The Linden Medical Centre

Psychedelic therapies emerging as mental health treatment in Sask. | CBC News Dr. Monika Hooper, a psychiatrist at the Linden Medical Centre in Saskatoon, says ketamine assisted psychotherapy help treat 70 per cent of patients who are suffering from PTSD or treatment resistant depression.

First-of-its-kind psilocybin trial approved in Vancouver A Vancouver-based pharmaceutical company will run the first take-home psilocybin clinical trial in North America.

This Saskatoon doctor is prescribing magic mushrooms for depression

Thomas Hartle is a 54 year old husband, father, and IT professional who has been dealing with stage 4 colon cancer since 2016. Faced with the typical outcome of stage 4 cancer, Thomas experienced a debilitating amount of anxiety over his future and that of his family.

In August of 2020, Thomas became the first Canadian to legally receive psilocybin assisted psychotherapy. Since that time, he has experienced a substantial improvement in both his emotional wellbeing, and in his overall ability to once again enjoy the time he has with his family.

Thomas’s exemption to use psilocybin expired after one year and he is still waiting for a response from Health Canada regarding a renewal.

Thomas is a passionate advocate for psilocybin therapy and his story is a beacon of hope for others who want to use psilocybin to help treat their end-of-life anxiety.

Thank you so much for your bravery and your commitment to support other patients who seek this life-affirming medicine, Thomas.

Ministers Jean-Yves Duclos & Carolyn Bennett, Thomas needs an exemption to continue with his therapy. What’s different about his application today from back in August 2020 when then-Health Minister Patty Hajdu granted his exemption? Will you respond to Thomas?

The Linden Medical Centre is looking for a full time medical office assistant. Duties are primarily telephone, data entry, and scheduling. Experience with Telus MedAccess EMR is an asset.

Let us introduce you to the lovely Carleigh for ! 
Carleigh is one of our rTMS technicians and is most likely the first person you will speak to about your rTMS/ketamine referral. 

Carleigh has been with us since May of 2021, adding cheer and joy to our clinic while also providing her hard work and knowledge in both the ketamine and rTMS sides of the clinic.

When she is not working, she most likely is participating in yoga, baking gorgeous cakes, or taking her beloved German Shepherd for a walk. Carleigh is our ray of sunshine here in the clinic, and we couldn't be happier that she is part of our team! 

It’s Let us reintroduce Dr. Monika Hooper!

Dr. Hooper is thrilled to offer ground-breaking treatments in her beloved home province of Saskatchewan 🌾
She is the first physician in Canada to receive Special Access Program approval for psilocybin treatment of Major Depressive Disorder!

Away from work, Dr. Hooper has a full life and full house! She lives with her husband, her three kids, a cat, a gecko and a snake 😳! In (rare) quieter moments, she enjoys walking or biking around the river or curling up with a good cup of coffee. She is an unparalleled listener and the beating heart of the office. To know her is to love her­-but we might be biased!

And for some more exciting news…

Dr. Hooper is pleased to share that her rTMS practice is expanding! rTMS treatments will soon be available at The Linden satellite office in Prince Albert, SK. We hope this expansion will increase accessibility of treatment to northern residents.

Dr. Hooper just had her SECOND approval from the Health Canada Special Access Program (SAP) for a patient to access psilocybin for treatment of depression. Congratulations Dr. Hooper!

Thank you to and .yxe for providing the psychotherapeutic support for these patients!

Thank you also to for providing the medicine.

Today Dr. Hooper from is the first physician in Canada to receive special access approval for psilocybin for Major Depressive Disorder!!

In partnership with Sarah Binsfeld from .yxe, we are excited to facilitate Canada's first Health Canada/SAP approved Psilocybin Assisted Therapy for Depression!

We will share more details in the weeks to come.

