Board-certified IV ketamine therapy — the closest clinic to Malibu
MD-Supervised
2-Patient Maximum
Free Consultation
Malibu residents seeking IV ketamine therapy for depression, anxiety, PTSD, or chronic pain can find board-certified treatment at Gateway Clinics in Santa Monica. Our clinic at 1205 1/2 Montana Avenue is the closest physician-supervised ketamine clinic to Malibu — approximately 15 miles south along the Pacific Coast Highway.
Gateway Clinics was founded by Dr. Adam Schenk, MD on the principle that ketamine therapy works best in an intimate, unhurried environment. By limiting sessions to a two-patient maximum, we offer Malibu patients a treatment experience that matches the privacy and personal attention they value.
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Ketamine Therapy Services
Our IV infusion services are available to Malibu patients and the broader coastal community:
- IV Ketamine Therapy — The gold standard in ketamine administration. IV delivery allows Dr. Schenk to adjust dosing in real-time for each patient’s optimal response. Our 4-session, 2-week protocol has a 70-80% success rate for treatment-resistant depression.
- Vitamin IV Infusions — Immunity Booster, Beauty Booster, Hangover Recovery, and Multi-Vitamin formulations.
- NAD+ Therapy — Cellular regeneration, anti-aging, and energy restoration.
- Integration Therapy — Sessions with licensed therapists Ryan Brewer, LMFT and Beth Kadlec, LCSW to process and build on your ketamine therapy experience.
Conditions We Treat
Malibu patients visit Gateway Clinics for:
- Treatment-Resistant Depression — When conventional antidepressants have not delivered adequate results
- Anxiety Disorders — Including high-functioning anxiety, generalized anxiety, and panic disorder
- PTSD — Post-traumatic stress from any source, including industry-related stress, loss, and trauma
- Chronic Pain — Fibromyalgia, CRPS, neuropathic pain, chronic headaches
- Suicidal Ideation — Ketamine’s rapid-acting mechanism can reduce suicidal thoughts within hours of the first infusion
Getting to Gateway Clinics from Malibu
From Malibu, take the Pacific Coast Highway south approximately 15 miles. Turn left at the California Incline to enter Santa Monica, then head east on Montana Avenue. Gateway Clinics is at 1205 1/2 Montana Avenue, Santa Monica, CA 90403.
The drive takes approximately 25-40 minutes depending on PCH traffic and your starting point in Malibu. Montana Avenue offers convenient street parking in a quiet neighborhood setting.
Why Malibu Patients Choose Gateway Clinics
- Closest Ketamine Clinic to Malibu — The nearest physician-supervised IV ketamine facility to the Malibu community
- Board-Certified MD — Dr. Adam Schenk personally supervises every infusion
- Maximum Privacy — 2-patient limit ensures a discreet, exclusive treatment experience
- Proven 70-80% Success Rate — Clinical evidence supporting outcomes for treatment-resistant conditions
- Complete Care — Physician plus licensed therapists for an integrated treatment model
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Gateway Clinics from Malibu?
Gateway Clinics is approximately 15 miles south of central Malibu, about 25-40 minutes via PCH. Take the Pacific Coast Highway south to the California Incline in Santa Monica, then east on Montana Avenue to 1205 1/2 Montana Ave.
Is there a closer ketamine clinic to Malibu?
Gateway Clinics in Santa Monica is the nearest physician-supervised IV ketamine therapy clinic to Malibu. While some practices in greater LA offer ketamine, Gateway’s Montana Avenue location provides the shortest drive for Malibu patients along PCH.
Can I combine my visit with other appointments in Santa Monica?
While you can schedule other errands before your session, keep in mind that you will need someone to drive you home afterward due to the effects of the infusion. Many Malibu patients arrange for a driver and use the post-session recovery time to relax before the return drive.
How do I schedule my first consultation?
Call (424) 330-0000 to book a free consultation. We’re happy to accommodate Malibu patients’ scheduling needs, including morning appointments to avoid peak PCH traffic. Most patients start treatment within one week of the initial consultation.
Schedule Your Free Consultation
Ready to explore whether ketamine therapy is right for you? Gateway Clinics offers free initial consultations for Malibu residents and all Westside patients.
Santa Monica, CA 90403
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