11/11/2025
In honor of Veterans Day, we’re proud to share John’s inspiring story.
John is a proud U.S. Army Combat Engineer (Heavy) Veteran who served his country for 20 years.
He is now retired, but finds himself suicidal, having awful nightmares, and recalling some of the horrific battlefields, losing some of his best friends.
He has PTSD and depression.
Over the years, John has tried more than 15 different medications, talk therapy, CBT, EDMR, meditation, yoga, brain spotting, everything except ketamine.
Nothing worked. John felt hopeless. His health also declined, as he found himself drinking more alcohol than he should each night to self medicate.
Then, two years ago, a close friend told him about Ketamine Treatments at AVIVA. That recommendation changed everything!
From his very first treatments, John began to feel a shift, a light breaking through the darkness. Since beginning ketamine therapy at AVIVA, John has been able to discontinue almost all of his other antidepressant medications.
He continues to receive counseling to process his trauma and view life through a new lens.
John feels alive again. He stopped drinking and even has started back at the gym.
John often says that starting ketamine treatments at AVIVA was the best decision he’s ever made. It gave him his life back.
His story is a powerful reminder that healing is possible, that THERE IS ALWAYS HOPE even after years of struggle.
If you or someone you love is battling depression, PTSD, or other mental health challenges, we’re here to help. Call us at 920-510-9381 to learn how ketamine therapy could change your life too.
