KETAMINE THERAPY · INTEGRATIVE WELLNESS ·
ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA
Feel More Like Yourself Again.
When something feels off, the effects can ripple through every part of life.
At Z&Z Wellness, we provide thoughtful, medically guided care for mental wellness, metabolic health, hormone balance, and overall wellbeing. Our goal is to help uncover the why behind symptoms and create a path forward that feels personalized, supportive, and grounded in evidence-based care.
Your Health Doesn't Happen in Pieces.
CARE THAT LOOKS DEEPER
Mental health, metabolism, hormones, sleep, stress, and physical wellbeing can influence one another. When something feels off, understanding the bigger picture matters.
At Z&Z Wellness, care begins by listening, evaluating thoughtfully, and looking beyond a single symptom. From ketamine therapy and SPRAVATO® to metabolic health, medical weight loss, men's hormone optimization, and nutrient therapy, recommendations are shaped around the individual—not a one-size-fits-all approach.
How We Support Healing
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Ketamine Therapy
A medically guided treatment option that may support individuals experiencing depression, anxiety, PTSD, and treatment-resistant symptoms.
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Medical Weight Loss
Personalized medical support for sustainable weight management, metabolic health, and GLP-1 therapy when appropriate.
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Hormone Health & Optimization
Evaluation and individualized treatment for men experiencing symptoms associated with low testosterone and hormonal imbalance.
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IV & IM Nutrient Therapy
Targeted nutrient and hydration support designed around individual wellness, recovery, and nutritional needs.
More Than a Treatment.
Care that Starts With You.
THE Z&Z APPROACH
Health rarely fits neatly into one category.
Mental wellbeing can affect sleep. Stress can influence metabolism. Hormones can affect mood, energy, weight, and recovery. What looks like a single symptom may be connected to a much larger picture.
That is why Z&Z Wellness does not begin with a service.
We begin by understanding the person.
Listen First
Your symptoms, health history, concerns, and goals help shape the direction of care.
Look at the Whole Picture
Mental, metabolic, hormonal, and physical wellbeing are considered together when appropriate.
Recommend Thoughtfully
Treatment is based on clinical evaluation rather than a one-size-fits-all protocol.
Stay Connected
Care includes education, follow-up, and adjustments as your needs evolve.
Personalized Care Starts Here
Meet Zahida
Zahida Samat, MSN, AGPCNP-C, CCRN, is a board-certified Nurse Practitioner with more than 16 years of experience in healthcare. Her background in critical care, pain management, metabolic health, and ketamine therapy has shaped an approach that is both medically grounded and deeply patient-centered.
She believes the best outcomes come from understanding the whole person—not just a diagnosis or symptom. Whether supporting mental wellness, weight management, hormone optimization, or overall wellbeing, Zahida takes the time to listen, evaluate thoughtfully, and create individualized treatment plans tailored to each patient's unique needs.
At Z&Z Wellness, every recommendation begins with a conversation, a comprehensive assessment, and a commitment to helping patients move toward greater health, balance, and vitality.
Kind Words From Patients
Frequently Asked Questions
COMMON QUESTIONS
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Ketamine therapy is a medically supervised treatment that may help support individuals experiencing depression, anxiety, PTSD, and other mental health challenges. It works differently than traditional antidepressants and may provide relief for some patients who have not responded to other treatments.
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Ketamine interacts with pathways in the brain involved in mood, stress response, and neural connectivity. Treatment is provided under medical supervision and is tailored to each patient's individual needs and goals.
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Individuals experiencing depression, anxiety, PTSD, chronic stress, or treatment-resistant symptoms may be candidates for ketamine therapy. A comprehensive medical evaluation is required to determine whether treatment is appropriate.
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Ketamine therapy may help support individuals experiencing depression, anxiety, PTSD, chronic stress, and certain mood-related conditions. Recommendations are based on a thorough assessment of each patient's health history and treatment goals.
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Medical weight loss is a personalized, evidence-based approach to weight management that may include lifestyle guidance, nutritional support, metabolic evaluation, and prescription medications such as GLP-1 therapies when appropriate.
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Yes. We provide hormone optimization services for eligible patients experiencing symptoms related to hormonal imbalances. Treatment plans are developed through comprehensive evaluation, laboratory testing, and ongoing medical oversight.
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Yes. We offer medically supervised GLP-1 weight loss programs that may include medications such as semaglutide when clinically appropriate. Treatment is combined with nutrition, lifestyle, and metabolic support to promote long-term success.
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Complete the consultation request form, and Zahida will personally reach out to learn more about your needs, answer any questions, and help determine the best next steps for your care.
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Z&Z Wellness serves patients throughout Alexandria, Northern Virginia, and surrounding communities through personalized, evidence-based wellness and ketamine therapy services.
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Z&Z Wellness takes an integrative approach to care, recognizing the connection between mental health, hormones, metabolism, lifestyle, and overall wellbeing. Every treatment plan is personalized and guided by comprehensive medical evaluation.
Z&Z Wellness provides ketamine therapy, medical weight loss, men's hormone optimization, IV and IM nutrient therapy, and integrative wellness care in Alexandria, Virginia.
Our practice serves individuals throughout Northern Virginia who are looking for thoughtful, personalized medical care that considers mental and physical wellbeing together.
Integrative Wellness in Alexandria, Virginia
CARE CLOSE TO HOME
Start With a Conversation
YOUR NEXT STEP
Whether you're seeking support for mental wellness, metabolic health, hormone balance, or overall wellbeing, we're here to help you better understand your options and create a path forward that feels right for you.