Dr. Austin Harris is a board-certified cardiothoracic anesthesiologist. He completed his Anesthesiology residency at the University of California Irvine (UCI), and his Cardio-Thoracic Anesthesiology Fellowship at Keck Hospital of USC. Even before beginning his private practice, Dr. Harris was finding that ketamine, a rarely used anesthetic tool, could have profoundly positive outcomes when utilized with specific patients.
This sparked his in-depth research of ketamine’s previously obscure properties, and its remarkable potential in treating patients suffering from mental health, chronic pain, and addiction struggles. Dr. Harris focused first on surgical patients presenting with unique mood, pain, and opioid dependency.
Then, after perfecting these techniques at medical offices across southern California, Dr. Harris formed NeuroRelief™ Ketamine & Infusion Therapy (Sherman Oaks, CA) to bring these successful results to the entire patient population. This much-needed service is now benefiting thousands of clients across the world.
Alexis is a certified Psychedelic Integration & Addiction Recovery Coach through Being True to You, as well as a Certified Life Coach through Inner Glow Circle and Certified Holistic Health Coaching through Institute for Integrative Nutrition (IIN).
After experiencing severe depression, anxiety, and an eating disorder in her 20s, she left her career in consulting in 2013 to dedicate herself to supporting people on their inner healing journeys. She has since worked in the wellness space, during which she has acted as COO of Huma Rising, an app for subconscious healing; the founder and owner of Studio Ohana, a yoga & wellness studio in the Bahamas; an Executive Director of Inner Glow Circle, a Life Coach Training Company; and a Life Coach in her private practice.
Life is a trip… Learn how to fall.
Throughout my journey I have fallen many times. I’ve been tripped up by my unconscious behaviors, deeply rooted patterns, karmas and familial patterning. In my experience, these forms of suffering have also manifested as addictions, depression, codependency and the lack of a developed sense of self. Some falls are harder than others. Through a spiritual perspective, each fall has meaning and presents new (or often old) information. My falls have provided me the opportunity to observe the unhealthy coping mechanisms I developed as a child. I learned how to use this material to fuel my personal transformation and growth. Through this I witnessed my resilience and found authenticity underneath my pain and suffering. As a psychedelic integration and psychospiritual coach, my role is to attune to your unique experience and walk with you through the stories of the mansion of your soul. Together we will shine light into dark areas. I will provide support and guidance while you acknowledge, honor and metabolize your pain.
Every client at NeuroRelief™ is independently assessed by combining objective tools with detailed phone and in-person consultations (and also with their loved ones). Dr. Harris takes a very unique approach with his clients. He believes in a “one-size-fits-one” approach to care. Utilizing CBT/Mindfulness, tailored guidance, emotional integration and constant communication Dr. Harris is able to customize each infusion protocol, and these additional resources, for every client.
Dr. Harris is personally involved in every single treatment session, with every single client. This unique dedication creates a very valuable relationship with each individual patient. This allows a high degree of customization to ensure that each patient receives the perfect dosing regimen and experience
Every single infusion we offer is “titrated in real-time.” This means that there is never a “set it and forget it” approach. We adjust and dial-in to each individual client’s unique neurology, psychology, personality, physiology, and tolerance levels throughout every treatment. In other words, no two treatment plans are ever identical, because no two people are the same. Every treatment day also contains one-on-one emotional integration work with Dr. Harris, before and after each ketamine infusion. In addition, Dr. Harris is available, directly to our clients, 24/7. This is an unheard of level of concierge support that has empowered our clients to reach amazing growth and wellness goals, and also learn how to maintain these gains for the long term!
By maintaining a large network of personally vetted physicians, including psychologists, psychiatrists, neurologists, pain management doctors, physical therapists, addiction recovery specialists, holistic wellness experts, and many others, Dr. Harris can combine his therapies with these additional resources, according to the needs of each client.
He believes strongly in the Integrative Medicine approach of mind and body, assisting each client in creating a personalized care plan, to optimize each client’s progress towards their desired goals. This is what NeuroRelief™ is all about! Dr. Harris often states that “we are outcome-driven and goal-oriented”. This careful attention to detail, by Dr. Harris and his entire care team, achieves maximal benefit and success for each individual client.
