Stellate Ganglion Block (SGB)

The Stellate Ganglion Block is also called the Dual Sympathetic Reset (DSR). It is a science-backed, rapid technique that may relieve symptoms of PTSD, long COVID, dysautonomia, and chronic pain.

What can the Stellate Ganglion Block Help With?

The Stellate Ganglion Block, or Dual Sympathetic Reset, may provide powerful relief for:

Learn the difference between SGB for PTSD and long COVID.

What is the Stellate Ganglion Block (SGB) for PTSD and long COVID?

infographic of the stellate ganglion block (SGB) showing: (1) The Stellate Ganglion controls your “fight-flight response”, 2) Numbing the Stellate Ganglion can calm this trauma-conditioned response, 3) Trauma and pain can dysregulate the amygdala, insula, and hippocampus, 4) SGB lowers stress hormone (norepinephrine) release, and the limbic system relaxes and re-wires itself, and 5) Limbic neuroplasticity complements IV Ketamine for sustained healing from hypervigilance, anxiety, panic, and other symptoms

What Does the Ketamine Journey Look Like?

Rapid relief from depression, anxiety, and PTSD comes in 3 stages

intake consultation
intake
sustained healing
sustained healing
personalized infusions
infusions 

What is the Stellate Ganglion Block (SGB) for PTSD and long COVID?

infographic of the stellate ganglion block (SGB) showing: (1) The Stellate Ganglion controls your “fight-flight response”, 2) Numbing the Stellate Ganglion can calm this trauma-conditioned response, 3) Trauma and pain can dysregulate the amygdala, insula, and hippocampus, 4) SGB lowers stress hormone (norepinephrine) release, and the limbic system relaxes and re-wires itself, and 5) Limbic neuroplasticity complements IV Ketamine for sustained healing from hypervigilance, anxiety, panic, and other symptoms

What is the Stellate Ganglion Block Journey?

Learn the 3 stages to healing from nervous system dysfunction underlying conditions like PTSD and long COVID
step 1
step 1
Holistic intake

Consultation with international authority Dr. Anthony Kaveh to:

  • Comprehensively review genetics, labs, and hormones
  • Develop your personalized SGB protocol
step 2
Step 2
Stellate Ganglion Block

Many patients will find significant relief with the right-sided SGB. However, most patients will find greater relief with an additional left-sided SGB several days later.

step 3
step 3
Sustained Healing

Many patients with PTSD begin experiencing relief within 72 hours. Patients with long COVID may take 2 weeks to experience the full benefits of the block.

SGB effects last 2-3 months. Integration therapy during this period may help patients experience even longer lasting relief.

Live Stellate Ganglion Block (SGB)

Watch Alireza's live Stellate Ganglion Block (SGB) experience with Clarus Health

Meet Our Doctors

Drs. Anthony Kaveh and Sneha Shrestha have led thousands of ketamine infusion experiences. They are Stanford and Harvard-trained physicians who guide patients to uncover their inner healing capacity and rediscover meaning and purpose as part of a holistic healing journey.

Dr. Sneha Shrestha is a board certified emergency medicine doctor with specialized training in ketamine and NAD therapy. She has helped thousands of patients overcome challenges of depression, anxiety, PTSD, and chronic pain
Dr. Anthony Kaveh MD is a Stanford and Harvard trained doctor expert in IV Ketamine and NAD therapy for depression and anxiety

What is the Stellate Ganglion Block?

Dr. Kaveh explains the Stellate Ganglion Block's potential for relieving PTSD, long COVID, anxiety, irritability, hot flashes, and chronic pain.

Health is more than simply the absence of disease

The Stellate Ganglion Block (or Dual Sympathetic Reset) can restore meaning, purpose, and fulfillment to provide sustained symptom relief