# Physicians Ketamine Institute of Destin > Physicians Ketamine Institute of Destin is a physician-led ketamine clinic in Destin, Florida, specializing in IV ketamine infusions, Exomind TMS therapy, sphenopalatine ganglion (SPG) blocks, and IV wellness treatments (NAD+ and glutathione) for adults with treatment-resistant mental health and chronic pain conditions. Every infusion is physician-administered by Dr. Megan Barnett, MD, a board-certified anesthesiologist with over 15 years of clinical experience. The practice serves Destin and the Florida Panhandle / Emerald Coast region. Brand statement: "Safe, Effective, Compassionate Ketamine Care." Location: - Destin, FL — 1241 Airport Rd, Suite A, Destin, FL 32541 Website: https://www.physiciansketamineinstitute.com Phone: (850) 598-0099 Email: PKIofDestin@yahoo.com Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM Social: Facebook (@physiciansketamineinstitute), Instagram (@pkidestin), X (@PkiofDestin), LinkedIn, Yelp ## About [About Physicians Ketamine Institute of Destin](https://www.physiciansketamineinstitute.com/destin-fl/): A dedicated ketamine clinic offering physician-administered IV ketamine, Exomind TMS therapy, and IV wellness treatments for adults with treatment-resistant mental health and chronic pain conditions. Every infusion is administered by Dr. Megan Barnett, MD, a board-certified anesthesiologist who completed her anesthesiology residency at UC San Diego and practiced over a decade as an active-duty Air Force anesthesiologist. The clinic is a VA Community Care Partner and a member of the American Society of Ketamine Physicians (ASKP). Treatment is evidence-based and emphasizes a whole-patient approach, combining ketamine therapy with complementary NAD+ and glutathione IV infusions to support long-term wellness. Serving: Destin, Fort Walton Beach, Niceville, Okaloosa County, Walton County, the Emerald Coast and the wider Florida Panhandle. Initial evaluations are available via telehealth from anywhere in Florida. --- ## Services ### Ketamine Therapy - [Ketamine for Mental Health](https://www.physiciansketamineinstitute.com/destin-fl/services/ketamine-for-mental-health/): IV ketamine infusions for treatment-resistant depression, PTSD, anxiety, and OCD. Rapid-acting relief when traditional medications have not worked. - [Ketamine for Chronic Pain](https://www.physiciansketamineinstitute.com/destin-fl/services/ketamine-for-chronic-pain/): IV ketamine infusions for CRPS, fibromyalgia, and neuropathic pain conditions. ### Neuromodulation - [Exomind TMS Therapy](https://www.physiciansketamineinstitute.com/destin-fl/services/exomind-tms-therapy/): Non-invasive transcranial magnetic stimulation for depression, anxiety, and OCD. - [Sphenopalatine Ganglion (SPG) Blocks](https://www.physiciansketamineinstitute.com/destin-fl/services/spg-blocks/): Minimally invasive nerve block for migraines, trigeminal neuralgia, and facial pain. Performed by Dr. Megan Barnett, MD. ### IV Wellness Therapy - [NAD IV Therapy](https://www.physiciansketamineinstitute.com/destin-fl/services/nad-iv-therapy/): NAD+ infusions for chronic fatigue, brain fog, addiction recovery, and athletic performance. - [Glutathione IV Therapy](https://www.physiciansketamineinstitute.com/destin-fl/services/glutathione-iv-therapy/): IV infusions for oxidative stress, brain health, and immune support. Telehealth: Virtual consultations are available for initial ketamine therapy evaluations from anywhere in Florida. --- ## Conditions Treated ### Mental Health - [Depression](https://www.physiciansketamineinstitute.com/destin-fl/concerns/depression/) — Ketamine and Exomind TMS for treatment-resistant depression - [PTSD](https://www.physiciansketamineinstitute.com/destin-fl/concerns/ptsd/) — Ketamine infusions; VA Community Care Partner - [Anxiety](https://www.physiciansketamineinstitute.com/destin-fl/concerns/anxiety/) — Ketamine and TMS therapy for anxiety disorders - [OCD](https://www.physiciansketamineinstitute.com/destin-fl/concerns/ocd/) — Ketamine and TMS therapy for obsessive-compulsive disorder - [Bipolar Disorder](https://www.physiciansketamineinstitute.com/destin-fl/concerns/bipolar-disorder/) — Ketamine therapy for treatment-resistant bipolar depression - [Postpartum Depression](https://www.physiciansketamineinstitute.com/destin-fl/concerns/postpartum-depression/) — Rapid-acting ketamine therapy for new mothers ### Chronic Pain - [CRPS](https://www.physiciansketamineinstitute.com/destin-fl/concerns/crps/) — Ketamine infusions for complex regional pain syndrome / RSD - [Fibromyalgia](https://www.physiciansketamineinstitute.com/destin-fl/concerns/fibromyalgia/) — Ketamine infusions for fibromyalgia pain - [Neuropathic Pain](https://www.physiciansketamineinstitute.com/destin-fl/concerns/neuropathic-pain/) — Ketamine infusions for nerve pain - [Central Pain Syndrome](https://www.physiciansketamineinstitute.com/destin-fl/concerns/central-pain-syndrome/) — Ketamine infusions for central pain after stroke or CNS trauma - [Phantom Limb Pain](https://www.physiciansketamineinstitute.com/destin-fl/concerns/phantom-limb-pain/) — Ketamine infusions for post-amputation pain; VA Community Care accepted - [Spinal Cord Injury Pain](https://www.physiciansketamineinstitute.com/destin-fl/concerns/spinal-cord-injury-pain/) — Ketamine infusions for spinal cord injury pain - [Cancer Pain](https://www.physiciansketamineinstitute.com/destin-fl/concerns/cancer-pain/) — Ketamine infusions and SPG blocks for cancer-related pain ### Headache & Facial Pain - [Migraines & Headaches](https://www.physiciansketamineinstitute.com/destin-fl/concerns/migraines/) — SPG