Ketamine, NAD+ & IV Therapy —
Serving Columbia & Howard County
Ketamine therapy for Columbia, Maryland and Howard County — ketamine from $499.99 per session ($375 for Vitality Circle members), NAD+ IV infusions, Iron IV, and IV wellness, 35 minutes from Columbia via US-29 North at 513 Bayview Blvd, Canton. Every infusion is anesthesiologist-led care, under the medical direction of Dr. Brijen Joshi MD, a Johns Hopkins faculty anesthesiologist. LegitScript certified. Start with a free telemedicine evaluation from home.
Mon–Fri 1–8 PM · Sat 10 AM–2 PM · Free Parking · (443) 563-1059
Worth the Drive From Columbia — 35 Minutes Down US-29
Howard County residents seeking physician-led ketamine therapy, NAD+ IV infusions, or a comprehensive IV wellness protocol have a clear answer: Vita Nova Ketamine & Wellness Clinic, 35 minutes from Columbia via US-29 North, with free parking at 513 Bayview Blvd in Canton. No city-center parking garages, no congestion, and a telemedicine evaluation that means Columbia patients drive to Canton only when treatment begins.
Vita Nova serves the full Howard County corridor: Columbia, Ellicott City, Elkridge, Laurel, Jessup, Savage, Maple Lawn, Fulton, and Clarksville. Whether you are a Columbia tech-corridor professional seeking NAD+ for cognitive performance and longevity, an Ellicott City parent beginning a ketamine induction series for treatment-resistant depression after school drop-off, a Maple Lawn commuter pairing ketamine maintenance with a wellness IV on one trip, or a Laurel healthcare worker booking Iron IV for iron-deficiency fatigue — we are your county's clinic, one highway away.
NAD+ IV Therapy for Howard County — The Most Complete Protocol in the Metro
Columbia's longevity, cognitive performance, and biohacking community is one of the most informed in Maryland. Vita Nova's NAD+ IV therapy protocol — at 250mg, 500mg, and 1000mg — is the most complete in the Baltimore metro — physician-led under the medical direction of Dr. Brijen Joshi MD — and available to Howard County patients with same-week scheduling. Doses run $374.99 (250mg), $599.99 (500mg), and $999.99 (750–1000mg); Vitality Circle members save 25%.
NAD+ (nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide) is the coenzyme central to mitochondrial energy production, DNA repair, and sirtuin activation. IV delivery bypasses the digestive tract entirely — achieving cellular concentrations impossible with oral supplementation. Columbia patients typically begin with 250mg and scale to 500mg or 1000mg based on response and clinical goals.
What Columbia Residents Won't Find Closer to Home
Johns Hopkins Faculty Physician Oversight
Dr. Brijen L. Joshi MD — Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology & Critical Care Medicine at Johns Hopkins, Chief of Thoracic Anesthesia at Johns Hopkins Hospital — is the medical director for every ketamine session. That level of pharmacological expertise is rare in outpatient ketamine care anywhere, including Howard County.
LegitScript Certification — Fewer Than 15% Qualify
Vita Nova holds LegitScript certification — the independent standard verifying that a ketamine clinic meets legal, regulatory, and compliance requirements. Many clinics operating in the Baltimore metro do not hold it. The 35-minute drive from Columbia is worth the verification.
The NAD+ Protocol Columbia Actually Wants
Most Baltimore-area clinics offer a single NAD+ dose. Vita Nova offers three — 250mg, 500mg, and 1000mg — under physician medical direction. Columbia's performance and longevity community drives to Canton for the full protocol.
Telemedicine Removes the First-Visit Barrier
Your initial ketamine evaluation happens by free telemedicine — available to every Maryland resident. Howard County patients complete the evaluation from Columbia, Ellicott City, or Laurel in one video visit and drive to Canton only when treatment is scheduled.
Physician-Led Ketamine Therapy — Available to Howard County
Ketamine IV infusion therapy at Vita Nova is anesthesiologist-led care, under the medical direction of Dr. Brijen Joshi MD — Johns Hopkins Faculty and Board-Certified Anesthesiologist — with continuous monitoring on every infusion. Ketamine works on the NMDA glutamate receptor system, a fundamentally different mechanism from SSRIs and SNRIs, producing measurable clinical responses in treatment-resistant depression, PTSD, chronic pain, and related conditions within hours to days rather than weeks.
A standard induction series consists of six infusions over two to three weeks. Howard County patients typically schedule twice-weekly sessions, often combining a ketamine infusion with an NAD+ or wellness IV on the same drive. A clinical evaluation by Vita Nova's clinical team, under the medical direction of Dr. Brijen Joshi MD, precedes every induction — candidacy is determined individually, including when ketamine is not the appropriate choice.
Strongest evidence base. ~50–70% response rate in published RCTs for patients who have failed 2+ antidepressant trials. Some plans offer out-of-network mental health benefits; we provide an itemized superbill, and reimbursement is not guaranteed.
Fear memory reconsolidation disruption through NMDA receptor blockade. Relevant for veterans, first responders, and trauma survivors. Community Heroes discounts available.
Evaluated for GAD, panic disorder, and social anxiety when standard medications have plateaued. NMDA mechanism reduces amygdala hyperreactivity.
Evaluated when ERP and SSRIs at maximal doses have not provided adequate relief. Ketamine disrupts cortico-striato-thalamo-cortical circuit hyperactivity.
Evaluated for the depressive phase of bipolar I and II. Mood stabilizer review and manic switch risk assessment core to evaluation.
