Ketamine Providers Baltimore —
Yvonne Achi & Leslie Awasom
The clinical and operational backbone of every patient experience at Vita Nova
Board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner with 10+ years frontline experience. Conducts patient evaluations, care planning, ketamine eligibility assessments, and IV therapy protocols at Vita Nova.
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist with 10+ years anesthesia experience. Former CRNA at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center. Oversees clinical operations, monitoring protocols, and patient care standards at Vita Nova.
Ketamine providers in Baltimore Yvonne Achi CRNP and Leslie Awasom CRNA deliver ketamine therapy from $499.99 per session ($375 for Vitality Circle members) as Co-Founders of Vita Nova Ketamine & Wellness Clinic, 513 Bayview Blvd, Canton, Baltimore MD 21224 — serving as Clinical Director and COO respectively. Every infusion is anesthesiologist-led care, under the medical direction of Dr. Brijen Joshi MD, a Johns Hopkins Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology and board-certified anesthesiologist, with continuous cardiac monitoring. Yvonne leads the clinical care pathway and patient relationship; Leslie, a former Johns Hopkins Bayview CRNA, designs and oversees the monitoring protocols that make every session possible. Both are board-certified, Maryland-licensed, and bring over a decade of frontline clinical expertise. Ketamine is self-pay, with an itemized superbill for possible out-of-network reimbursement, and not everyone is a candidate — a clinical evaluation comes first, and you will be told clearly.
Mon–Fri: 1PM–8PM · Sat: 10AM–2PM
513 Bayview Blvd, Canton Baltimore MD 21224
(443) 563-1059
The Clinical Heart of Vita Nova
Yvonne Achi CRNP, FNP-BC is the Co-Founder and Clinical Director of Vita Nova Ketamine & Wellness Clinic — the lead clinician whose patient-centered approach and board-certified expertise shape every care pathway at the clinic. With over 10 years of frontline healthcare experience and board certification through the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, Yvonne serves as the primary clinical interface for patients navigating ketamine therapy and IV wellness services in Canton, Baltimore — every ketamine infusion is anesthesiologist-led care, under the medical direction of Dr. Brijen Joshi MD.
Yvonne's patient-centered approach blends clinical excellence with genuine empathy — ensuring every patient feels seen, heard, and supported throughout their care journey. Her extensive clinical background spans primary and specialty settings, giving her a broad understanding of how mental health, chronic pain, and overall wellness intersect. She is particularly known among Vita Nova patients for the care she takes to understand each person's full history before any treatment recommendation is made.
As Clinical Director, Yvonne oversees patient intake and evaluation for telemedicine consultations, leads clinical care planning for ketamine therapy patients, and maintains oversight of all IV vitamin therapy, NAD+ therapy, IM shot, and IV push protocols at Vita Nova.
- Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (CRNP)
- FNP-BC — Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner · American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP)
- Licensed Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) — State of Maryland
- 10+ years of frontline healthcare experience in primary and specialty settings
- Co-Founder & Clinical Director — Vita Nova Ketamine & Wellness Clinic (2023–present)
Patient intake, eligibility assessment, clinical history review, and care planning for ketamine infusion therapy — for depression, PTSD, anxiety, and chronic pain.
Ketamine is self-pay ($499.99 per session; $375 for Vitality Circle members) with an itemized superbill for possible out-of-network reimbursement. Free insurance verification for Iron IV and other covered services in 1–2 business days.
Clinical leadership for all IV infusion therapies — Myers' Cocktail, NAD+ IV, High-Dose Vitamin C, Iron Infusion, Glutathione, Immunity Boost, and more.
Protocol oversight for all IM vitamin shots (B12, NAD+ Quick Shot, Glutathione, MICC, and more) and IV push therapy at Vita Nova Canton.
Initial clinical evaluations via telemedicine for Maryland residents — the first step for all ketamine and wellness care pathways at Vita Nova.
Individualized care plans, follow-up coordination with referring providers, and patient support throughout treatment.
The Monitoring Standard Behind Every Session
Leslie Awasom CRNA is the Co-Founder and COO of Vita Nova Ketamine & Wellness Clinic — the operational and monitoring architect whose anesthesia background defines the clinical monitoring standards that set Vita Nova apart. As a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist with over a decade of anesthesia and perioperative care experience — including as a CRNA at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center — Leslie brings Hopkins-level physiological monitoring expertise to every ketamine session at Vita Nova in Canton, Baltimore.
