At-Home Ketamine Therapy in California, Prescribed by a Board-Certified Anesthesiologist
Telehealth ketamine treatment for treatment-resistant depression, anxiety, PTSD, OCD, and chronic pain — prescribed and personally overseen by Dr. David Mahjoubi, MD, a California-licensed board-certified anesthesiologist and President of the American Board of Ketamine Physicians. First month of medication covered with your initial consult. No clinic visits, no IV infusions, no rotating clinicians.
Have questions first? Book a free 5–10 minute Discovery Call with our team — no prescription, just answers.
- Active California medical license
- Board-certified anesthesiologist
- 3,900+ patients since 2014
- HIPAA-compliant telehealth
CA License Active
Verified at California Medical Board
17+ Years
of clinical ketamine experience
1,400 mg/week
highest dosing ceiling in U.S. telehealth
5 Formats
nasal spray, RDT, troche, lozenge, ketamine + oxytocin
Your Prescribing Physician in California
David Mahjoubi, MD
Board-Certified Anesthesiologist · President, American Board of Ketamine Physicians
- Active California medical license, in good standing
- Board-certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology
- 17+ years of clinical ketamine experience
- Founder of two licensed California ketamine clinics (since exited)
- Founder of the IV Healing Spa, which specialized in anti-aging infusions, wellness, and at-home products
- Author of The Art & Science of Ketamine Medicine — the only physician-authored ketamine treatment manual in print
- Interviewed by BBC, CNN, the Los Angeles Times, Netflix, and other major outlets
Is At-Home Ketamine Therapy Legal in California?
Yes. California law permits physician-supervised telehealth prescribing of ketamine for California residents when the prescribing physician holds an active California medical license and practices within the California Medical Board’s standards of care. NutraBrain Clinic operates entirely within those standards.
What governs telehealth ketamine in California
- California Business & Professions Code §2290.5 — authorizes telehealth prescribing by California-licensed physicians.
- California Medical Board — Dr. Mahjoubi prescribes within all Medical Board standards for telehealth evaluation, informed consent, and follow-up care.
- Licensed compounding pharmacies — all medications are compounded and dispensed by California-licensed compounding pharmacies and shipped directly to your address.
- Controlled-substance protocol — ketamine is a Schedule III controlled substance. Your intake includes a full medical and psychiatric review, informed consent, and scheduled follow-up.
Conditions Dr. Mahjoubi Treats in California
NutraBrain is designed for California adults whose first-line treatments haven’t delivered meaningful results. Conditions commonly evaluated include:
- Treatment-resistant depression and major depressive disorder
- Anxiety disorders, including generalized anxiety and social anxiety
- Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
- Postpartum depression (in consultation with the patient’s OB/GYN)
- Chronic pain, including fibromyalgia, neuropathic pain, and CRPS
- Substance dependency (as part of a broader treatment plan)
Treatment is determined individually by Dr. Mahjoubi based on medical history, current medications, and clinical presentation. Not every applicant is approved; candidacy is honest and conservative.
How the NutraBrain Program Works in California
- 20-second qualifying quiz — see if you may be a candidate before committing time or money. Take the quiz here.
- Intake form — a structured medical and psychiatric history submitted securely. Start your intake here.
- Video consultation with Dr. Mahjoubi — a 30-minute call to review your history, design your protocol, and answer your questions. If at-home ketamine isn’t right for you, he says so.
- Medication shipped to your California address — compounded by a California-licensed pharmacy and shipped via tracked courier.
- Ongoing care — direct email access to Dr. Mahjoubi between sessions, refills included with your $69/month membership, and one annual video check-in.
Transparent Pricing for California Patients
Flat-rate pricing — no bundles to decode, no surprise fees, no auto-renewing hidden subscriptions.
| Item | Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Initial telehealth consult | $400 | 30–45 min with Dr. Mahjoubi: full medical review, treatment plan, prescription, and first 30-day supply of medication included. |
| Ongoing membership | $69 / month | Includes your protocol, unlimited physician email access, and refills. |
| Refills | $0 | Included in your membership. |
| Annual video follow-up (after year one) | $200 | One video check-in per year with Dr. Mahjoubi. |
| Physician email access | Unlimited | Direct line to Dr. Mahjoubi between visits — included. |
Ketamine treatment is not currently covered by most California insurance plans. HSA/FSA cards are accepted in most cases. All pricing is subject to change and confirmed in your initial consult.
