Dr. Martin Polanco MD
Ibogaine Expert and Medical Director in Baja California, Mexico
After a near-death experience at the tender age of 17, Dr. Martin Polanco MD, Program Director at one of the top Ibogaine treatment centers, knew he wanted a career that allowed him to help others. He initially steered his love of Biochemistry towards Ophthalmology with hopes of becoming an eye surgeon and helping others see.
However, his career path changed after he witnessed a close relative battle a severe addiction to cocaine. His family's journey to help her find freedom led to countless unsuccessful treatments until she found Ibogaine, a treatment stemming from a medicinal alkaloid from the root of the Iboga bush. Martin Polanco MD was so touched by the dramatic release from her addiction that Ibogaine allowed her to achieve, that he changed his entire career plan so he could help more people have access to Ibogaine. It seemed like a pre-ordained career shift as it aligned with his long-standing officiousness with indigenous medicines. He was so compelled to quench his curiosity of how this treatment worked and how he could help others find the same freedom his family member received, that he began feverishly studying Ibogaine and continuing his medical training and education with an emphasis on Ibogaine-driven drug addiction disruption. He quickly became considered an expert in his field.
Dr. Martin Polanco regularly reflects on how blessed he is in life and feels rewarded being able to play a part in people breaking free from their addictions and resetting their lives. His wish is that one day access to Ibogaine-based treatments can be possible despite one's financial inabilities.
When Martin Polanco is not at the clinic, he enjoys reading, traveling, and bicycling, and finds solace in regular meditation. His love for people grants him the ability to feel as though he "never meets a stranger." He is a dual citizen of Austria & Mexico. Being primarily raised in the rich, native culture of Mexico is what inspired his love for indigenous medicines. He has been featured in the media on shows including "The Positive Head Podcast", "Bulletproof Radio", "The Joe Rogan Experience" and more.
Articles:
Dr. Martin Polanco MD - PsychedelicTimes - Article 1
Dr. Martin Polanco MD - PsychedelicTimes - Article 2
Dr. Martin Polanco MD - The Fix - Article 3
Dr. Martin Polanco MD - Chris Ryan - Article 4
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