South Coast TMS and Ketamine — Ketamine Clinic in Encinitas, CA

Dr. Belnap is truly exceptional. From the very first consultation, he was professional, attentive, and deeply compassionate. What sets him apart is not just his medical expertise, but his unique and thoughtful approach. You never feel like "just another patient." The environment is calm and supportive, and his presence makes the entire experience feel safe and purposeful. I've seen real progress thanks to his care and would wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone seeking a transformative and professionally guided healing journey.

Okay, let me say I had high hopes for my ketamine treatments. I met with Dr. Belnap and staff and I do agree with the other reviews that they are very compassionate. What I didn't anticipate was that this treatment was going to make me physically ill. My blood sugar level dropped so dangerously low that I could barely walk out of the office. I sat sick in the car feeling the worst l've ever felt in my life. I became hypoglycemic and got really scared for my health. When I brought this up to Dr.Belnap he told me this is normal and that I needed to eat a bunch of sugar and white flour before each treatment. I said I can't and won’t eat that way. Besides this issue Dr Belnap told me that I needed six treatments, (I was on my third) before I would see some results. At $1500.00 a treatment I thought it was worth the try to feel better. He told me that I needed ten to twelve more treatments!! Ten to twelve more treatments at $1500.00 each session?!! I was agreeable at six visits and wanted so desperately to feel better but realized these treatments were making me feel worse, not only mentally but now also physically. I got lured into with all the 5 star reviews. I wanted the ketamine IV drip to help me not hurt me as I was positive and committed to the process. But instead the treatments did absolutely nothing for me. I just read Dr Belnap response. I did indeed pay $1500. a treatment, and yes I did try to get a refund. This is what they charge, most places are $500 a treatment. I am not trying to hurt anyone this is not personal for me. I am not angry. I just wanted a refund because I had paid $4750. for something that made me feel absolutely horrible. If I could have continued treatments without getting physically ill I would have but not at $1500. a session. $500. is a lot but $1500.?! Maybe after this review he dropped his amount. I wouldn’t pay three times as much when there are places that charge $500. This is a honest review.

Dr. Belnap is the most compassionate doctor I have ever been to. Would give 10 stars if I could. He is so patient, makes sure you are comfortable, answers all your questions no matter how long it takes, and genuinely cares about his patients. Highly recommend!

Ketamine IV therapy and Dr. Belnap give me the last piece of my life that was missing. After 40 years of depression and no self-esteem I am confident and I believe in myself for the first time in my life. When I go back for a booster the second I sit in that chair I feel like I am coming home to me. Dr Belnap is an amazing doctor he is super intelligent funny and knows all of his patients likes, dislikes and he genuinely cares about our well-being. There are not enough stars in the world to give him enough of a good review. He is one in a million.

All I can say is that Dr Belnap and his team completely turned my life around. I was in a severe depressive state with no hope. Not eating. In bed all day. And now I have my life back thanks to south coast ketamine. It is entirely worth it.

I've worked around a lot of good Doctors, but Doctor Belnap is one of the best!

I must admit, I was skeptical of Ketamine treatment but I was absolutely desperate to find a way out of my depression and anxiety. Four treatments later, I was already feeling much better. Dr. Belnap is such a compassionate doctor and he is without a doubt on of the most thorough. He takes the time to get to know you and he will make adjustments to be sure you are getting maximum benefit out of each session. I can’t even begin to tell you how happy I am to have found his clinic. I have found this treatment so beneficial that I continue to be his patient almost a year later.

I’ve struggled with chronic depression as long as I can remember (around 8 years old), the last 2 years especially this has increased in intensity to where most of my coping methods were still leaving me unable to work/function productively day-to-day. I was having trouble controlling my emotions, crying suddenly etc. really starting to break apart from the stress/pressure of life just overwhelming me every second. After receiving KIT from Dr. Belnap I feel free of so much weight that was holding me back. There is an internal confidence to my thinking, I am anchored and in control of myself. Hope has returned and daily life is actually enjoyable! I can even do chores around the house again :-) Dr. Belnap is a total professional and it’s obvious to me he is genuinely interested in helping, and he has tremendously through KIT My quality of life has gone from a 3 to a 9 just from these treatments.

Traditional medicine left me to die, ketamine was my last hope. After a lot of research on Ketamine clinics in the surrounding areas, and many interactions with different clinics I can say with 100% honesty not only am I grateful I finally found Dr Belnap, but I firmly believe he is the only one in this field of medicine doing his job above and beyond the standard others are limiting themselves to. I knew about Ketamine, and I knew it has shown great results in helping those with treatment resistant depression/PTSD. The problem for me was I was incredibly broke. No clinic around would set up a payment plan with me, or let me just pay as I went, they were incredible apathetic to my suffering, like I get that you want to ensure people keep their appointments but they are taking a risk by having so little options for financially oppressed, fragile, human beings that have no hope ( and these are the people that NEED the reboot of Ketamine). I was committed to get six infusions, I just couldn’t afford to pay even two upfront. I finally found Dr Belnap’s clinic! When I spoke to the receptionist she was most empathetic, she didn’t rush me over the phone, she tried to find me options and informed me its pay as you go, and explained the whole process to me. Dr Belnap personally phoned me back that same day. That meant I was able to start treatment ASAP. Dr Belnap is the most thorough doctor I’ve ever had. The quality of care is beyond what I expected. He sits with you the entire session, and before a treatment we talk about how the ketamine's effecting me, my comfort level during the infusion, and if there’s any adjustments to be made. Dr Belnap is transparent about the dose I am receiving and he takes the time to explain everything. I feel like I have a doctor working for me, not like i’m at the mercy of someone and am just another dollar sign for their side hustle business. Dr Belnap does this full time, his hearts in it, and he cares about people. Your infusion is customized to you, he wants you to remain comfortable throughout the entire process. This is not the case with every ketamine clinic. A lot of them don’t customize your ketamine infusion, either giving you too low of a dose, or too high of a dose making it a bad experience. He monitors and takes notes of my vitals and experience the whole time, right down to the incredible nature videos and soothing music I watch and listen to while I am being infused. Did I mention I sit in an oversized comfy reclinable chair?! Most places put you on a cot or chair, give you a sleep mask and dose you. I am so grateful this isn’t the way Dr Belnap treats his patients. Every infusion is different, and it has been important for me to journal my progress so I can see my base level to where I am now. And oh my goodness it’s been life changing for me. I said to Dr Belnap “I don’t expect to be happy, I just want a little relief from the suffering.” I most certainly have felt incredible relief from my internal torment, I have felt relief from my PTSD symptoms and anger. My fuse has grown, I am more resilient, I can feel now. I had extreme levels for depression and anxiety, those levels are now either a 0 or are under a 4 out of 10. I have been able to do things I never would have done two months ago. I dare to say I have felt happiness, I am becoming a person I didn’t even know was there, and I see glimmers of the person I was. Ketamine has been making me whole again. So much so that my husband who has depression, social anxiety, and adhd just started his own treatments. I highly recommend it to couples suffering together. Healing together has been instrumental in healing our marriage. It’s hard for a caregiving mate that’s burnt out watch a mate get better when they have been putting up with the ups and downs for so long and they need help too! We are so happy to have found such a caring doctor. Ketamine has been essential to us having a life worth living again.