Top Ibogaine Treatment Centers

The phrase “best ibogaine treatment centers” gets thrown around a lot. Most lists are just the first clinics that show up in Google, or whoever paid to be in a directory. They rarely dig into medical safety, cardiac risk management, clinical governance, or real aftercare — the things that actually decide whether ibogaine is life-changing or genuinely dangerous.

At Ibogaine.club, we wanted to build something better: a safety-first, research-driven guide that treats ibogaine for what it is — experimental medicine with real potential and real risk, not a wellness trend.

Important disclaimer (please read): This article is for educational purposes only. Ibogaine is not approved by the FDA and is classified as a Schedule I substance in the United States, which means it is illegal to use or prescribe there. It has been associated with serious cardiac complications, including QT-interval prolongation and fatal arrhythmias, especially when proper screening and monitoring are not in place. Always consult a qualified physician who understands your medical history before considering any ibogaine clinic, and verify that treatment is legal in the country where it is offered.

Why this Ibogaine treatment center ranking is different

Most “best ibogaine clinic” lists focus on:

• Pretty villas and infinity pools
• Vague “success rates” with no methodology
• How “spiritual” or “life-changing” it felt for one or two reviewers

That tells you almost nothing about your actual risk level.

This guide uses a strategy-first, safety-first evaluation model built around what matters most for ibogaine:

• Will you be properly screened?
• Can the team actually handle a cardiac emergency?
• Do they follow recognized clinical guidelines (like the Global Ibogaine Therapy Alliance / ibogaine safety guidelines) around ECGs, labs, dosing and exclusion criteria?
• Is there structure after the flood dose — integration, relapse planning, and long-term follow-up?

We looked at:

• Official clinic websites & public protocols
• Independent directories and reviews (Recovery.com, HealingMaps, Third Wave, etc.)
• Published safety guidance and expert organizations (GITA / ibogaineguidelines.com, US Ibogaine, etc.)
• Recent research reviews on ibogaine’s risks and outcomes

Scores are editorial and based on public information available as of late 2025. Clinics move, expand, or change staff — always confirm details directly.

Evaluation model: how we scored ibogaine treatment centers

Because ibogaine carries non-trivial medical risk, at Ibogaine.Club we heavily weighted safety and governance over “vibes”.

We did not reward:

• High-pressure sales funnels
• Grandiose “miracle cure” language
• High volume with no clear safety protocol

The Top 10 Ibogaine Treatment Centers in 2025 — Safety-First Ranking

Again: this is not medical advice or a guarantee of safety. Use this list as a starting point for your own due diligence, not the final word.

*Scores are approximate and normalized on a 100-point scale based on the rubric above.

1. Ambio Life Sciences — Baja California & Malta

Why it ranks #1

Ambio sits at the intersection of clinical medicine and psychedelic therapy. Their private residences in Baja California and Malta are explicitly equipped “to the standard of a cardiac ICU” while still looking and feeling like boutique recovery homes.

Medical model & safety

• Multiple residential clinics with 24/7 medical staffing, including on-site physicians and nurses.
• Facilities equipped for continuous cardiac monitoring and emergency intervention, not just basic vital signs.
• Leadership team deeply involved in ibogaine safety research, including work on magnesium protocols to mitigate cardiac risk.

Program focus

Ambio offers programs for:

• Substance use disorders (opioids, stimulants, alcohol)
• PTSD and trauma
• Traumatic brain injury and neurodegenerative conditions (via a dedicated clinical program)

Treatment is typically multi-day, combining ibogaine with psychotherapy, somatic work and carefully phased integration rather than a single “heroic” dose and a plane ticket home.

Best for: people who want the closest thing to a hospital-grade environment without sacrificing comfort — especially those with complex medical histories who need that extra margin of safety.

2. Beond Ibogaine — Cancún, Mexico & Costa Rica

Beond is probably the most widely publicized ibogaine clinic today, and a lot of that visibility comes from leaning hard into safety and structure.

What stands out

• Runs a defined five-phase program: remote preparation, detailed medical intake, in-clinic detox and ibogaine session, early recovery, and long-term integration support.
• Emphasizes advanced cardiac monitoring, with continuous ECG and ACLS-trained staff during treatment.
• Actively engaged in policy and research conversations, providing safety data for emerging ibogaine trials.

Program & services

• Medically supervised ibogaine detox for opioids, stimulants and other substances
• Programs for trauma, mood disorders, and personal growth
• Structured preparation calls and ongoing integration coaching after discharge

Best for: people who want a high-touch, highly structured program with strong cardiology protocols and lots of hand-holding before and after the flood dose.

3. Casa Santa Isabel — Rosarito, Mexico (Near San Diego)

Casa Santa Isabel is one of the few clinics that looks and reads like a full medical center first, retreat second.