Truly wonderful clinic and staff. The clinic runs a fantastic 6 treatment program with coaching sessions. As a long time depression sufferer, I couldn’t have been happier with my choice. Dr. Harris is informative, sensitive and understanding. Extremely professional with excellent bedside manner. His staff of nurses headed by Emma… read moreTruly wonderful clinic and staff. The clinic runs a fantastic 6 treatment program with coaching sessions. As a long time depression sufferer, I couldn’t have been happier with my choice. Dr. Harris is informative, sensitive and understanding. Extremely professional with excellent bedside manner. His staff of nurses headed by Emma couldn’t have been nicer, gentler or more encouraging. This clinic is for you if you’re looking for a holistic approach, with fantastic aftercare. read less
It has been about three weeks since I finished my last treatment at NeuroRelief, and I wanted to take a moment to thank Dr. Harris and everyone in the clinic for their wonderful care. At the end of April, I had been struggling with an episode of depression and anxiety… read moreIt has been about three weeks since I finished my last treatment at NeuroRelief, and I wanted to take a moment to thank Dr. Harris and everyone in the clinic for their wonderful care. At the end of April, I had been struggling with an episode of depression and anxiety that been going on for about 9 months, and my mental health had deteriorated so much that I was scared and knew that I needed to seek help immediately. I am glad that I found Dr. Harris and his wonderful team. Dr. Harris was very kind and very generous with his time, and I always felt that he was personally invested in my well-being. For my first visit, he spent more than an hour explaining the origins of depression and anxiety and taught me strategies to be more present in my own life, and he explained how IV Ketamine would change my brain and help me absorb those lessons and live in the present. Then I had my first two hour infusion and indeed, afterwards, everything changed. The cloud that covered me for the last 9 months dissipated, and it was like the entire world was brighter. In the past, my depressive episodes would slowly improve over months, and the process was agonizing, but with IV Ketamine the relief was immediate, and the change was like night and day. Like Dr. Harris explained, I was finally able to live in the present, and enjoy the present, instead of dwelling on the past or worrying about the future, and the critical voice that always followed me went away, and I started being able to enjoy life. Afterwards, I continued with 5 more infusions, as that was the stabilization protocol, and again, each visit Dr. Harris took the time to talk to me before and after each infusion, to review the guidance that he had given me at that first visit. Right now, it has been more than a month since my first infusion, and I am happy (yes, actually “happy”) to report that the treatment has continued to work. Since my first treatment I have encountered stressors that would have previously caused me severe depression and anxiety, but now they no longer have that affect on me. I know, of course, that there is always a chance that the depression and anxiety might come back, so I am continuing to review the strategies that Dr. Harris has taught me, and I am continuing to practice meditation. Dr. Harris and his team have changed my life for the better, and if I need to, I will revisit them again, and I definitely recommend NeuroRelief to everyone! read less
I wanted to start off by saying that Dr. Harris is the best and I’m so happy that I found him. I have struggled with anxiety for as long as I can remember. It essentially was just a part of my personality—whether it was about something good or bad, I… read moreI wanted to start off by saying that Dr. Harris is the best and I’m so happy that I found him. I have struggled with anxiety for as long as I can remember. It essentially was just a part of my personality—whether it was about something good or bad, I used to just approach everything in my life with anxiety and as you can imagine it was absolutely exhausting. I had been researching ketamine and its therapeutic effects for a while until I decided to go for it. As soon as I met Dr. Harris and his warm and wonderful staff, I knew I was in the right place. What I love about NeuroRelief in particular is that it approaches ketamine treatment as a holistic and integrated treatment which includes the infusions and 5 therapy sessions in between infusions to guide you through the process. My therapist Trevor was lovely and having him during the course of my treatment really helped me along way. Overall, it was an enjoyable, healing, and spiritual journey that truly changed my life for the better. By the end of my treatment, I can honestly say that I no longer struggle with anxiety and that I have achieved inner peace which is amazing and a feeling that I have searched for my entire life. So once again, I am so grateful that I decided to do ketamine IV therapy and I am especially thankful that I found someone as knowledgable and trustworthy as Dr. Harris! read less
