Barry is the visionary founder of IbogaQuest who since its inception in 2009, embarked on his mission with a singular focus: to provide a haven for those battling severe addictions and seeking healing from mental and physical afflictions. Inspired by his personal friendship with Howard Lotsof, whose accidental discovery of ibogaine's anti-addictive properties in 1962 ignited a lifelong passion for healing, Barry has witnessed the profound impact of this plant medicine for over half a century. Throughout the years, he has tirelessly treated hundreds of individuals, guiding them on the path to recovery and healing from addiction and trauma.

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As a long time student of Tibetan Buddhism with Chögyam Trungpa, Rinpoche, Barry has drawn a distinct line combining mindfulness practice with the gifts of sacred plant medicine. Revered as both the heart and soul of IbogaQuest, Barry is known for his unwavering love and respect for each individual who has graced the center’s doors. To Barry each person who enters IbogaQuest becomes family, forever welcomed into his home with open arms.

Vicente is a clinical psychologist and integrative Gestalt psychotherapist. As a passionate explorer of the mind, he collaborated with the renowned Dr. Claudio Naranjo for over a decade, providing him with valuable insights into psychotherapy and expanded states of consciousness.

His personal path and deep commitment to meditation, combined with his hands-on experience with ibogaine, has led him to explore various Eastern traditions and develop innovative paths for healing and self-discovery. As co-founder of the therapeutic education platform AH-Samatã and as the therapeutic director of IbogaQuest, Vicente integrates meditation, consciousness, and neuroscience into psychotherapy - offering a holistic and compassionate approach to the growth and transformation of everyone he crosses paths with.

Felipe has a profound and personal history with ibogaine. After recovering from years of substance abuse and addiction, he has become the team's expert in addiction treatment and precision ibogaine dosing. Felipe's extensive recovery and healing toolkit is grounded in his own life experiences, making him a valuable and trusted source of applied wisdom and insight. As a trauma-informed Gestalt therapist in training, he plays a pivotal role at IbogaQuest. Felipe works closely with the medical team to ensure your safety at all times and support you throughout your ibogaine treatment, helping you maintain the right attitude before, during, and after the treatment. Felipe has a warrior spirit that instills a sense of security in all those around him, his presence is solid but kind, which makes him able to hold space for the deepest of processes.

Jimena is a passionate psychonaut and body-based psychotherapist. She holds a Master's in Environmental Science & Policy from Columbia University and a Master's in Gestalt Therapy. Jimena is a certified Core Energetics Practitioner from the Core Energetics Institute of New York and a TRE (Tension & Trauma Release Exercises) certified provider.

She has training and experience in Psychedelic Harm Reduction Principles, including volunteering in psychedelic care support services for music festivals. In addition to her psychotherapeutic expertise and background focused on somatic practices, Jimena manages the logistical aspects of the retreat, ensuring that every aspect of the retreat is handled with care, providing participants with a safe and nurturing environment. Her knowledge and compassionate presence make her a trusted facilitator at IbogaQuest.