Decades of Experience with Ibogaine
Our team brings over 20 years of hands-on experience with Ibogaine treatment, grounded in rigorously developed medical protocols.
Our clinic was created to elevate the standard and deepen the integrity of Ibogaine therapy. We offer unmatched medical oversight, heartfelt care, and the most comprehensive support in the field.
Bassé means "truth" in the Bwiti, the West African tradition that has honored and protected the Iboga plant – the source of Ibogaine – for generations.
The ethos of truth is at the heart of everything we do – from being rooted in our founder's story of healing her own addiction with Ibogaine, to our unwavering commitment to providing exceptional care to our clients.
"My life was transformed by Ibogaine treatment. After going through more than 15 different rehab centers, I had almost given up hope – until I found this incredible medicine. Within just 45 minutes of taking that initial flood dose, the grip of my addiction was released.
I have been clean for over 14 years now, and it feels like I've lived many lives since that moment. I can no longer relate to the person I once was – addiction no longer defines me.
Ibogaine didn't just help me break free; it gave me a chance to rebuild my life on my own terms. If you're seeking a way out, know that change is possible. Your path to freedom is waiting. If I can do it, I know you can too."
We know what it's like to struggle with addiction. Trauma. Mental health symptoms that just don't let up, no matter what you try.
These struggles are rarely just about substances or symptoms – they're often tied to deeper pain that hasn't yet had space to heal.
For many, these issues require treatment that not only provides a deep neurochemical reset, but also addresses the unconscious structures, beliefs, and patterns that have been dictating the individual's life.
Each member of our team of clinical and shamanic professionals brings a unique skill set and cultural background to create the safest, most compassionate, and ethical ibogaine experience possible. Our skilled therapists and coaches provide personalized support, helping you process your underlying issues, close trauma loops, and develop essential life skills.
We adopt a non-12-step approach that empowers clients to overcome addiction, depression, and trauma rather than viewing them as incurable diseases that simply require symptom management.
Through somatic integration, mindfulness practices, and structured integration protocols, we equip you with the tools to navigate your inner landscape and face the intensity of life without relying on substances or maladaptive behaviors.
We also practice what we preach. All of our team members are actively working on our own wounds, so that we are trustworthy and credible to all those we are blessed to connect with.
Our team brings over 20 years of hands-on experience with Ibogaine treatment, grounded in rigorously developed medical protocols.
We integrate Ibogaine with somatic therapy, trauma-informed care, and personalized wellness plans that go far beyond detox, addressing the nervous system, neurochemistry, and emotional resilience.
Our protocols support the brain's natural ability to rewire and heal, helping you reset neural pathways, release stored trauma, and return to a regulated state.
Our Scientific Advisor, Dr. Deborah Mash, is the world's foremost expert on Ibogaine and the only person to receive FDA approval for human Ibogaine trials. Her pioneering research and clinical insight elevate every aspect of our program.
Our Medical Director, Dr. Juan Manuel Quijada Gaytán, is a leading Mexican public health expert specializing in mental health and addictions, and was the former Head of Mexico's National Mental Health and Addictions Commission (Conasama).
We also honor the sacred, ancestral roots of Iboga medicine. Through our partnership with Bwiti Priestess and healer Audrey Jover, we donate a portion of proceeds to her non-profit, Bwiti Roots, and plant an Iboga tree for every client that visits us.
Every person on the Bassé team was chosen because they are among the best in their field — not just credentialed, but genuinely committed to this work.
Our medical staff are board-certified, emergency-trained physicians and nurses, selected for their backgrounds in critical care and unique expertise in addiction, trauma, and pain treatments.
Medical Director
Medical Director DR. JUAN MANUEL QUIJADA GAYTÁN Dr. Juan Manuel Quijada Gaytán is a leading Mexican psychiatrist and public health expert specializing in mental health and addictions.
