Nekawa Ibogaine

Substance Use
Retreat
Private Pay

Nekawa is a healing environment that blends clinical safety, immersive nature, psychedelic medicine, and purpose-driven living. Their physician-supervised ibogaine treatment can provide liberation from alcohol and drug addiction, as well as burnout, trauma, and other mental health concerns. From their rustic-chic retreat on Brazil’s Costa Verde coast, clients experience how science, indigenous wisdom, and the natural world come together to provide a second chance at life.

Go Beyond Just Recovering to Rebuilding Life

The Nekawa program is 28 days; longer programs are available for deeper transformation work that can include additional plant medicines. Clients engage in:

  • Nature-based detox using sweat cleansing, hydrocolonics, Ayurvedic nutrition, and disconnection from media
  • Ibogaine session in a modern hospital for the intensive visionary phase, followed by mental processing and physical recuperation
  • Integration focused on rebuilding their lives with practical skills, career clarity, movement, nature, and communal reflection.

Live in Rustic-Chic Luxury

Nekawa welcomes up to 12 clients at a time to their private sanctuary set on 800 acres of preserved Atlantic rainforest. Other than a brief hospital stay for the ibogaine procedure itself, clients stay in private rooms with ensuite bathrooms and dine on nourishing meals prepared with fresh, local ingredients. The property features a clear-water river and waterfalls, manicured gardens, a spa, and dedicated rest and integration spaces.

Leave with a Clear Plan Forward

Nekawa designs the integration period to help clients make the most of the “Window of Wonder,” the 2 to 12 weeks following an ibogaine experience when neuroplasticity is significantly elevated. During this window, the brain is more capable of forming new patterns, habits are easier to change, and new perspectives can take root faster. Nekawa equips clients with personalized aftercare plans that include action steps, weekly alumni groups, and mentorship.

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AT A GLANCE

Center Overview

Location
Rod. Jorn. Manoel de Menezes, 1872 - Barra da Lagoa, Florianópolis - SC, 88061-701 View Map
Primary Focus
This center supports substance use disorders and co-occurring mental hea...
Typical Program Length
14-28 days
Founded in 2025
1 year in business
Occupancy
6-15 beds
Conditions We Support
ADHD, ADD, Burnout, Chronic Pain Management, Eating Disorders +11 More
Substance Use We Support
Alcohol, Benzodiazepines, Chronic Relapse, Co-Occurring Disorders +11 More
Payment

Pricing and Program Length

14 Days
$12,000
28 Days
$20,000
12 Weeks
$50,000
(855) 641-1537
Trust Hospital-Based, Regulated Care
Trust Hospital-Based, Regulated Care
Brazil is a global leader in physician-prescribed, hospital-administered ibogaine treatment. Choosing Nekawa means choosing safety, medical accountability, and a facility that answers to Brazil’s regulatory body—not just its own standards. It means cardiac monitoring, comprehensive bloodwork, CYP2D6 genetic testing, licensed anesthesiologists, and full hospital emergency infrastructure.
Feel Thoroughly Prepared for Treatment
Feel Thoroughly Prepared for Treatment
Nekawa guides clients through a 28-day at-home course to prepare them for treatment and shape the quality of their outcome. Physical preparation includes cardiology and psychiatric screenings, tapering or discontinuing contraindicated medications under medical supervision, reducing alcohol and stimulant use, and improving nutrition and hydration. Psychological preparation involves intention-setting and a personal history review.
Heal Where Medicine Meets Nature
Heal Where Medicine Meets Nature
Rather than sitting in classes at a clinic, Nekawa clients are immersed in nature throughout the program. Afternoons are for movement outdoors, whether surfing in warm, emerald-clear water or hiking to waterfalls hidden deep in old-growth jungle. Clients also tend to Nekawa’s garden to learn how to live in right relationship with the plants.
Make Healing a Lifelong Practice
Make Healing a Lifelong Practice
Nekawa believes healing is a practice, not a miracle confined to a client’s time at the retreat. Their multidisciplinary team creates the conditions for transformation and equips clients to continue practicing at home. Clients don’t just do yoga, meditate, or take ayurvedic herbs. They learn core principles of these and other methods for lifelong growth.
Staff

Meet Your Support Team

Charles D. Johnston & Tatiana Aya Tupinambá

Charles D. Johnston & Tatiana Aya Tupinambá

Co-Founders and Teachers

Treatment

Your Care Options

Specializations

Burnout
Young Adults
Ibogaine Treatment
Prescription Drugs
Trauma

Who We Support

Men
Women
Young Adults
Men and Women
Midlife Adults

Support Services

Detox
Residential

Approaches

Experiential
Holistic
Ibogaine-Assisted Therapy
Spiritual Emphasis
Wellness

Therapies

1-on-1 Counseling
Adventure Therapy
Ayurveda
Experiential Therapy
Group Therapy
Horticultural Therapy
Ibogaine Treatment
Life Skills
Meditation & Mindfulness

Languages

English
Portuguese
Spanish

Conditions We Support

ADHD, ADD
Burnout
Chronic Pain Management
Eating Disorders
Gambling
Gaming
Internet Addiction
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Pornography Addiction

Substances We Support

Alcohol
Benzodiazepines
Chronic Relapse
Co-Occurring Disorders
Cocaine
Drug Addiction
Heroin
Ketamine
Marijuana

Aftercare

Outpatient Treatment
Recovery Coach
Fitness Sessions
Family Follow-up Counseling
Aftercare Home Support
Follow-up Sessions (online)
Recovery Retreats
Return Visits
Alumni Events & Get-Togethers
Experience

Care Designed for Your Needs

Personal Amenities

Personal Fitness Trainer
Bathroom Essentials
Desk
Housekeeping
Internet Access
Laundry Service
Outdoor Shower
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Amenities

Access to Nature
Gardens
Internet
Library
Ocean View
Outdoor Dining
Sauna
Walking Trails

Special Considerations

Center Pets
Wheelchair Accessible
Family Member Stays
Smoke-free Campus
Other dietary needs (vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, etc.)

Activities

Yoga
Cooking Classes
Farming, Gardening
Hiking
Martial Arts
Massage
Movies
Physical Fitness
Swimming

Off-Site Activities

Beach Walks
Beach Fitness
Biking
Sightseeing
Adventure Outings

Off-Site Amenities

Beach Access
Airport Transfers
Fitness Center
Tennis Court
Spa
Frequently Asked Questions

Further Research

While costs may vary due to program length and insurance benefits, it typically costs $5,000 - $20,000+ USD.
The following therapies are included: spiritual care, narrative therapy and more.
Florianópolis, Brazil.
The typical length is 14-28 days.
Yes, they offer detox.
Nekawa Ibogaine provides detox, residential and more.