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Cancún, Quintana Roo, 77560, México
With a 4:1 staff to client ratio, Beond comprises a distinguished team of medical experts, psychologists, coaches, and advisors, working collaboratively to facilitate scientifically-based, safer, ethical, effective treatment planning and patient care across a range of therapeutic programs.
Dr. Ramirez is a licensed emergency medicine doctor since 2013 after graduating from Guadalajara University. He has extensive experience with patient preparation, customized treatment planning, and medical oversight of all aspects of clinical ibogaine-assisted treatments. Dr. Ramirez worked as an air ambulance physician and in emergency rooms at the most respected private hospitals in Cancun, MX, where he maintains admitting privileges.
Graduated as a Register Nurse from the Universidad de las Americas Puebla (UDLAP) in 2016, with a specialty in Intensive Care from the Universidad Autónoma de Mexico (UNAM) in 2020. My professional journey began by gaining experience in both public and private hospital emergency rooms during 3 years, subsequently, I worked as an intensive care nurse for 2 years, providing care to critically ill patients.
What I love most about working with plant medicines at BEOND is having the opportunity to witness the radical life transformation in our patients. Thanks to ibogaine and the therapeutic process they undergo they are able to reclaim their lives, acquire new tools, develop positive habits, and, above all, find peace by no longer relying on addictive substances.
Experienced Health Care VP with a demonstrated history of working in the hospital & health care industry. Skilled in Operations Management, Sales Management, Public Speaking, Leadership, and Internal Medicine. Strong healthcare services professional with a Master of Business Administration – MBA focused in Business Administration and Management, General Medicine from Havana University.
Graduated from the National Autonomous University of Mexico at the Faculty of Superior Studies Iztacala from 2007 to 2011 (Medical Surgeon). 2014 – 2015: Occupational Physician. 2016 – 2019: Specialist in Emergency Medicine. 2019 – 2021: Specialist in Critical Care Medicine. During this time, worked as a collaborator in the emergency department at Amerimed Hospital, Cancun. 2021 – 2022: Intensive Care Unit Physician at Amerimed, Playa del Carmen. 2021 – 2022: Intensive Care Unit Physician at Galenia Hospital. 2021 – 2023: From 2021 to the present, working as an Emergency and ICU Physician at the General Zone Hospital No. 3 of the Mexican Institute of Social Security (IMSS) in Cancun, Quintana Roo. Working with Ibogaine represents a scientific advancement, and documenting the benefits obtained represents a life-changing experience for many people.
Dr Sidney Peykar is a clinical cardiac electrophysiologist (heart rhythm specialist ) practicing in Southwest Florida for more than 15 years. He serves as a senior Cardiology Advisor to the clinical director of Beond. After years of performing thousands of electrophysiology procedures, Dr Peykar’s focus has shifted to the mind body/heart connection and healing through meditation and psychedelic assisted therapy. Dr Peykar is an advisor to Beond for protocols to allow the safe delivery of ibogaine and prevention of cardiac arrhythmias during treatment.
Doctor
Dr. Noé Gonzalez is a compassionate and dedicated specialist in Emergency Medicine, trained at the University of Guadalajara and certified by the Mexican Council of Emergency Medicine for the past six years. With extensive experience in both public and private hospitals, he serves in emergency and intensive care settings, providing critical support to patients in their most vulnerable moments.
Dr. Gonzalez integrates values of trust, understanding, and empathy into his daily practice, ensuring that each patient feels heard, respected, and cared for. His unwavering commitment to health and well-being drives him to create a safe and healing environment. Through his compassionate approach, Dr. Gonzalez strives to restore balance and bring comfort to those in need, fostering long-term recovery and optimal outcomes.
Doctor
Dr. Jesús Bautista graduated from the Medical School of the Instituto Politécnico Nacional in Mexico City in 2014 and completed his specialty in Emergency Medicine at the Universidad Autónoma de Quintana Roo in 2021. He holds certification from the Mexican Council of Emergency Medicine, valid through 2026. Dr. Bautista is currently affiliated with the Regional General Hospital No. 17 of the Mexican Institute of Social Security, where he served as Chief Professor of the Emergency Medicine specialty in 2022. Since 2021, he has also been part of the Intensive Care Unit staff at Playamed Hospital.
