August 2025This August marks an important milestone—three years since Innerbloom opened its doors in San Luis Obispo. As we look back, we’re deeply grateful: to the courageous individuals who have trusted us with their care, to the supportive communi...
July 2025This month’s newsletter highlights one of our beloved team members, the science behind what we witness in our patients every day, tools to help us stay grounded when life gets tough, and ways to support our greater community.From the latest...
June 2025This month brings exciting news from Innerbloom—we’re expanding access to the powerful healing potential of ketamine therapy. With new treatment options and greater accessibility, we’re thrilled to share what this means for you or someone yo...
May 2025At Innerbloom, we’re focusing this month on a crucial—but often overlooked—part of the healing journey: integration. While different ketamine providers take different approaches, we believe integration, including psychotherapy, can be just as...
April 2025April marks a season of growth and continued commitment—to our veterans, our community, and ourselves. This month, we’re expanding access to ketamine therapy, highlighting real stories from our patients, and sharing resources to support men...
On March 4th, 2019 the FDA approved ketamine for the treatment of depression. Since then, ketamine and other psychedelics have gained more recognition as powerful and therapeutic tools for the treatment of mental disorders. These novel medicines work...
One of the main advantages of ketamine therapy for the treatment of mood disorders such as depression, anxiety, PTSD, and addiction is that it is rapid acting and highly effective. Specifically for depression, one can expect a 70% response rate, with...
Much like traveling to an unfamiliar destination or starting a new job, the process of undergoing a ketamine experience may be filled with mixed emotions. How am I going to feel? Where will I go? Will I be safe? These are just some of the few questi...
Postpartum depression and ketamine infusion therapy as an option for treatment Having a baby can be an exciting and rewarding time in a mother’s life. Emotions are strong and feelings often include immense joy and love. However, childbirth may be an...
The exact cause of mood disorders such as depression and anxiety for some individuals may be unknown, however, there does appear to be a strong association with diet and mental health. It is understood that depression is associated with systemic infl...
WHAT IS KETAMINE · Ketamine was first synthesized in 1962, then FDA approved in 1970 for anesthesia. ·FDA approved for treatment-resistant depression in 2019, then approved for major depressive disorder and acute suicidal ideation in 2020. · Dissocia...
What is preparation and integration for ketamine therapy The use of ketamine and other psychedelics for mental health therapy requires careful attention to preparation along with a well thought out plan after the experience. Ketamine can be a powerfu...
Ketamine, an N-methyl-D-aspartate receptor antagonist, has many indications including local anesthesia, procedural sedation, pain management, and depression. Ketamine is being used more frequently off-label for treatment of various mood and mental di...
What is Post traumatic stress disorder? Post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a complex disorder that develops after experiencing or witnessing a life-threatening traumatic event. Examples include combat, death of a loved one, sexual abuse, natura...
What is Generalized Anxiety Disorder? Generalized anxiety disorder is characterized by excessive worrying which is difficult to control and causes significant and excessive burden to the individual and his/her quality of life. Anxiety disorders on a...
