CLIENT TESTIMONIALS

Desert Sands is the most thorough and comfortable ketamine clinic I have ever been to. Before I moved to St. George I had tried a few different clinics and none had the peaceful atmosphere and amazingly kind and competent staff that Desert Sands does. They really know how to deliver a calm and healing treatment. I’m doing better than I’ve ever been, and it’s in huge part thanks to them.

-D.B.

After over 20 years in law enforcement and seeing many things that no person should ever see, I retired. My only goal was to make it to retirement. Once I made it I found myself lost. I had a lot of time to think about what I had seen during my career and other traumas in my life. Spending time with my family and fishing were the only things keeping me sane.

My wife really noticed a difference in me and was looking into something that might help. A friend had tried Ketamine treatments and said they worked great. As a cop, the only thing I knew about Ketamine is it’s called Special K and kids break into vets offices to steal it. I was very apprehensive. It took me over a year and my depression got to the point where I didn’t want to go fishing anymore. I looked up the clinics in town and with my wife’s help we scheduled an appointment. I met with Dr. Evans for the initial consultation and treatment. Let me just say that after 20 years of Law Enforcement “I have trust issues.” Dr. Evans put me at ease and I dove in. The treatment itself is like being put into a waking dream. After every session I was asked if I noticed any difference. I was hoping for that aha moment. The thing I was not aware of is that the people around me noticed a difference. My transition was very gradual but I did notice a real difference in how I look at life. Dr. Evans goes above and beyond and I consider him a friend. The staff and his wife Shannon are the greatest.

– Dan

I am sharing my Ketamine results to pay a compliment and thank Desert Sands Ketamine for a truly successful and life changing experience because of the treatments that I received during and after my visits at their facility. Dr. Evans and his wife Shannon are an incredible and sympathetic partnership towards me which was apparent during my course of treatments there. I can not convey their praises effectively enough on a review. My story, briefly, is that I have been plagued with Bipolar, Depression, anxiety, OCD and suicidal thoughts and tendencies for the last 2.5 decades. A completely challenging, wearying experience and existence for my family. Enough to bring a relationship to the breaking point. My husband heard about the clinic during a commercial on the radio regrading this Ketamine clinic and decided that, ‘what is there to lose?’ It is an inexpressible process now to truly convey my thoughts as to how successful my treatments were! Suffice it to say that I have, at the end of treatment and one year later, not had any suicidal ideations…not one! My medications have, with professional assistance decreased. My Bipolar outbursts are calmed immensely and the depressive feeling of a dark and dismal existence have all but subsided. I would encourage all pursuing a butter way of living, thinking, feeling and existing, try all avenues to create the path for treatment here. I only wish that others could experience this hope and happiness that I enjoy at this time.

– Anita

A little over a year ago, a friend shared her ketamine experience with me. As she was talking, I started wondering if this could be the answer that I had been searching for for most of my life. With a little faith, I decided to give it a shot. At this point, I had tried everything else to keep the depression at bay, I had nothing to lose.

I can’t even begin to describe the way that Ketamine, Dr. Evans, and the staff at Desert Sands has changed my life. While medication helped with my deep lows, I always found my day to day to still be trying. I could get out of bed, but it was still a task. I could shower or make myself something to eat, but it was still a task. I could do everything, but it was still a task. Ketamine changed that. I don’t have to fight to put one foot in front of the other anymore. I don’t find myself trapped in the depths of major lows anymore, and anxiety has released me from its clutches.

Dr. Evans is wonderful at spending time with you to determine how your treatment is going and make sure that your dosages are correct. He made me extremely comfortable by walking me through every step from consult to today. He was upfront with how it works, possible side effects, and all available information. Because he is an anesthesiologist, I feel more confident having him oversee my treatment than I would with someone who lacks his experience and knowledge. Shannon Evans and the rest of the staff are some of the best people around. They are discreet, courteous, and always professional. The treatment rooms are private and very comfortable.

My entire life, I’ve always felt off-kilter. Like I was always teetering on a ledge. Now, I feel balanced, strong, and capable. Ketamine and Desert Sands has changed my life.

-Tami B.

Dr. Evans, his nursing staff, and Desert Sands Ketamine have quite literally saved my life! I have suffered from Treatment Resistant Depression for the past 15 years. Prior to coming to Desert Sands Ketamine, I endured countless attempts to treat my depression, including 35 ECT (Electroconvulsive Treatments) treatments, over 20 different prescription medications, and numerous attempts at therapy, with little to no relief. I was losing all hope of ever freeing myself from the grip of depression, and physically my body was beginning to show the side effects of all the medication and ECT. Daily headaches, dizziness, and tremors (especially in my hands) became the norm. My relationships were breaking down, and I had no interest in doing things that had previously brought me joy. I had reached a breaking point when I heard an ad on the radio for IV Ketamine treatments. I had previously done some research on the effects of Ketamine with depression, but had no idea the treatment was available in St. George. After an initial consultation with Dr. Evans I decided to give Desert Sands Ketamine a try…I had absolutely nothing to lose! A year later I am completely off ALL my medication, my tremors and headaches have gone away, and most importantly, I am feeling like myself again! Dr. Evans and the nursing staff at Desert Sands Ketamine have waved their “magic wand”, and I am so grateful to be on the path to healing again! I am confident that the entire staff at Desert Sands Ketamine sincerely care about me, and my mental health. I have never felt so secure, and safe in the hands of medical professionals as I have at Desert Sands Ketamine! I will never be able to fully show my gratitude and appreciation for the new lease on life I have as a result of my IV Ketamine treatments…thank you all from the bottom of my heart!

– Jonathan

We are so lucky to have Desert Sands in our community! Every person on staff is professional, caring, and willing to go the extra mile when needed. They are exactly the kind of people you want taking care of you! After experiencing a crushing amount of fatigue and treatment-resistant depression for years, I looked to IV ketamine for help and I’m so glad I did.

– Tina

I want everyone to know that this ketamine clinic is the most professional and caring environment! I was desperate for help with my depression, anxiety, PTSD and hemiplegic migraines. In one week I was told about these ketamine treatments, and I thought I will give it a shot. I was so taken back by the tranquil feeling that this clinic provides. The staff are unbelievably gentle, empathetic, and kind. They exude compassion! The treatments have changed my life. Thanks to Dr. Evans for being so diligent in helping my find solutions to my hemiplegic migraines! I truly encourage anyone dealing with depression and suicidal indication, to give this a try!!!!! You will be surprised how quickly you will heal the parts of you that are suffering! Thank you, (Desert Sands Clinic), for giving me my life back!!!!

– Carmell Stein