OUR TEAM
Meet part of our team.
United by experience and a spirit of service.
Clinical Team:
DR. MARIO GERMÁN VÁZQUEZ MORA
Medical Director
Dr. Vázquez Mora coordinates the medical team and oversees the health evaluations, protocols, and safety measures at New Life Riviera Maya, ensuring that every experience takes place within a professional and safe environment.
With more than 15 years of experience in the healthcare field, he has supported healing and personal transformation processes since 2008, integrating medical practice with a holistic approach.
LUISA BUIRITICA
Psychologist · Gestalt Therapist · 500-Hour Certified Yoga Teacher
Luisa is a psychologist, holistic therapist, and yoga teacher dedicated to supporting processes of healing, reconnection, and personal transformation.
She has more than 10 years of experience integrating practices such as meditation, mindfulness, and emotional work.
Having spent a significant period living and working in the United Kingdom, as well as extensive training and professional experience across Europe and the United States, she has developed a diverse and integrative therapeutic approach.
At New Life Riviera Maya, she guides guests through therapies and practices focused on balance, clarity, and overall well-being.
ELIZABETH GARCÍA
Master’s Degree in Psychology · Author of 2 Books Published on Amazon
Elizabeth has a natural vocation for supporting and guiding others in their search for well-being.
After experiencing one of the most difficult moments of her life, the loss of her son, she transformed her journey into a path of service, dedicating herself to the study of psychology and sharing her experience through her books.
Founders & Leadership:
SAMANTHA ORTIZ
Founder · Director
Samantha Ortiz worked for 10 years in the hospitality industry.
In recent years, she began a personal journey of wellness and healing that led her into the world of holistic practices and plant medicine.
In nature, she found a deep sense of peace. While she continues to walk her own path of learning, these tools profoundly transformed her life. Her experience with ibogaine marked a turning point in her journey.
In the search for her life’s purpose, she felt inspired to create this space where people can heal, renew themselves, and transform their lives.
APOLO HERRERA
Ibogaine Program Specialist · Lead Guide
Apolo Herrera has over 10 years of experience supporting ibogaine processes and more than 12 years since his own journey with this medicine.
After overcoming years of addiction, he experienced a profound transformation thanks to ibogaine, which changed the course of his life. Today, his work is based on his own experience with this medicine.
Today, at New Life Riviera Maya, he supports others through healing and recovery with presence, empathy, and a deep sense of commitment.
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ROSA MARÍA BARRAGÁN
Founding Partner
Rosy is a world traveler and a lover of nature. Over the years, she has come to believe that what we truly take with us in life are the experiences we live.
She lives guided by service and love, and believes that living to serve others is one of the most authentic ways to exist.
She also deeply believes in joy and that everyone deserves to be happy.