Meet our Irish shamrock, Erica 🍀

Erica is one of our rTMS technicians. Prior to joining our team in June of 2021 she completed her Psychology degree at UBC. If she isn’t with a patient she is likely organizing the office or cleaning up after the other rTMS technicians. She LOVES all things pink and glittery! Erica also has quite the sweet tooth—as if she wasn’t sweet enough already.

again! Allow us to reintroduce one of our rTMS technicians, Moosa!

Moosa knows a whole heck of a lot about rTMS technology and he LOVES to talk about it. When he isn’t stimulating dorsolateral prefrontal cortices he is listening to music and drinking caramel frappuccinos.

again! Allow us to reintroduce one of our rTMS technicians, Moosa!

Moosa knows a whole heck of a lot about rTMS technology and he LOVES to talk about it. When he isn’t stimulating dorsal lateral prefrontal cortices he is listening to music and drinking caramel frappuccinos.

In depressed patients, the electrical activity in certain areas of the brain is shown to be reduced. ⁠
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Using rTMS targeted at these areas, we aim⁠
to re-awaken these cells, increasing brain⁠
activity to normal levels.⁠
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rTMS uses a focused electromagnet to rapidly⁠
pulse a magnetic field to the targeted area.⁠
The magnetic pulses induce an electrical⁠
current in the brain, stimulating the cells into⁠
activity.

Learn more about this treatment in the link below.

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We are here to provide a safe and caring space while you are healing.
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Ketamine Therapy makes progress possible.⁠

Here at The Linden Medical Centre you are supported and deserving. ⁠ There is hope with Ketamine!

Learn more about Ketamine treatments, by clicking on the link below.

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We want to wish everyone a Happy Family Day from our family here at The Linden Medical Centre to yours.

Hope you are finding time today to rest, recharge and relax with loved ones.

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Many are experiencing self care with the help of Ketamine Therapy. Especially those with treatment resistant depression or PTSD. ⁠
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Self care means giving yourself permission and space to pause.⁠
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Here at The Linden Medical Centre, we are here to help you on your wellness journey, you are not alone.⁠
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⁠Ask your doctor if you think Ketamine Therapy could be right for you.

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Sometimes depression doesn't get better, even with treatment.
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We offer ground-breaking options at The Linden Medical Centre with Ketamine Therapy. ⁠
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Ketamine offers treatment for when nothing else has worked for you.⁠ You are not alone, we are here to help you on your healing journey.
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Ask your doctor if Ketamine treatments could be right for you.⁠

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Living with depression is hard, and can be especially painful when one treatment after another doesn’t help.

If this sounds like you, then you may have what is known as treatment resistant depression. Traditional methods don't work for everyone.

Ketamine Therapy is offering our clients new hope for brighter days ahead. Ketamine works in the brain in a different way than standard antidepressants and its effects can last from days to weeks.

Ask your doctor if Ketamine Therapy could be right for you.

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Our rTMS technicians here at the Linden Medical Centre are committed to providing a safe and comfortable treatment each time.⁠
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rTMS is a series of repetitive, brief and highly focused magnetic pulses, designed to stimulate brain cells. Approximately 58% of patients with treatment resistant depression, respond positively to rTMS therapy.⁠
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If you feel rTMS might be an option for you, ask your doctor for a referral.⁠

Click on the link below to learn more.

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Do you suffer from PTSD or treatment resistant depression? Ketamine is offering our clients new hope.

Ketamine is known as a "dissociative anesthetic", which means that it has the tendency to produce a disconnection from our usual way of feeling or thinking.

Given at lower doses during a psychotherapy session, it produces shifts in consciousness that may lower your defences and allow you to dig deeper into your psyche, traumas and healing processes.

It's time to start your healing journey. Ask your doctor for a referral if you think this could be right for you.

Find out more, by visiting the link below:

https://thelinden.ca/

We are so proud to be able to offer the rTMS service right here in Saskatoon.

What is rTMS? Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS) is an effective and non-invasive treatment for depression which uses magnetic stimulation to stimulate areas of the brain that regulate mood.⁠
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Studies have indicated that rTMS increases levels of serotonin and dopamine, responsible for regulating ‘feel good’ and reward responses in the brain.⁠

Ask your doctor if rTMS could be right for you. To learn more, click on the link below.