Throughout his career, Dr. Bautista has embodied trust, empathy, and commitment—values that align with the mission at Beond. His practice goes beyond addressing immediate medical concerns, focusing on treating the whole person with care and compassion, fostering a supportive and safe environment for healing.
Dr. Thomas Kingsley Brown has been researching, writing about, and speaking about ibogaine treatment for substance dependence since 2009, when he interviewed patients at a treatment center in Baja California, Mexico to learn about their experiences. With funding from MAPS (the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies) he then conducted a Mexico-based study of outcomes for people receiving ibogaine-assisted treatment for opioid dependence. He has published a review article on ibogaine treatment (Current Drug Abuse Reviews, 2013), an article on the results of the research study (T.K. Brown and K. Alper, American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse, 2017) and an article on the therapeutic role of the altered states elicited by ibogaine (T.K. Brown, G.E. Noller, and J.O. Denenberg, J. Psychedelic Studies, 2019). He has been an invited speaker at several conferences, including the National Harm Reduction Conference (USA), Horizons: Perspectives on Psychedelics (New York City), the European Ibogaine Conference (Wien), TEDx Venice Beach, the annual conference of the American Association of Addiction Psychiatry, and the 2018 Colloquium on Psychedelic Psychiatry (Stockholm). Dr. Brown’s academic training is in chemistry (B.S., University of Pittsburgh; M.S., California Institute of Technology) and anthropology (Ph.D., UC San Diego).
Dr. Joseph Barsuglia is a clinical and research psychologist, and an advisor in psychedelic medicine and alternative healthcare. His mission is to create safe and sacred settings for working with psychedelic/earth medicines for healing and spiritual awakening. His expertise is working with ibogaine and 5-MeO-DMT.
He served as the Director of Research and CEO at Crossroads Treatment Center in Mexico, a psychedelic treatment center. In this role, Joseph presented the first and largest observational research on 5-MeO-DMT and ibogaine, novel brain imaging data, and developed guidelines for the administration of 5-MeO-DMT.Joseph recently worked as a co-investigator in phase 2 clinical trials of MDMA-Assisted Psychotherapy for PTSD sponsored by the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS) in Los Angeles.
His research is published in multiple peer-reviewed journals.
Dr. Barsulgia, PhD serves as the lead advisor on research and development of procedures and protocols for the treatment of trauma at Beond.
Dr. Rob Palmer is a graduate from the Yale School of Medicine, where he conducts research on mindfulness meditation for substance use, ADHD, and self-compassion. In addition, Rob has been involved in psychedelic research for several years, including projects involving ayahuasca, ibogaine, 5-MeO-DMT, and ketamine. He’s long been drawn to the intersection of various disciplines, such as psychedelics, psychotherapy, and somatic practices, and delights in exploring how to pioneer integrative treatments. Rob has also had a personal meditation practice for the past fourteen years and has facilitated meditation groups at Yale for the past five years. In his meditation groups for Beond, Rob will draw upon mindfulness, self-compassion, and Internal Family Systems therapy to help participants gain a deeper awareness of their bodies and minds so that they can more harmoniously and lovingly tend to and integrate the various parts of their personality as they continue their journeys.
Jennifer Zuckerman is a US based, Nurse Practitioner who supports individuals in transitioning from pharmaceutical medications using a more holistic approach with plant medicine alternatives, preparing them for psychedelic assisted therapy and post care integration support.
Jenn received her nursing degree from Rush University and her Masters as a Family Nurse Practitioner from DePaul University in 2013. She first worked as an RN with Traumatic Brain Injured patients in an Acute Rehab Setting and then practiced Medical-Surgical nursing. Her experience as an NP is in Internal Medicine. Jenn is also a certified microdosing coach.
