# Sanctuary Tulum

> A COFEPRIS-licensed luxury healing center offering holistic, psychedelic-assisted therapies and cutting-edge regenerative medicine in Tulum, Mexico.

Sanctuary Tulum is a world-class oceanfront healing sanctuary that blends ancient plant medicine with modern regenerative science. Since 2011, we have helped thousands heal from addiction, trauma, depression, PTSD, and chronic conditions without medications, talk therapy, or group meetings. Our proprietary Pouyan Method delivers more than 35 hours of one-on-one therapy per week in a medically supervised, luxurious environment.

## Treatments & Therapies

- [/luxury-rehab](/luxury-rehab): Luxury residential rehabilitation with holistic, one-on-one care.
- [/luxury-detox-center](/luxury-detox-center): Medically supervised luxury detox without withdrawal symptoms.
- [/luxury-alcohol-rehab](/luxury-alcohol-rehab): Private alcohol rehabilitation using natural, non-toxic therapies.
- [/ibogaine-treatment](/ibogaine-treatment): Medically supervised ibogaine therapy for addiction and trauma.
- [/ayahuasca-retreat](/ayahuasca-retreat): Sacred ayahuasca ceremonies in a licensed, luxury setting.
- [/ayahuasca-ceremony](/ayahuasca-ceremony): Medically supervised, one-on-one ayahuasca ceremony in a licensed luxury sanctuary.
- [/psilocybin-therapy](/psilocybin-therapy): Psilocybin-assisted healing for depression, anxiety, and PTSD.
- [/5meo-dmt-ceremony](/5meo-dmt-ceremony): 5-MeO-DMT ceremonies for profound spiritual and emotional breakthroughs.
- [/stem-cell-therapy](/stem-cell-therapy): Regenerative stem cell therapy for cellular repair and anti-aging.
- [/brain-repair-iv](/brain-repair-iv): Proprietary IV protocol to reset and restore brain chemistry.
- [/nad-iv-therapy](/nad-iv-therapy): NAD+ IV therapy for addiction recovery, cognitive repair, and cellular regeneration.
- [/hbot-therapy](/hbot-therapy): Hyperbaric oxygen therapy for brain healing and tissue regeneration.
- [/pouyan-method](/pouyan-method): The proprietary, trademarked healing system developed by Johnny Tabaie.
- [/natural-biohacking-mental-health-detox](/natural-biohacking-mental-health-detox): Advanced biohacking and natural mental health detoxification.
- [/eboo-therapy](/eboo-therapy): EBOO ozone therapy for detoxification, longevity, and immune support.
- [/plasmapheresis](/plasmapheresis): Therapeutic plasma exchange for autoimmune, neuro-inflammatory, and detox conditions.
- [/safest-psychedelic-facility](/safest-psychedelic-facility): Licensed, physician-led safety credentials and standards for psychedelic treatment.

## Conditions We Treat

- [/benzo-withdrawal](/benzo-withdrawal): Safe, natural benzodiazepine withdrawal and recovery.
- [/opioid-recovery](/opioid-recovery): Holistic opioid addiction treatment without replacement drugs.
- [/ptsd-treatment](/ptsd-treatment): One-on-one PTSD treatment using plant medicine and regenerative therapies.
- [/depression-treatment](/depression-treatment): Natural depression healing without SSRIs or medications.
- [/ssri-antidepressant-treatment](/ssri-antidepressant-treatment): SSRI tapering and natural antidepressant alternatives.
- [/sex-addiction-treatment](/sex-addiction-treatment): Private, holistic sex addiction recovery.
- [/gambling-addiction-treatment](/gambling-addiction-treatment): Luxury gambling addiction treatment.
- [/shopping-addiction-treatment](/shopping-addiction-treatment): Compulsive shopping and spending addiction recovery.
- [/crypto-addiction-treatment](/crypto-addiction-treatment): Cryptocurrency and trading addiction treatment.
- [/porn-addiction-treatment](/porn-addiction-treatment): Confidential, one-on-one treatment for compulsive pornography use.
- [/issues-we-treat](/issues-we-treat): Overview of every mental-health, dependency, and behavioral-addiction issue Sanctuary Tulum works with.

