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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.

Stories reflect representative patient experiences at MindScape, with details combined and anonymized to protect patient privacy. Individual outcomes vary. See our reviews on Google, or share your own experience below.

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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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Robert A.
New York · 12-day stay
SSRI Discontinuation

Effexor for 7 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...

Aug 11, 2022 · Treated 2022
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Sandra N.
Oregon · 7-day stay
Depression

I'm a physician and I've been managing high-functioning depression for 9 years. Showed up, did the work, kept commitments. Inside running on empty. ECT wasn't something I wanted and I wasn't eligible for most trials. A c...

Aug 9, 2022 · Treated 2022
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Alexander E.
Arizona · 7-day stay
Anxiety

Social anxiety that had become disabling for 17 years. On benzos for years and then couldn't stop them either. Anxiety managed but not resolved, and medication side effects were their own burden. My therapist suggested r...

Aug 6, 2022 · Treated 2022
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Emily Q.
Texas · 5-day stay
General Wellness
Not a spa treatment

I came as a wellness client, no addiction history, for personal growth after a major life transition. The medical screening was just as thorough as I understand it is for addiction patients. They asked detailed questions...

Jul 26, 2022 · Treated 2021
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Lisa H.
New Jersey · 7-day stay
Depression

Postpartum that became something else entirely and never lifted. One hospitalization that scared me into trying something different. My psychiatrist and I had exhausted most options. A family member found MindScape while...

Jul 20, 2022 · Treated 2022
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Linda G.
Alabama · 10-day stay
Fentanyl Addiction
I didn't believe anything could work

Got into fentanyl through switching from heroin when the supply dried up. 6 years later I was using just to stay out of withdrawal. The sickness from fentanyl is relentless, sweats, restless legs that don't stop, vomitin...

Jul 19, 2022 · Treated 2022
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Albert R.
Iowa · 10-day stay
SSRI Discontinuation

I'm writing this for people who are trapped on Prozac and can't get off. Took it for 8 years and discontinuation syndrome was keeping me stuck. My prescribing doctor kept suggesting the symptoms were just my underlying d...

Jul 11, 2022 · Treated 2022
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John Q.
Texas · 14-day stay
Methadone & Suboxone

24mg of Suboxone daily for 11 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 Suboxone completely. MindScape...

Jul 7, 2022 · Treated 2022
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Alice C.
Edinburgh, UK · 10-day stay
Opioid Addiction

As a contractor I told myself I had it under control. Functional addict for 13 years on opioids. Then my tolerance outpaced what I could afford and things got dark fast. MindScape wasn't cheap and I borrowed money to get...

Jul 1, 2022 · Treated 2022
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Sean O.
Illinois · 7-day stay
5-MeO-DMT Therapy

I came with no prior psychedelic experience. The combination protocol is thoughtfully sequenced. The ibogaine session is substantial on its own, about 34 hours of deep introspection. I had significant nausea throughout a...

Jun 23, 2022 · Treated 2022
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Louis Y.
Kansas · 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 16, 2022 · Treated 2022
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Anthony E.
California · 7-day stay
5-MeO-DMT Therapy

I had some psychedelic experience before coming, mostly psilocybin. The combination protocol is thoughtfully sequenced. The ibogaine session is substantial on its own, about 34 hours of deep introspection. I had signific...

Jun 11, 2022 · Treated 2022
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Christine E.
Tennessee · 5-day stay
General Wellness

I came as a wellness client, no addiction history, for exploring my patterns in a medically supervised setting. The medical screening was just as thorough as I understand it is for addiction patients. They asked detailed...

Jun 11, 2022 · Treated 2021
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George P.
Connecticut · 7-day stay
PTSD & Trauma

The accident that killed my best friend while I was driving has been with me every day for six years. The hypervigilance, the dreams, the way I couldn't be fully present anywhere. Tried everything the VA offered. My psyc...

Jun 5, 2022 · Treated 2022
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Pamela J.
Montana · 7-day stay
Depression
The persistent darkness finally lifted

I'm a physician and I've been managing high-functioning depression for 8 years. Showed up, did the work, kept commitments. Inside running on empty. ECT wasn't something I wanted and I wasn't eligible for most trials. A c...

May 27, 2022 · Treated 2021
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Carl F.
Tennessee · 7-day stay
Chronic Pain

Chronic migraines that had become near-daily and 9 years of pain management that eventually became as much of a problem as the pain. I came to MindScape because I was opioid dependent and the pain was still there. They a...

May 26, 2022 · Treated 2021
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Kyle O.
New Mexico · 7-day stay
Depression

10 years of treatment-resistant depression. Tried Wellbutrin and Lamictal in combination and still barely functional. The side effects were often as bad as the depression, weight gain, sexual dysfunction, emotional blunt...

May 15, 2022 · Treated 2022
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Bruce B.
Wisconsin · 10-day stay
Opioid Addiction

As a firefighter I told myself I had it under control. Functional addict for 11 years on pain pills. Then my tolerance outpaced what I could afford and things got dark fast. MindScape wasn't cheap and I borrowed money to...

May 15, 2022 · Treated 2021
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Kathryn G.
Alabama · 7-day stay
Depression

15 years of treatment-resistant depression. Tried Zoloft for years until it stopped working. The side effects were often as bad as the depression, weight gain, sexual dysfunction, emotional blunting that made me feel lik...

May 15, 2022 · Treated 2022
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Amy Y.
New York · 10-day stay
Opioid Addiction

As a firefighter I told myself I had it under control. Functional addict for 8 years on opioids. Then my tolerance outpaced what I could afford and things got dark fast. MindScape wasn't cheap and I borrowed money to get...

May 8, 2022 · Treated 2021
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Ashley Q.
North Dakota · 14-day stay
Kratom

Kratom at 35 grams daily for 5 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 6, 2022 · Treated 2022
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Roger R.
Montana · 7-day stay
Depression

Ten years of depression, most of it managed but never resolved with a combination that stopped working. The medications kept me afloat but I never felt like myself. Flat affect, reduced motivation, going through motions....

Apr 26, 2022 · Treated 2022
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Jessica Z.
Leeds, UK · 10-day stay
Kratom

Started kratom for depression and within 5 years I was taking 30 grams a day just to function. The online forums told me it wasn't addictive and I believed that far longer than I should have. When I tried to stop I had s...

Apr 19, 2022 · Treated 2021
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Janet R.
Maryland · 10-day stay
Kratom

Started kratom for anxiety and within 4 years I was taking 20 grams a day just to function. The online forums told me it wasn't addictive and I believed that far longer than I should have. When I tried to stop I had symp...

Apr 4, 2022 · Treated 2022
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