Evaluated when first-line treatments have not provided adequate relief. Ketamine's rapid onset is clinically relevant when a mother needs relief urgently.
IV ketamine has shown rapid reductions in suicidal ideation within hours — a meaningful speed advantage over SSRIs in acute presentations. If you are in crisis, call or text 988.
Evaluated for anhedonia and SSRI-induced emotional blunting. Ketamine's NMDA and opioid receptor mechanism addresses hedonic restoration through pathways SSRIs do not engage.
Central sensitization syndrome driven by NMDA receptor hyperactivation — the receptor ketamine blocks directly. Strong evidence base for fibromyalgia unresponsive to standard care.
Diabetic, chemotherapy-induced, post-herpetic, and idiopathic neuropathy. Ketamine interrupts spinal dorsal horn sensitization amplifying neuropathic pain signals.
Evaluated for chronic migraine refractory to CGRP inhibitors, Botox, and standard preventives. NMDA antagonism interrupts central sensitization in the trigeminal system.
CRPS · Sciatica · Back Pain · Arthritis · Pelvic Pain · Inflammatory Pain · Post-Surgical Pain. All driven by central sensitization — the mechanism ketamine addresses directly.
Start With Telemedicine — No Drive Until Treatment Begins
For Howard County patients, the telemedicine option means you can complete your entire ketamine evaluation from Columbia, Ellicott City, or Laurel — without driving to Canton until you know ketamine is clinically appropriate for your situation.
💻 Free Telemedicine Evaluation
Our clinical team reviews your history, medications, and prior treatments from home, under the medical direction of Dr. Brijen Joshi MD. No referral required. Available to all Maryland residents.
📋 Clear Pricing Before You Commit
Ketamine is self-pay — $499.99 per session, $375 for members — and you know the cost before committing. We provide an itemized superbill you can submit to your own plan; reimbursement is not guaranteed.
🚗 Drive to Canton — 35 Minutes
Treatment begins at 513 Bayview Blvd. Six infusions over 2–3 weeks. Free parking. Combine with an NAD+ or wellness IV on the same visit.
The Complete Wellness Menu — Worth the Drive From Columbia
Beyond ketamine and NAD+, Vita Nova offers the most complete IV therapy, IM shot, and IV push menu in the Baltimore metro — all physician-led. Many Howard County patients schedule a wellness IV on the same visit as a ketamine infusion, or drive up monthly for NAD+, Iron IV, or a Vitality Circle wellness protocol.
💧 IV Therapy — 30–60 min
💉 IM Shots — Under 15 min
⚡ IV Push — 5–10 min
Same-trip wellness. Howard County patients often pair a ketamine infusion with an NAD+ IV or IM shot on the same visit — one drive, two services. Ask when you book.
Ketamine & Wellness Pricing — Same for Columbia as for Canton
IV ketamine infusion therapy is off-label and self-pay — $499.99 per session, $375 for Vitality Circle members. Some plans offer out-of-network mental health benefits; we provide an itemized superbill, and reimbursement is not guaranteed. Pricing does not vary by county.
The price reflects physician-level, monitored care — every infusion is anesthesiologist-led care, under the medical direction of Dr. Brijen Joshi MD, given in a private treatment room with continuous cardiac and blood-pressure monitoring and dosed individually by weight and response, not a fixed walk-in drip. Buying the Complete Series lowers the effective per-session cost and adds 3 complimentary hydration IVs on top.
| Service | Non-Member | Vitality Circle Member | Insurance |
|---|---|---|---|
| IV Ketamine / session Off-Label | $499.99 | $375 | Self-pay · superbill |
| Complete Series — 6 infusions (+3 complimentary hydration IVs) | $2,849.94 | $2,250 | Self-pay · superbill |
| NAD+ IV Therapy — 250mg / 500mg / 1000mg | $374.99 / $599.99 / $999.99 | Members save 25% | HSA / FSA |
| Iron IV Therapy | $299.99–$799.99 | Members save 25% | HSA / FSA |
| Telemedicine Consultation | FREE — All Maryland residents | ||
| Vitality Circle Membership | $99.99/month · 3-month minimum · Fees non-refundable · Discounts across all services | ||
HSA and FSA accepted. Community Heroes discounts available for veterans, first responders, nurses, teachers, and seniors 65+. Pricing current as of August 2026 — subject to change. Full pricing guide →
Special Pricing for Those Who Serve Howard County
Howard County is home to a significant population of federal employees, healthcare workers, first responders, and educators. Vita Nova's Community Heroes program ensures cost is not the final barrier between a patient and treatment.
Ketamine & NAD+ IV Therapy for Columbia — Questions Answered
Real questions from Columbia and Howard County patients evaluating ketamine therapy, NAD+, Iron IV, and IV therapy at Vita Nova — answered directly.
Thirty-Five Minutes From Columbia —
Physician-Led Care Worth the Drive
Start with a free telemedicine evaluation from home. Drive to Canton only when treatment begins. One call connects you to a real person and a clinical team that will tell you honestly whether Vita Nova is the right fit. No obligation. No surprise costs.
Medically reviewed by Dr. Brijen L. Joshi MD — Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology & Critical Care Medicine, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine · Chief of Thoracic Anesthesia, Johns Hopkins Hospital · Medical Director, Vita Nova Ketamine & Wellness Clinic · View credentials → · Johns Hopkins Medicine faculty profile ↗ · Further reading: NIMH — rapid-acting treatments for depression ↗
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