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A place for possibility. Franklin, Michigan   ·   248-990-3674
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Physician-led ketamine therapy & restorative wellness · Franklin, Michigan

A new way
forward.

Personalized, in-person care combining ketamine therapy, preparation and integration with restorative IV wellness, all within a physician-led environment designed around the whole person.

Dr. Drake is personally present for every ketamine treatment.

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Your transformation. Your pace. Our guidance.
Physician-led care Personalized integration Mind, body & creative spirit Rooted in Franklin
The Drake difference

You are more
than a diagnosis.

When you feel stuck, it can be hard to imagine what comes next. Here, we make space for your whole story.

Dr. Cassius Drake and Jacqueline Drake bring medical experience, compassionate guidance, and creative and immersive practices together—helping you explore change and carry your insights into everyday life.

01In-person, physician-led care

Ketamine-assisted
therapy & integration

Individualized care at our Franklin center, with thoughtful preparation, guided treatment, and ongoing integration. We begin by listening and assessing whether this path is appropriate for you.

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02Support beyond the treatment

Preparation,
personal attention & integration

Make room for questions before treatment and reflection afterward. Dr. Cassius Drake and Jacqueline Drake bring medical experience and creative guidance to an individualized approach.

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Seeking support for depression, anxiety, PTSD, chronic pain, or stress? Let’s talk about your needs.

What to expect

Your care,
step by step.

Ketamine-assisted therapy can create space for new perspectives. What you do with those experiences matters. At The Drake Center, preparation and integration are central to your care from the beginning.

Our aim is meaningful change you can carry into your relationships, choices, and daily routines—with guidance throughout the journey.

01 / Connect & prepare

Your story comes first.

Meet with Dr. Drake and Jacqueline to discuss your history, goals, and clinical suitability. Learn what to expect, ask questions, and set intentions for your treatment.

02 / Experience & explore

Supported, in-person care.

Receive physician-led intramuscular ketamine treatment at our Franklin center, with monitoring, compassionate guidance, and a calming environment tailored to your needs.

03 / Reflect & integrate

Give your insights a place.

Explore what arose through guided conversations, meditation, journaling, meditative art, and appropriate VR experiences. Together, we connect those insights to your everyday life.

04 / Practice & continue

Make space for ongoing change.

Return to mind, body, and creative spirit practices between sessions. Continued reflection and support help you work toward changes that can endure beyond the treatment experience.

Integration is at the heart of our approach.

Insight is a beginning.
Living it is the ongoing work.

We help you build a bridge from a meaningful experience to the life you live every day. Your care is individualized; outcomes and duration of benefit vary.
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Google reviews · In their own words

Care that stays
with you.

Personal reflections on feeling supported, finding hope, and taking the next step.

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“Our family is forever changed because of this center… I was able to witness the transformation happen week by week.”
Lindsay S.Google review · Excerpt
“They sat with me through the entirety of each session”
jellyfish74Google review · Excerpt
“Dr. Drake will walk you through the entire process”
Lindsey BarnettGoogle review · Excerpt

Selected excerpts from reviews shared on our website and our public Google review listing. Individual experiences and results vary.

Recent Drake Center Outcomes

Meaningful improvement.
Measured in our own patients.

Results from patients completing our current six-treatment program in 2024–2025, with paired PHQ-9 measurements.

67%

Remission

Among recent six-treatment program completers with paired PHQ-9 data.

83%

Clinical response

At least a 50% reduction in depression symptoms, measured by PHQ-9.

12points

Average PHQ-9 improvement

Average PHQ-9 improved from approximately 17 before treatment to 5 after treatment.

Recent results are based on Drake Center patients completing the six-treatment course in 2024–2025 who had paired PHQ-9 measurements. Clinical response is defined as a reduction of at least 50% in PHQ-9 score; remission is defined as PHQ-9 ≤4. Individual outcomes vary.

Our broader five-year experience

Improvement builds early.

Across 265 patients and 1,433 treatments through September 15, 2026, most improvement builds rapidly during the first 3–4 treatments.

77% clinical response by treatment 4.

Approximately 11-point average PHQ-9 reduction by treatment 4.

47% remission by treatment 5 among patients beginning with clinically significant depression.

Figures reflect patients with available measurements at the specified treatment points.

A focused course of care

79% of six-treatment completers had no booster treatment recorded at The Drake Center 60 or more days later. Patients who returned for boosters typically received 2 boosters.

Absence of a recorded booster does not prove continued remission or indicate what care a patient may have received elsewhere.

Pricing & your next step

Understand your options.
Start with a conversation.

Explore program pricing and payment options, then request a free consultation to discuss your questions and whether this care may fit your needs.

Start with a conversation.

Ask questions and tell us what brings you here during a free consultation.

Find a path that fits.

Discuss your goals, available options, and any clinical assessment needed before treatment.

Bring insight into everyday life.

Begin your chosen care with support, reflection, and practices you can return to.

A welcoming sitting area at The Drake Center with original blue-green art and plants
Planned for October 2026A separate path to wellness

IV Hydration
& Vitamin Infusions

Our new IV Hydration Immersion Wellness Room brings thoughtful clinical care together with a quieter kind of experience: music, guided meditation, and sound you can feel through Woojer technology.

IV hydrationWoojer vibroacousticsMindful immersion

Contact us for opening updates and service availability. Screening and clinical suitability will guide care.

Meet the people beside you

Medical experience.
Creative heart.

Co-founders, partners, and guides. We created The Drake Center in the community we call home, with care for the whole person at its heart.

Dr. Cassius Drake

Dr. Cassius Drake

Co-founder & Medical Director

With two decades in emergency medicine, Dr. Drake brings medical expertise and compassionate attention to each person’s story. He created The Way of the Butterfly, the paradigm that guides our approach to healing and integration.

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Jacqueline Drake

Jacqueline Drake

Co-founder · Creative & Immersive Therapies

A former nurse, professional artist, and mindfulness guide, Jacqueline brings lived experience of healing to her work. Her journey through depression and reconnection informs the practices she shares through coaching, books, workshops, and immersive wellness.

Meet Jacqueline ↗

“The medicine opens the door to transformation—
we help you walk through it.”

The philosophy behind our ketamine care
Mind · Body · Creative Spirit

More ways to connect.
More room to become.

A conversation. A brushstroke. A virtual landscape. A moment of stillness. Find the practices that help you feel present in your own life.

01 / Mind

Reflection
& integration

Make space for what you are experiencing through mindfulness, meditation, journaling, and guided conversations.

Find your daily practice ↗
02 / Body

Immersive
wellness

Explore virtual reality, mindful movement, and music-led haptic experiences, guided by your interests and comfort.

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03 / Creative spirit

Art, expression
& connection

Give shape to what words cannot always express. Discover meditative art, creative coaching, and workshops with Jacqueline.

Explore creative practices ↗
The Drake Center fireplace, comfortable chairs, colorful rug, and original artwork
A welcoming space in the heart of Franklin.
A butterfly-branded VR headset beside painting supplies
Creativity and immersive experiences, brought together.
The Way of the Butterfly: A Paradigm for Transformative Change by Dr. Cassius Drake — book cover
Continue the journey · A book by Dr. Cassius Drake

The Way of
the Butterfly.

A Paradigm for Transformative Change

Through personal stories and practical exercises, Dr. Drake explores resilience, healing, and the possibility of growth after profound loss. A thoughtful companion to reflection and the everyday practice of change.

Free ebook with your consultation
Your next chapter begins here

Let’s find your way forward.

You don’t need to have it all figured out. Start with a conversation. We’ll help you explore your next step.

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