Safety & facilities

• Describes itself as a licensed ibogaine clinic in Mexico with an on-site pharmacy and laboratory, enabling rapid lab turnaround and treatment adjustments.
• All guests receive a physical exam, ECG and comprehensive lab work before ibogaine is administered.
• 24/7 medical supervision with nurses always on-site and doctors and psychologists available and on-call.

Program structure

• Typical stays of 7–10 days, including initial detox, ibogaine treatment and early recovery.
• Strong emphasis on not self-administering ibogaine at home and on the importance of professional monitoring.

Best for: people in the U.S. or Canada who want a short drive from the border, hospital-adjacent safety standards, and an all-inclusive clinical environment.

4. Transcend Ibogaine Clinic — Cancún & Costa Rica

Transcend (connected historically to some of the earliest ibogaine clinical work) positions itself squarely in the evidence-informed medical camp.

Why it ranks highly

• Programs overseen by board-certified physicians in licensed medical facilities, with 1:1 attention and a strong emphasis on preparation and aftercare.
• Pursuing third-party healthcare accreditation, which is rare in the ibogaine space.
• Public education on ibogaine’s history, limitations and the need for competent medical oversight — explicitly calling out unsafe, non-medical operators.

Services

• Medically supervised ibogaine detox for opioids, other substances and occasionally traumatic brain injury / PTSD cases
• Personalized pre-care and post-care plans, including integration guidance after clients return home

Best for: people who want one-on-one care in a boutique environment, and who appreciate a clinic that talks candidly about both ibogaine’s promise and its limits.

5. Tabula Rasa Retreat — Alentejo, Portugal

Tabula Rasa is often cited as Europe’s leading ibogaine treatment center, and it earns that reputation on the back of strict medical protocols and a calm rural setting.

Safety practices

• Mandatory EKG (ECG) before treatment, with clear exclusion criteria for heart disease and other risk factors.
• Physician-led team with a 1:1 nurse-to-patient ratio during treatment days and close vital-sign monitoring.
• Extensive writing on ibogaine safety, QT prolongation and why medical vetting is essential.

Program focus

• Ibogaine detox for alcohol, opioids, stimulants and other substances, with different protocols for each.
• Holistic elements (counselling, bodywork, nature immersion) and partnerships with rehab facilities for longer aftercare stays.

Best for: people in the UK/EU (or those who prefer Europe) who want highly structured medical detox in a quieter, retreat-style environment.

6. New Roots Ibogaine — Tijuana, Mexico

New Roots is one of the few clinics that publishes detailed safety education aimed at both patients and other providers, especially around cardiac risk.

Safety & transparency

• Public articles explaining why ibogaine requires 12-lead ECG, electrolyte panels and liver function tests, and how QT thresholds affect eligibility.
• Emphasis on 72-hour post-treatment monitoring, which aligns with known windows for ibogaine-related arrhythmias.

Program

• Medically supervised ibogaine flood doses (and occasionally follow-up dosing) in a small-scale setting
• Focus on opioid use disorder, stimulant addictions and some trauma or mood cases

Best for: people who want a smaller, very clinically minded center where safety is talked about in specific, technical terms, not just marketing language.

7. IbogaQuest — Tepoztlán, Mexico

IbogaQuest blends medical supervision with an unusually psychotherapy-heavy, small-group model.

What’s different here

• Founded in 2009, with more than 15 years of continuous ibogaine work.
• Serves about 4–6 people per 8-day session, once a month, to keep the staff-to-guest ratio high.
• Medically supervised, with a dedicated doctor and nurses, plus on-site psychotherapists and meditation instructors.

Program arc

• Thorough intake and medical screening before acceptance
• Preparation sessions with a therapist to set intentions and address fears
• An 8-day stay with ceremony, ibogaine dosing, group sharing, and optional activities (hikes, ice baths, massage, meditation)
• Ongoing integration support and optional microdosing groups after treatment

Best for: people who want a deep therapeutic container with a lot of personal contact and psychological support, not a high-volume detox environment.

8. Experience Ibogaine — Tijuana, Mexico

Experience Ibogaine is a long-running center near Tijuana with a very methodical dosing process.

Safety protocol

• Comprehensive intake including full labs, urinalysis and cardiac/liver testing before treatment.
• Starts with a small test dose of ibogaine before administering the main flood dose, while clients are on continuous heart monitoring.
• Emphasis on strict medical supervision during the 8–12-hour acute phase.

Focus & environment

• Treats opioid and other drug dependencies, as well as PTSD, anxiety and some mood disorders.
• Retreat-like setting overlooking the coast, with amenities (sauna, hot tub, gardens) that support early recovery.