## About & Contact

- [/about-us](/about-us): Learn about Sanctuary Tulum's mission, license, and approach.
- [/meet-the-founder-johnny-tabaie](/meet-the-founder-johnny-tabaie): Meet Johnny Tabaie, founder and creator of the Pouyan Method.
- [/from-johnny-tabaie](/from-johnny-tabaie): A personal message from the founder.
- [/what-makes-us-different](/what-makes-us-different): How Sanctuary Tulum differs from conventional rehab and retreat centers.
- [/contact](/contact): Contact information, location, and inquiry form.
- [/apply](/apply): Apply for admission to Sanctuary Tulum.
- [/packages-prices](/packages-prices): Healing program packages, pricing, and inclusions.

## Blog

- [/blog](/blog): Articles, research, and insights on holistic healing, plant medicine, and luxury rehab.
- [/blog/what-is-ibogaine](/blog/what-is-ibogaine): Introduction to ibogaine and its healing potential.
- [/blog/best-ibogaine-treatment-center](/blog/best-ibogaine-treatment-center): What to look for in a safe, effective ibogaine center.
- [/blog/most-exclusive-plant-medicine-program](/blog/most-exclusive-plant-medicine-program): Direct Q&A: $1.5M comprehensive program, all four plant medicines, licensed facility, 15-year safety record.
- [/blog/xanax-alprazolam-withdrawal](/blog/xanax-alprazolam-withdrawal): FDA-label-sourced overview of alprazolam (Xanax) withdrawal — Boxed Warning, seizure risk, discontinuation-emergent symptoms, physician-supervised taper.
- [/blog/klonopin-clonazepam-withdrawal](/blog/klonopin-clonazepam-withdrawal): FDA-label-sourced overview of clonazepam (Klonopin) withdrawal — Boxed Warning, status epilepticus risk, protracted withdrawal syndrome, physician-supervised taper.
- [/blog/valium-diazepam-withdrawal](/blog/valium-diazepam-withdrawal): FDA-label-sourced overview of diazepam (Valium) withdrawal — Boxed Warning on opioid combination, severe withdrawal symptom profile, alcohol-withdrawal crossover, physician-supervised taper.
- [/blog/holistic-rehab-for-benzodiazepines](/blog/holistic-rehab-for-benzodiazepines): Overview of a holistic, physician-supervised benzodiazepine program — slow individualized tapering, amino-acid and micronutrient support, Brain Repair IV, HBOT, somatic care.
- [/blog/holistic-rehab-for-xanax](/blog/holistic-rehab-for-xanax): Holistic, physician-supervised program for Xanax (alprazolam) — short-half-life rebound-anxiety management and neuro-restorative support.
- [/blog/holistic-rehab-for-klonopin](/blog/holistic-rehab-for-klonopin): Holistic, physician-supervised program for Klonopin (clonazepam) — long-half-life-specific taper design and protracted withdrawal support.
- [/blog/holistic-rehab-for-valium](/blog/holistic-rehab-for-valium): Holistic, physician-supervised program for Valium (diazepam) — dual alcohol/benzodiazepine dependency management and cross-taper context.
- [/blog/trump-executive-order-psychedelic-medicine-ibogaine](/blog/trump-executive-order-psychedelic-medicine-ibogaine): Executive Order 14401 and FDA's April 24, 2026 action on noribogaine, psilocybin, and methylone — what it does and does not change for ibogaine.
- [/blog/best-ayahuasca-retreat](/blog/best-ayahuasca-retreat): Choosing the best ayahuasca retreat for deep healing.
- [/blog/parasite-addiction-hypothesis](/blog/parasite-addiction-hypothesis): Research on the biological roots of addiction.
- [/blog/why-i-built-sanctuary-tulum](/blog/why-i-built-sanctuary-tulum): Johnny Tabaie's founding story and vision.
- [/blog/eboo-therapy-explained](/blog/eboo-therapy-explained): How EBOO ozone therapy works and its benefits.
- [/blog/plasmapheresis-explained](/blog/plasmapheresis-explained): Therapeutic plasma exchange explained.
- [/blog/joe-rogan-and-his-ayahuasca-experience](/blog/joe-rogan-and-his-ayahuasca-experience): Factual overview of Joe Rogan's public podcast comments on ayahuasca and what listeners should know before considering a retreat.
- [/blog/luxury-wellness-centers](/blog/luxury-wellness-centers): What defines a true luxury wellness center vs. a standard wellness resort and how to evaluate one.
- [/blog/luxury-holistic-wellness-retreat](/blog/luxury-holistic-wellness-retreat): What a holistic wellness retreat is, how it differs from a medical rehab, and what an integrated approach looks like.
- [/blog/ayahuasca-retreats-near-me](/blog/ayahuasca-retreats-near-me): Honest guide to ayahuasca retreat options for US searchers, legal status, and the licensed alternative.
