Ibogaine Clinic in Brazil: Medically Supervised, Structured Treatment
IBTA (Instituto Brasileiro de Terapias Alternativas) is a dedicated ibogaine treatment clinic in Paulinia, Sao Paulo State, Brazil, with 25 years of experience, a multidisciplinary medical team, and a structured 4-day clinical protocol.
Patients from outside Brazil researching ibogaine treatment are often choosing between a small number of international options, most commonly Mexico, while trying to understand a substance that is regulated very differently from country to country. Questions about legal status, medical safety, clinic credibility, and what actually happens during treatment are usually the first barrier before someone reaches out. IBTA's approach is to be transparent about the clinical protocol, the medical team involved, and the safety screening process, so that patients and their families can make an informed decision before traveling to Brazil.
4 days, from admission to clinical discharge
A structured Monday-to-Thursday protocol, with a single supervised overnight stay in a monitored hospital environment.
Admission, exams and screening
Full check-up and first dose
- Welcome, medical history and documentation
- Blood count, liver enzymes (AST/ALT) and ECG
- Clinical evaluation
- First dose (test dose)
Therapeutic integration and high dose
Supervised overnight clinical stay
- Integrative therapy session
- Individual session with the therapeutic team
- Main Reset dose
- Overnight clinical stay with monitoring
Additional dose and integration
Return for therapeutic integration
- Monitoring of clinical progress
- Additional dose of ibogaine
- Integration of the experience
- Multidisciplinary follow-up
Closing and family guidance
Closing meetings
- Closing meeting with patients
- Family guidance meeting
- Guidance on medications and herbal supplements
- Clinical discharge and continuity plan
Care team: psychiatrists, psychologists/psychoanalysts, specialized therapists, 24h hospital nursing staff, and holistic therapists.
Safety
Every patient goes through a medical evaluation before admission, including cardiological screening, to confirm eligibility for the protocol. A study conducted with UNIFESP (Federal University of Sao Paulo) followed patients treated for substance dependence and found that roughly 72% remained sober for at least one year after treatment.
Exams and evaluation
- — Electrocardiogram (ECG) before administration
- — Complete blood count
- — AST and ALT liver function tests
- — Consent and commitment assessment
- — Psychiatric history and medication review
Required preparation
- — Four days without use of chemical substances (subject to case review)
- — Alcohol abstinence for the period defined during screening
- — Disclosure of all medications and supplements currently in use
- — Arranging a companion and lodging, when applicable
24h ambulance support integrated with a network of more than 40 hospitals and emergency rooms in the Paulínia region.
Contraindications
Severe psychiatric conditions
Schizophrenia, severe uncontrolled psychosis, or a history of psychotic episodes require exclusion or specialized evaluation.
Cardiovascular disease
Heart failure, arrhythmias, a recent heart attack, and other cardiac conditions may rule out treatment; each case is reviewed individually.
Hepatic or renal impairment
Cirrhosis, severe hepatic or renal insufficiency, and dialysis require rigorous medical evaluation.
Patients undergoing cancer treatment
Ongoing oncological treatment requires individual evaluation and may rule out the protocol; each case is reviewed individually.
Does ibogaine have side effects?
Ibogaine's side effects are most noticeable during Reset Day. Their intensity and combination vary from patient to patient.
Individual manifestation: some of these effects may occur, while other patients may not experience any of them. Even without noticeable symptoms, ibogaine's neurological effects continue to take place.
Reset
Effects are most noticeable during the main dose
Variable
Each patient responds individually
Team
Clinical supervision throughout the process
Our facilities
Hospital environment, therapy rooms, and welcoming spaces in Paulínia, São Paulo State, Brazil.
4.5 out of 5 stars on Google Maps
“I cannot express enough how grateful I am for being blessed enough to come here to IBTA Paulinia. My eyes and brain are back connecting again and more relaxed and calm. The staff is excellent... I would most definitely recommend this place.”
Frequently asked questions
Yes. Treatment at IBTA follows CONAD (Brazil's National Council on Drug Policy) regulations and ANVISA's own import procedures; the dosages used in the protocol are cleared through customs under the institution's own controlled process.
IBTA is located at Av. Aristoteles Costa, 122, Jardim dos Calegaris, Paulinia, Sao Paulo State, Brazil.
International patients are supported in English throughout the process; the clinical and administrative team is prepared to communicate in English.
The core protocol is 4 days, but international patients should plan additional time around travel and post-treatment monitoring; our team provides specific guidance once an evaluation is scheduled.
Ibogaine requires rigorous medical supervision, including prior cardiological evaluation. All administration takes place in a supervised, monitored clinical environment, never at home.
Take the first step
Talk to our team and find out if treatment is right for you.
Book an evaluation on WhatsApp (+55 19 97107-5864)We'll ask for your name, WhatsApp/phone number, and whether treatment is for you or a family member.