Kambo Assisted Therapy
Supporting deep cleansing, reset, and renewal.
What Is Kambo Assisted Therapy?
Kambo is a traditional cleansing ceremony that has been practised for centuries by indigenous tribes of the Amazon. It is derived from the skin secretion of the Phyllomedusa bicolor- the Giant Monkey Frog- a large, docile tree frog native to the Amazonian rainforest. The sticks of dried frog secretion used at Pink Griffin are obtained from a reputable source within the Matsés (Ibama) tribe.The frog (called Acaté by the tribe) is never harmed during collection; the secretion is gathered carefully, never to excess, so she retains enough to defend herself and the frog is released back into nature.The frogs are not over-harvested in this tribe.
At its heart, Kambo is both a sacred ritual and a biochemically complex medicine. The secretion contains a remarkable array of bioactive peptides - small protein compounds that interact directly with the human nervous system, immune system, and digestive system. Researchers have identified several of these peptides, including dermorphin, deltorphins, phyllomedusin, and dermaseptins, which demonstrate anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and immune-modulating properties in scientific study.
Kambo is not psychedelic. It does not usually alter perception or produce hallucinations. What it does do is prompt a rapid, intense purge- physical and energetic- that many people describe as one of the most profound reset experiences of their lives.
Across different Amazonian traditions, this secretion was applied to warriors and hunters to sharpen their senses, increase endurance, suppress hunger, and release what indigenous peoples call panema- a heaviness or stagnant energy that clouds clarity and blocks wellbeing. Today, people across the world seek Kambo for those same reasons: to clear what no longer belongs, and to come back to themselves. Every session at Pink Griffin is held with deep respect for this tradition, its origins and its intelligence. At the same time, this work is not a direct copy of how Kambo is offered in the jungle. The Matsés have lived alongside this medicine for generations; their bodies, their environment, and their energetic constitution are shaped by that long relationship. In the jungle, Kambo is not held as a separate ceremonial event.It is woven into the rhythm of village life, often offered casually, with children and animals playing nearby. There, that informality fits, because the medicine, the people, and the land have grown up together. Western bodies arrive from a very different starting place: different climate, different diet, different rhythms of life, different layers of accumulated stress, and they need a different container. Honouring the tradition does not mean transplanting it whole. It means receiving the medicine with reverence, and shaping how it is offered around the actual person in front of me: their body, their health history, their nervous system, and the life they are living. Here, that calls for a Western approach to safety and space holding, a deliberate ceremonial container, a clear structure, trauma informed protocols, and care taken at every stage of the session. To do that well, I draw on all the modalities I have learnt over the years: scientific approach, naturopathy and nutrition, breathwork techniques and shamanic practice. Together they create a unique approach, designed to bring each client the deepest benefit from a session. Kambo asks a lot of the body, and how you support that body around the ceremony matters as much as the ceremony itself. Together we may look at how you are eating, sleeping, and resting in the days before and after, and at simple, practical adjustments: food, herbs, daily rhythms, that help your system land the changes Kambo brings forward. Kambo is the catalyst, a magnificent Teacher; the way you live around it is what allows the work to take root. I also use elements of Chinese energetic wisdom and analysis to read each person before me. This includes observation of the face and body, tongue diagnosis, and careful questioning about sleep, digestion, energy, emotion, and overall constitution. These tools help me see how your particular system is moving: what is in excess, what is depleted, what is stuck, so the way Kambo is offered can be shaped to you rather than applied as a template. Dose, point placement, pacing, and the support around the session are all determined by what your body and energy are showing on the day. Before every session we sit down together. The amount of Kambo and where the points will be placed are decided in conversation, so the work suits your intention and your individual energetic makeup. This is not a shortcut or a trend. It is an ancient practice approached with the care and ceremony it deserves, and adapted, with integrity, so it can truly serve the people standing in front of me today.
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Who It’s For?
Kambo calls to people at a crossroads, those who sense that something needs to shift, but haven't been able to move it. It is sought by people who are ready to look honestly at themselves and take active responsibility for their healing.
It may be right for you if you are navigating any of the following:
Emotional & psychological
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Feeling stuck, heavy, or without direction
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Processing grief, loss, or life transition
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Wanting to release old patterns or trauma
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Seeking clarity on relationships, purpose, or identity
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Depression, anxiety, or emotional numbness
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Addiction and substance dependency
Physical & energetic
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Chronic fatigue or low energy
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Autoimmune or inflammatory conditions
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Digestive imbalance
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Hormonal dysregulation
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Chronic pain
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Wanting to support the body’s natural detoxification
Kambo is also sought by those who are physically well but spiritually searching - people who want to deepen self-awareness, reinvigorate their sense of purpose, or simply experience a profound reset after a period of depletion.