- [/blog/ayahuasca-retreats-usa](/blog/ayahuasca-retreats-usa): National legal landscape for ayahuasca in the United States — federal scheduling, religious exemption, state law.
- [/blog/top-10-ayahuasca-retreat-factors](/blog/top-10-ayahuasca-retreat-factors): The 10 factors that actually determine ayahuasca retreat quality, ranked by importance.
- [/blog/what-is-bufo-5meo-dmt](/blog/what-is-bufo-5meo-dmt): Educational guide to 5-MeO-DMT and "Bufo" — toad-derived vs. synthetic, what a ceremony involves, safety considerations.
- [/blog/luxury-rehab-dubai-uae](/blog/luxury-rehab-dubai-uae): Why Dubai/UAE residents seeking discretion travel to an oceanfront luxury healing sanctuary in Tulum.
- [/blog/luxury-rehab-london-uk](/blog/luxury-rehab-london-uk): Why London/UK residents choose Tulum's Caribbean coast and cenotes over a European facility.
- [/blog/luxury-rehab-los-angeles](/blog/luxury-rehab-los-angeles): Why residents of Beverly Hills, Bel Air, Pacific Palisades, Santa Monica, and the Hollywood Hills choose Tulum over Malibu-area facilities.
- [/blog/luxury-rehab-new-york](/blog/luxury-rehab-new-york): Why Upper East Side, Fifth Avenue, and Tribeca residents choose Tulum over tri-state facilities.
- [/blog/luxury-alcohol-rehab-new-york](/blog/luxury-alcohol-rehab-new-york): Physician-supervised luxury alcohol rehab in Tulum for New York residents from the Upper East Side, Fifth Avenue, and Tribeca — direct 4–4.5hr flights from JFK/LGA/EWR.
- [/blog/luxury-detox-center-new-york](/blog/luxury-detox-center-new-york): Physician-supervised luxury detox in Tulum for New York residents from the Upper East Side, Fifth Avenue, and Tribeca — direct 4–4.5hr flights from JFK/LGA/EWR.
- [/blog/luxury-rehab-south-florida](/blog/luxury-rehab-south-florida): Why residents of Pinecrest, Key Biscayne, Palm Beach, Golden Beach, and Parkland choose Tulum — one of the shortest international flights from Florida.
- [/blog/luxury-detox-center-florida](/blog/luxury-detox-center-florida): Physician-supervised luxury detox in Tulum for Florida residents from Pinecrest, Key Biscayne, Palm Beach, Golden Beach, Parkland — 1.5–2hr flights from MIA/FLL/PBI.
- [/blog/luxury-alcohol-rehab-florida](/blog/luxury-alcohol-rehab-florida): Physician-supervised luxury alcohol rehab in Tulum for Florida residents from Pinecrest, Key Biscayne, Palm Beach, Golden Beach, Parkland.
- [/blog/luxury-rehab-for-international-clients](/blog/luxury-rehab-for-international-clients): Country-by-country guide to how Sanctuary Tulum serves clients from the world's 10 wealthiest nations per capita (IMF 2026 WEO).
- [/blog/luxury-rehab-luxembourg](/blog/luxury-rehab-luxembourg): Why residents of Luxembourg — the world's wealthiest nation per capita — travel to Tulum for full separation from a small, tight-knit financial community.
- [/blog/luxury-rehab-ireland](/blog/luxury-rehab-ireland): Why Dublin and Ireland residents seeking discretion travel to an oceanfront luxury healing sanctuary in Tulum.
- [/blog/luxury-rehab-switzerland](/blog/luxury-rehab-switzerland): Why Zurich, Geneva, and wider Switzerland residents choose Tulum for full separation from the Swiss medical and social network.
- [/blog/luxury-rehab-singapore](/blog/luxury-rehab-singapore): Why Singapore residents travel to Tulum for complete separation from Asia-Pacific business and family networks.
- [/blog/luxury-rehab-norway](/blog/luxury-rehab-norway): Why Oslo and wider Norway residents choose Tulum's warm sunlight and Caribbean coast over a Nordic facility.
- [/blog/luxury-rehab-qatar](/blog/luxury-rehab-qatar): Why residents of Doha and Qatar travel to Tulum for full separation from the Gulf region's small, interconnected community.
- [/blog/luxury-rehab-iceland](/blog/luxury-rehab-iceland): Why residents of Reykjavík and Iceland travel to Tulum for privacy that a country of under 400,000 cannot structurally offer.
- [/blog/luxury-rehab-denmark](/blog/luxury-rehab-denmark): Why residents of Copenhagen and Denmark travel to Tulum for full separation from a small, closely-connected Nordic society.
- [/blog/luxury-rehab-netherlands](/blog/luxury-rehab-netherlands): Why residents of Amsterdam and the wider Netherlands choose Tulum — direct KLM service to Cancún makes it one of the most practical intercontinental options.