Best for: people who value a stepwise, cautious dosing strategy and a comfortable but not ultra-luxury physical setting.

9. MindScape Retreat — Cozumel, Mexico

MindScape positions itself as an all-inclusive, licensed psychedelic treatment center with ibogaine at its core.

Medical setup

• Highlights having three full-time doctors plus a team of experienced nurses, on-site 24/7.
• Emphasizes continuous monitoring and thorough pre-treatment evaluation.

Treatment scope

• Ibogaine-assisted therapy for addiction, PTSD, CPTSD, depression, traumatic brain injury and anxiety.
• Often combined with other modalities (for example, psilocybin or 5-MeO-DMT) and holistic offerings such as mindfulness, yoga and nutritional support.

Best for: people who want a multi-modal psychedelic program in a beautiful island setting, and who still prioritize a strong, full-time medical team.

10. Sayulita Wellness Retreat — Riviera Nayarit / Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

Sayulita Wellness sits somewhere between luxury wellness resort and psychedelic clinic, with ibogaine included in some of its programs.

Why it made the list

• Medically supervised plant-medicine retreats with 700+ psychedelic treatments delivered and a five-star review footprint.
• Ibogaine retreats marketed as clinically supported, with medical evaluation, continuous health monitoring and private chef-prepared meals.

Program flavor

• Focuses heavily on comfort, hospitality and holistic supports (breathwork, yoga, somatic movement, adventure activities) wrapped around the medicine work.

Best for: people whose primary goal is a high-touch retreat environment with strong emotional support, and who are medically suitable for ibogaine in a setting that also leans into psilocybin and other modalities.

Honourable mention: legacy & emerging centers

There are more serious ibogaine providers than we can rank in detail here, including:

• Clear Sky Ibogaine (Cancún, Mexico) — Historically one of the first licensed ibogaine facilities, with founders who were involved in early FDA-approved trials; some directories now list it as closed or not accepting patients, while others show it as active. Verify current status directly before planning travel.
• Ambio-adjacent and research-linked programs which blur the line between clinic and clinical trial.
• European iboga detox retreats like Harambe (Spain) and others that blend retreat-style settings with varying degrees of medical oversight. As always, the key is to examine their screening, ECG requirements and access to emergency care very carefully.

Because quality varies widely, never assume that being on a list (including this one) guarantees appropriate safety standards.

How to use this ranking (and not get hurt)

Use this list as step one, then go much deeper. When you talk to any ibogaine clinic, ask:

1. What medical tests are required?

   • Minimum should include: 12-lead ECG, comprehensive metabolic panel (with electrolytes), liver function tests and toxicology screen.

2. Who will be on-site during my treatment?

   • Look for physicians with emergency or internal medicine background, plus ACLS-trained nurses physically present 24/7 during the acute window.

3. How do you handle cardiac emergencies?

   • Is there a defibrillator on-site? Telemetry? A documented protocol? How far is the nearest hospital and how do they get you there?

4. What are your exclusion criteria?

   • Anyone downplaying or dismissing risks around heart disease, liver problems, certain psychiatric histories, or QT-prolonging medications is waving a red flag.

5. What happens after I leave?

   • The best centers provide integration planning, referrals to therapists or support groups, and realistic conversations about relapse risk — not just a promise that ibogaine “resets you forever”.

A quick reality check on ibogaine itself

The hype is big. The data is… promising, but still limited.

• Systematic reviews of ibogaine and noribogaine studies show reduced withdrawal and cravings in many participants, but most data come from small, open-label or observational studies, not large randomized trials.
• Cardiovascular complications — especially QT prolongation and arrhythmias — are the main drivers of reported fatalities. Poor screening, polydrug use and uncontrolled environments are major risk factors.
• In the U.S., ibogaine remains Schedule I, but some jurisdictions are funding clinical trials that may eventually clarify safety and efficacy for conditions like opioid use disorder and traumatic brain injury.

So yes, ibogaine can be transformational — but only when paired with:

• Proper medical oversight
• Ongoing psychological support
• Realistic expectations about what one experience can (and cannot) do

If you’re considering an ibogaine clinic…

1. Talk to a doctor who understands your heart, liver and medication history before you book anything.
2. Use this list to shortlist 2–3 clinics whose safety practices match your risk profile, not just your budget or preferred beach.
3. Ask every uncomfortable question you can think of. A good clinic will welcome that.
4. Plan integration and support in your home environment — therapy, groups, lifestyle changes — so ibogaine becomes a powerful catalyst, not a one-off event.

If you’d like, we can next:

• Help you compare two specific centers side-by-side, or
• Draft a question checklist you can send directly to clinics as you evaluate them.

You don’t have to make this decision blind.