Designed for those seeking meaningful, lasting course correction in their lives, the Foundational Program provides a safe, structured container for transformation – a turning point that offers clarity, healing, and the momentum you’ve been seeking to move forward.

After careful preparation, patients receive a personalized ‘flood dose’ to ensure the medicine can do its deepest work. The Ambio model balances the best of science, medicine, and spiritual care, while avoiding the cold, clinical feel of traditional institutions. You’ll be monitored round-the-clock by a first-rate medical team, who are industry leaders in ibogaine safety and trauma-informed care. With nutritious, chef-prepared meals, comfortable accommodations, somatic treatments and experiences (including mindful movement & meditation, reiki and massage therapy), you’ll be supported in an environment created for safety, rest, and deep transformation.

Who Can Benefit






Ambio offers veterans and first responders a $1,000 discount. Grant organizations, including Veterans Exploring Treatment Solutions (VETS) and 343 Fund may be able to assist with additional support for those who qualify.
Please note: no discounts are applicable for treatment in Malta.
For additional questions and answers about Ambio, our programs, processes, and policies, visit our comprehensive
FAQ page here.
The Foundational Program is a comprehensive program option for patients who do not have progressive neurodegenerative disease, or require safe substance detoxification.
Patients who may be a good fit for the Foundational Program include:
People with mental health challenges (depression, grief, anxiety, trauma) for whom traditional psychiatry and conventional treatments have not worked
Those with co-occurring health issues that affect the body and the mind
Patients who have been formally diagnosed with or who exhibit symptoms of traumatic brain injury (TBI)
People seeking to break problematic habits, including behavior-based addictions
Individuals seeking personal optimization, including improved flow states, mental clarity, focus, and creativity
High-performing individuals, including military veterans, first responders, and professional athletes
High net-worth and high-profile individuals, including artists and performers who require a high level of discretion, privacy, and personalized care
The journey begins with an online application and medical screening. Once you arrive at Ambio, the Foundational Program takes five days and four nights to complete. Our full process includes preparation, travel, treatment, and integration.
The cost of the Foundational Program is $8,350 USD. We offer a $1,000 discount to veterans and first responders.
The Foundational Program is conducted at private, fully staffed treatment homes in Baja California, Mexico and Malta, an island on the Mediterranean coast of Europe. Each of the Foundational Program facilities are tranquil, secure, and operated to the highest clinical standards.
All accommodations in the Foundational Program include:
Private or semi-private bedrooms with personal space for rest and introspection
White noise machines, heaters, fans, lamps, and room dividers for a restful environment
Comfortable linens, cozy bedding, blackout masks, and recovery essentials
All chef-prepared meals – three multi-course meals daily (except on fasting medicine days), made with high-quality local ingredients
Decaf coffee, herbal teas, bottled water, healthy snacks, and daily supplements
On-site somatic therapies, including massage, reiki, mindful movement & meditation, and breathwork sessions
Books, art supplies, and TV for movies – optional creative and restorative outlets
Reliable high-speed internet
Serene outdoor spaces for meditation, journaling, and quiet reflection
Some homes are seaside; others feature fire pits, heated pools, spas, and lush gardens
Daily housekeeping and full-time kitchen staff
A full on-site medical team and 24/7 patient monitoring