- [/blog/luxury-wellness-center-florida](/blog/luxury-wellness-center-florida): Why Florida residents from Palm Beach to Naples choose an oceanfront licensed medical wellness center in Tulum over in-state spas and resorts.
- [/blog/luxury-wellness-center-california](/blog/luxury-wellness-center-california): Why California residents from Malibu to Montecito choose an oceanfront licensed medical wellness center in Tulum over in-state destination spas.
- [/blog/luxury-wellness-center-new-york](/blog/luxury-wellness-center-new-york): Why NYC residents from the Upper East Side to Tribeca choose an oceanfront licensed medical wellness center in Tulum over tri-state properties.
- [/blog/luxury-wellness-center-miami](/blog/luxury-wellness-center-miami): Why Miami residents from Star Island to Coral Gables choose a licensed medical wellness center in Tulum — one of the shortest international flights from South Florida.
- [/blog/luxury-wellness-center-boston](/blog/luxury-wellness-center-boston): Why Boston residents from Beacon Hill to Weston choose an oceanfront licensed medical wellness center in Tulum over New England properties.
- [/blog/ayahuasca-new-york](/blog/ayahuasca-new-york): Legal status of ayahuasca in New York State, underground-ceremony risks, and the licensed international alternative.
- [/blog/ayahuasca-florida](/blog/ayahuasca-florida): Legal status of ayahuasca in Florida, underground-ceremony risks, and the short flight to a licensed alternative.
- [/blog/ibogaine-new-york](/blog/ibogaine-new-york): Legal status of ibogaine in New York, cardiac safety considerations, and the licensed international alternative.
- [/blog/ibogaine-florida](/blog/ibogaine-florida): Legal status of ibogaine in Florida, cardiac safety considerations, and the short flight to a licensed alternative.
- [/blog/eli-lilly-ataibeckley-psychedelic-medicine-acquisition](/blog/eli-lilly-ataibeckley-psychedelic-medicine-acquisition): Eli Lilly's July 16, 2026 acquisition of AtaiBeckley for up to $3.8B and what it means for BPL-003 (synthetic 5-MeO-DMT) and psychedelic medicine broadly.
- [/blog/ibogaine-opioid-addiction-research](/blog/ibogaine-opioid-addiction-research): Grounded review of the published clinical evidence on ibogaine for opioid use disorder, including Brown & Alper 2018 and the Mash group's outcome data.
- [/blog/ibogaine-mechanism-of-action](/blog/ibogaine-mechanism-of-action): How ibogaine works — NMDA antagonism, opioid and serotonin receptor activity, and the role of noribogaine.
- [/blog/psilocybin-treatment-resistant-depression-trials](/blog/psilocybin-treatment-resistant-depression-trials): What the Carhart-Harris NEJM 2021, Davis JAMA Psychiatry 2021, and COMPASS Pathways Phase 3 trials actually show about psilocybin for depression.
- [/blog/default-mode-network-psychedelics-explained](/blog/default-mode-network-psychedelics-explained): The DMN, how psychedelics appear to disrupt it, and why researchers think this matters for lasting psychological change.
- [/blog/mdma-ptsd-therapy-trials](/blog/mdma-ptsd-therapy-trials): The MAPS/Lykos Phase 3 MDMA-assisted therapy trials (Mitchell 2021, 2023), the August 2024 FDA Complete Response Letter, and how to read the setback honestly.
- [/blog/ayahuasca-neuroplasticity-research](/blog/ayahuasca-neuroplasticity-research): Ayahuasca, DMT, BDNF and the psychoplastogen framework (Ly 2018 Cell Reports; de Almeida 2019; Palhano-Fontes 2019) — what the peer-reviewed evidence supports and what remains preliminary.
- [/blog/fda-breakthrough-therapy-designation-psychedelics](/blog/fda-breakthrough-therapy-designation-psychedelics): What FDA Breakthrough Therapy Designation actually is (process, not approval), and which psychedelic compounds have received it (MDMA, psilocybin from COMPASS and Usona, BPL-003).
- [/blog/ibogaine-cardiac-safety-screening](/blog/ibogaine-cardiac-safety-screening): Ibogaine's cardiac pharmacology (hERG block, QT prolongation), what responsible pre-treatment screening and in-session monitoring should look like, citing Alper 2012 and Koenig & Hilber 2015.
- [/blog/why-pharma-is-investing-in-psychedelic-medicine](/blog/why-pharma-is-investing-in-psychedelic-medicine): Synthesis piece — J&J Spravato commercial precedent, Lilly/AtaiBeckley $3.8B deal, COMPASS Phase 3, MAPS/Lykos MDMA — why pharma capital finally moved into the category.
- [/all-treatments](/all-treatments): Complete directory of every treatment, therapy, and program at Sanctuary Tulum, organized by category.

