Psychedelics are a class of substances that can produce profound changes in perception, mood, and cognitive processes. In clinical settings, specific psychedelic substances are used under medical supervision as part of a structured therapeutic protocol to support mental health treatment.

PAT combines the use of a psychedelic substance with professional psychotherapeutic support. The model includes careful preparation, medically supervised dosing sessions, and integration therapy — helping patients process insights and apply them to lasting change.

Patients must be 18+, have a qualifying diagnosis — Major/Persistent Depressive Disorder (MDD/PDD), Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD/CPTSD), Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), or Bipolar Disorder Type II (depressive phase) — and have not responded adequately to at least two prior treatments. A referral from a psychiatrist, family physician, or nurse practitioner is required.

A psychedelic dose produces a full psychedelic experience with significant perceptual changes. A psycholytic dose is lower, producing a mild shift in awareness while the patient remains grounded and conversational — allowing therapy to proceed during the session.

Ketamine is a well-established medication with over 50 years of safe clinical use. Originally developed as an anaesthetic, it has shown significant promise in treating depression, PTSD, and anxiety at sub-anaesthetic doses. It is the only legally available psychedelic-class substance for therapeutic use in Canada.

Common side effects include temporary dizziness, nausea, dissociation, elevated blood pressure, and changes in perception. These typically resolve within hours. Serious risks are rare but are mitigated through thorough medical screening, physician supervision, and AHS-licensed clinical protocols.

Research consistently shows that group therapy produces outcomes comparable to individual therapy for depression and anxiety, with additional benefits including peer connection, reduced isolation, and the therapeutic power of shared experience.

Yes. Bloom Institute offers physician-supervised group psychedelic-assisted therapy in Calgary. We are AHS-licensed for psychedelic drug treatment services and offer specialized focus groups including general, trauma-specific, first responder, cancer-related, and perimenopause programs.

Yes. After your discovery call and before intake assessments are booked, a $300 initial assessment fee is required. This is a holding fee that is fully applied to the cost of your program if you are deemed eligible and proceed with treatment. If our clinical team determines that PAT is not the right fit for you following your assessments, the $300 will be refunded in full.

This fee reflects the physician and psychiatrist time invested in your assessment and ensures that intake appointments are reserved for individuals who are genuinely ready to move forward.

Initial psychiatric and medical assessments are covered by AHS at no cost to the patient. The therapy program itself is not covered by AHS. Extended health benefits, HSA, and WSA may cover portions of the program.

For 9-week programs: 50% deposit required at booking, remaining balance due at the program’s midpoint. For individual sessions: full payment required in advance.

Bloom also offers payment plans through iFinance, an independent financing provider that works directly with clients to make treatment costs more accessible.

How it works:

Contact us to express your interest in financing and we will send you iFinance’s information directly.

You apply through iFinance and complete a brief assessment. This process is typically completed quickly.

iFinance reviews your application and determines the approved amount. They may request additional information if needed.

Once approved, iFinance confirms the amount with us and pays Bloom the full treatment cost upfront — so you can begin your program without delay.

You repay iFinance directly over time, according to the terms you agree to with them. Bloom is not involved in the repayment process.

Please note: Financing is subject to iFinance’s approval. Clients must first complete a discovery call and be assessed for program eligibility before initiating the financing process.

To learn more or to receive iFinance’s contact information, email us at welcome@bloomhealthinstitute.com or reach out through our contact form..

We understand that life can be unpredictable, and sometimes plans need to change. If you need to reschedule your session, please let us know at least 48 hours in advance so we can accommodate your request.

Cancellations or rescheduling requests made between 24 and 48 hours' notice will incur a $100 fee. Requests made with less than 24 hours' notice will be charged the full appointment fee. This policy helps us honour the time reserved for your care, as each session involves coordination between your therapist and a medical professional to ensure your safety and support.

We do recognize that unexpected circumstances can occur, and we're happy to review these situations on a case-by-case basis.

Group sessions: Because group sessions run as scheduled for all participants, they unfortunately can't be rescheduled. However, if you miss a group session, you have the option to book an individual session to make up for it by covering the cost difference.

We take great care to ensure that every client is fully prepared for treatment through our detailed intake process. Because your appointment time, medicine, and care team are reserved specifically for you, we ask that you commit to your scheduled session.

Individual Appointments

Cancellations made with less than 48 hours’ notice are not eligible for a refund, as time and resources have already been allocated for your care. Missed appointment or late cancellation fees vary by appointment type:

Non-psychedelic individual therapy session: $150 rebooking fee if cancelled with less than 48 hours’ notice or missed

Psychiatric or medical consults: $300 rebooking fee if cancelled with less than 48 hours’ notice or missed

Individual high- or low-dose sessions: $200 rebooking fee if cancelled with less than 48 hours’ notice or missed

Group Programs

Cancellations made less than one week before the first scheduled session are not eligible for a refund

If the first appointment is more than one week away, a full refund minus a $45 processing fee will be provided

After this time frame, group sessions are non-refundable, as another participant will no longer be able to take that spot

Sessions that have been attended are non-refundable.