Life-Changing Experience with Ketamine Therapy at Shasta Meadows Wellness

Losing my father was the most devastating experience of my life. He was my compass, my number one, and his passing—just 30 days after a brutal cancer diagnosis—left me lost and overwhelmed with grief. I felt like I was walking a tightrope, unsure of which way I might fall.

In my search for answers and healing, I learned about Shasta Meadows Wellness. Making that first call was a leap of faith, but it turned out to be the best decision I could have made. From the moment I started therapy, I felt understood and supported. The ketamine treatment has been nothing short of miraculous.

For the first time since losing my dad, I feel a sense of peace and clarity. The weight of my grief has lifted, and I feel more connected to life—and to my dad—in a beautiful, spiritual way. I believe he’s now part of the energy that surrounds me, looking down and wanting me to be well.

I’ve tried many mental health treatments over the years, but nothing has ever worked for me like this. Ketamine therapy at Shasta Meadows Wellness has truly been life-changing. If you’re struggling with grief, depression, or any other challenge, I highly, highly recommend giving them a call. They have given me the gift of healing and hope, and I will forever be grateful.

Jo L

Dr. James Taggart and his staff have been a godsend. The level of care and personal detail to patient needs are stellar. My experience has been life altering and life changing. The impact that this treatment has made is life affirming and massive. My chronic pain is significantly better and my mental health has reached levels of healing that have escaped me for over a decade. I’m am more than pleased with the benefits and outcome of the treatments, and highly recommend. They offer a level of personal care and compassion that is truely appreciated and they make you feel seen and heard. I highly recommend Shasta Meadows Wellness Center and Dr. James Taggart and staff. Forever grateful!

Erik Feyling

Wonderful staff and delightful atmosphere. Very professional too! Thank you for all you folks do!

Mark Madsen

Clean facilities, happy friendly people. Top notch abilities to start an IV. They make you feel very relaxed and are willing to do what ever it may take to insure you have a wonderful experience.

Karl Pavlik

My experience with Shasta Meadows Wellness Center has been excellent! Far exceeding my expectations! Dr. Taggart has created a very professional environment while at the same time making every encounter very personal, casual, and comfortable. Everyone at Shasta Meadows Wellness Center was so friendly, compassionate, respectful, and knowledgeable. Dr. Taggart took time to understand my history, my experiences, and the reason(s) I was there. In my experience, that is just so rare anymore. Now, regarding the reason I came to Shasta Meadows Wellness Center. I have been diagnosed, at 27 years old, with Bipolar disorder with the primary symptom being depression with almost constant suicidal thoughts. Over the past 3 decades I have tried countless medications and therapies to reduce the depression. This included 2 rounds of transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS). Though some of the medications provided some relief, they all came with many awful/intolerable side effects. I had gotten to the point that I could not find much reason to continue and the suicidal thoughts were becoming plans of action (PHQ of 27). I was in a very desperate place. When I decided to try Ketamine Infusions at Shasta Meadows Wellness Center, I had little hope that it would work. Just one more medication/therapy in a very long list. So now the results of my Ketamine infusions. After 4-5 Ketamine infusions the depression began to diminish, in a way that was different than the most successful medication/therapy I had tried, and without side effects. I was able to complete tasks that had been overwhelming prior to the Ketamine infusions. The suicidal ideation was almost none existent. My outlook was becoming positive. I was able to participate in life and not just live in isolation. I was motivated and had focus. I have completed 6 Ketamine infusions and 1 "booster" at this point. A little over 3 months since my 1st Ketamine infusion, I am not feeling depressed (PHQ of 6)! I'm living my life again! I'm reconnecting to family and friends! I'm productive! And, I'm enjoying it all!! Thank you Dr. Taggart and everyone at Shasta Meadows Wellness Clinic! I am so glad that I found you!!

Jim S

Dr. Taggart at Shasta Meadows Wellness has changed our lives! My husband suffered a TBI in 2020 and started experiencing major depression, anxiety and not being able to focus on daily task. Every doctor we saw would tell us the same thing… it’s going to take time…. Or this is the new normal. We refuse to accept that and we were so excited when we met Dr. Taggart and he did not except that either. Dr. Taggart went above and beyond to find better ways to treat my husband’s symptoms . He has since got him on hormone therapy and brain supplements. For the first time since the accident we have hope! These past few months have been absolutely incredible and we have dr. Taggart to thank for it!

Amber Hammonds