Skip to main content
Patient Stories

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.

Share Your Experience

Verified Reviews on Google

4.6· Based on 63 Google reviews

See all reviews on Google
  • 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. 🙌🏻

    View on Google →
  • Railey Johnson

    5 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

    View on Google →
  • 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.

    View on Google →
  • 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 🙌🏻

    View on Google →
  • 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.

    View on Google →
599+
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
Showing 24 of 599 reviews — Page 3 of 25
AK
Ashley K.
Calgary, Canada · 14 days stay
Fentanyl Addiction
From fentanyl to freedom

I was using fentanyl daily for three years. Every conventional treatment failed because the withdrawals were unbearable. At MindScape they tapered me carefully before the ibogaine treatment and the transition was managea...

Apr 5, 2026 · Treated 2025
Featured
JW
James W.
San Diego, California · 10 days stay
PTSD & Trauma
A combat veteran's second chance

22 years in the Marines left me with severe PTSD. Nightmares every night, hypervigilance that made normal life impossible, and a VA system that just wanted to medicate me into a zombie. I did the ibogaine and 5-MeO-DMT p...

Apr 5, 2026 · Treated 2025
SL
Sophia L.
Sydney, Australia · 9 days stay
PTSD & Trauma
Healing childhood trauma at 38

I carried childhood trauma for decades. Therapy helped me understand it intellectually but I couldn't feel the healing. The ibogaine journey at MindScape took me straight to the root. I cried for hours and the nurses jus...

Apr 5, 2026 · Treated 2025
Featured
NH
Nathan H.
Toronto, Canada · 8 days stay
Depression
The fog finally lifted

Treatment-resistant depression for fifteen years. I tried every SSRI and SNRI on the market, ketamine therapy, TMS, and nothing stuck. Ibogaine at MindScape was my last resort and it turned out to be the answer. The expe...

Apr 5, 2026 · Treated 2025
EV
Elena V.
Madrid, Spain · 7 days stay
Depression
Gradual but genuine improvement

I came to MindScape for severe depression that had resisted medication for years. The ibogaine treatment was more physically challenging than I expected and the first two days after were rough. But by day four something...

Apr 5, 2026 · Treated 2026
Featured
BP
Brian P.
Dublin, Ireland · 10 days stay
Alcohol
30 years of drinking, ended in 10 days

I started drinking at 16 and by my mid-forties I was a full bottle of whiskey a day. AA, inpatient rehab twice, and nothing could break through. My GP warned me my liver was failing. MindScape's medical team got me safel...

Apr 5, 2026 · Treated 2025
YS
Yuki S.
Tokyo, Japan · 9 days stay
Alcohol
Alcohol-free for the first time in my adult life

In Japan there is enormous social pressure to drink and very little understanding of alcoholism as a disease. I was drinking daily for over a decade before my family intervened. MindScape was recommended by a friend who...

Apr 5, 2026 · Treated 2025
Featured
CF
Christina F.
Portland, Oregon · 5 days stay
5-MeO-DMT Therapy
The most profound experience of my life

I came for the 5-MeO-DMT protocol after years of meditation practice and personal development work. The preparation at MindScape was thorough and they clearly screen for safety first. The experience itself was beyond any...

Apr 5, 2026 · Treated 2026
OR
Omar R.
Dubai, UAE · 6 days stay
5-MeO-DMT Therapy
Not what I expected, better than I hoped

As someone from the Middle East I had significant cultural reservations about psychedelic therapy. MindScape treated my concerns with respect and never pressured me. The medical briefing was comprehensive and I felt full...

Apr 5, 2026 · Treated 2025
Featured
RC
Robert C.
Melbourne, Australia · 10 days stay
Parkinson's Disease
Significant improvement in motor symptoms

I was diagnosed with Parkinson's five years ago. My neurologist was skeptical when I mentioned ibogaine but supported my decision to explore it. MindScape's medical team worked with my existing treatment plan. The result...

Apr 5, 2026 · Treated 2025
Featured
JD
Jennifer D.
Nashville, Tennessee · 14 days stay
Methadone & Suboxone
Finally off methadone after 8 years

Eight years on methadone maintenance. Every time I tried to taper the withdrawals were brutal and I'd go right back up on my dose. My methadone clinic wasn't exactly motivated to help me get off it either. MindScape deve...

Apr 5, 2026 · Treated 2025
Featured
LG
Laura G.
Amsterdam, Netherlands · 12 days stay
SSRI Discontinuation
SSRI withdrawal nightmare ended here

I was on SSRIs for nine years and when I tried to taper off the discontinuation syndrome was unbearable. Brain zaps, dizziness, emotional crashes, insomnia. My doctor said it was just rebound anxiety and wanted to increa...