Kambo is also sought by those who are physically well but spiritually searching - people who want to deepen self-awareness, reinvigorate their sense of purpose, or simply experience a profound reset after a period of depletion.
This work is not for everyone, and that is not a limitation, it is a form of respect. A thorough screening process precedes every session to ensure that Kambo is appropriate and safe for your individual circumstances.
If you are curious but unsure, reaching out for a conversation is always the right first step. There is no pressure, and no commitment is required to begin the conversation.
What to Expect
Knowing what to expect before a Kambo session helps you arrive prepared in body and mind. The process unfolds in three phases:
1. Preparation
2. Ceremony,
3. Integration
Each of which matters equally.
Individual and group sessions (max 6 participants) have similar flow. To support groups with three or more participants, there might be a second, Kambo trained space holder present.
Preparation before session
We begin with a detailed questionnaire (to be completed online) about your health history, intentions, and readiness.
You will be asked to fast for at least 8, ideally 12 hours beforehand: no food, supplements, or medication, though water with electrolytes is encouraged.
Clean, whole-food eating in the days leading up to the ceremony supports your body's ability to move through the experience. Salt is important, so do not restrict it. Avoid saunas or intense sweating for two days before your session. Hydrate normally in the days leading up. Do not over-drink water. Once the initial screening has been completed successfully, you receive an email with detailed guidelines and preparation before the session.
The Session
(3 to 4 hours)
Before Kambo secretion is applied on your body
The session is held as a ceremony, not a clinical procedure. Before we open the ceremony and share
our intentions, we begin with a conversation. Together we revisit your intention, medical history, agree where on the body the Kambo points will be placed, and I walk you through in detail what to expect during the ceremony and how your body may respond. You may have some questions you would like answering before the secretion is applied. This shared start grounds the session and the work that follows. Before the Kambo is applied, I offer Sananga - Amazonian eye drops that release tension in the body and prepare it for the medicine. I may also advise you to drink electrolytes before we begin.
Kambo (20 to 40 minutes)
You will be asked to drink approx, 3 pints (1,5 litres) of room temperature, filtered water in the space of 10 to 15 minutes. Kambo is then applied through small superficial burns on the skin. Within minutes of application, the body begins its response. You may experience nausea, sweating, swelling in the face (‘frog face’), a rapid heartbeat, and - most commonly - purging through your mouth and /or bowel movements. Other sensations that may arise include a rush of heat or flushing, pressure or fullness in the head, tingling in the hands, face, or lips, trembling, a sense of heaviness, and waves of emotion, fainting. Each is a normal part of the body’s rapid response (it is not an anaphylactic response) and passes quickly once the points are removed. This purge is not a side effect; it is the medicine working. The active phase lasts approximately 20 to 40 minutes. You will be fully supported throughout, this includes assisting you to walk to the toilet. To accompany the journey, I draw on a range of shamanic tools - rattles, drum, other instruments, and my own voice - alongside music from the speakers when it serves the moment. What is used and when is chosen in response to what your body seems to be asking for. After the secretion is removed, I seal the burn points with Dragon’s Blood.
Rest and Integration
After the ceremony, there is time to rest, replenish lost electrolytes, and experience sound healing, in some sessions gong journey. Some people take longer than others to recover after the session.
This is no space to rush, it takes what it takes. You will be taken care of until you are fit to leave the session.
Before you leave, I will offer you some guidelines on how to proceed in the days after the ceremony and answer any questions you may have. Most people feel lighter, clearer, and more grounded in the hours that follow. The deeper insights often continue to unfold over the days and weeks ahead. Ongoing support is available as part of your session. Common after-effects include a calm groundedness, improved mood or focus, a feeling of physical lightness, and a gradual unfolding of clarity across the days that follow. It is also normal, especially after a first session, to feel tender, tired, or briefly foggy as the body recalibrates. These sensations usually ease within a day or two and often soften further with each subsequent session.
A note on the science: The bioactive peptides in Kambo include phyllocaerulein (which stimulates gut motility and lowers blood pressure), phyllomedusin and phyllokinin (which contract smooth muscle and dilate blood vessels), sauvagine (which activates the adrenal axis and stimulates dopamine release), and dermorphin and deltorphins (which act on opioid receptors to relieve pain and relax muscles). This complex cascade explains the intensity of the physical experience — and its short duration.
Booking a Kambo Session and Pricing
Every session is shaped around you: your intention, your body, your readiness, and the modalities that fit the moment. Below are the main ways I work. If you are unsure which is right for you, please start with a conversation; we will find the right shape together.
To book, please either get in touch directly or complete the Kambo questionnaire. Once the screening conversation has been completed and you are good to go, we will agree on a time and location together. You will then receive an email with payment instructions (online, bank transfer, or cash) and the booking terms.
