How I Serve Kambo

I don’t time my sessions. I move slowly. I never overwhelm people with too many dots at once. I always begin with a microdose unless someone has already worked with me before or has clear experience with Kambo and understands their body well. Even then, I go slowly.

I don’t make people crawl to the bathroom. Has anyone ever come close to passing out on me? Yes, but only from standing up too quickly to go to the bathroom. In those cases, we proceed more cautiously in future sessions. I may use less medicine, layer it over time, or suggest they use the bathroom earlier, before the peak of their experience.

The goal isn’t to “blast off,” unless the person is already familiar with Kambo and wants a stronger, more condensed session. Otherwise, it’s a gradual process that often begins with a warm, meditative, fuzzy feeling in the body before nausea arises and the medicine begins to move. The face may swell, heat rises, sweating or shaking may follow—it’s all part of the body’s process.

Before any session, I always hold a consultation call to make sure I can safely and comfortably serve someone. This helps determine the right approach, especially for those who may be more sensitive to medicines in general. For anyone new or cautious, I’m happy to offer a microdose or start with the initial test dot and adjust dosing from there. The goal is always to feel the medicine working in the body, but not to feel overwhelmed or dysfunctional.

Consent and Communication

Kambo can be intense work, so clear communication and mutual trust are essential. Touch is always by consent. I may offer supportive touch if it feels appropriate and if the person is comfortable with it. Throughout the session, I check in—how are you feeling, do you want more medicine, or do you feel complete? We gauge it together.

If at any point someone feels done or needs to pause, that is fully respected. Every session is a collaboration, not something done to someone but something done with them.

Placement

I believe in meridians and energetic points in the body. Am I formally trained in this specific science? No. Do I believe that Kambo must always be placed in certain spots? Not necessarily. I trust that the medicine knows where to go and that our intentions guide that process.

Energetic points can be helpful if someone wants to focus on a specific area, and I’m happy to facilitate that. At the same time, safety and comfort always come first. Some areas, like the abdomen, can be more complicated to work with because of movement or purging, which can disrupt the dots.

Story Time

A woman once came to me wanting Kambo for womb healing, a few weeks after having an abortion. She asked if I could place the dots on her lower abdomen, near her womb.

Practically speaking, that area can be tricky because the dots can fall off as someone moves or purges. Kambo can also cause stomach cramps, so placing it on the abdomen can make the session more intense. After talking it through, we decided to apply the medicine to her upper arm, which is commonly used because of its connection to the heart, cardiovascular system, and lymphatic channels.

After her session, she shared that she experienced vaginal discharge for a few days afterward, which aligned with her intention for womb healing. I truly believe her intention guided the medicine to do its work and that the placement wasn’t the key.

The same applies to other areas of the body. The back can be powerful but also quite intense. If someone specifically requests a placement, I’m happy to work with them, but for first-time participants I usually recommend easier placements like the upper arm or lower leg.

Preparation and Aftercare

Before a Kambo session, I encourage people to give their bodies space to reset. I ask that they avoid mixing other detox practices—like saunas, steam rooms, enemas, water or juice fasts—and avoid combining other plant or synthetic substances with Kambo. For a detailed list, please see my Preparation Guidelines on the Session Process page.

After a session, rest and hydration are key. Each session lasts about two hours to allow time to recover and not feel rushed. I usually offer tea, electrolytes, and fruit afterward to help people replenish and ground back in their bodies.

Conclusion

Serving Kambo is about meeting each person where they are, honoring their intention, prioritizing safety, and guiding the body through the process at a pace that feels right. Each session is collaborative—we listen, check in, and adjust together to create an experience that supports genuine healing.

If you’re considering a session, reach out with questions or schedule a consult to discuss your goals and health history. Choose your practitioner carefully, they greatly influence your Kambo experience. Trust your intuition, ask questions, and work only with someone who makes you feel safe and supported.