## Optional

- [/cold-plunge-therapy](/cold-plunge-therapy): Cold plunge therapy for nervous system regulation and recovery.
- [/infrared-sauna-therapy](/infrared-sauna-therapy): Infrared sauna for detoxification and cellular healing.
- [/red-light-therapy](/red-light-therapy): Red light therapy for tissue repair and inflammation reduction.
- [/colonic-coffee-enemas](/colonic-coffee-enemas): Coffee enema colonics for deep detoxification.
- [/massage-therapy](/massage-therapy): Daily therapeutic massage and bodywork.
- [/reiki-energy-healing](/reiki-energy-healing): Reiki and energy healing sessions.
- [/yoga-therapy](/yoga-therapy): Daily yoga and movement therapy.
- [/meditation-therapy](/meditation-therapy): Guided meditation and mindfulness practices.
- [/one-on-one-coaching](/one-on-one-coaching): Personal coaching and lifestyle mentorship.
- [/luxury-benzo-detox](/luxury-benzo-detox): Physician-supervised luxury benzodiazepine detox program — Ashton-Manual-aligned individualized tapering under continuous medical oversight at a licensed facility.
- [/blog/luxury-benzo-detox-dubai-uae](/blog/luxury-benzo-detox-dubai-uae): Why UAE residents choose an oceanfront licensed medical facility in Tulum for a physician-supervised benzodiazepine taper.
- [/blog/luxury-benzo-detox-florida](/blog/luxury-benzo-detox-florida): Why Florida residents choose Tulum for a discreet physician-supervised benzo taper — direct 2-hour flights from MIA/FLL/MCO/TPA to Cancún.
- [/blog/luxury-benzo-detox-california](/blog/luxury-benzo-detox-california): Why California residents choose Tulum for a discreet physician-supervised benzo taper — direct flights from LAX/SFO/SAN to Cancún.
- [/blog/luxury-benzo-detox-new-york](/blog/luxury-benzo-detox-new-york): Why New York residents choose Tulum for a discreet physician-supervised benzo taper — direct 4-hour flights from JFK/LGA/EWR to Cancún.
- [/blog/ibogaine-treatment-dubai-uae](/blog/ibogaine-treatment-dubai-uae): Why UAE residents choose an oceanfront licensed medical facility in Tulum for a physician-supervised ibogaine program.
- [/blog/luxury-alcohol-rehab-dubai-uae](/blog/luxury-alcohol-rehab-dubai-uae): Why UAE residents choose an oceanfront licensed medical facility in Tulum for physician-supervised alcohol rehab.
- [/blog/luxury-detox-center-dubai-uae](/blog/luxury-detox-center-dubai-uae): Why UAE residents choose an oceanfront licensed medical facility in Tulum for physician-supervised luxury detox.