I don’t know how to even start this review. When I first heard of the treatment, I thought it was just another Hollywood fad, but I’ve been dealing with my trauma for more than 20 years. I got to a point where I didn’t have the choice but to try… read moreI don’t know how to even start this review. When I first heard of the treatment, I thought it was just another Hollywood fad, but I’ve been dealing with my trauma for more than 20 years. I got to a point where I didn’t have the choice but to try it. Being a man who is skeptical of alternative healing, I researched every, and I mean every, clinic in the Los Angeles area who provides ketamine treatments. Dr Harris and Neurorelief were clearly better than the rest. Dr. Harris isn’t trying to sell you a miracle cure or spend his time with you trying to get you to purchase upgrades. There are no gimmicky take home kits or vitamin supplements. It is a small clinic with mighty empathy for the patient. Each staff member who I worked with during the infusions was hand chosen for my comfort. Their only goal was my safety and comfort. They paired me with a coach and set me up with app that tracked my process and gave me tools to help my brain as it’s underwent a physical and emotional transformation. The rooms are clean. The office is safe. The people are kind. I underwent the six infusions over 12 days. When I walked into the office I was a man who couldn’t function. My anxiety and depression was at an all time high and I was losing hours of my life to worry and fatigue. After the six sessions, the voices in my head that were telling me how worthless of a human I am are completely gone. Dr. Harris claims over and over that this isn’t a silver bullet or miracle cure. But man does it feel like it is. If you decide that you want to go through the ketamine treatment don’t go anywhere else but NeuroRelief. They are a one of a kind clinic who puts the patients and their health first. They will fight with your insurance companies to help you get reimbursed, and they are a perfect place to go if you are a soldier, first responder, or person suffering with PTSD. Dr Harris did something I never thought possible. He gave me back my life. He can give you yours back, too. read less
I don’t know how to even start this review. When I first heard of the treatment, I thought it was just another Hollywood fad, but I’ve been dealing with my trauma for more than 20 years. I got to a point where I didn’t have the choice but to try… read moreI don’t know how to even start this review. When I first heard of the treatment, I thought it was just another Hollywood fad, but I’ve been dealing with my trauma for more than 20 years. I got to a point where I didn’t have the choice but to try it. Being a man who is skeptical of alternative healing, I researched every, and I mean every, clinic in the Los Angeles area who provides ketamine treatments. Dr Harris and Neurorelief were clearly better than the rest. Dr. Harris isn’t trying to sell you a miracle cure or spend his time with you trying to get you to purchase upgrades. There are no gimmicky take home kits or vitamin supplements. It is a small clinic with mighty empathy for the patient. Each staff member who I worked with during the infusions was hand chosen for my comfort. Their only goal was my safety and comfort. They paired me with a coach and set me up with app that tracked my process and gave me tools to help my brain as it’s underwent a physical and emotional transformation. The rooms are clean. The office is safe. The people are kind. I underwent the six infusions over 12 days. When I walked into the office I was a man who couldn’t function. My anxiety and depression was at an all time high and I was losing hours of my life to worry and fatigue. After the six sessions, the voices in my head that were telling me how worthless of a human I am are completely gone. Dr. Harris claims over and over that this isn’t a silver bullet or miracle cure. But man does it feel like it is. If you decide that you want to go through the ketamine treatment don’t go anywhere else but NeuroRelief. They are a one of a kind clinic who puts the patients and their health first. They will fight with your insurance companies to help you get reimbursed, and they are a perfect place to go if you are a soldier, first responder, or person suffering with PTSD. Dr Harris did something I never thought possible. He gave me back my life. He can give you yours back, too. read less
Thank you for the profoundly deep healing experience that I am having even weeks after treatment. I would have said it is too good to be true but it’s not. This is a real outcome that has overcome many challenges of a lifetime giving me a fresh new day and… read moreThank you for the profoundly deep healing experience that I am having even weeks after treatment. I would have said it is too good to be true but it’s not. This is a real outcome that has overcome many challenges of a lifetime giving me a fresh new day and a second spring in life. I also wish to extend my gratitude and thanks to the entire treatment team. They are the consummate professionals. There was no end to their kindness, empathy and patience. read less