Jenn is most passionate about guiding individuals in their process of reconnecting to their highest selves and their own inner compass.
Rod majored in neuroscience at NYU where he studied the mind through the lens of psychoactive substance. Rod became a research assistant at the NYU Psilocybin Project, which convinced him to pursue a career in psychiatry. He received his masters in biomedical sciences at LSU Health Sciences Center in New Orleans, and did his thesis in the lab of Dr. Scott Edwards on the neurobiology of hyperalgesia during opioid withdrawal. He then continued on for medical school at LSU in New Orleans, during which he served as a night sitter on MAPS’ trial of MDMA-Assisted Psychotherapy for PTSD, and hung around the Nichols lab to learn about the anti-inflammatory effects of serotonergic psychedelics. Rod plans to start residency in psychiatry in the summer of 2022 in Los Angeles.
Therapeutic Coach
Born in Tamaulipas, Mexico, and raised in Atlanta, Georgia, Vianey is a trauma-informed integration coach with a background in nursing and ancestral healing. She has spent the last seven years overseeing and guiding hundreds of ibogaine experiences. She has been instrumental in developing clinical and therapeutic protocols for safely and compassionately supporting individuals through every stage of the psychedelic healing process. Drawing from both clinical expertise, her own psychedelic assisted therapy experiences, and indigenous wisdom, Vianey offers a grounded, heart-centered approach that helps clients integrate transformative experiences, reconnect with their inner guidance, and cultivate emotional resilience. Her work is rooted in somatic awareness, ritual, and relational integrity—supporting lasting, embodied change.
Certified Preparation & Integration Coach
Lori helps her clients remember who they truly are apart from their current state of suffering, helps them discover what they want to become, and provides accountability for incremental changes so clients can create lives they love living. Lori is a lifelong truth-seeker, wellness advocate, best-selling author, and adventure enthusiast who brings decades of experience in addiction recovery, emotional wellbeing, and psychedelic integration coaching. Ibogaine holds a special place in her heart as it launched her into a deep dive for personal healing. Ayahuasca, ketamine, psilocybin, and 5-MeO-DMT are also medicines she knows well and helps clients prep/integrate. Her focus areas are healing anxiety, depression, eating disorders, alcoholism, and consumerism. Coaching clients from survival to soul-thrival is her honor and privilege.
Antonio is a psychologist, father, and trauma survivor who turned to ibogaine and sacred medicine as part of his personal healing. With advanced training in EMDR, psychodynamic therapy, and transpersonal psychology, he bridges clinical rigor with spiritual insight-supporting clients with depth, care, and cultural sensitivity.
After overcoming a decade of heroin addiction through ibogaine, Tyler now supports others with lived wisdom and heartfelt presence. His coaching blends psychological insight, spiritual practice, and a belief in transforming pain into purpose. He holds a degree from San Diego State University and brings a grounded, uplifting energy to his sessions.
Erika is a facilitator and medicine woman initiated by a 10th Generation Bwiti Shaman. After her own profound experiences with Iboga, she now supports others in integrating its wisdom. As Quantum Coach and educator, she blends fire ceremonies, somatic listening, and energy work to help clients reclaim their purpose and live from their innate brilliance.
Therapeutic Coach
Yan’s life was transformed by psychedelics, including ibogaine, after two decades in high-pressure industries left him disconnected and searching. Now a clinical counselor and Beond coach, he blends somatic, psychodynamic, and trauma-informed methods to help clients reconnect with their inner light and create lasting change.
Therapeutic Coach
After healing from addiction and depression through ibogaine, Jarrod dedicated his life to guiding others. With degrees in medical anthropology, public health, and counseling psychology, he draws from harm reduction, Jungian theory, and soul-based frameworks to support meaningful, values-driven change. He’s currently completing a PhD focused on ibogaine and fentanyl use.
