A Revolutionary Approach to Integrated Recovery

Our interdisciplinary framework combines a cutting-edge combination of psychology, holistic medicine, and health science to aid in physical, mental and spiritual healing while immersed in the jungle of Costa Rica

A Superior Path

At Núno Recovery, we believe true healing requires a holistic approach—one that honors and nurtures the body, mind, and spirit as an integrated whole. Anchored in the lush jungle of Costa Rica, we offer a return to nature, purity, and conscious living, stripping away the noise to focus on what’s real and essential in the recovery journey.

Conventional approaches to recovery have often proven ineffective, while alternative healing centers frequently lack the rigorous standards of care and safety protocols essential in the early stages of rehabilitation. Núno Recovery bridges this gap, combining cutting-edge clinical expertise with holistic medicine to provide a safe, effective, and deeply transformative recovery experience.

Individualized Recovery

Our methodology is built on the understanding that maladaptive behaviors, such as substance abuse, disordered eating, or gambling, are not isolated problems. They are symptoms of deeper imbalances in the body, mind, and soul. Rather than focusing on managing these symptoms, we aim to heal the root causes that give rise to them.

Our team blends the latest advancements in holistic medicine and health science with time-honored healing traditions that have restored balance for millennia. Through our experience, we have found that the thoughtful integration of plant medicine with evidence-based psycho-therapeutic approaches fosters profound, lasting transformation. Núno Recovery is more than a treatment center or wellness program—it is a catalyst for lifelong healing, empowering individuals to reclaim their health, purpose, and vitality.

Lifetime Commitment

At Núno Recovery, healing isn’t a one-time event; it’s a lifelong commitment. That’s why, we offer a lifetime guarantee—if a participant completes our protocol and ever needs support again: they are welcome back at no additional cost. Our mission is not just to treat, but to empower individuals to reclaim their lives, free from the cycles of addiction and imbalance.

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Wellness Protocols

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Therapeutics

At Núno Recovery, Somatic Psychotherapy is the conceptual framework through which we work. It has been our experience that addressing imbalances and stored emotions in the physical body enables participants to see themselves and the world in a new way. Focus on alignment, posture and structural integration are key elements to lasting change. This has been the inspiration for our Lifetime Commitment. Once bioenergetic harmony has been restored to the body, unhealthy behavior patterns, chronic pain, and autoimmune conditions fall away effortlessly. 

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Movement Practices

Movement is medicine. Modern humans frequently do not engage our physical bodies nearly enough to optimize health. Some individuals experience the imbalances brought on by a sedentary lifestyle with extreme sensitivity.  Physical activity helps regulate stress and anxiety, boosts mood through the natural release of dopamine and endorphins, and reduces unhealthy thought patterns. It also rebuilds body awareness, often lost in sickness, which is essential for emotional regulation and self-connection.

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Plant Medicine

Certain plant medicines, when used in a safe, guided, and clinical setting, can help interrupt addictive patterns, promote emotional release, and foster deep psychological insight. They also support neuroplasticity, helping the brain to rewire harmful behaviors and thought patterns. By creating space for connection—to self, others, and a greater sense of purpose—plant medicine can be a powerful catalyst for transformation and long-term recovery. 

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Biohacking

Biohacking can be a powerful tool for enhancing overall health and supporting addiction recovery by optimizing the body and brain’s natural systems. Through practices like temperature contrast therapy, breathwork, and targeted supplementation, biohacking helps regulate the nervous system, improve sleep, boost energy, and restore biochemical balance. These methods empower individuals to take an active role in their healing, accelerating physical recovery while strengthening distress tolerance, resilience, and emotional stability.

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Nutrition

The food we consume replenishes the body, stabilizes mood, and supports overall mental and physical health. Núno prioritizes clean, nutrient-rich, and local whole foods sourced within 20 miles of the facility. Guests enjoy spring water from an on-property waterfall, fresh eggs from free-range chickens, artisanal dairy, ancient grains, and hundreds of exotic fruits, all carefully selected to support sustained recovery and holistic well-being. Frequenting different farmer’s markets is a cornerstone of our integrative programming; forming relationships with the foods we consume and the farmers who bring them to the world is frequently a potent element of transformational healing.

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Functional Health

Functional health focuses on identifying and addressing the root causes of illness rather than just treating symptoms. By looking at the body as an interconnected system—considering nutrition, gut health, hormones, stress, sleep, and lifestyle—we create a personalized path to healing and balance. All of our guests receive a set of advanced diagnostic testing such as Functional Blood Chemistry Analysis (FBCA), Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis (HTMA), and microbiome testing to uncover hidden imbalances and guide targeted interventions. When supporting the body's natural ability to heal, functional health promotes long-term vitality, stronger immunity, improved energy, and enhanced mental clarity.

Meet the Team

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    Marcos Mourkakos

    FOUNDER & EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

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    McKenzie McDonald

    CO-FOUNDER & DIR. OF OPERATIONS, M.A., RYT 200

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    Rahquel Star Achiaviatta

    Clinical Director, M.A., HHC, RMT

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    Dr. David Wiss

    PhD, MS, RDN

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    Dr. Alan Inman

    MD

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    Jacqueline Marinescu

    BSN

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    Isamar Gonzalez

    Holistic Therapist & Yoga Instructor, RYT 500

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    Talia Sol

    Holistic Therapist & Shamanic Healer

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    Ariel Segatto

    Ariel Segatto, Philosopher, Holistic Healer, Musician/DJ

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