At Revitalizing Therapies, our team sets the gold standard in Florida for both SPRAVATO® and ketamine treatments. Recognized as the leading clinic of excellence for SPRAVATO® in the state and having provided ketamine treatment to over 10,000 patients, we stand at the forefront of innovative mental health solutions. Our dedication to transformative care positions us as pioneers in the field, committed to enhancing the well-being of those facing mental health challenges. Additionally, we serve as a key resource for both referring providers and patients, facilitating access to groundbreaking treatments.
Dr. Melodie Mope, M.D., graduated from St. Matthews University School of Medicine and completed her Family Medicine Residency at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, Missouri. She serves as the Family Medicine Clerkship Director at FSU’s Orlando Campus, mentoring medical students on delivering high-quality patient care. Dr. Mope has been recognized for her exceptional patient care, winning the “Best of the Best in Patient Experience” award in 2019 and being named Orlando Magazine’s Top Doc from 2017 to 2020. Committed to her community, she strives to offer award-winning care while building strong, family-like relationships with her patients to promote lasting health.
Michael has a wide array of clinical anesthesia expertise including surgical, trauma stabilization, acute and chronic pain anesthetic services. Preferring an opioid-free technique, ketamine infusions have played a major role in his anesthetic practice both in the hospital and clinical setting. He has successfully treated hundreds of patients suffering from mood disorders and chronic neuropathic pain conditions using ketamine infusion therapy (KIT). He brings with him many years of experience in administering ketamine both safely and effectively. Michael is an outstanding member of the Revitalizing team! He is a great listener, and he consistently demonstrates best practices when it comes to patient care. As an infusion specialist and top-quality CRNA; he stands ready to assist patients with Ketamine treatments. Michael is well-respected as a dynamic professional who firmly believes in empowering patients to discover practical solutions that provide healing and hope.
Brent Barrett is a Nurse Anesthesiologist with over 20 years of experience. He has extensive research on Ketamine and its effectiveness in treating depression, PTSD, Migraines, and Chronic Pain. He is also a champion of health and wellness, graduating from Cornell University with a degree in Plant-Based Nutrition. Having worked 2 decades with surgical patients and seeing the direct effects of Ketamine, he is partnering with Revitalizing Therapies to improve the quality of life for those with daily health challenges. Brent is an effective listener, provides care with compassion, and takes a personal interest in the successful treatment of every patient.
Shelly Draves is a registered nurse. She is our Clinical Administrator.
Christa is a Board Certified Adult Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over 16 years of psychiatric nursing experience. She most recently was the Clinical Director for the Florida division of a company providing psychiatric services in skilled nursing and long-term care facilities. Her professional experience includes caring for patients in both the inpatient psychiatric hospital, community mental health, private practice, and long-term care settings across the life span. Christa has also worked in pharmaceutical research in the areas of clinical pathology, toxicology, and formulations. Her clinical practice focuses on consultation, treatment selection, and care coordination for individuals struggling with a wide range of psychiatric illnesses. Christa’s practice style includes conventional psychiatric evaluation and treatment combined with recommendations for alternative therapies (including lifestyle modification, diet, and exercise) in order to promote the mind/body/spiritual connection that will allow for healing of the whole person.
Ryan Macalua is a dual board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health and Family Nurse Practitioner specializing in mental health care. With over 21 years of experience, he now offers medication management for mood disorders via telehealth at Revitalizing Therapies. Ryan’s extensive psychiatry background includes roles at CHE Behavioral Health and MedOp Behavioral Health, where he provided assessments, treatments, and psychopharmacology expertise. Educated at AdventHealth University (ASN, BSN) and Purdue University (MSN, FNP, PMHNP), he is committed to improving mental wellness.
Please note our adjusted hours during the holiday season. Thank you for your understanding, and we look forward to serving you!
12/22 – 9am-8pm
12/23 – 9am-8pm
12/24 – 9am-3pm
12/25 – closed
12/26 – 9am-5pm
12/29 – 9am-8pm
12/30 – 9am-8pm
12/31 – 9am-3pm
1/1/26 – closed
1/2/26 – 9am-5pm
12/22 – 8am-9pm
12/23 – 8am-9pm
12/24 – 8am-9pm
12/25 – closed
12/26 – 8am-3pm
12/29 – closed
12/30 – 8am-9am
12/31 – 8am-9pm
1/1/26 – 8am-9pm
1/2/26 – 8am-7pm