01Our peopleSanta Monica, CA

The people who
will walk it with you

Physicians, therapists and the team around them. One practice, one plan built around you.

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Dr. Houman Farzin with five of his colleagues at Mystic Health in Santa Monica
02Founder
Houman Farzin, MD
A palliative care physician and McGill lecturer with formal training in emerging mental health therapies, blending nutrition, lifestyle, and ketamine-assisted care.Profile

Houman Farzin, MD

Founder & Chief Medical Officer

“Healing, to me, is about addressing the whole person, not just symptoms or diagnoses.”
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03How we work

Whoever you see, the same care

  • Physician-led

    Psychiatry and integrative care led by physicians, centered on you.

  • Your history, first

    A physician reviews your history, your symptoms and what you’ve already tried.

  • Screened before treatment

    A full screening and medical intake comes before anything is scheduled.

  • Built around the person

    Whole-person care, adjusted as you respond.

04Clinical team6 clinicians

Find people who help with
what you’re facing

All 6 clinicians.

05In their words
“A different kind of medicine, one that heals even when it cannot cure, that honors the sacredness of life.”
Thaís S. Araujo, MDIntegrative Medicine & Palliative Care Physician
06Operations & advisors
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Common questions

Before you begin

Am I a candidate for ketamine therapy?

Every patient completes a comprehensive screening and medical intake with our physician before any treatment is scheduled.

Does insurance cover treatment?

It depends on the treatment. Spravato®, psychiatry, and psychotherapy are covered by many major plans, and we verify your benefits up front so there are no surprises. Ketamine therapy is currently self-pay, though we provide itemized superbills you can submit to your insurer for possible reimbursement, and financing is available.

How many treatments will I need?

It varies by person. We typically recommend two initial sessions to assess response and adjust dosing, then build the rest of the plan around your progress.

Is ketamine therapy safe?

Ketamine has a long track record in medical settings when administered and monitored by trained clinicians. Every patient is medically screened first, every session is supervised by our clinical team, and you are monitored throughout. Like any medical treatment, it carries risks, which your physician will review with you in detail before you decide anything.

Can I do this work without medication?

Yes. Breathwork, mindfulness, and other non-drug practices can support deep emotional processing on their own, and many patients begin there. If a medication-based path ever makes sense, that conversation happens with a physician.

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Meet us in Santa Monica. Clinic tours are free, with no obligation.