The Healing Mindset Podcast

Growing a Mental Health Practice: Strategy, Operations & Patient Care with Meghna Geeta

Marpa Minds Season 1 Episode 19

Focuses on the industry conflict between "Cowboy" clinics and sustainable, patient-centered care.

Title: Why "Cowboy" Ketamine Clinics Fail & How We Scaled to 6 Locations

Description: The psychedelic renaissance has a problem: "Wild West" clinics are popping up and going bust, leaving patients stranded. So how do you build a mental health network that actually lasts?

In this episode, David sits down with Meghna Geeta, the Chief Growth Officer of Hope Mark Health. They discuss the reality of scaling a mental health practice in a volatile market. Meghna reveals why major players like Ketamine Wellness Centers failed while Hope Mark successfully expanded to six locations in Illinois .

We also explore the "Integrated Care Model" why offering Ketamine, TMS, and Spravato under one roof isn't just good business, it’s better medicine.

In this episode, you will learn:

The "Cowboy" Clinic Crash: Why rapid expansion without operational sense leads to bankruptcy .
The Chief Growth Officer: What this role actually does (hint: it’s not just marketing) .
Integrated Care: Combining traditional psychiatry with novel therapies like IV Ketamine and TMS .
Patient Experience: A powerful testimonial on what it feels like to be treated with dignity .

About the Guest: Meghna Geeta is the Chief Growth Officer at Hope Mark Health. With a background in healthcare marketing and a master's in Marriage and Family Therapy, she bridges the gap between business strategy and clinical empathy .

👤 About Marpa Minds

Marpa Minds is a next-generation mental health network offering Spravato® and Ketamine treatments for depression, trauma, and emotional numbness. We combine science, therapy, and compassion to help you feel again.

👉 Learn more about Marpa Minds: www.marpaminds.com