Innerbloom Ketamine Therapy

01/02/2026

As we step into a new year, our hearts are full. 💙
We are deeply grateful for this community, for the trust you place in us, the stories you share, and the courage you bring into our space every day. Being able to do work we truly love, support healing, and offer this treatment to our community is something we never take for granted.
We feel incredibly lucky to walk this path together, as partners in life, in work, and in purpose. Thank you for allowing us to grow alongside you.
Here’s to a year of health, healing, connection, and happiness for all. ✨
- Dr. Ray and Libby Rivas

12/31/2025

Willpower isn't a strategy for high-stress seasons; you need a formal crisis protocol. Identifying personal triggers early allows you to deploy professional support before a relatable pain point becomes a total breakdown.

In this blog, we provide a step-by-step guide to building a seasonal safety plan. Learn how to integrate rapid-acting clinical tools into your routine to ensure you stay stable, supported, and safe this year.

Create a holiday mental health safety plan with ketamine treatment support. Prepare for seasonal challenges with professional guidance in SLO.

12/30/2025

Welcome to our new Innerbloom space ✨

Every detail of this location was thoughtfully designed with one goal in mind: helping people feel safe, grounded, and at ease. From the light and textures to the quiet, intentional layout, we’ve created a calm, supportive setting where healing can unfold comfortably and at your own pace.

Set and setting matter—and we’re proud to offer a space that reflects the care we bring to every part of the Innerbloom experience.

12/30/2025

Welcome to Innerbloom!

12/29/2025

Scheduling medical care around family traditions requires a strategic neuroplasticity window. Because you cannot drive for 24 hours post-session, holiday treatment success depends on proactive logistical planning.

In this article, you will find a practical blueprint for balancing infusions with social obligations. We explain how to time your sessions to maximize emotional resilience during the most demanding weeks of the year.

Planning ketamine treatment during holidays? Learn what to expect, safety protocols, and how to prepare for breakthrough relief this season.

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