How Ibogaine May Support Trauma & PTSD Recovery
If you have tried conventional therapies and medications to overcome your trauma but have yet to find true, lasting relief, trauma-informed ibogaine treatment may be for you.
Ibogaine, while not a “magic pill”, can be a catalyst to profound healing and transformation for individuals living with unresolved trauma and/or PTSD.
On the neurological level, ibogaine can “rewire” many of the brain systems that become altered as a result of trauma – whether traditional PTSD or complex trauma that occurs over several years, often during childhood.
By interacting with several neurotransmitter systems, including serotonin transporters, and opioid, dopamine, and NMDA receptors, it’s thought that ibogaine is able to reshape reward circuitry, mood regulation, stress response, and memory processing.
What’s more, ibogaine’s ability to promote neuroplasticity in the brain helps individuals to more easily leave behind old, maladaptive habits and behaviors and adopt new patterns that pave the way for long-lasting healing in the integration period.
Ibogaine also induces a profound visionary experience, often taking patients on a journey through their lives, enabling them to view past traumatic events from an observer’s perspective. What comes after is a sense of mental clarity and deep understanding of the events that led them to where they are – and how to release themselves from their shackles.
Finally, ibogaine also helps to instigate a deep nervous system reset. Because trauma lives in the body as well as the brain, this release of traumas that are stored in the physical body is crucial in facilitating a return to nervous system safety and regulation.
In fact, studies have shown that ibogaine therapy outcomes include a dramatic reduction in PTSD symptoms in veterans, as well as depression and anxiety markers. Learn more about the neuroscience of trauma healing with ibogaine here.
It’s crucial to remember that ibogaine is not simply a medication that you take and then you’re healed – it requires serious personal commitment and accountability in the preparation and integration phases to ensure long-lasting transformation.
Clinical Safety & Trauma-Informed Care
At Bassé, our number one priority is your safety and well-being. That’s why we combine medical rigor with trauma-informed approaches in our ibogaine for emotional trauma and PTSD programs.
Medical Safety Protocols
We require all our guests to undergo an electrocardiogram, physician assessments, a full blood workup, and a liver panel test. We provide round-the-clock medical care and all necessary medical monitoring during the ibogaine administration.
Trauma-Informed Support
All of our staff are trained in providing trauma-informed care that’s rooted in a somatic understanding of how trauma manifests. We know how to recognize signs of nervous system dysregulation, help you come back to a regulated state, and support you in moving through deep-seated traumas in a safe and titrated way.
24/7 Clinical Coverage
We have ACLS-certified physicians and nurses on site 24/7 during your ibogaine treatment. Our team is trained to address all potential medical needs, so you can rest easy knowing you’re in safe hands.
Emergency Preparedness
Our facility is equipped with full resuscitation equipment should a medical emergency arise, with rapid hospital access in the event of a transfer.
Who Ibogaine Therapy May Be Right For
Is ibogaine trauma therapy right for you? We believe ibogaine may be able to help you if…
You struggle with trauma and PTSD symptoms, and are ready to actively commit to your own healing process
You are seeking a provider that offers trauma-informed care, clinical integrity, and 24/7 support
You pass a full screening to rule out medical contraindications and are determined to be ready and eligible for ibogaine treatment
FAQs About Ibogaine for Trauma & PTSD
