Veteran TBI treatment is central to this impactful discussion with Army combat veteran and MindSpa co-founder Sam J. Peterson. Dan King talks about Sam’s journey from bomb squad specialist to mental health advocate after repeated blast exposure led to anxiety, depression, and cognitive decline. A near-fatal crisis and a transformative MDMA experience sparked Sam’s mission to seek healing beyond simply managing symptoms.
We explore MindSpa’s multimodal approach—ketamine to quickly reduce neuroinflammation and boost neuroplasticity; TMS to rebuild neural networks and restore executive functions; and hyperbaric oxygen therapy to supercharge cellular energy for brain repair.
Sam offers clinical insights on sequencing these modalities, why patient resourcing is crucial for ketamine, and how combining TMS + HBOT speeds up results—often in as little as 20 business days for self-paying patients. On the business side, Sam discusses payer mix, the potential drawbacks of over-reliance on psychiatrists for a new clinic, and how diversification can protect against insurance volatility (e.g., TRICARE administrative changes).
We also cover MindSpa’s growth from telepsychiatry to a full clinic, lessons learned about staffing levels, and plans to expand access near major military hubs.
Takeaways:
• Ketamine + TMS + HBOT can heal and rewire, not just mask symptoms.
• Executive function gains of 100–150% are possible post-protocol in acute TBI cases.
• Match provider level to case complexity to protect margin and access.
• Diversify revenue to manage payer risk.
• Streamlined, one-stop delivery reduces barriers for TBI patients.
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About the Host
Dan King is a lawyer turned private equity founder with a passion for fixing burnout in mental health. With a background in M&A, Shark Tank deals, and psychology, he now leads Fireside Strategic — investing in group practices that put people first.
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- Website: firesidestrategic.com
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