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599+ Patient Stories

What ibogaine treatment at MindScape Retreat in Cozumel actually involves — told through patient stories across every condition we treat.

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4.6· Based on 63 Google reviews

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  • Rob M Guillén

    2 weeks ago

    I had heard about ibogaine and the incredible benefits people claimed it could provide, but I had also read about the potential cardiovascular risks. After doing a lot of research, I found this place. I was a little hesitant because the 10-day treatment is expensive, but now that I’m back home, I can honestly say it was worth every penny. From the moment I arrived, they picked me up at the airport. Frankie, the manager, is an incredibly warm and friendly person. Sofía and the entire nursing team encouraged me every day to believe that I could become the best version of myself—and they were right. Dr. JJ didn’t just take care of me; he created a personalized protocol so I knew exactly what I would be taking each day and at what time. I can honestly say this treatment isn’t easy. You have to face your greatest enemy YOUR OWN MIND. But once you make it through your Grey Day, everything begins to change for the better, and after the Bufo session, your Glow Day truly begins. I will never stop thanking these amazing people for the dedication they put into making sure every aspect of the treatment benefits their patients. Every detail is carefully designed to help you succeed and leave feeling satisfied—from the psychotherapy sessions, yoga, and massages to watching the sunset with Dr. JJ or Frank. If, like me, you think this sounds too good to be true, go and experience it for yourself. It’s something everyone should experience at least once in a lifetime. 🙌🏻

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  • Railey Johnson

    6 months ago

    I had one of the best experiences ever. The staff really helped a lot in my PTSD healing journey, it's a warmth and love that I didn't expect to receive, everyone is so attentive and caring. The meals are the best part aside from the ibogaine, I recommend Bernie's smoothies. Those 10 days truly made me perceive things in a different light and the buffo is life changing. Special thanks to Frankie and Dr. JJ for the rides in downtown, the sunset really is more beautiful in Cozumel! Im forever thankful to Mindscape and Jarrad

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  • I did the treatment recently since I was having a very rough time emotionally and also decided it would be a great opportunity to sympathize with patients and understand their experiences, fully trusting our medical team and their expertise. It was a very rough start, felt like I had a hundred of emotions unraveling each second, but it was truly worth it, the DMT made me reconnect with a side of me that I thought it was lost long time ago and I mean the whole treatment just made me feel like I am myself again and I am still rediscovering sides of me that I am happy they're back. Thanks to everyone in the staff that made me feel safe and did not made me feel ashamed of myself during this process, I am so proud of our team and I can promise we can give everyone a safe space to become the best version of themselves.

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  • Jeffrey Williams

    2 weeks ago

    I came for the 12-day ibogaine treatment because of its reported success rate, and in my opinion, it exceeded my expectations. Dr. Juan José explains every step of the treatment in detail, and they always make sure a nurse is available to look after you. They perform regular ECGs and provide supplements and vitamins to make the treatment as manageable as possible. They serve nutritious meals, and their protocols are very structured (they’re not just facilitators like some other places) This experience can truly change your life, but it’s important to do it somewhere safe and trustworthy. Many thanks to the entire Mindscape Retreat team 🙌🏻

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  • Manuel Campos

    6 months ago

    I came here struggling with addiction and feeling stuck in a cycle I couldn’t break on my own. I stayed at the facility for 15 days, and that time completely changed the direction of my life. The ibogaine treatment was intense, but it helped me step away from the cravings and really look at my patterns with clarity. Just as important as the treatment itself was the time I spent afterward in a safe, structured environment. Those days allowed my body and mind to stabilize, reflect, and begin healing. The staff was supportive and respectful throughout the process, and I never felt rushed or treated like a number. The space gave me the opportunity to disconnect from my old habits and reconnect with myself. I left feeling clear, grounded, and most importantly, free from the need to keep using. The 15 days I spent there helped me reset and move forward with my life in a healthier way. I’m deeply grateful for the experience and the support I received.

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Patient Stories
Across all conditions treated
4.9
Average Rating
538 five-star reviews
16
Treatment Types
Conditions covered
2023–2026
Review Period
3+ years of feedback
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Ethan P.
New Mexico · 12-day stay
SSRI Discontinuation

On Cymbalta for 11 years. My psychiatrist and I agreed it was time to come off, but every attempt failed. Emotional flooding and then numbness alternating without warning. I'd been trying to discontinue for over two year...

Jul 10, 2024 · Treated 2024
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Margaret A.
California · 14-day stay
Parkinson's Disease

I'm a retired nurse so I approached this with professional skepticism. Diagnosed with Parkinson's four years ago, progressing faster than average. The MindScape team sent me their protocol documentation before I committe...

Jul 8, 2024 · Treated 2024
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Jacob N.
Massachusetts · 7-day stay
Depression

I've had it since my teens, probably earlier. Two hospitalizations after attempts. My psychiatrist and I had exhausted most options. A family member found MindScape while researching psychedelic-assisted therapy. I was n...

Jul 6, 2024 · Treated 2024
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Samantha V.
North Carolina · 10-day stay
Fentanyl Addiction

After two Narcan reversals I didn't think I had much runway left. I weighed 118 pounds when I arrived. The staff didn't comment, just got me on IV nutrition for two days while running cardiac screening. They found a prol...

Jul 6, 2024 · Treated 2023
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Marcus E.
Bristol, UK · 5-day stay
General Wellness

I came as a wellness client, no addiction history, for burnout from a decade of high-pressure work. The medical screening was just as thorough as I understand it is for addiction patients. They asked detailed questions a...

Jul 5, 2024 · Treated 2024
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Ralph Y.
Utah · 12-day stay
Alcohol

16 years of daily drinking. I was a high-functioning version until I wasn't anymore. Tried naltrexone, Antabuse, AA, inpatient. Something always brought me back. My sister found MindScape and paid for the deposit before...