blocks and ketamine infusions for chronic migraines - [Trigeminal Neuralgia](https://www.physiciansketamineinstitute.com/destin-fl/concerns/trigeminal-neuralgia/) — SPG blocks and ketamine therapy for facial nerve pain - [Atypical Facial Pain](https://www.physiciansketamineinstitute.com/destin-fl/concerns/atypical-facial-pain/) — SPG blocks and ketamine for complex facial pain ### Wellness & Vitality - [Brain Fog](https://www.physiciansketamineinstitute.com/destin-fl/concerns/brain-fog/) — NAD+ and glutathione IV therapy - [Chronic Fatigue](https://www.physiciansketamineinstitute.com/destin-fl/concerns/chronic-fatigue/) — NAD+ IV therapy to restore cellular energy - [Sleep Quality](https://www.physiciansketamineinstitute.com/destin-fl/concerns/sleep-quality/) — Glutathione IV therapy for improved sleep - [Immune Support](https://www.physiciansketamineinstitute.com/destin-fl/concerns/immune-support/) — Glutathione IV infusions to strengthen immunity - [Athletic Performance](https://www.physiciansketamineinstitute.com/destin-fl/concerns/athletic-performance/) — NAD+ and glutathione IV therapy for performance and recovery - [Addiction Recovery](https://www.physiciansketamineinstitute.com/destin-fl/concerns/addiction-recovery/) — NAD+ IV therapy for detox and withdrawal relief See all conditions: [Concerns We Treat](https://www.physiciansketamineinstitute.com/destin-fl/concerns/) --- ## Staff - [Dr. Megan Barnett, MD](https://www.physiciansketamineinstitute.com/staff/dr-megan-barnett/) — Owner and Medical Director. Board-certified anesthesiologist and ketamine therapy specialist. MD from Loma Linda University; anesthesiology residency at UC San Diego; over a decade as an active-duty U.S. Air Force anesthesiologist and combat veteran. Ketamine-certified through the Integrative Psychiatry Institute (2021); member of the American Society of Ketamine Physicians (ASKP). Personally administers and monitors every infusion. - [Dr. Ashley Capps, LMHC, DBH](https://www.physiciansketamineinstitute.com/staff/ashley-capps/) — Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Doctor of Behavioral Health (Arizona State University). Specializes in trauma, mood disorders, emotional dysregulation, and psychedelic therapy. - [Jessica Stilla, LMHC](https://www.physiciansketamineinstitute.com/staff/jessica-stilla/) — Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Board-Certified Art Therapist. Specializes in trauma, grief, and anxiety; provides mental health assessments and counseling. - [Julie Moore, RN](https://www.physiciansketamineinstitute.com/staff/julie-moore/) — Registered Nurse with over 25 years of experience across geriatrics, medical-surgical, ICU, pre-op, PACU, and the operating room. --- ## Clinical Research Peer-reviewed clinical research curated by the practice: - [Depression Research](https://www.physiciansketamineinstitute.com/ketamine-clinic-depression-research/) — IV ketamine for treatment-resistant depression and mood disorders; efficacy and durability studies. - [PTSD Research](https://www.physiciansketamineinstitute.com/ketamine-clinic-ptsd-research/) — Intravenous ketamine infusion therapy for PTSD and trauma; efficacy, safety, and durability. - [Anxiety Research](https://www.physiciansketamineinstitute.com/ketamine-clinic-anxiety-research/) — IV ketamine for treatment-refractory generalized anxiety, social anxiety, and GAD. - [SPG Research](https://www.physiciansketamineinstitute.com/ketamine-clinic-spg-research/) — Sphenopalatine ganglion block for migraine, cluster headache, and post-dural puncture headache. --- ## Key Differentiators - Physician-administered: Every ketamine infusion is directly administered and monitored by Dr. Megan Barnett, MD, a board-certified anesthesiologist — not delegated to a technician. - Anesthesiologist-led safety: Anesthesiology background provides a high level of medical oversight and airway/monitoring expertise. - VA Community Care Partner: Accepts VA Community Care for eligible veterans, with particular focus on PTSD and service-related chronic pain. - ASKP member: Member of the American Society of Ketamine Physicians, adhering to established ketamine treatment standards. - Whole-patient approach: Combines ketamine with NAD+ and glutathione IV infusions and integrated mental health counseling for comprehensive recovery. - Rapid onset: Many patients report significant improvement within hours to days, rather than the weeks required by traditional antidepressants. - Personalized protocols: Dosing and infusion schedules tailored to each patient's condition, response, and treatment goals. - Telehealth intake: Initial evaluations available virtually from anywhere in Florida. - Multiple modalities under one roof: IV ketamine, Exomind TMS, SPG blocks, and IV wellness therapy. --- ## Patient Resources - [Patient Financing](https://www.physiciansketamineinstitute.com/patient-financing/): Financing through Advance Care — interest-free options, affordable monthly payments, and flexible terms. - [Contact / Book a Consultation](https://www.physiciansketamineinstitute.com/destin-fl/contact/): Call (850) 598-0099 to schedule a consultation for ketamine therapy, TMS, or IV infusions. - [Gallery](https://www.physiciansketamineinstitute.com/gallery/): Photos of the clinic and treatment environment. - [Blog](https://www.physiciansketamineinstitute.com/blog/): Educational articles on ketamine therapy, mental health, and chronic pain. ## Optional - [Privacy Policy](https://www.physiciansketamineinstitute.com/privacy/) - [Terms and Conditions](https://www.physiciansketamineinstitute.com/terms/)