06:14 Overcoming Fear and Judgment in the Medical Field07:38 The Power of Ketamine in Treating Suicidality and Depression07:58 The Impact of Ketamine on Veterans and Suicide Rates08:58 The Differences in Administering Ketamine in Various Settings10:56 Strategies for Success in Running a Ketamine Clinic12:27 Advice for Clinicians Looking to Open a Ketamine Clinic14:07 The Personal Growth and Spiritual Journey of Running a Ketamine Clinic26:42 The Future of Ketamine in Medicine and Mental Health28:39 Conclusion and Contact InformationConnect with Dr. Koenig at:Dr. Koenig’s InstagramDr. Koenig’s LinkedInDr. Koenig’s FacebookDr. Koenig's Youtube channelWaybridge Clinics websiteWaybridge Clinics InstagramDr. Koenig’s book - Stress Relief Survival Guide: Fast, Easy, Totally Natural Techniques & Real Life Tips From A Combat Veteran ER DoctorThanks for listening!Want to fast track launching your ketamine clinic? If so, download our free checklist.
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In this interview with Dr. Leslie Koenig, you’ll hear about her transition from a Navy combat veteran to ketamine therapy with her clinic, Waybridge. Explore her integration of traditional and alternative therapies, the challenges of starting a clinic, and how providing ketamine therapy has an impact on personal and professional growth.
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