About Us - Ketamine Infusion Clinic Serving the Coachella Valley

At advanced Ketamine Associates our end goal is to improve your overall quality of life. Even the smallest difference can be a huge difference in the overall improvement of how you feel, sleep,  maintain relationships, and enjoy daily activities.  

Our Ketamine Infusion treatment plans are individualized and personalized in a private setting located in Beautiful Indian Wells. Your mental health and well being is our primary goal and our team will be at your side through the entire process of your Ketamine Infusion experience.

After meeting with our on site psychologist and anesthetist a Ketamine Infusion Treatment plan specific to your needs will be created.  

Our goal is to make you feel welcomed in a pressure free, private, and comfortable setting were we together can assist you in getting your life back.

We serve the Coachella Valley and are here for those suffering from Pain, PTSD, Anxiety, and Depression. 

Together we are a group that for our own personal reasons have been drawn to helping people and together as nurses and MD's have more than 10,000 hours individually of direct patient care. We knew through our Ketamine Infusion Clinic we would be able to offer help to those in need. Through Ketamine Infusions and our medical backgrounds we offer real hope to those suffering from Anxiety, Depression, Pain, PTSD.  We serve the entire Coachella Valley from Palm Springs to Coachella and surrounding cities Palm Desert, Indio, La Quinta, Rancho Mirage.

We offer a one of a kind Ketamine Infusion Experience from personalized care to creating private and individualized treatment plans.

Meet  The Team:

Dr. Albert Lai, MD

Pain Management Specialist

Southern California native board certified in Physical Medicine, Rehabilitation, Pain Medication and Medical Examiners.

Dr. Lai’s primary goal is to achieve maximal restoration of physical, psychological, social and vocational function.

His ultimate goal for the client is to have improvements in their quality of life.  

Anthony F. Verdi, Ph.D.

Dr. Verdi has a Doctoral degree in Psychology and has been helping patients for over 40 years. He is a graduate of The University of Pennsylvania and Temple University and has worked in both clinical and administrative roles in hospitals, nursing homes and physical rehabilitation centers. He is a published author, trainer, and consultant. In private practice, he treats adults suffering from depression and anxiety and is highly regarded by his peers for his clinical expertise. Dr Verdi has the his ability to connect with patients and is known for his calm demeanor. 

Dr. John Waschak,CRNA DR. AP

Dr. Waschak has a doctoral degree in Anesthesia practice and is a certified CRNA , board certified by the NBCRNA.

Prior to college he served as a US Army Officer, Assault Helicopter Pilot and was awarded the Purple Heart and Air Medal .  He is passionate about helping those in need and has a special concern for helping veterans. 

Nancy Montigny, RN

Nancy a Coachella Valley native with over 17 yrs of experience as a Registered Nurse.

Nancy started out as an emergency room nurse and worked most recently in management in the outpatient setting.  Nancy has always enjoyed being in the service industry since a very young age.  Nancy's focus is in making sure you have an amazing experience with top notch care and will work with you individually to help you reach your overall mental and physical health goals. 

Our Ketamine Clinic located in Indian Wells, CA we are here to help you get through this and get your life back.