- https://sanctuarytulum.com/blog/hbot-red-light-cellular-recovery — HBOT + Red Light cellular recovery protocol
- https://sanctuarytulum.com/blog/natural-brain-repair-vs-ketamine — Natural Brain Repair IV vs synthetic ketamine
- https://sanctuarytulum.com/blog/science-of-brain-repair-iv-superfoods — Science of Brain Repair IV drips & superfoods
- [/blog/what-is-a-luxury-wellness-center](/blog/what-is-a-luxury-wellness-center): Clinical definition of a luxury wellness center — licensing, physician-led care, individualized plans, and regenerative modalities.
- [/blog/luxury-wellness-retreat-vs-medical-spa](/blog/luxury-wellness-retreat-vs-medical-spa): Regulatory and scope-of-practice differences between a licensed luxury wellness retreat and a medical spa.
- [/blog/alcohol-rehab-cost](/blog/alcohol-rehab-cost): Real cost drivers of alcohol rehab — program length, medical detox, staffing ratios, and regenerative modalities.
- [/blog/alcohol-detox-timeline](/blog/alcohol-detox-timeline): Clinical timeline of alcohol withdrawal — onset, peak-risk window, CIWA-Ar, and post-acute withdrawal syndrome.
- [/blog/effexor-venlafaxine-withdrawal](/blog/effexor-venlafaxine-withdrawal): FDA-label-sourced overview of venlafaxine (Effexor) discontinuation — sensory disturbances, brain zaps, short half-life, and physician-supervised taper.
- [/blog/cymbalta-duloxetine-withdrawal](/blog/cymbalta-duloxetine-withdrawal): FDA-label-sourced overview of duloxetine (Cymbalta) discontinuation — ≥1% symptom incidence, Perahia 44% vs 23% placebo data, taper considerations.
- [/blog/antidepressant-discontinuation-syndrome](/blog/antidepressant-discontinuation-syndrome): Clinical overview of antidepressant discontinuation syndrome — SSRIs vs SNRIs, why half-life matters, hyperbolic tapering.
- [/blog/ativan-lorazepam-withdrawal](/blog/ativan-lorazepam-withdrawal): FDA Boxed Warning overview of lorazepam (Ativan) withdrawal — dependence risk, seizure-risk from abrupt discontinuation, and supervised taper.
- [/blog/luxury-wellness-center-cost](/blog/luxury-wellness-center-cost): Real cost drivers of a luxury wellness program — length, IV/regenerative intensity, individualization, accommodations, licensing.
- [/blog/seroquel-quetiapine-withdrawal](/blog/seroquel-quetiapine-withdrawal): FDA-label-sourced overview of quetiapine (Seroquel XR) discontinuation — 12.1% vs 6.7% incidence data, rebound psychosis, half-life and taper considerations.
- [/blog/lexapro-escitalopram-withdrawal](/blog/lexapro-escitalopram-withdrawal): FDA-label-sourced overview of escitalopram (Lexapro) discontinuation — nausea/insomnia/fatigue rates, longer half-life vs venlafaxine, physician-supervised taper.
- [/blog/zoloft-sertraline-withdrawal](/blog/zoloft-sertraline-withdrawal): FDA-label-sourced overview of sertraline (Zoloft) discontinuation — enumerated symptoms including electric shock sensations and seizures, ~26h half-life, Boxed Warning, seizure-disorder caution.