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It is easy to put the needs of others before your own, it is ok to put your needs first, and reach out for help.

Ketamine Therapy can help treat depression where other medications haven't worked. Sometimes standard treatment isn't enough.

The Linden Medical Centre is the first private clinic in Saskatchewan to offer Ketamine Therapy for treatment resistant depression or PTSD.

Ask your doctor if Ketamine Therapy could be right for you.

https://thelinden.ca/

Sometimes depression doesn't get better, even with treatment.

Ketamine IV Therapy offers treatment for when nothing else has worked for you. It can rapidly reduce suicidal ideation, treatment resistant depression, anxiety and PTSD.

We want to help give you HOPE and your life back! You are worth it!

Our team at The Linden Medical Centre is committed to helping you find a treatment that works for you.

Ask your doctor if Ketamine Therapy could be right for you.

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IV Ketamine Infusion is a promising treatment for treatment resistant depression or PTSD. Especially when other traditional methods have failed.

Administered through an IV, you will be given a weight-based, sub-anesthetic dose of Ketamine by slow continuous infusion. Your blood pressure, heart rate, and oxygen saturation will be monitored throughout the procedure under the supervision of a physician or RN.

You will be in a soothing and calming environment. You will receive the infusion in one of our comfortable reclining chairs.

We want to create a relaxing environment in which your body and brain has every opportunity to reset.

You deserve to heal and start living your life again! Ask your doctor for a referral if you feel this could be right for you.

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⁠IV Ketamine infusion therapy offers those who suffer from treatment-resistant depression or PTSD hope for successful treatment and a more satisfying, healthy life.

The breakthrough power of Ketamine lies in its unique ability to repair damaged brain circuits and stimulate new growth.

At The Linden Medical Centre we offer a place of hope and healing while supporting you on your journey to finding yourself.

⁠You are worth it! Click on the link below for more information.
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Are you struggling with depression or PTSD? You are not alone.⁠
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Ketamine IV Therapy is a breakthrough treatment for depression and PTSD. Our team is here to help guide you on your mental health healing journey.⁠
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When Ketamine is administered through an IV drip, it has calming and extremely therapeutic effects on the regions of the brain that control mood and behaviours.⁠
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There is hope, even when your brain tells you there isn't. Ask your doctor is Ketamine therapy is right for you.

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Traditional antidepressant medication doesn’t work for everyone. If this sounds like you, then you may have what is known as treatment resistant depression.

IV Ketamine infusion therapy is an option for adults with PTSD or treatment resistant depression.

We are the only private clinic in Saskatchewan offering this treatment. Ask your doctor for a referral if you feel this could be right for you.

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"Who we are Wednesday," meet Erika!

Erika graduated from the Medical Office Assistant program at McKay Career Training in 2019. She joined us at The Linden Medical Centre shortly before graduating, and as such, this is Erika’s first position as an MOA. We’re very pleased to be benefiting from her youthful energy, and accommodating work ethic.

Erika is extremely family oriented. When she’s not with her family, she focuses much of her free time on her love for books and video games.

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Most people struggle with taking the first step. Let us at the Linden Medical Centre help you take this step.

Everyone experiences depression differently. If you’ve tried other treatments and nothing seems to be helping, you may have treatment resistant depression.

Ketamine IV Therapy is offering our clients new hope.

Ask your doctor to see if Ketamine treatments could be right for you.

https://thelinden.ca/

Are you struggling with depression or PTSD and have found no relief?

Standard treatment sometimes isn’t enough. If this sounds like you, then IV Ketamine Treatment might be right for you!

Ketamine is a medication that’s delivered through an IV in low doses. It’s effects can last from days to weeks.

We want to help you regain control of your life! Ask you doctor for a referral to find out if Ketamine therapy is right for you.

https://thelinden.ca/