Nestled in the tranquil hills of Agoura, Highlands in Bloom (HiB) is more than a residential treatment center—it’s a healing sanctuary for individuals living with autoimmune conditions, trauma, and chronic stress. If you’re wondering what clients can expect during a 30-day stay, know that our approach goes far beyond talk therapy. At Highlands, true transformation happens when we treat the whole person—emotionally, physically, and energetically.
That’s why our program blends high-touch clinical care with the powerful support of Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM). The result? A deeply supportive, structured, and holistic path to wellness that empowers our clients to reconnect with themselves and reclaim their health.
The Rhythm of Healing
Each day at Highlands in Bloom is thoughtfully curated to support the natural rhythms of the body and nervous system. Our clients follow a steady flow of programming that incorporates clinical therapy, wellness practices, creative expression, and rest.
Rather than overloading the day with back-to-back sessions, we focus on creating spaciousness—allowing time for integration, reflection, and connection. Our environment feels more like a healing retreat than a clinical facility.
What Clients Can Expect
Mindful Mornings
Clients begin the day in community, engaging in practices that foster presence and connection—often centered around gratitude, mindfulness, or intention setting. These grounding moments create a supportive emotional tone and help clients reconnect with their bodies and inner awareness.
Daily Therapeutic Support
Throughout the week, clients participate in a variety of evidence-based group therapies. These may include:
- Healthy Coping Skills to navigate triggers and build emotional resilience
- Positive Psychology to cultivate strengths, purpose, and joy
- Trauma Recovery using a compassionate, body-informed approach
- Stress Management that incorporates nervous system education and regulation techniques
These sessions are led by experienced, trauma-informed clinicians who tailor the approach based on each client’s needs and pacing.
Somatic Therapy & Movement
Somatic therapy is a cornerstone of our program. It supports trauma release and nervous system regulation by engaging the body directly. Clients may work with breath, movement, body awareness, and expressive modalities to process stored emotions and increase resilience.
Outdoor recreational activities and gentle movement practices are also incorporated into the weekly rhythm to promote physical vitality and deepen the mind-body connection.
Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) – What Clients Can Expect
What truly sets Highlands apart is our robust integration of CAM therapies. These non-invasive, body-based modalities are especially beneficial for clients with autoimmune conditions, chronic fatigue, and trauma-related dysregulation.
Some of our core CAM offerings include:
- Red Light Therapy – Stimulates cellular repair, improves skin health, and supports inflammation reduction
- Far Infrared Sauna – Encourages detoxification, circulation, and relaxation through deep, radiant heat
- Cold Plunge Therapy – Boosts mood, immune resilience, and vagal tone; guided with intentional breathwork
- Vibration Plate Therapy – Stimulates lymphatic flow, improves circulation, and supports energy levels
- PEMF with BEMER – Enhances cellular function and promotes healing by improving microcirculation
These modalities are woven throughout the week and offered in a way that supports each client’s individual wellness goals. For many, these therapies are a transformative bridge between the emotional and physical aspects of healing.
Nutrition, Reflection & Rest
Clients are nourished with anti-inflammatory, nutrient-dense meals prepared with care and intention. Nutrition education is also a regular part of our programming, helping clients better understand how food affects mood, immunity, and overall vitality.
What clients can expect are creative reflection and journaling practices that provide opportunities to integrate insights and deepen self-awareness. Evenings may include sound healing or other calming experiences designed to help the body downshift and prepare for restful sleep.
Healing in Community
At Highlands, connection is medicine. Whether it’s sharing a meal, practicing group mindfulness, or holding space for one another in a therapeutic setting, our clients consistently report that the sense of community is one of the most powerful aspects of their healing journey.
We maintain an intimate environment with a maximum of six clients at a time. This allows for deeply personalized care and a sense of belonging that larger facilities often lack.
Why This Model Works – What Clients can Expect
The integration of clinical and CAM therapies is not just a luxury—it’s a necessity for sustainable healing. For individuals who have felt unheard or underserved in traditional medical or mental health systems, our approach offers a fresh start. What clients can expect is care that meets them where they are and supports them in moving forward—not just symptom-free, but fully alive.
Whether someone is recovering from years of chronic illness or unpacking trauma that’s been buried for decades, this model creates the conditions for authentic, embodied healing.
Ready to Bloom? What A Client Can Expect
Healing doesn’t happen in a vacuum. It happens in safe spaces, in intentional relationships, and in the quiet moments between structured care. At Highlands in Bloom, we’ve created that space—where transformation is not just possible, but inevitable.
To learn more about our offerings or schedule a tour, visit www.highlandsinbloom.com. We’re here when you’re ready.
Highlands in Bloom
Residential Treatment Center for Autoimmune + Mental Health
Agoura Hills, California
(805) 892-6313
Licensed by CDSS • Certified by DHCS • JCAHO Accredited