Apr 5, 2026 · Treated 2025
AJ
Andre J.
Atlanta, Georgia · 8 days stay
Cocaine & Stimulants
Cocaine lost its grip

Cocaine controlled my weekends for seven years and was starting to bleed into my work week. I was a high-functioning user which made it easy to deny the problem. MindScape helped me see what I was really dealing with. Th...

Apr 5, 2026 · Treated 2025
PN
Patricia N.
Vancouver, Canada · 10 days stay
Chronic Pain
Pain management breakthrough

Chronic back pain from a car accident had me on opioids for six years. I wanted off the pills but was terrified of the pain returning. MindScape addressed both issues simultaneously. The ibogaine treated the opioid depen...

Apr 5, 2026 · Treated 2025
Featured
MK
Michael K.
Chicago, Illinois · 8 days stay
Anxiety
Crippling anxiety resolved

Generalized anxiety disorder controlled every aspect of my life. I couldn't drive on highways, couldn't eat in restaurants, and was barely holding my job together. Years of CBT and medication gave me coping tools but nev...

Apr 5, 2026 · Treated 2026
Featured
KO
Kevin O.
Denver, Colorado · 10 days stay
Traumatic Brain Injury
TBI recovery beyond what doctors predicted

A mountain biking accident three years ago left me with a traumatic brain injury. Cognitive fog, personality changes, depression, chronic headaches. My neurologist had basically told me this was my new normal. After read...

Apr 5, 2026 · Treated 2025
PM
Priya M.
Singapore · 5 days stay
General Wellness
Transformative personal growth experience

I came to MindScape not for addiction or mental health issues but for personal development. The screening process was thorough and they were transparent that their protocols are primarily designed for medical conditions....

Apr 5, 2026 · Treated 2025
Featured
CA
Carlos A.
Bogota, Colombia · 21 days stay
Multiple Substances
Polysubstance addiction — all gone

Opioids, benzodiazepines, cocaine, alcohol. I was using everything to manage everything. Traditional rehab centers didn't know what to prioritize and I'd always relapse on at least one substance. MindScape developed a co...

Apr 5, 2026 · Treated 2025
Featured
SW
Sarah W.
London, England · 12 days stay
Opioid Addiction
My daughter has her mother back

Heroin addiction stole a decade from me. I missed my daughter's first steps, her first words, her first day of school. MindScape gave me a real shot at being present for the rest. The ibogaine treatment was medically pre...

Apr 5, 2026 · Treated 2024
DL
David L.
Zurich, Switzerland · 8 days stay
Alcohol
Executive burnout and alcohol — both resolved

I was a senior executive drinking two bottles of wine every night to manage stress. When I finally admitted the problem, conventional rehab felt like prison and the 12-step approach didn't resonate with my analytical min...

Apr 5, 2026 · Treated 2025
MS
Maria Santos
Sao Paulo, Brazil · 10 days stay
Depression
Slow start but lasting results

I came for treatment-resistant depression and I'll be honest, the first few days after ibogaine were rough. I felt emotionally raw and questioned whether I'd made the right decision. The medical team assured me this was...

Apr 5, 2026 · Treated 2026
TB
Tyler B.
Austin, Texas · 8 days stay
Kratom
Kratom dependency resolved completely

People underestimate kratom addiction. I was using 60+ grams per day for four years. The withdrawals were horrible and I couldn't function without it. MindScape took my kratom dependency just as seriously as any other su...

Apr 5, 2026 · Treated 2025
T
Tom
Auston, Texas · 12 days stay
SSRI Discontinuation
Struggled with depression my whole life and finally I found the answer at Mindscape

I was extremely skeptical in the beginning but my experience was nothing but a true success. I came to the facility still taking my SSRIs and they have a specialized program that helps patients taper while still doing th...

Apr 4, 2026 · Treated 2026
RC
Robert C.
Manchester, UK · 12-day stay
Parkinson's Disease
Parkinson's motor symptoms and the depression that came with diagnosis

Diagnosed at 61. The motor symptoms were manageable — the depression that followed was not. Three years in I was struggling to find reasons to plan ahead. My neurologist didn't have much to offer for that dimension. Foun...

Apr 4, 2026 · Treated 2025
12345...25

Been treated at MindScape Retreat? Your review helps others decide.

Write a Review
Explore Treatment Options

Learn More About Our Programs

Read about the conditions our patients are reviewing, explore our clinical outcomes, and discover if ibogaine therapy is right for you.

All reviews are submitted by patients or their family members and represent individual experiences. Reviews are moderated for authenticity but not edited for content. Individual results vary significantly. Ibogaine treatment carries medical risks and is not appropriate for everyone. A comprehensive medical screening is required. This content does not constitute medical advice.