Treatment suite

You've tried everything.
There's still a path forward.

IV ketamine therapy administered by anesthesia professionals with hospital-grade monitoring. In a space that doesn't feel like a clinic.

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Or text us at (615) 988-4600

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Anesthesia Professionals Hospital-Grade Monitoring Physician Oversight Monday–Friday • Weekends by Appt
Why People Come to Us

You've done the work.
Something's still missing.

01Antidepressants helped some. Not enough.
02Talk therapy only gets to a certain depth.
03You're getting through the day. But you know the difference between getting through and actually living.
04You're skeptical about trying another thing. That's earned, not irrational.
05Chronic pain has narrowed your life in ways that are hard to explain to anyone who hasn't lived it.
How It Works

A different mechanism.
A different result.

Ketamine targets the glutamate system — a completely different pathway than SSRIs or SNRIs. It rebuilds neural connections that depression, trauma, and chronic stress have degraded. Some patients feel a shift within hours of their first infusion.

Every session at Music City Ketamine is administered and monitored by our anesthesia team — the same professionals managing airways in operating rooms across Nashville. Hospital-grade monitoring. Physician oversight. No shortcuts.

If you're considering it, a conversation costs nothing.

Treatment room
Coffee bar

Yes, there's a coffee bar.

Keurig, snacks, and a space to decompress. Little things that remind you this isn't a hospital.

Marla Peterson, CRNA
Marla PetersonCRNA • APRN • Founder
Your Provider

Expertise you can feel.
Warmth you don't expect.

“People don’t get any better than Marla Peterson. The compassion she emanates is real. Ten minutes in, I felt like I had known her for years.”

What patients come back to isn't the credentials — it's how they feel in the room. Seen. Unhurried. Safe.

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist Advanced Practice Registered Nurse 20+ Years Anesthesia Advanced Pain Protocols MAPS Society Member Physician-Supervised
heal the hurt
Walter White napping
Wilma
Meet the Team

Walter White & Wilma.

Walter White, Director of Sedation — the laid-back surfer of the duo. You'll usually find him napping behind one of the infusion chairs during a session. Walter doesn't do tricks. Walter does vibes.

Wilma, Director of Aggressive Affection — she will find you, and she will be in your lap before you can say hello. She howls, she chomps, she has tricks.

Available if you'd like them during your session. Just let us know.

The beautiful emotional support dogs really do provide a level of ease that I found very important in the process. Kristyn O. — Google Review
Walter White in a hat
Wilma napping on couch
What to Expect

Three steps.
No surprises.

1

A Conversation

Text us or schedule a call. We'll go through your history, explain the process, and tell you honestly whether IV ketamine makes sense for your situation.

2

Your First Session

Weighted blanket, eye mask, soft music — and your anesthesia provider monitoring every vital. Walter White or Wilma if you'd like.

3

The Path Forward

Your provider builds a protocol around how you respond — not a template. Most patients see meaningful change within weeks.

Music City Ketamine sign
★★★★★
“In nearly seven years of having ketamine infusions, I have been treated at six different facilities. Music City Ketamine is hands down the most well-run clinic I have treated at.”

From the moment you walk in the door, the attention to detail is apparent. The clinic feels more like a spa than a doctor's office.

The equipment used at Music City Ketamine is exactly what you would find in a hospital operating room.

Facilities don't provide treatment. People do. And people don't get any better than Marla Peterson.

If you want to see what patient-centered care truly looks like, Music City Ketamine is your place.

Gino S. Google Review • Local Guide 7 Years • 6 Clinics
Clinical Evidence

Peer-reviewed science.
Real results.

45–65%
respond within 24 hours
Therapeutic Advances in Psychopharmacology, 2023
52%
remission in clinical trials
J. of Affective Disorders, 2024
63%
reduction in suicidal ideation
Peer-reviewed meta-analyses
~100%
IV bioavailability vs 15–32% oral
Pharmacological consensus
★★★★★
After years of battling crippling anxiety from complex trauma — ketamine at MCK allowed me to address the deep-seated core wound.Chanelle R.Complex Trauma
★★★★★
This is not just a clinic — it is a sanctuary. With Marla, I feel completely safe.Toby Y.Verified Patient
★★★★★
I have treatment-resistant depression. This therapy has truly helped in ways I couldn't have imagined.Verified PatientTreatment-Resistant Depression
★★★★★
I struggled with PTSD for years. After a few sessions, the anger lifted. I'm living in my joy again.Tim H.PTSD
★★★★★
I tried a big-box ketamine clinic and almost gave up. At MCK I knew I'd found what I was looking for.Kristyn O.Previously Treated Elsewhere
★★★★★
Ketamine therapy reduced my GAD, alleviated my migraines, and improved my ADHD symptoms.Joe M.GAD • Migraines • ADHD
Take the First Step

Start with a conversation.
See where it goes.

Just a few simple questions to get started. No commitment. A straightforward conversation about whether this makes sense for you.

Schedule a Conversation

Not ready to schedule? Text us at (615) 988-4600.

Monday–Friday • Weekends by Appointment • Franklin, TN