About New Life Ketamine Clinic
New Life Ketamine Clinic provides Ketamine infusion therapy for patients who suffer from severe depression, Major Depressive Disorder and treatment-resistant depression. Located in Dayton, our Ketamine clinic is operated by experienced and compassionate doctors. We offer safe, carefully monitored Ketamine infusions in a comfortable environment. New Life Ketamine Clinic is one of the first practices to offer this groundbreaking new treatment to patients in Dayton and Southwest Ohio.
Jamie grew up in rural Ohio and has worked in healthcare for over 18 years. She graduated from Wright State University with her BSN in 2008 and became a Family Nurse Practitioner in 2016. She has a strong background treating trauma and surgical patients, but also has experience addressing a wide variety of medical conditions in both the inpatient and outpatient settings.
She has completed formal continuing education training in Ketamine and its use to treat depression, anxiety, PTSD and suicidality. She is passionate about educating her patients and loves witnessing the progress that patients make both during and after completing their ketamine series.
In her free time she enjoys spending time with her family, hiking and being outdoors with her kids.
Jamie Brunicardi APRN.CNP
Ryan Babienco, MD
Dr. Ryan Babienco is the Medical Director for New Life Ketamine Clinic and an emergency medicine physician for Miami Valley Emergency Specialists, serving the Premier Health network throughout the greater Dayton, OH, area. A graduate of Andrews University in Berrion Springs, Michigan, Dr. Babienco attended medical school at California’s Loma Linda University and completed his residency in emergency medicine at Wright State University’s Boonshoft School of Medicine in Dayton.
Loma Linda’s motto “To Make Man Whole” resonated with Dr. Babienco during his time in medical school. He practices a holistic approach to medicine and strives to treat all aspects of a patient’s well-being, including their mental and spiritual health in addition to the physical. As an emergency room physician, Dr. Babienco has considerable experience with ketamine and has witnessed its beneficial effects on the mental health of patients firsthand. He looks forward to using his knowledge of ketamine to enrich the lives of those suffering from treatment-resistant depression.
When not working, Dr. Babienco relaxes by golfing, attending Bengals football games, and playing saxophone in a community orchestra. Most importantly, he enjoys spending time with his wife, children, and cat, Ella.
Jessi grew up in Champaign County and has worked in healthcare for over 15 years. In 2010 she graduated with a BSN, and in 2017 became an Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner. She works in a wide range of settings including trauma, critical care, and surgery, as well as at New Life Clinic. She has completed formal continuing education training in Ketamine for treatment-resistant depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, and other mental health conditions. She is passionate about providing access to alternative treatments to those struggling with depression, anxiety, and suicidal ideation.
She enjoys spending time with family, yoga, snowboarding, scuba diving, hiking, running, and being outdoors. Her favorite sporting events are Duke basketball and Ohio State football.
Education:
Bachelors in Science of Nursing from Wright State University in 2007
Masters in Science, Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner 2017
Jessi Sothard, ACNP
Dr. Curran L. Jones
Dr. Curran L. Jones has been an Anesthesiology Specialist for over 15 years.
Dr. Jones was awarded the Air Force Commendation Medal/Iraqi Campaign Medal in 2007 and the Army Commendation Medal/Afghanistan Campaign Medal in 2009. He has volunteered at CORE Group Hospice and provided support to breast cancer patients and their families. He also served as an anesthesiologist during a Humanitarian Aid Mission in Honduras in 2006.
Dr. Jones lives in Washington Township with his wife, daughter and dog. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his family, gardening, hiking, playing XBOX, traveling and is involved in his church.
Dr. Jones is passionate about helping those suffering with severe depression get the necessary treatment allowing them to live the life they deserve.
Certification/Licenses:
Medical License, State of Ohio, Doctor of Osteopathy and Board Certified Anesthesiologist
Education:
Anesthesiology Residency, West Virginia University School of Medicine, 2002-2005.
West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine, 1997-2001.
Bachelor of Science, Bluefield State College, 1991-1997.
Highly Effective Treatment
Ketamine infusions have proven to be highly effective at treating major depressive disorder and can offer immediate relief from emotional pain and hopelessness.
These Ketamine infusions have shown to be effective in patients with treatment-resistant depression and failed other forms of psychiatric treatment and psychotherapy.
Our Mission
Our purpose is to treat every patient with dignity, respect, and compassion.
We want to provide relief to people that have suffered for too long from chronic mental health issues. Our approach is to help individuals who have not had success with conventional treatments find relief, so that they can lead a productive, meaningful life. This innovative treatment can inspire hope and the ability to believe in tomorrow. Your success is our passion.
