Dr. Ray Rivas: Ketamine Therapy (Applications, Mechanisms of Action, Treatment Protocols, and More)

Dr. Ray Rivas is a board-certified acute care and trauma surgeon turned ketamine therapy specialist, with over 12 years of experience utilizing ketamine for both medical and mental health treatments. As the founder of Innerbloom Ketamine Therapy in San Luis Obispo, California, Dr. Rivas leads a compassionate and skilled team dedicated to providing ketamine therapy combined with psychotherapy, offering transformative care for patients facing challenges such as treatment-resistant depression and chronic pain.   Before founding Innerbloom in 2022, Dr. Rivas worked on the frontlines of emergency and trauma medicine in Santa Maria, California, and Austin, Texas, where his experiences in critical care sparked a passion for addressing mental health needs. Originally from Arizona, Dr. Rivas earned his medical degree at the University of North Dakota School of Medicine and completed his surgical residency at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center in Temple, Texas. Today, his work combines his medical expertise with a deep commitment to tackling the ongoing mental health crisis.   https://www.innerbloomketamine.com/   Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the guest speaker on this episode are solely those of the guest. The content shared is intended for informational purposes only and should not be construed as professional advice or endorsement.