Innerbloom Ketamine Therapy

12/25/2025

Confusing situational holiday stress with Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) can lead to months of inadequate care. While one stems from social pressure, the other is a biological response to reduced light levels.

In this blog, we break down the distinct physiological markers of each condition. You’ll gain clarity on whether you need temporary coping strategies or medical interventions to reset your internal circadian rhythms.

Holiday depression and seasonal depression need different treatments. Learn the differences and find appropriate mental health care in San Luis Obispo.

12/24/2025

Many delay care until January, but the holidays offer a unique temporal landmark for rapid healing. Seasonal breaks provide the intensive scheduling flexibility needed to accelerate recovery through concentrated therapy.

In this article, you'll learn why starting treatment in December optimizes neuroplasticity and how to use the year-end "slowdown" to achieve clinical breakthroughs before the new year even begins.

Should you start therapy during holidays? Learn optimal timing for mental health treatment and why holiday season may be perfect for healing.

12/22/2025

For veterans, festive crowds and loud gatherings can shift the nervous system into a state of hypervigilance. What looks like irritability is often a survival-mode trauma response triggered by seasonal overstimulation.

In this blog, we outline specific warning signs for vets and explain how specialized treatments can help recalibrate the brain’s threat-detection system, allowing for genuine connection rather than just holiday survival.

Holiday anxiety hits veterans differently. Learn warning signs of PTSD flare-ups during holidays and find veteran mental health support in SLO.

12/19/2025

The holidays often trigger a "perfect storm" of neurological stress that impairs your mood regulation circuits. This isn’t just seasonal blues; it’s a biological shift where stress hormones shut down reward pathways.

In this article, you’ll discover how holiday pressures alter brain chemistry and why rapid-acting interventions can bypass the weeks-long delay of traditional meds to restore your mental resilience before the season ends.

Discover why holidays trigger depression and what your brain is actually doing during stressful seasons. Local SLO treatment options available.

12/04/2025

Inner-work isn’t just journaling or meditating—it’s how we relate to ourselves in the small, quiet moments.

It’s pausing.
It’s noticing.
It’s choosing differently, one breath at a time.
It’s soft, subtle, and deeply powerful.

At Innerbloom, we support the inner-work that already lives within you. Whether through IV therapy, integration, or helping you reconnect with your inner wisdom—healing starts from the inside out.

11/21/2025

Over the past year, Dr. Rivas and his wife, Libby, have been working on something outside of Innerbloom—something born out of necessity. After endless research and testing, we realized the supplement we wanted for overall brain support didn’t exist… so we created it.

Meet Newy. A daily formula designed to support general brain health and mood. It can be used on its own or as part of your broader personal wellness routine surrounding preparation or integration.*

Newy includes ingredients such as Agmatine Sulfate, Milk Thistle, Alpha-Lipoic Acid, and L-Theanine—produced in a GMP-certified U.S. facility and third-party tested for quality, purity, and safety.

It’s a supplement we personally take every day—and now we’re excited to share it with you.

Visit GetNewy.com to learn more and use code LAUNCH50 for 50% off your first bottle (limited time).

*This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Always consult your healthcare provider when making changes to your routine.

11/17/2025

Food is medicine — especially for your mind.
Here are our top picks for better mental health.

Everything in moderation… except tea. Drink lots of tea. 🫖😉

Our favorite local tea shop?!

Source 📖 Bipolar, Not So Much by Chris Aiken and James Phelps

11/03/2025

Don’t worry — we’re not going far. Just one mile from our current space!

✨ Starting December 1st, you’ll find us at:
100 Casa Street, Suite D3, right behind Sierra Vista Hospital.

Our new location will offer:
🪷 More treatment rooms
🪷 Greater privacy
🪷 Additional parking
🪷 Shorter wait times + more flexible scheduling

We’ll be closed Thanksgiving week (Nov 24–28) to make the move — but we can’t wait to welcome you into the new Innerbloom soon!

10/14/2025

The PHQ-9 is a standardized assessment used to measure the severity of major depressive disorder.

This graph shows the journey of an individual who began treatment at Innerbloom. After just over a month of Spravato®, their PHQ-9 score dropped from 26 to 7 — moving from severe depression into the mild range.

This isn’t just a number. Before treatment, this person rarely left home and was isolated. Now, they’re actively involved in community events and are even doing public speaking now.

While every patient’s response is unique and progress isn’t always as linear as this, this story is just one of many like it.

10/09/2025

Meet Libby, Innerbloom’s clinic manager and wife of Dr. Rivas. Libby brings deep compassion and personal understanding to her role. After losing her brother to su***de and navigating her own struggles with depression, she knows firsthand how heavy life can feel. 💛

Today, she’s dedicated to making sure every patient feels supported, seen, and cared for. Questions or concerns? Libby’s your go-to. If you give the clinic a call she’ll be there to guide you every step of the way. 💫

09/03/2025

At Innerbloom, we offer both IV/IM ketamine and Spravato® (nasal esketamine). While both can be powerful tools for healing, it’s important to understand their key differences:

Ketamine
💉 Administered IV or intramuscularly
🌧️ Treats depression, anxiety, PTSD, OCD, and chronic pain
🌈 Higher doses can provide a more immersive, often psychedelic experience

Spravato
👃 FDA-approved nasal spray
🎯 Indicated only for treatment-resistant depression
✅ Covered by many insurance providers

Both options have unique benefits—what matters most is finding the right fit for you. Read our blog or call us today to learn more.

08/28/2025

Bringing a new life into the world is a profound experience, filled with joy, love, and sometimes unexpected challenges. For many new mothers, the transition to motherhood can be accompanied by a condition known as postpartum depression (PPD). This is more than just the “baby blues”; it’s a serious mental health issue that can affect a mother’s ability to care for herself and her newborn.

At Innerbloom Ketamine in San Luis Obispo, we understand the complexities of postpartum depression and are here to offer compassionate support and innovative treatment options, including ketamine therapy.

Looking for relief from postpartum depression? Explore ketamine therapy in San Luis Obispo and begin your path to feeling like yourself again.