Jun 27, 2024 · Treated 2024
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Richard E.
Illinois · 14-day stay
Parkinson's Disease
Moderate improvement, being realistic

I've had Parkinson's for eleven years so I'm further along than most people who go to MindScape for this. I want to set realistic expectations for others in a similar position. The low-dose protocol was well administered...

Jun 25, 2024 · Treated 2024
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Sara U.
New Jersey · 10-day stay
Alcohol

I was a binge drinker, not daily, but the damage was the same. By the time I came to MindScape I had more failed sobriety attempts than I could count. The longest stretch was 11 months. The pre-treatment psychological wo...

Jun 22, 2024 · Treated 2024
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Tiffany S.
Illinois · 5-day stay
General Wellness

I came out of genuine curiosity and a desire for deeper self-understanding. Honest disclosure for anyone considering this as a wellness client: think carefully about whether you're ready for something this demanding. I w...

Jun 21, 2024 · Treated 2024
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Edward Z.
California · 7-day stay
Anxiety

Generalized anxiety disorder for 7 years. On Buspar and beta blockers in combination. Anxiety managed but not resolved, and medication side effects were their own burden. My therapist suggested researching ibogaine after...

Jun 21, 2024 · Treated 2023
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Sharon J.
Idaho · 14-day stay
Methadone & Suboxone
Finally free of maintenance medication

80mg of methadone daily for 4 years. The clinic kept recommending I lower my dose but every attempt ended with withdrawal severe enough to derail everything. I'd given up on ever being off methadone completely. MindScape...

Jun 18, 2024 · Treated 2023
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Amanda C.
West Virginia · 12-day stay
Alcohol

Alcohol for 9 years. The trajectory is familiar but living it is different from reading about it. I lost a business, a marriage, the trust of people I loved. I was in outpatient treatment when someone mentioned ibogaine....

Jun 7, 2024 · Treated 2024
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Deborah N.
Mississippi · 7-day stay
PTSD & Trauma

I'm a survivor of childhood abuse that I kept buried for years. The PTSD had been running my life for years. Exposure therapy helped some but never got to the root of it. A colleague who had done ibogaine for addiction m...

Jun 5, 2024 · Treated 2024
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Henry O.
Washington · 10-day stay
Fentanyl Addiction

Fentanyl doesn't give you a lot of time. I knew that and kept using anyway. The withdrawal is what kept me trapped, every attempt at sobriety ended the same way. A friend from my old using circle was 18 months clean afte...

Jun 3, 2024 · Treated 2023
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Linda B.
Arizona · 16-day stay
Methadone & Suboxone

5 years on buprenorphine. It was the right call at the time, it got me off heroin and stabilized my life. But I reached a point where I wanted to be completely free of maintenance medication. Coming off buprenorphine is...

May 27, 2024 · Treated 2023
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Sara M.
Delaware · 12-day stay
Kratom
Kratom withdrawal is real and ibogaine helped

Kratom at 20 grams daily for 7 years. I kept telling myself it was natural so it couldn't really be a problem. But I was planning every day around dosing, spending hundreds of dollars a month, snapping at people when I w...

May 23, 2024 · Treated 2023
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Frank N.
Oregon · 7-day stay
Cocaine & Stimulants
Clean from cocaine, actually

8 years of cocaine. I'd burned through my savings and was starting to borrow from the wrong people. Came to MindScape after my cardiologist told me I needed to stop. The intake screening paid specific attention to my car...

May 20, 2024 · Treated 2023
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James T.
Virginia · 14-day stay
Parkinson's Disease

Retired Marine, diagnosed with Parkinson's at 56. I've dealt with worse things but watching your body slowly stop listening to you is its own kind of battle. My VA neurologist was supportive when I told him about the ibo...

May 10, 2024 · Treated 2024
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Megan E.
Quebec, Canada · 12-day stay
Kratom

I found kratom during a stressful period and just never stopped. What I know now is that kratom acts on opioid receptors and the dependency is real. When I finally decided to stop I went through three weeks of acute with...

May 8, 2024 · Treated 2024
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Shannon F.
Mississippi · 10-day stay
Fentanyl Addiction

I got into fentanyl through a dealer who switched without telling me. Tried Suboxone twice and methadone once. They managed withdrawal but didn't touch what was driving the using. My sister paid for MindScape after my se...

May 8, 2024 · Treated 2024
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Hannah J.
Leeds, UK · 14-day stay
Kratom

I found kratom during a stressful period and just never stopped. What I know now is that kratom acts on opioid receptors and the dependency is real. When I finally decided to stop I went through three weeks of acute with...

May 7, 2024 · Treated 2024
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Louis U.
Oklahoma · 10-day stay
SSRI Discontinuation

Effexor for 8 years. Made 7 serious attempts to discontinue. Each one ended with reinstatement because the symptoms were unbearable. I'm a pharmacist and understood the mechanism, which didn't make it any easier. Discont...

Apr 26, 2024 · Treated 2024
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Helen T.
Massachusetts · 10-day stay
Alcohol

10 years of it. Started as social drinking that became morning drinking over about five years. My kids had stopped calling and I knew why. Did AA twice, inpatient rehab once, was on naltrexone for a year. All helped part...

Apr 20, 2024 · Treated 2024
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George D.
South Carolina · 14-day stay
Parkinson's Disease

Vietnam vet, 76 years old, Parkinson's for the last eight years. The VA has been good to me but there's only so much they can do. My grandson found MindScape online and helped me set everything up. I was nervous about tr...

Apr 18, 2024 · Treated 2024
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