Mindbloom Health: A Whole-body Approach to Mental Wellness

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Millions of people continue to struggle with mental health challenges—like mood, worry, energy, self-worth, concentration, sleep, and appetite. Traditional psychiatry too often falls short, focusing narrowly on symptoms and overlooking the deeper connections between mental and overall health.

That’s why we're proud to beta-launch Mindbloom Health, a new holistic care model that focuses on whole-body health. Our comprehensive approach assesses 60+ biomarkers to create a personalized treatment plan that helps you feel and function at your best.

To date, we've delivered over 600,000 at-home ketamine therapy sessions across 38 states and achieved life-changing results for our clients. Our real-world outcomes fueled the two largest-ever peer-reviewed clinical studies on ketamine therapy for mental health, demonstrating far better outcomes than traditional medications or therapy.

Now, we’re ready to help our clients take their health to the next level with Mindbloom Health.

Mental health is about more than treating symptoms

Your body and mind are unique. Your treatment should be too. Mindbloom Health takes a holistic approach, focusing on the key elements that shape your emotional and cognitive health. 

By examining in-depth lab results alongside your symptoms, we’ll uncover potential issues and opportunities to optimize your physical and mental health. 

Together, we’ll assess:

  • 🔋 Metabolism and Body Weight: Your brain is 2% of body weight but uses 20% of your energy—poor metabolic health disrupts cognition, focus, and mood.
  • 💪 Hormones: Hormones like testosterone, estrogen, and progesterone regulate everything from mood to energy.
  • ❤️ Cardiovascular Health: A strong cardiovascular system provides your brain with the oxygen and nutrients it needs to function effectively.
  • 🍎 Gut Health: The gut is called the "second brain" due to its extensive network of neurons and strong connection to the brain.
  • 😴 Sleep: Quality sleep is foundational for energy, recovery, memory, focus, mood, and even immune function.
  • 🍆 Sexual Function: Sexual health and physical intimacy influence mood, confidence, and emotional connections.
  • 💊 Vitamin and Nutrient Levels: Deficiencies in essential vitamins and nutrients can lead to fatigue, brain fog, and mood instability.

Current treatments are falling short

Modern psychiatry often focuses narrowly on finding a clinical diagnosis and prescribing a drug to treat it. While psychiatric meds work for some, they fail to address underlying causes—and can come with major drawbacks.

Here’s what the data tells us about psychiatric medications: 

  • Efficacy: Antidepressants don’t work very well—7 people need to take an antidepressant for 1 to achieve greater benefit compared to a placebo.
  • Side Effects: Around 40% of patients report side effects, such as sexual dysfunction, sleepiness, or weight gain.
  • Tolerance: Doses often increase over time, and some medications lose effectiveness after just a few months.
  • Long-Term Use: Nearly half of people using antidepressants have taken then them for 5+ years. Yet most drug trials for FDA approval last just 8-12 weeks.

Clearly, this one-size-fits-all approach isn't enough. Mental health needs to be personalized to each person's unique biology.

Mindbloom Health: How it works 

Mindbloom Health goes beyond symptom management to address root causes and optimize health. Here’s how we work with you to create personalized care:

1. Comprehensive lab testing

We start by analyzing 60+ mental health-related biomarkers using advanced lab testing. This uncovers hidden factors affecting your mood, energy, and cognitive function, such as hormone imbalances, nutrient deficiencies, or inflammation.

2. Video consult

Next, you’ll meet with Dr. Leo or a member of our expert clinical team to discuss your goals, review your lab results, and identify actionable areas for improvement. 

3. Personalized treatment plan 

Your care plan is designed around your specific needs and may include:

  • Clinician-prescribed medications (commercial or compounded)
  • High-quality supplements
  • Lifestyle changes, such as dietary adjustments and sleep optimization

4. Follow-up and progress tracking 

Your treatment plan evolves as you do. Regular follow-up lab testing and consultations ensure your progress is monitored and continuously optimized.

Example follow-up plans:

  • Hormone optimization: Monitor levels every 4–6 weeks initially, with adjustments as needed. Once stabilized, follow up every 3–6 months or as directed by your clinician. 
  • Weight management: Schedule check-ins every 4–8 weeks to review progress, adjust plans, and monitor any necessary labs. 
  • Vitamin levels: Recheck labs and meet with your clinician every 1–3 months until levels normalize, then every 6–12 months for maintenance. 
  • Psychiatric medications: Regular follow-ups when starting or adjusting medications, then every 3–6 months once stable. 
  • Occasional check-ins: For a general health review, get labs and follow-ups every 6–12 months, or more frequently if specific concerns arise.

This entire process is built around your evolving needs—not a rigid, one-size-fits-all approach.

Ready to sign up?

With Mindbloom Health, you’ll have the tools, knowledge, and expert support to address the underlying issues, optimize your health, and unlock a happier and healthier life.

It’s $385 to sign up, which includes review of your labs, a 45 minute initial consult, and your treatment plan. Ongoing care is completely personalized to you, and consults are $245.

Email jack@mindbloom.com to get started.

Spots in our beta-launch are limited.

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This article is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice. Always talk to your doctor about the risks and benefits of any treatment. If you are in a life-threatening situation, call the National Suicide Prevention Line at +1 (800) 273-8255, call 911, or go to the nearest emergency room.

Important FDA Safety Information

Ketamine is not FDA-approved for the treatment of depression or anxiety. Learn more about off-label uses here.

Side effects of ketamine treatment may include: altered sense of time, anxiety, blurred vision, diminished ability to see/hear/feel, dry mouth, elevated blood pressure or heart rate, elevated intraocular or intracranial pressure, excitability, loss of appetite, mental confusion, nausea/vomiting, nystagmus (rapid eye movements), restlessness, slurred speech, synesthesia (a mingling of the senses).

Do not proceed with ketamine treatment if any of the following apply to you:

  • Allergic to ketamine
  • Symptoms of psychosis or mania
  • Uncontrolled high blood pressure
  • CHF or other serious heart problem
  • Severe breathing problem
  • History of elevated intraocular or intracranial pressure
  • History of hyperthyroidism
  • Other serious medical illness
  • Pregnant, nursing, or trying to become pregnant

Ketamine has been reported to produce issues including, but not limited to, those listed below. However, lasting adverse side-effects are rare when medical protocols are carefully followed.

While ketamine has not been shown to be physically addictive, it has been shown to cause moderate psychological dependency in some recreational users.

  • In rare cases, frequent, heavy users have reported increased frequency of urination, urinary incontinence, pain urinating, passing blood in the urine, or reduced bladder size
  • Ketamine may worsen problems in people with schizophrenia, severe personality disorders, or other serious mental disorders.
  • Users with a personal or family history of psychosis should be cautious using any psychoactive substance, including ketamine, and discuss potential risks with your MindBloom® clinician before proceeding with treatment.
  • The dissociative effects of ketamine may increase patient vulnerability and the risk of accidents.

To promote positive outcomes and ensure safety, follow these ketamine treatment guidelines:

  • Do not operate a vehicle (e.g., car, motorcycle, bicycle) or heavy machinery following treatment until you’ve had a full night of sleep
  • Refrain from taking benzodiazepines or stimulants for 24 hours prior to treatment
  • Continue to take antihypertensive medication as prescribed
  • Avoid hangovers or alcohol intake
  • Refrain from consuming solid foods within 3 hours prior to treatment and liquids within 1 hour prior to treatment
  • Ketamine treatment should never be conducted without a monitor present to ensure your safety

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