KetamineOne Capital Limited (LSE:CAPD, FRA:C8D) has announced that its subsidiary Integrated Rehab and Performance Ltd is expanding its business through the addition of four new, veteran-focused, multidisciplinary clinics in four locations across Canada.
In a statement, Ketamine One (NEO:MEDI.AQN) said the Comox Valley, BC location is scheduled to begin offering programs on September 6, 2021, and the Ottawa, ON location is also expected to be opened in September. The Halifax, NS and Surrey, BC centres are expected to be opened by the end of December.
In addition, the company announced that Integrated Rehab and Performance has been re-branded as IRP Health Ltd to better reflect its planned evolution into more of a multidisciplinary business as part of Ketamine One (NEO:MEDI.AQN) while also preserving its roots.
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IRP has successfully performed over 10,000 unique treatments for past or present personnel of the Canadian Armed Forces and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, as well as first responders including firefighters, law enforcement officers, paramedics, and emergency medical technicians.
As Canada’s only set of physical rehabilitation clinics exclusively treating members of the veteran and first responder patient population, IRP fills a critical role in providing customized treatment programs while seeing strong demand for its services.
Ketamine One said there is a growing need for mental and physical health services for Canada’s first responders, as the company will strive to continue being the leader in providing customized treatments through the expansion of IRP locations and services.
“The re-brand to IRP Health is a great milestone for this business as we prepare to expand our footprint across Canada and potentially beyond,” said Steven Inglefield, CEO of IRP.
“I look forward to bringing our patient-specific treatment plans and innovative technological tools involving digital therapeutics to more locales, as we continue helping to heal more veterans and first responders during these anxious times.”
Adam Deffett, interim CEO of Ketamine One, added: “We can see first-hand, the enormous need for increased physical and mental health services for the veteran and first responder communities in Canada. Ketamine One is committed to making innovative treatments available and including veterans’ health as a foundational aspect of our network. We identified IRP as having a unique and scalable model that complemented our other clinics and positioned us to have a leading position in advancing the health of members of the military, first responders and veterans. The Ketamine One team is excited to grow our locations and treatment programs in both Canada and the US.”
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