Unlock your true potential
A 6-week clinical psychedelic program that pairs online therapy, coaching, preparation, & integration with a 5-day in-person medicine retreat.
Dr. Martín Polanco
26 years of evidence - a decade at The Mission Within
26 yrs
Ibogaine clinical experience — The Mission Within, Crossroads Treatment Center, Ibogaine Association
1,500+
Veterans successfully served at The Mission Within
4,500+
Total patients treated by Dr. Martín Polanco
AS SEEN IN
A community of peers, dedicated to healing.
WHO WE ARE
At The Mission Within, we are dedicated to creating a better world in which our heroes find purpose, healing, and growth through community.
We recognize that to create this new world, we need to bring the transformational effects of Ibogaine and 5-MeO to the veteran community through proven clinical pathways. We then complement these pathways with expert-led pre-retreat preparation & post-retreat integration activities to harness the true transformational power of these sacred medicines.
Since 2017, we have successfully provided treatment to over 1,500 veterans presenting complex cases of mTBI, PTSD, depression & anxiety. Both participants and their coaches report significant improvement in their condition, with as many as 80% no longer meeting the diagnostic criteria for PTSD.
Our protocol is grounded in years of experience serving veterans and military families facing the effects of trauma, stress, and neurological challenges. While our work began in these communities, the benefits extend far beyond them.
High-performance athletes, biohackers, and anyone committed to optimizing their physical, cognitive, and emotional well-being may also find value in this program. Whether your goal is to heal from trauma, regulate your nervous system, improve resilience, or unlock greater human potential, we welcome people from all backgrounds to learn more.
WHO WE SERVE
Built for those who have given more, and who demand more from their healing.
Veterans & Family Members
A rigorous protocol for those carrying the weight of service, and for the spouses, children, and loved ones who carry it with them. mTBI, PTSD, depression, anxiety, addiction, and family healing.
Brain Health & Athletes
For high performers who have gone as far as conventional medicine will take them, and are ready to go further.
COMING SOON
All people are welcome
Whether you are a veteran, a family member, an athlete, a biohacker, or simply someone seeking deeper healing, The Mission Within is here for you. Our doors are open to anyone ready to do the work.
The Medicines at
the Heart of Our Work
Ibogaine
Ibogaine has been at the heart of our work for over 25 years, a medicine with profound potential for veterans navigating addiction, PTSD, and traumatic brain injury.
5-MeO
5-MeO has been central to our healing protocol for nearly a decade, a fast-acting, deeply transformative medicine with growing clinical evidence for PTSD, depression, and trauma recovery.
OUR PHILOSOPHY
Trauma thrives in isolation. Healing happens in community.
What have we learned from treating more than 1,200 military veterans and their 100 family members? That the deepest and most lasting healing happens in a community of peers. Our organization has organically grown to mirror the population we serve. From the discovery call to the medicine retreat, to the long-term integration, you will interact with veterans, veteran spouses, and medical professionals that specialize in military trauma.
At the Mission Within, we understand the importance of thoughtful preparation and ongoing integration following the retreat experience.
Every step of our process is thoughtful and purposeful. We will ensure that you’re prepared for the experience with expertly led coaching calls. Supported during the experience by world-class therapists and medical professionals. And armed with the mindset and tools necessary for successful integration.
Rather than providing a singular retreat experience, we bring participants into a community committed to healing and personal growth. A community that understands that on the other side of fear lies purpose, meaning, and joy.
While Ibogaine and 5-MeO are powerful medicines, they are not a proverbial “magic pill”. But when placed in the hands of veterans that are committed to creating lasting change, true healing can take place.
The Mission Within is deeply honored that so many veterans and their family members have chosen us as their trusted companions on their healing journey. If you’re suffering from mTBI, PTSD, depression or anxiety, and are interested in how these powerful medicines can help, please reach out. Together, we can create a more beautiful world in which our veterans and their family members find purpose, meaning and joy.
Our 6-week program
Conducted virtually with the exception of the in-person Medicine Retreat.
01
Application & Discovery Call
02
Health Screening & Retreat Logistics
03
Preparation Coaching
2 SESSIONS · 2 WEEKS
04
Medicine Retreat
5 DAYS, IN PERSON
05
Integration Coaching
3 SESSIONS · 3 WEEKS
06
Aftercare Resources
FOLLOW-UP, PEER SUPPORT, WELLNESS
5-DAY IN-PERSON
Ibogaine and 5-MeO Retreat Schedule
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Group lunch and drive to Mexico. Arrive and get settled. Preparation session. Testing and assessments (EKG, drug urinalysis, etc). Preparation Circle. Ibogaine Ceremony (lasts overnight).
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Rest, reflection, and recovery day. Integration activities, 1:1 with therapist. Group Dinner.
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Preparation Session. Individual 5-MeO sessions. Integration activities on 1:1 and group basis. Group Dinner.
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Continued Integration activities.
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Closing Circle and departures.
WE WORK WITH
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