Therapeutic Coach
A Navy veteran, Lorna turned to ibogaine after years of battling PTSD, depression, and TBI. Her
own healing inspired her work as a trauma-informed coach. Using polyvagal principles, presence, and holistic tools, she helps clients shift from survival to deep self-connection and empowered growth.
Therapeutic Coach
Following the loss of her son to overdose, Jennie’s healing path led her to ibogaine and deeper spiritual service. A licensed psychotherapist, grief counselor, and spiritual guide, she combines A Course in Miracles, Nonviolent Communication, and somatic practices to help clients transmute pain into peace and authenticity.
Therapeutic Coach
Joshua became a Beond coach after two life-changing ibogaine experiences at Beond. Founder of Fireside Project and longtime psychedelic peer support leader, he offers clients grounded presence and nonjudgmental support rooted in deep listening, compassion, and his belief in ibogaine’s unmatched healing potential.
Therapeutic Coach
Megan blends intuitive insight with grounded presence, allowing clients to feel truly seen, heard, and supported. With a background in spiritual communication, trauma-informed care, and energetic awareness, Megan guides clients through self-exploration with empathy and curiosity. Her sessions are collaborative and dynamic, often incorporating intuitive messages and somatic reflection to help clients expand their self-awareness and reconnect with their inner truth.
Therapeutic Coach
Eva integrates over 20 years of study in mental health, somatics, herbalism, and sacred practices. Trained as a psychedelic guide and deeply connected to ibogaine through personal healing and community facilitation, she supports clients with soul-based presence, trauma-informed care, and deep listening for transformative integration.
Therapeutic Coach
Dan is a shamanic facilitator and Gene Keys Ambassador with over a decade of experience working intimately with iboga in ceremonial contexts as well as guiding clients through ibogaine at Beond. Drawing on shadow work, breathwork, and Jungian psychology, he guides clients through deep transformation-bringing clarity, awareness, and insight to their integration journeys.
As Pre-Admissions Lead, Bo stands as the first point of contact for clients warmly introducing them to the process and answering any inquiries they may have about the experience. Before his current position, Bo was an essential part of the Welcome Team at Nue Life Health, a psychedelic mental health platform. His professional journey also includes co-founding Branding Creativity in Los Angeles, where he led strategy and nurtured client relationships. This experience honed his expertise in customer service, forming a solid foundation for his contributions to the field of mental wellness and psychedelic-assisted therapy.
Derek grew up in various locations in California, including Anaheim, Riverside, Moreno Valley, Orange County, and even Cancun. As a Client Care Specialist at Beond, his role involves ensuring smooth arrivals to Beond and safe returns home after treatment, along with handling general logistics. After completing high school in 2013, Derek embarked on a career as an ESL teacher, earning certifications like TOEFL, IELTS, and TKT, and providing education to various age groups. He also ran his private ESL institute and gained experience in the hotel and tourism industry. Derek later co-founded a holistic center facilitating plant medicine ceremonies and retreats. He briefly worked as a supervisor at a COVID-19 clinic before joining Beond. Besides working at Beond, Derek also has a passion for music and has a significant role in The Hive Collective and his band Holographist.
Born in Mexico City, Laura is a Client Care Specialist at Beond with over 15 years of experience in customer service. Her role involves working closely with clients, developing good communication, and understanding their needs. Laura has faced intense personal challenges that led to a profound experience with psychedelics, shifting her consciousness and inspiring a passion for their potential in mental health care. This transformative experience motivated her to dedicate her career to helping others navigate their healing journeys. Laura loves witnessing the healing journeys of Beond’s guests and finds joy in being of assistance to them. Working with a talented and collaborative team adds to the enjoyment of each day for Laura.
Daniela‘s journey with Beond started as a Water Therapy practitioner, leading her to her current role as a Client Experience Architect. In this capacity, she curates and creates exciting onsite activities and events for clients, drawing on her expertise and tools acquired over the years. Daniela is originally from Central Mexico and raised in Cancun. She holds a BA in Event Management from Gestalt Design School. With a diverse professional background, including roles as an Event Supervisor and experience in watsu water therapy, education and customer service, Daniela’s true passion lies in planning and organization to create moments that matter.
