SORCE Health is growing — and so is the level of care available to our patients in Fort Lauderdale and South Florida. We are proud to welcome Dr. Rachel Cancilla, MD to our team and to announce that ketamine therapy will soon be available at our advanced longevity clinic.
Dr. Rachel Cancilla is a double Board-Certified anesthesiologist and pediatric anesthesiologist who brings over a decade of advanced clinical experience to SORCE Health. Her career spans academic medicine, hospital leadership, and hands-on patient care — exactly the depth of expertise our patients expect.
Rachel's background spans anesthesiology, hormone optimization, peptide therapy, and advanced diagnostics — the full range of services we offer at SORCE. That depth is rare.
As a former academic faculty member and hospital-based physician, she has the clinical rigor to deliver cutting-edge longevity protocols with the personalized attention our patients deserve. She is trained and certified to deliver every treatment we offer, from hormone optimization and NAD+ infusions to EBOO, hyperbaric oxygen, and our upcoming ketamine therapy program.
For our patients, this means more access, greater availability, and the same standard of advanced, data-driven care that defines SORCE Health.
Ketamine is a treatment that works through NMDA receptor antagonism to trigger neuroplastic changes in the brain. Originally developed as an anesthetic, ketamine has become well studied as an effective treatment for mental health conditions— particularly for patients who have not responded to traditional approaches.
Ketamine increases BDNF (brain-derived neurotrophic factor), promotes the formation of new neural pathways, and temporarily resets the brain's default mode network — breaking rigid, ruminating thought patterns that keep patients stuck.
During a ketamine infusion, a low dose of ketamine is administered intravenously under full medical supervision. The treatment targets glutamate signaling and NMDA receptors in the brain, stimulating neuroplasticity — the brain's ability to form new connections and pathways. This mechanism is fundamentally different from traditional antidepressants, which primarily target serotonin and can take weeks to produce results.
At SORCE Health, each ketamine session is delivered by a physician with advanced anesthesiology training, in a controlled clinical environment with personalized dosing and continuous monitoring.
Ketamine therapy is especially effective for individuals in Fort Lauderdale and South Florida dealing with:
If you have tried multiple medications or therapies without meaningful improvement, ketamine therapy may offer the breakthrough you have been looking for.
SORCE Health is not a ketamine-only clinic. Ketamine therapy joins our full suite of advanced longevity services — including hormone optimization, peptide therapy, IV and NAD+ infusions, stem cell treatments, hyperbaric oxygen therapy, and advanced diagnostics.
That matters because mental wellness does not exist in isolation. At SORCE, your ketamine protocol is part of a comprehensive, data-driven health strategy — not a standalone treatment. Our physicians evaluate your full health picture, from hormone levels and inflammation markers to brain function and metabolic performance, to deliver a personalized plan that addresses root causes.
With Dr. Cancilla now on our team — a physician trained in anesthesiology, pain management, and the full scope of longevity medicine — our patients receive ketamine therapy from a specialist uniquely qualified to administer it safely and effectively.
Yes. Ketamine is an FDA-recognized medication that is legally administered in clinical settings by licensed physicians as an off label use for treatment resistant depression. SORCE Health operates under full medical compliance in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Most patients begin noticing improvement within 1–3 sessions. A typical initial protocol involves a series of 4–6 infusions over 2–3 weeks, followed by maintenance sessions as needed. Every protocol at SORCE is personalized based on individual response.
When administered by a trained physician in a clinical setting, ketamine therapy has a well-established safety profile. Dr. Cancilla's background in anesthesiology and advanced monitoring provides an additional layer of safety during every session at SORCE Health.
Traditional antidepressants primarily target serotonin pathways and can take 4–8 weeks to take effect. Ketamine works through a completely different mechanism — targeting NMDA receptors and glutamate signaling — to produce rapid neuroplastic changes, often within hours. It is especially effective for patients who have not responded to conventional treatments.
Ketamine therapy is coming soon to SORCE Health in Fort Lauderdale. To be among the first patients to access this treatment, book a consultation with our team today.
Whether you are interested in ketamine therapy, meeting Dr. Cancilla, or exploring our full range of longevity services, the next step is the same: book a consultation with our team.
We will review your health history, evaluate your goals, and recommend a personalized treatment plan designed around your unique biology.
SORCE Health is an advanced longevity clinic in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, offering hormone optimization, peptide therapy, IV and NAD+ infusions, stem cell treatments, hyperbaric oxygen therapy, advanced diagnostics, and ketamine therapy. Our physicians deliver cutting-edge, data-driven care to patients across South Florida.
