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THE CENTER FOR INTIMACY RECOVERY PRESENTS

A Psychedelic & Therapeutic Retreat of Healing, Self-Discovery & Renewal

January 15-21, 2027

Akumal, Mexico

A therapeutic retreat experience combining the wisdom of iboga with psychotherapy, experienced guides, holistic healing modalities and an intentional process of preparation and integration.

Application, medical screening, and psychological screening are required.

SAFETY COMES FIRST

Medical and psychological screening required.

4-MONTH JOURNEY

Preparation, retreat, and 3 months integration.

2 IBOGA CEREMONIES

Supported by experienced guides, therapists and medical staff.

PRIVATE LODGING

Private bedroom and bathroom.

INTIMATE GROUP

Limited to 10 participants.

This is more than a week in Mexico.

Our 4-month program is designed to support deep healing during, before, and long after the retreat.

Pre-Rereat Preparation

Four group therapy sessions to build connections, set intentions, address fears, and develop tools for the medicine.

The Retreat

Seven days in Akumal, Mexico with 2 iboga ceremonies, therapeutic support including group and individual therapy, holistic modalities, and community.

Integration

Three months of weekly group therapy to help you integrate insights and create lasting change.

Meet Your Retreat Team

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GARY KATZ

Psychotherapist and Founder of the Center for Intimacy Recover

As the founder of The Center for Intimacy Recovery, Gary has found that without a sense of intimacy with oneself, people can’t fully experience intimacy with someone else.

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ERIKA LUCIVERO

Medicine Woman, Guide & Seer

Erika was initiated in Africa as a provider of the sacred wood. She holds space with reverance and compassion, helping others move through deep transformation and reconnect to their truth.

HANNA SALAZAR

HANNAH SALAZAR

LCSW, CSAT-Candidate

Hannah blends warmth, curiosity, and clinical innovation to help clients overcome barriers to intimacy and self-trust. Whether facing betrayal trauma, self-sabotage, or psychedelic work, she offers insights and tools to live with purpose and connection.

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DR. ERICA ZELFAND

ND, Psychedelic Medicine Facilitator

Dr. Erica Zelfand specializes in integrative mental health. Interfacing conventional and alternative modalities, her work bridges the gaps between mind, body, and spirit.

The Setting

Our retreat takes place at a private 13-bedroom beachfront villa in beautiful Akumal, Mexico.

Private beachfront access

Pool, lounge areas, hammocks & jacuzzi

Indoor & outdoor gathering spaces

Private bedroom & bathroom

Nutritious meals by in-home chefs (3 meals daily except fasting days)

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What's Included

Investment

7 days / 6 nights accommodations

Private bedroom & bathroom

3 nutritious meals daily (except fasting days)

Psychological screening

Group preparation sessions

On-site physician during ceremonies

EARLY BIRD

$9,000

Through October 1, 2026

$9,750

REGULAR PRICING

After October 1, 2026

Iboga root bark

2 iboga ceremonies

Medical evaluation

3 months integration support

Bodywork / massage therapy

Sound healing & kore

Final registration deadline: December 1, 2026

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A $200 non-refundable medical-review deposit is required as part of the assessment process and is applied toward the total retreat cost.

Not Included:

Airfare, transportation to/from the venue, accommodations before/after the retreat, additional individual prep or integration sessions with Erika.

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GROUP SIZE LIMITED TO 10 PARTICIPANTS

Perhaps it’s time to discover what life feels like when it’s not such a struggle.

 

If you're ready to explore a different relationship with yourself, we'd be honored to walk alongside you.

Have questions first?

SCHEDULE A FREE DISCOVERY CALL

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