Lina, born and raised in Colombia, is a healing facilitator offering restorative Yoga, Human Design, Sound Therapy, and biomagnetism at Beond. With a journey that began in 2007 in Chile as a certified Watsu professional practitioner, Lina expanded her skills through Quiromasaje in South America and workshops in Southeast Asia. Training in Yoga and Thai massage in Thailand contributed to her evolving healing practices. Lina‘s quest for self-healing led her to explore Human Design, becoming a practitioner. Her job’s beauty lies in witnessing the rebirth of individuals within Beond’s healing embrace, finding profound joy in their resilience and transformative journeys. For Lina, shared knowledge serves as a beacon, guiding individuals toward self-empowerment and fulfillment.
Karely, born in Mérida, Yucatan, and raised on Cozumel Island, is dedicated to providing profound sensorial experiences and fostering meaningful connections to personal growth. Since 2011, Karely has immersed herself in meditation, sound healing, and traditional practices, becoming certified in energetic healing. From 2014, she has shared her expertise in sound healing and medicine music. As a manager at a holistic center in 2016, Karely deepened her engagement with medicine music, inspired by Mayan teachings. Her love for music, rooted in childhood, found spiritual connection in sacred plant ceremonies involving cacao and psilocybin since 2014. Witnessing joy after sessions is her greatest reward at Beond, where she is grateful to contribute to holistic well-being.
Gloria was born in Mexico City and later moved to Cuernavaca, where she delved into the study of traditional medicine and energy healing at the age of 23. With 25 years of experience in massage, Chinese medicine, and cupping, Gloria is a massage therapist at Beond. Her professional journey includes studying naturopathy and traditional Chinese medicine at Morelos University. Gloria’s life mission is to improve the life experience of others by providing a harmonious, peaceful, and relaxing experience at Beond.
Born and raised in Mexico City, Lorena studied Psychology for her undergraduate degree before moving to Cancun. At Beond, she shares the ancient practice of QiGong, aiming to cleanse the physical and energetic body, release emotions, and align with the energy around us. Lorena’s journey involves exploring the integration of psychological and spiritual aspects, leading her to courses in shamanism, mindfulness, and QiGong teacher training. She appreciates being part of Beond, where she can share tools that have worked in her own process while creating a supportive network.
Richard Valdovinos, born and raised in Cancún, Quintana Roo, brings a wealth of experience and passion to his crucial role at Beond. His academic journey began with a Bachelor‘s degree in Nursing from “La Salle School,” followed by pursuing a master’s degree in education at the “Inter-American University for Development.” Richard has vital certifications from the American Heart Association and diverse work experience in critical areas like emergency and adult intensive care. Inspired by his personal transformation with ibogaine, he is dedicated to working with this medicine. At Beond, Richard values the sense of belonging and community, finding immense support from patients and colleagues, fueling his commitment to positively impact lives.
Cinthia was born in Cancun, Mexico, and currently serves as a registered nurse and nursing supervisor at Beond. She holds diverse certifications, including ACLS, psychological first aid, clinical certification in addictions, addictions and nutrition, psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy, and psychotraumatology. In addition to traditional medicine, Cinthia brings valuable experience in working with plant medicines. Her unique perspective and spiritual beliefs guide her specialization in transformative therapies. She developed the Ceremonial Ice Plunge experience while studying Wim Hof. Cinthia finds great fulfillment in assisting individuals on their transformative journeys at Beond, not only providing medical care but also fostering a compassionate and supportive environment for clients.
Nazh serves in the night shift nursing role at Beond, bringing years of experience as a certified nurse. Originally from Mexico City, she earned her degree from UNAM and worked in various hospitals, including Amerimed Hospital and Galenia Hospital. Nazh spent a decade at Clear Sky Ibogaine, solidifying her foundational experience with ibogaine. At Beond, she passionately contributes to patients’ recovery, guiding them through transformative journeys. She finds immense satisfaction in being an integral part of their improvement process and enjoys the supportive atmosphere, collaborative engagement with colleagues, and the peaceful environment at Beond. Being part of a team that prioritizes patient well-being and fosters a positive and transformative environment makes Nazh proud.
