Comparing Treatment at Higher Dimensions of Healing
Comparing Higher Dimensions of Healing to at-home treatments like Mindbloom and Joyous involves looking at three very different tiers of care: a personalized clinical practice, a high-dose telehealth platform, and a low-dose "microdosing" subscription.
Quick Comparison Table
Higher Dimensions of Healing (In-clinic)
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Located in Carson City, Nevada, we are a physical clinic led by Christine Salvo. Unlike the at home options, it is a medical-clinical hybrid that focuses on Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP).
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Our clinic is unique due to our Holistic integration. We don't just administer Ketmine treatments, we combine it with EMDR, Sound Baths, Hypnosis, and Energy Work.
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The Experience: You are in a clinical setting with a licensed therapist physically present. We offer IV (intravenous) and IM (intramuscular) options, which are more potent and predictable than the oral tablets used by telehealth companies.
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Insurance: We accept a wide variety of insurance plans (e.g., Anthem, Optum) for the therapy portion or Spravato, which can significantly lower out-of-pocket costs compared to purely cash-pay clinics.
Mindbloom (The "At-Home Breakthrough")
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Mindbloom is the largest US provider of at-home ketamine. They focus on a psychedelic model—taking a high dose once every week or two to induce a "journey."
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The Experience: You take a high-dose tablet at home, wear an eye mask, and listen to a curated playlist. You are required to have a "Peer Monitor" (a friend or family member) in the house with you.
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Support: You are assigned a Guide (not necessarily a licensed therapist) who helps you set intentions and "integrate" the experience via video calls. They also offer unlimited group integration sessions.
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Best For: Those who want a "reboot" or a spiritual/transcendental experience from the comfort of their couch but don't need a licensed therapist sitting next to them.
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Joyous (The "Daily Support")
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Joyous offers the most affordable option in the market. They use a very low-dose (VLD) protocol, often called "microdosing."
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The Experience: You take a small lozenge every day. It is "psycholytic," meaning it doesn't cause hallucinations or a "trip." Instead, it’s designed to subtly quiet the "chatter" of anxiety and depression over time.
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Support: There is very little human interaction. Most of your check-ins are via automated text messages that track your mood. If your data shows a need for a change, a medical provider reviews your file.
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Best For: People on a tight budget or those who are nervous about "tripping" and prefer a slow, steady improvement similar to traditional antidepressants.
Let's Break It Down
While Mindbloom and Joyous offer convenience, Higher Dimensions of Healing (HDH) is widely considered the superior choice for individuals seeking deep, lasting clinical transformation. It moves beyond "medication management" into a comprehensive therapeutic experience.
Why is Higher Dimensions of Healing is the "gold standard" among these three options?
Superior Medical Precision and Safety
At-home services like Joyous and Mindbloom rely on oral lozenges, which have low and unpredictable absorption rates (about 15–30%).
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The HDH Advantage: Under the care of Arthur Paniagua, PA-C, and Dr. Logan Marcus, you have access to IV (Intravenous) and IM (Intramuscular) administration. IV ketamine has 100% bioavailability, meaning your medical team can adjust the dosage in real-time down to the milligram.
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Real-Time Monitoring: In a clinic, your heart rate and blood pressure are monitored by professionals. At home, you are largely responsible for your own safety, which can be daunting if you experience a challenging "trip" or physical side effects.
Licensed Therapy vs. Coaching
The "Ketamine" part of the treatment is only half the battle; the "Assisted Psychotherapy" is where the permanent change happens.
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The HDH Advantage: You are guided by Christine Salvo, LMFT, a highly trained, licensed therapist. While Mindbloom provides "Guides" (who are often not licensed clinicians) and Joyous uses automated text check-ins, HDH provides a high-touch human connection. Having a licensed professional in the room allows for immediate trauma processing that simply cannot happen through a screen or a chatbot.
A Holistic "Toolkit" of Healing
Mindbloom and Joyous are essentially "single-modality" services. HDH is a multi-disciplinary wellness center.
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Integrated Techniques: HDH integrates Ketamine with other evidence-based and holistic tools:
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EMDR: Specifically for deep trauma and PTSD.
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Sound Baths & Energy Work: To help ground the nervous system.
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Hypnosis: To further access the subconscious mind.
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The Environment: Instead of your living room, where you might be distracted by chores or family, the clinic provides a "sacred space" specifically designed to facilitate a shift in consciousness.
Insurance and Financial Accessibility
While the "sticker price" of a clinic is higher than a monthly subscription, the actual cost to the patient can be lower at HDH.
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The HDH Advantage: We accept several major insurance plans (such as Anthem and Optum) for the therapy portions of the treatment. We also offer Spravato (esketamine), which is FDA-approved and covered by most insurance plans for treatment-resistant depression.
Joyous and Mindbloom are almost exclusively cash-pay (out-of-pocket) services
Local Accountability and Community
There is a profound difference between a national tech corporation and a local practice in your own community (Carson City/Dayton).
At Higher Dimensions of Healing, you aren't just a "user" in a database. You have a dedicated team that knows your history, your triggers, and your progress. Being a local business in the community, we are deeply invested in the long-term success of our neighbors. In fact, we go beyond treatment and often host community events and education.