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About Desert Sands Medical Clinics — Ketamine Treatment Center | St. George, Utah
About Us

Built by a Physician.
Run Like Family.

Desert Sands Medical Clinics isn't a franchise. It isn't a side project. It's a purpose-built ketamine treatment center founded by Dr. Eric Evans and Shannon Evans — two people who have spent their entire careers in medicine, and who believe that every patient deserves better than what's currently available.

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Our Story

Why We Started

After 25 years as a board-certified anesthesiologist — administering ketamine safely in operating rooms, trauma bays, labor and delivery suites, and pain clinics — Dr. Eric Evans watched a revolution unfold in mental health research. The same medication he'd been using for decades was proving to be one of the most effective treatments ever discovered for depression, PTSD, anxiety, and chronic pain.

But access was the problem. Across Southern Utah, patients with treatment-resistant depression had almost nowhere to turn. The nearest ketamine clinics were hours away, often staffed by providers without anesthesiology training, and priced out of reach for most families.

Eric and Shannon decided to change that.

"We didn't build Desert Sands to compete with other clinics. We built it because our community didn't have what it needed — and we had the expertise to provide it."

Together, they designed a purpose-built, 5,300 square foot facility from the ground up — with private treatment rooms, professional sound design, 4K visual technology, and state-of-the-art Alaris infusion systems. Not a converted office suite. Not a rented room in a strip mall. A real medical facility built specifically for ketamine therapy.

Shannon brought 28 years of nursing experience — from bone marrow transplant units and intensive care at Wake Forest University to acute pain management at Dixie Regional Medical Center. She understood what patients need to feel safe: genuine warmth, clear communication, and a clinical environment that doesn't feel clinical.

The result is a practice that feels unlike any other ketamine clinic in the state. The lights are warm. The rooms are private. The staff knows your name. And every single infusion is supervised by a physician who has used ketamine in medical practice for over two decades.

By the Numbers
25+
Years in medicine
5,300
Sq ft purpose-built facility
Best of Southern Utah
70%
Patient response rate
What We Believe

Our Values

These aren't corporate slogans. They're the standards Eric and Shannon hold every day — from the first phone call to the final follow-up.

01

Safety Above Everything

Every infusion is administered under the direct supervision of a board-certified anesthesiologist — the highest standard of care in ketamine therapy. No shortcuts. No exceptions. Your safety is non-negotiable.

02

Warmth Over Clinical Coldness

We believe the best clinical outcomes happen when patients feel genuinely cared for. Shannon ensures every patient who walks through our doors feels like family — not a number on a chart.

03

Education Over Upselling

We'll never pressure you into treatment. We educate, we answer questions, and we help you make the decision that's right for you. If ketamine isn't the right fit, we'll tell you — and help you find what is.

04

Honest Results Over Empty Promises

We share real outcomes and realistic expectations. Ketamine works for roughly 70% of patients — and we'll always be transparent about what it can and cannot do for your specific situation.

05

Precision Over Speed

Dr. Evans personally calibrates every infusion protocol based on each patient's weight, medical history, and treatment response. Cookie-cutter dosing has no place here.

06

Community Over Transaction

Eric and Shannon live here. Their kids went to school here. They built Desert Sands to serve the community they love — and it shows in every interaction, every follow-up call, every relationship they build.

Our Facility

Purpose-Built for Ketamine Therapy

Most ketamine clinics operate out of converted office suites. Desert Sands was designed from the ground up for one purpose — to provide the safest, most comfortable ketamine treatment experience in Utah.

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346 E 600 S · St. George, UT

Designed for Comfort & Safety

Private treatment rooms with zero-gravity recliners. Professional sound design and curated visual experiences. State-of-the-art Alaris infusion systems with real-time monitoring. Every detail was considered — because your comfort during treatment directly impacts your outcomes.

5,300
Square Feet
Private
Treatment Rooms
4K
Visual Technology
Meet Your Care Team

Led by Eric & Shannon Evans

With a combined 50+ years in medicine, Eric and Shannon bring the expertise, warmth, and personal commitment that sets Desert Sands apart from every other ketamine clinic in the state.

Best of Southern Utah Award
Best of Southern Utah
2021 2022 2023 2024 2025

Ready to Learn More About Ketamine Therapy?

Your free consultation is a no-pressure conversation with our team. We'll answer your questions, discuss your history, and help you understand if ketamine treatment could help.

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