About Mountain Healing
​Mountain Healing, led by Rhonda Parker, DNP, APRN, FNP-C, PMHNP-BC, CARN-NP, FIAAN is a sanctuary for healing and rejuvenation nestled in the WV mountains.
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We specialize in palliative care, with a focus on improving quality of life and helping patients stay out of the hospital. Through collaborative partnerships with patients, their families, and other healthcare providers, we create personalized care plans that address the whole person—physically, emotionally, and mentally. Our commitment is to empower our patients with the support and resources they need for a meaningful, fulfilling life.
How we can help
Palliative Care:
Our palliative care services focus on improving quality of life by managing symptoms, reducing hospitalizations, and offering physical and emotional support for those with serious illnesses. We collaborate closely with other providers to ensure continuity of care, tailoring treatment to address pain, discomfort, and emotional distress while honoring the personal values and goals of each patient.
Mental Health Services:
We offer expert mental health care, addressing a wide range of conditions such as depression, anxiety, PTSD, and more. By utilizing evidence-based practices like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and
mindfulness techniques, we help patients manage their mental health with effective, personalized care. Additionally, we explore innovative treatments like Ketamine therapy for treatment-resistant depression and other mental health conditions, providing cutting-edge options for patients who have not responded to traditional therapies. Treatment for dual diagnosis with substance abuse is also available.
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Learn About Ketamine
Rapid Relief
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Ketamine can provide rapid relief from symptoms of depression, anxiety, PTSD, and other mental health conditions. Unlike traditional antidepressants, which may take weeks to show effects, ketamine can often produce results within hours or days.
Neuroplasticity
Ketamine has been found to promote neuroplasticity, which is the brain's ability to adapt and form new neural connections. This can potentially help in rewiring the brain's pathways associated with mood regulation and pain perception.
Low Risk of Addiction
Compared to opioids, ketamine has a lower risk of addiction and dependence. This makes it a safer option for long-term pain management, especially in individuals with a history of substance abuse.
Alternative Treatment
For individuals who haven't responded well to other treatments or medications, ketamine therapy can offer a new option. It's particularly promising for treatment-resistant depression.
Pain Management
Ketamine's analgesic properties make it effective for managing chronic pain conditions such as neuropathic pain, fibromyalgia, and complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS). It works by blocking certain pain receptors in the brain and spinal cord.
Well-Tolerated
Ketamine is generally well-tolerated when administered in a controlled medical setting. Side effects are usually mild and transient, although some individuals may experience dissociative effects or changes in perception during treatment.
Client Stories
Retreats at Mountain Healing
​Are you a professional overwhelmed by work demands and seeking relief from burnout, anxiety, or depression?
Our Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) Retreat at Mountain Healing offers a sanctuary for healing and rejuvenation. Designed exclusively for healing and helping professionals, KAP involves ketamine administration in a controlled, therapeutic setting under the guidance of trained medical professionals.
With its potential to treat mental health disorders such as treatment-resistant depression, PTSD, and chronic pain, ketamine therapy is at the forefront of our innovative care. At Mountain Healing, we believe in the transformative power of mindfulness, yoga, and cutting-edge therapeutic modalities.
Our vision is to provide a space where you can replenish your spirit, reconnect with your inner self, and gain tools to navigate the demanding nature of your work.