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Emergency & Critical Care Physician
Emergency & Critical Care Physician | Regenerative Medicine | Ibogaine Physician DR. DAMIAN CANO, M.D. Dr. Damian Cano is a seasoned medical doctor with over 20 years of hands-on experience in Emergency and Critical Care Medicine.
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Emergency & Critical Care Physician
Emergency + Critical Care Physician DR. MIKEL ALFREDO VELÁZQUEZ PÉREZ Dr. Mikel Alfredo Velázquez Pérez is a dedicated medical doctor specializing in Emergency Medicine and Critical Care, with a strong background in managing complex and time-sensitive clinical situations.
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Emergency Physician
Emergency & Critical Care Physician DR. SERGIO MEDINA Dr. Sergio Antonio Medina del Campo Villagómez is an experienced physician with over 13 years dedicated to emergency medicine and critical care.
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Registered Nurse
Registered Nurse Specializing in Critical & Acute Care Manuel Gutierrez Caamal Manuel Gutierrez Caamal is a dedicated and passionate registered nurse with a bachelor’s degree in nursing from ICEST.
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Registered Nurse
Registered Nurse Specializing in Critical Care & Emergency Medicine Diana del Carmen Batun Ku Diana del Carmen Batun Ku is an experienced and highly committed registered nurse with a strong clinical background in critical care and emergency medicine.
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Founder & CEO
CEO and Founder LAURA SHAPIRO Laura Shapiro is one of the world’s foremost authorities on Ibogaine and addiction recovery.
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Scientific Advisor
Scientific Advisor DEBORAH C. MASH, Miami-based Deborah Mash is a neuroscientist and pharmacologist. She was the first to conduct clinical studies of Ibogaine for substance use disorders and her laboratory identified noribogaine as a pharmacologically active metabolite.
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Head of Client Experience & Integration
Head of Client Experience & Integration KAT COURTNEY Tina “Kat” Courtney is a pioneering figure in the modern plant medicine movement. She is a traditionally trained Ayahuasquera and Huachumera with over 20 years of professional experience working with psychedelics.
Read full bio →At Bassé, we believe that working with Ibogaine carries an ethical responsibility to honor and support the cultures that have safeguarded this medicine for generations. We are privileged to partner with Audrey Jover, a Fang Bwiti Priestess and healer who comes from a long lineage of female shamans in Gabon.
Audrey serves as our Bwiti advisor, ensuring that our work remains grounded in authenticity, respect, and cultural integrity. As part of our commitment to reciprocity, Bassé donates a portion of our proceeds to Bwiti Roots and plants an Iboga tree for every client we serve, giving back to the people, culture, and land that make this healing possible.
Every staff member at Bassé is legitimately trauma-informed, meaning we understand how trauma works in the body, and how to support people to close trauma loops and regulate their nervous systems. We are compassionate communicators and we sincerely want every single client we treat to experience profound healing. We trust this medicine and this process, and we work hard to create safety for each client so they may get the most out of this sacred experience.
Our beautiful center is nestled in the Mexican Riviera jungle, about 20 minutes from Tulum. We are just minutes from the sea turtle sanctuary and an absolutely stunning beach. Our center is surrounded by nurturing elements of nature, and is gorgeous, intimate sanctuary. We feature 6 single rooms for maximum privacy, each with their own private bathrooms. The clinic has a large, inviting pool, a top deck for sunbathing and nature watching, and a comfortable, covered outdoor kitchen and expansive dining area. We offer daily massage and somatic exercises, yoga and other movement opportunities, creative rituals to help clients prepare for and process their experiences, on-site therapy, and countless personal touches that help our clients feel impeccably cared for.
Getting here is easy; you need only book your flight to either the Cancun International Airport (CUN) or Tulum Airport (TQO) and we will organize a transportation pickup. Our staff will keep you comfortable from the moment we meet you at the airport, and we will handle all the details of your stay from this moment forward. Please do not book your flight until you have talked to one of our admission specialists and booked a specific arrival date.
One of our trusted Ibogaine experts will contact you within 24 hours.