Leslie began his career in critical care nursing before completing a nationally accredited Nurse Anesthesia program in 2014. His years as a CRNA at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center gave him a clinical foundation in patient monitoring, sedation management, and perioperative care standards that directly informs Vita Nova's operational protocols. When he co-founded Vita Nova, he designed the monitoring systems from the ground up with that standard in mind.
As COO, Leslie oversees clinical operations, patient monitoring protocols, monitoring procedures, and the systems that ensure every patient's experience at Vita Nova meets the standard he built his career on.
- Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)
- Licensed Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) — specialization in Nurse Anesthesia
- Board-Certified in Nurse Anesthesia Practice
- Nationally accredited Nurse Anesthesia program graduate (2014)
- Former CRNA — Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center
- 10+ years anesthesia and perioperative care experience
- Licensed to practice in the State of Maryland
- CRNA credentials are verifiable through the National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists (NBCRNA)
Every ketamine session at Vita Nova includes continuous cardiac and vital signs monitoring — designed by a former Hopkins Bayview CRNA. Not standard at all ketamine clinics.
Operational design of patient monitoring protocols, emergency response procedures, and monitoring systems built to anesthesia-grade standards.
As COO, Leslie oversees the operational systems that ensure every patient experience at Vita Nova meets the clinical and administrative standards the clinic was built on.
Why the Yvonne + Leslie Partnership Matters for Patients
At Vita Nova, Yvonne and Leslie represent two halves of a complete patient experience — one that is clinically excellent from evaluation through treatment, and operationally rigorous from intake through discharge. This is not an accident of who co-founded the clinic. It is a deliberate design.
Patient intake, evaluation, care planning, and the therapeutic relationship that makes treatment feel human — not clinical and transactional. Patients consistently cite her warmth, thoroughness, and the care she takes to understand the whole person before recommending anything.
Continuous monitoring, clinical protocols, and operational systems that ensure every session is physiologically monitored to Hopkins-level anesthesia standards — the same standard Leslie applied at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center.
Together they deliver a patient experience that is at once deeply personal and clinically rigorous — the combination that Vita Nova was built to provide. Every ketamine infusion is anesthesiologist-led care, under the medical direction of Dr. Brijen Joshi MD.
What Patients Say About Yvonne, Leslie & the Vita Nova Team
“I was skeptical about alternative treatments for depression until I found Vita Nova. The care I received was thoughtful and tailored to my needs. Their ketamine therapy helped me feel like myself again. I'm grateful for this place and the compassionate team behind it.”
“I was a skeptic after 35+ years of chronic back pain and depression. The day after my treatment I walked 1 mile pain free for the first time in years. Leslie and Yvonne were caring professionals who set a calming stage for the treatment. Dr. Joshi is amazing. Signed, Ex-Skeptic!”
“This is my third ketamine clinic as a caretaker for my daughter. There are literally NO COMPARISONS on every level. Leslie CRNA and Yvonne CRNP are both so caring, kind, intelligent and empathetic. It's extremely comforting that blood pressure and heart are constantly monitored throughout. My daughter's improvement is remarkable.”
“I am newer to the area and had such a good experience at Vita Nova. Yvonne is so kind and thorough, and was able to accommodate last minute scheduling. She got an IV on me the first try, which is rare because I'm losing vein access. Highly recommend!”
Ketamine Providers Baltimore — Questions Answered
Clinical Excellence &
Hopkins-Level Standards
A board-certified NP who leads your care with genuine attention and a former Johns Hopkins Bayview CRNA who designed the monitoring systems that watch over every session. This is the standard Vita Nova was built on.
Provider page for Yvonne Achi CRNP and Leslie Awasom CRNA — Co-Founders, Clinical Director & COO · Vita Nova Ketamine & Wellness Clinic · 513 Bayview Blvd, Canton, Baltimore MD 21224 · Medically reviewed by Dr. Brijen L. Joshi, MD · Last reviewed August 25, 2026 · Canonical URL: https://vitanovawellnessclinic.com/ketamine-providers-baltimore/