At Pink Griffin studio
Near Winchester, Hampshire, UK
Private ceremony
(1:1)
Includes the pre-session conversation and screening, the Kambo application with supporting modalities (Sananga, Hapeh, sound, energy work as needed), individual naturopathic and nutritional advice (if required) and time for grounding and integration.
Approximately 3 to 4 hours.
£170
Two-person ceremony
Includes the pre-session conversation and screening, the Kambo application with supporting modalities (Sananga, Hapeh, sound, energy work as needed), individual naturopathic and nutritional advice (if required) and time for grounding and integration.
Approximately 3 to 4 hours.
£300
(£150 per person)
At Your Chosen Location
Conditions apply - see below.
Private ceremony
(1:1)
A one-to-one ceremony held in the comfort of your own space. The structure is the same as the studio session - pre-session conversation, screening, Kambo application with supporting modalities, time for grounding and integration - with the added ease of familiar surroundings and no need to travel afterwards.
Approximately 3 to 4 hours, plus 45 minutes set-up and clean-up time on either side.
£210
Small Group
(3 to 6 people)
A held group ceremony for three to six participants, in a shared ceremonial container. Each person is met individually with the same care and screening as a one-to-one. Includes the Kambo application with supporting modalities (Sananga, Hapeh, sound) and time for grounding and integration together afterwards. Sign up to the newsletter to be notified about upcoming group sessions and their venues.
Approximately 4 to 5 hours.
£90–£110pp
depending on the venue
Two-person ceremony
A ceremony for two held at your home. Same structure as the two-person studio session, with the added comfort of familiar surroundings and no journey home afterwards.
Approximately 3 to 4 hours, plus 45 minutes set-up and clean-up time on either side.
£350
(£175 per person)
Bespoke
If you have a group of friends who are curious and a suitable space to gather, private group sessions can be arranged. This is a good option for those who want to share the experience with people they already trust, in an environment that feels familiar and comfortable.
Get in touch to start the conversation.
We will talk through what you are looking for, who the group is, and what feels right. A bespoke quotation will follow from there.
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Ceremonies at Your Home
Holding the ceremony at your home offers the comfort of familiar surroundings and removes the need to travel afterwards. For this to work safely, the space must meet a few conditions:
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A private, dedicated room: strictly no observers or pets present during the session
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A toilet on the same level (stairs during a ceremony are a hazard)
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Absolute privacy throughout the whole session (including the toilet access)
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Access to a kettle for hot water
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Access to a kitchen to heat the soup after the ceremony
I arrive 45 minutes before the start time to prepare the space, and stay afterwards to clean up.
Please Note: Prices listed cover the ceremony itself. For sessions held at your home, a travel charge of £1.30 per mile (round-trip from my home in New Alresford, Hampshire, UK) applies, covering fuel, car use, and my time on the road.
Am I Ready?
Choosing to work with Kambo is a personal decision. It is not something to rush into, and it is not the right moment for everyone. Before a session is confirmed, these questions are worth sitting with: honestly, and in your own time. Clear answers are not required; what matters is that you have asked.
What is drawing me to Kambo?
Do I have space to rest and integrate afterward?
Clarity, change, release, curiosity
Your reason does not need to be profound. It just needs to be honest.
Just openness is absolutely fine.
Much of Kambo’s gift arrives in the quiet hours that follow. Protect that time. Do not plan anything excessive for the rest of the day.
Am I in a stable enough place to be moved?
Am I able to follow preparation and safety guidance?
Kambo can bring emotion to the surface. In periods of acute crisis, it is usually wiser to wait. Do you have support around you?
Fasting, hydration, and honesty about your health history are not optional. Kambo is not a DIY experience.
Do I feel safe with your practitioner?
You should feel heard, informed, and never pressured. If something feels off, trust it.
Am I willing to meet physical intensity?
Kambo is short but strong. It helps to know, in advance, that discomfort is part of the process.
Am I willing to take responsibility for my own process?
Is there a clear “yes” in my body?
Kambo offers clarity, but the changes that follow come from your own choices.
Beyond doubts, does this feel like the right moment?
If you can sit with these questions and find something like a yes beneath them, you may be ready. If you are unsure, reaching out is still the right step - often, the conversation itself brings the clarity you are looking for.
How We Work Together
Kambo is a relationship between you and the medicine, between you and the practitioner, and between you and whatever you are ready to release. The way we work together is shaped by that understanding.
Everything begins with a conversation. Before any session is confirmed, we spend time together exploring your intentions, your health background, and whether this is the right moment and method for you. You will never feel rushed, and there is always space for questions.
