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When you enter Zen Psychiatric Services in Mooresville, the name speaks for itself – a tranquil, calm, approachable atmosphere with a well trained, nurturing staff of professionals.
There has long been a need for additional effective options for treatment resistant depression (TRD) for the millions of individuals in the United States who struggle on a daily basis.
Founder Anthony Frasca, MD, MSPH, who received his medical degree and master of science in Public Health from the University of South Carolina, then trained in psychiatry at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center, shares the mission for this newest location in Mooresville – joining Zen Psychiatric practices in Asheville and Morganton, NC.
“I started this practice to help, in some small way, to usher in a new era of depression treatment,” Dr. Frasca shares. “We offer a compassionate, patient-centered approach to mental health with Spravato® intranasal and intramuscular ketamine treatment.”
When the team began looking towards expansion and a third location, Marketing Development Representative Kimberly Lewis found the perfect spot in an already established medical park in Mooresville. The practice is a convenient, easy drive for residents around the Lake Norman area, and a nice contrast to Zen’s other practice locations.
Heading up the Mooresville team of Zen Psychiatric Services is Dr. Brian Lewis, who graduated from medical school at the University of Missouri, Kansas City in 2001 and completed a residency in psychiatry at Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, DC. Since 2016, Dr. Lewis has also been affiliated with Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte.
After 20 years being involved in clinical care, Dr. Lewis wanted to explore different options that were still consistent with accepted psychiatric care while being nontraditional in nature.
“I have always felt I’m at my best when I’m trying to help people,” he shares. “We are honored to be part of the Lake Norman community and want to provide a safe and caring environment for our patients. We are here to help!”
Dr. Lewis will be joined at the Mooresville practice by two nurses and nurse practitioner Rodney Wike. As is important for the overall Spravato® experience, a full two-hour monitoring period follows every dosage, and the Zen staff has been carefully selected for their psychiatric training and a love for impeccable patient care in mind.
If you are interested in pursuing a course of Spravato® for treatment resistant depression (also known as refractory or regenerative depression), simply call the Zen Psychiatric Services main number at 828.608.0892. Through that initial phone call, one of their professionals will determine if you are a good fit for the treatment and will schedule an in-person consultation. You’ll provide contact information for your primary care physician, where Dr. Lewis will then obtain the details of your current treatments and have your doctor provide an official referral.
Dr. Frasca shares that, among the three practices, the staff has treated patients up to 84 years of age – but emphasizes that Spravato® is not appropriate for anyone under the age of 18. While the intranasal ketamine treatments gained recognition in 2022 and 2023 as people began to see a true difference in family members who have suffered with depression, it’s important to keep in mind that any treatment is never “one size fits all” – and side effects and signs of dependency are closely monitored in the office by trained staff.
The new Zen Psychiatric Services practice is located at 137 Professional Park Drive, Suite D, Mooresville, NC, 828.608.0892. You can inquire about referrals or receive more information on treatment at zenpsychiatric.com, or email mooresville@zenpsychiatric.com. Follow them on
Instagram @zenpsychiatric. Office hours are Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.
