About Us
Founded by Caroline Lewis, MD and Aimee Spencer, PA-C, Aether Interventional Psychiatry was born from a dedication to make innovative and effective treatments for hard to treat mood and anxiety disorders more accessible.
“We have witnessed the profound impact that ketamine therapy can have, yet we recognize how challenging it can be for many to access this transformative care. Recognizing the potential of FDA-approved Spravato, we knew we’d found a practical solution to make this potentially life-changing treatment available to more people.”
-Aimee Spencer, PA-C (Co-Founder and Managing Partner
- Aether Interventional Psychiatry
Caroline Lewis, MD
Dr. Caroline Lewis, board-certified in Psychiatry since 2010, specializes in interventional psychiatric treatments, like ketamine therapy and repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) for treatment-resistant depression. With over 15 years of experience across diverse clinical settings, she brings a wealth of expertise to her role at Aether Interventional Psychiatry.
Dr. Lewis co-founded the Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy and TMS programs at the Charles George VA Medical Center. She has received advanced training in IV, intramuscular, oral, and intranasal ketamine administration from The Ketamine Training Center, The Pearl Institute, and the VA, and she has received advanced training in TMS through the VA and The Academy of Brain Stimulation.
Dr. Lewis served as co-investigator and site physician for the FDA Expanded Access program for MDMA-Assisted Psychotherapy through Lykos PBC (formerly MAPS PBC), and she has continued to deepen her expertise in psychedelic-assisted therapies.
She is an affiliate faculty member of the MAHEC Department of Psychiatry. She is passionate about combining her clinical expertise and commitment to patient-centered care with innovative therapeutic modalities to help individuals heal, grow, and embrace their authenticity.
Aimee Spencer, PA-C
Aimee Spencer is a board-certified Physician Assistant with specialization in integrative mental health, ketamine assisted psychotherapy, and repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS). With a breadth of experience across multiple disciplines of medicine including family practice, emergency medicine, and more, she has found her home in mental health with a focus on wellness through an integrative lens.
Specializing in ketamine-assisted therapies and TMS, Aimee completed advanced training through The Pearl Institute, Polaris Insight Center, and The Academy of Brain Stimulation. She is a dedicated educator who now shares her expertise with psychiatric nurse practioner students, residents, and more.
As an integrative practitioner with a focus on neurowellness, Aimee’s passion lies in exploring the interplay between physical and emotional health. She supports patients in exploring how small lifestyle changes can lead to big impacts on mental health, inflammation, hormonal imbalances, gut health, and nutrition.
Aimee is a certified Integrative Medicine Provider in PTSD, Complex Trauma and Traumatic Brain Injuries. She holds additional certifications in Women’s Functional and Integrative Medicine and is a Brain Health Professional through Amen Clinics. She has completed advanced training in nutritional Psychiatry through the Integrative Psychiatry Institute. She has additional training in the management of complex mental health conditions through the Kharrazian and Walsh Research Institutes.
Aimee combines her expertise in ketamine-assisted therapies, TMS, and integrative mental health to provide holistic, individualized care that empowers patients to achieve optimal well-being.
Our Location
We are located at 1 Hansel Street, Suite 02, in West Asheville’s One Main Financial building, just off Patton Avenue near Sam’s Club. Our ADA-accessible office provides a soothing and comfortable environment designed to support your healing journey.