Your body leads the process. My role is to hold the space with care, presence, and complete attention to your safety, not to direct the experience, but to support it.
Each session is individual. The amount of Kambo applied, where it is placed, and how the ceremony is structured is chosen specifically for you, based on your intention, your constitution, and what feels right. Nothing is templated or routine.
After the session, the work does not end. Integration, the process of absorbing, reflecting on, and acting from what Kambo brings forward is where the lasting change lives. Journaling, grounding practices like walking barefoot, time in nature, nourishing food for your needs, honest conversations with trusted people, and ideally some rest the following day all support the integration process. I remain available if you need support in the days following your session.
Kambo is often described as a teacher rather than a cure. It shows you clearly what is ready to move and then it is up to you to honour that clarity.
Safety & Support
Safety is not a disclaimer, it is the foundation of this work. Kambo is a powerful medicine, and it is not appropriate for everyone. This is why every session begins with a thorough health screening, and why I will always be honest with you if I do not feel that Kambo is the right choice at a given time.
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Important to know before proceeding
Kambo is not a medical treatment and should not be approached as one. It is a traditional ceremonial practice. It does not replace professional medical care, and anyone managing a serious health condition should consult their doctor before considering Kambo.
Certain health conditions are contraindicated, including serious heart conditions, active psychosis, certain psychiatric medications
(particularly SSRIs and antidepressants), pregnancy, and others. These will be discussed openly during screening. Beyond these clear contraindications, there is a middle ground, conditions that do not rule Kambo out, but that call for extra care and a slower, more attentive approach. These include autoimmune and chronic inflammatory illnesses, Lyme disease, bipolar disorder or recent psychiatric instability, diabetes or blood sugar instability, chronic fatigue and adrenal depletion, and conditions affecting the cardiovascular or connective tissue systems. If any of these apply to you, Kambo may still be possible, it is simply held with gentler dosing, more support, and more recovery time between sessions. All of this is explored honestly during screening, so that the decision we reach together is the right one for your body. The Kambo used in sessions is ethically and sustainably sourced, in direct relationship with indigenous Amazonian communities whose ancestral knowledge makes this medicine possible. Reciprocity and respect for those origins is part of how this practice is held.
During & after your session
During your session, you are never left alone. The space is calm, private, and prepared. You are monitored throughout and supported at every stage: from the opening to the close.
After the ceremony, it is normal to feel tender or emotionally open in the days that follow. This is the medicine continuing its work. Eating clean whole foods, avoiding alcohol, caffeine, and processed foods, and being gentle with yourself supports the body's recalibration.
Integration support is available beyond the session itself.
Frequently
Asked Questions
Is Kambo a psychedelic?
No. Kambo does not produce visions or altered states of consciousness. The experience is primarily physical and physiological: something the body moves through, rather than something that changes how you perceive reality. However, there are some reports, including my own, of feeling the presence of Kambo Spirit or some very mild visionary insights.
Does Kambo “detox” the body?
Kambo triggers strong physical responses: sweating, purging, but there is no scientific evidence that it removes toxins in the way “detox” is popularly described. These reactions are better understood as the body responding to a rapid cascade of bioactive peptides. What people experience as a reset is real; the mechanism is simply more nuanced than the word detox suggests.
Are the frogs harmed?
No. The frog is gently stimulated to release its secretion and then returned to the forest unharmed, with enough secretion to defend herself from the predators. Ethical sourcing honours both the frog and the indigenous communities who hold this tradition.
Is Kambo toxic or poisonous?
No. Although the physical response can be intense, the secretion has not been shown to be biologically toxic to the liver, kidneys, or nervous system. Its effects are driven by bioactive peptides, not poisons. The intensity comes from how much the body is doing at once, not from harm being done.
Is Kambo legal?
It is unregulated rather than prohibited. Is not illegal in most countries. There is no governing body overseeing the practice. Australia is the notable exception and criminalised it following a practitioner’s death in 2019.
Can I eat/drink before a session?
No. You will be asked to fast (no food, normal water) for typically eight to ten twelve hours before the session. Kambo works with the body's physiology, and arriving with an empty stomach reduces intensity, supports a cleaner purge if one comes, and means your body is not managing digestion at the same time as everything else. Specific preparation guidance is given when you book.
Is purging necessary for Kambo to work?
No. Purging is common, but it is not required for the medicine to act. Some people purge strongly; others barely at all. Trying to force it creates tension. The deepest results come from softening, trusting the process, and letting your body respond in its own way.
How many sessions do I need?
There is no set prescription. For clarity, reset, or emotional release, a single session can be enough. For deeper physical or long-held patterns, people often begin with three sessions within thirty days and then space subsequent sessions by intention rather than by schedule. What is right for you is something we decide together.