Karla, born in Buctzotz Yucatan and raised in Cancun, is a compassionate nurse and caregiver at Beond. Her journey in the health area started at the Red Cross at the age of 12, leading her to nursing and a master‘s degree in Administration and a second bachelor’s degree in Psychology. With diverse experience in private hospitals and a passion for health optimization, Karla‘s unique perspective and warmth contribute to holistic care at Beond. Her empathy, curiosity, and commitment to helping others, especially in addiction, shape her meaningful work, bringing peace and safety to Beond’s guests.
Hilda, a registered nurse born in Querétaro, is a compassionate caregiver at Beond. With a diverse background, including working in schools for kids with autism, hospitals, and hotels, Hilda has returned to the Mexican Caribbean to work at Beond. She cherishes the love, compassion, and positive transformations she witnesses in clients at Beond, making a significant impact on their lives.
Elena, a registered nurse from Cd. Obregon, Sonora, contributes to client well-being at Beond. Graduating in 2022, Elena‘s experience includes working in gynecological hospitals and a dermatology clinic before joining Beond in 2023. Engaging in clients’ stories, witnessing their progress, and being part of Beond’s impactful work motivate Elena, making her role truly gratifying.
Originally from Guadalajara, Jalisco, Matias Contreras brings warmth and expertise to Beond, ensuring guests feel at home, heard, and most importantly, secure. With a bachelor‘s degree in nursing and specialization in intensive care, Matias has continuously embraced learning, venturing into new realms as part of the Beond team. His captivation lies in the incredible team forming the Beond family, where colleagues contribute to making each day uniquely special. Grateful for the collaborative spirit in the workplace, Matias emphasizes the significant role each team member plays in the shared success of Beond’s endeavors.
Gaby was born and raised in Mexico City before relocating to the heart of the Riviera Maya for a better quality of life. As the Head of Hospitality at Beond, she coordinates maintenance, housekeeping, and nutrition areas. Gaby studied International Relations and gained experience in companies like the Mexican Petroleum Company, Atari, and Apple, where she realized the importance of technological evolution. Her journey led her to the medical world, emphasizing healing and compassion. Working at Beond for two years in a healing clinic focused on psychedelics, addiction, and trauma, Gaby finds satisfaction in witnessing the evolution and success of guests, contributing to her own healing and growth.
Ray was born and initially raised in Toluca, Mexico. With a background in Gastronomy, he is the Head Chef and mastermind behind Beond‘s Nutrition and Hospitality department. Ray’s primary role involves coordinating and managing the creation of flavorful and nourishing meals for the guests‘ body and soul. After graduating, he embarked on a journey, including a magical three-year experience with Walt Disney World Company, working with Iron Master Chefs and growing his passion for service. Transitioning to healing clinics focusing on psychedelics and the treatment of addiction and PTSD, Ray’s six years of experience have shown him the transformative power of healthy and high-quality food in healing not just the body but also the heart and soul of guests. Witnessing guests realize this aspect is among the most blessed moments for Ray.
Brenda Hernandez, with over 20 years of experience in Finance and Administration, has a rich professional background and a Bachelor’s degree in Administration, specializing in Finance. In September 2023, she joined Beond as an accountant, marking a notable advancement in her career. Originally from Mexico City, she moved to Quintana Roo to pursue her passion for scuba diving in the mystical Cenotes, an experience that profoundly transformed her perspective on life. This relocation exposed her to the therapeutic benefits of Ibogaine, witnessing first-hand its powerful effect on physical and mental healing. Hernandez is deeply grateful for the journey that has blended her professional endeavors with personal growth and discovery.
PLEASE CONTACT THE PROFESSIONALS AT BEOND FOR MORE INFORMATION
Cancún, Quintana Roo, 77560, México