California Cities Where NutraBrain Ships
Because we operate via telehealth, California residents outside Los Angeles County and Orange County can be evaluated statewide. We maintain dedicated pages for our most-requested metros:
Live in Fresno, Oakland, Bakersfield, Riverside, Long Beach (LA County — not currently served), or elsewhere in California? The state-wide program covers you. Start with the qualifying quiz.
Why California Patients Choose NutraBrain
California carries some of the highest rates of treatment-resistant depression and burnout-related anxiety in the country — particularly in tech hubs, healthcare, and the entertainment industry. SSRIs take 4–6 weeks to work, if they work at all. Most NutraBrain patients in California report meaningful shifts within 1–14 days.
Our California protocols are designed around three realities of life here:
- You’re time-starved. No driving to a clinic, no waiting rooms, no 90-minute infusion appointments. Treatment is administered in your own home, on your schedule.
- Privacy matters. Discreet packaging, HIPAA-compliant telehealth, no visible visits to a psychiatric facility.
- Your protocol is yours. Five delivery formats and dosing up to 1,400 mg per week — the highest ceiling in U.S. telehealth. No one-size-fits-all subscription box.
Not sure if ketamine is right for you?
Three free entry points before you commit to a paid consult:
- The 20-second qualifying quiz — tells you in seconds whether you may be a candidate.
- A free 5–10 minute Discovery Call — short Q&A with our team. No prescription, just answers.
- The intake form — submit your medical history securely; we’ll evaluate before the paid consult.
Frequently Asked Questions — California Patients
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Yes. California Business & Professions Code §2290.5 permits physician-supervised telehealth prescribing of ketamine by an actively California-licensed physician practicing within the Medical Board's standards of care. Dr. Mahjoubi holds an active California license and follows all state requirements.
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NutraBrain uses transparent flat-rate pricing: a $400 initial telehealth consult with Dr. Mahjoubi (which includes your first 30-day supply of medication), then $69 per month as a membership that includes your protocol, refills, and unlimited physician email access. After your first year, one $200 video follow-up per year keeps your care active. Ketamine is not currently covered by most California insurance plans; HSA/FSA cards are often accepted.
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NutraBrain currently does not accept new patients in Los Angeles County or Orange County due to a service-area agreement related to Dr. Mahjoubi's prior California clinics. If you live in LA or OC, please visit www.phos.la.
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Most NutraBrain patients in California report meaningful mood or pain shifts within 1–14 days, compared with 4–6 weeks for traditional SSRIs. Individual response varies and is discussed in your initial consult.
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Often yes, but this is evaluated case-by-case by Dr. Mahjoubi during your initial consult. Your full medication list and medical history are reviewed before any treatment is prescribed.
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Once Dr. Mahjoubi has completed your initial evaluation and follow-up, refills require a short form every 3–4 months and a video check-in 1–2 times per year. Unlimited physician email access is included between visits.
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California patients can be prescribed nasal spray (including our exclusive ketamine + oxytocin formulation, available nowhere else), rapidly dissolving tablets, sublingual troches, daily microdose lozenges, or session-based macrodose lozenges — chosen by Dr. Mahjoubi based on your symptoms, history, and goals.
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All medications are compounded and dispensed by California-licensed compounding pharmacies and shipped discreetly to your California address via tracked courier.
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Dr. Mahjoubi will not prescribe at-home ketamine for patients with active psychosis, uncontrolled bipolar disorder with manic features, uncontrolled hypertension or unstable cardiac disease, severe substance use disorder without stable recovery, pregnancy, or an at-home environment that isn't safe for treatment. Candidacy is honest and conservative.
Start Your California Consult
30–45 minute telehealth consult with Dr. Mahjoubi · $400 flat · First month of medication included · $69/month thereafter · Cancel anytime · No subscription trap. Not ready? Book a free 5–10 minute Discovery Call to get your questions answered first.
