I was raised by a Ukrainian mother who was both a general doctor and a homeopath, which meant our medicine cabinet looked more like a witch’s apothecary, filled with herbs, tinctures, and remedies for everything. Traditional healing is very much the Ukrainian way. I have fond memories of my grandmother wrapping her knees in cabbage leaves to help her arthritis. Nature was always the first answer.

In my mid twenties, I went through a particularly difficult period of heartbreak, family struggles, and the sudden loss of a close friend. I felt like I was wading through cement. I did all the things. I went to therapy. I started meditating. I tried to take care of myself in the ways I knew how. But I still felt anxious most of the time and generally like a nervous wreck.

I had heard about Kambo years earlier being a part of breathing and psychedelic communities, but it never felt important enough to seek out until that point. After my first time sitting with Kambo, I woke up feeling so much lighter in my soul and with a genuine smile that I could not remember the last time I had felt upon waking. Something shifted.

Years later, while traveling in Peru, an opportunity presented itself that felt right. I traveled to the Amazon to train with a member of the Matses tribe. This meant spending a month in the jungle, including a seven day Kambo dieta in isolation. During that time I faced tarantulas, relentless bug bites, and even a small earthquake. It was humbling to say the least. I also got to meet the cutest tree frog.

Now I am a Kambo practitioner through Kambo Naturista, and I feel very grateful to be able to share this medicine with others. My approach blends traditional practice with a deep commitment to safety, proper screening, and integration support. My intention is always to create a space where you can release what no longer serves you.

In addition to my work with Kambo, I am also a certified Oxygen Advantage Advanced Breathing Instructor, integrating how proper breathing supports healing, nervous system regulation, and overall well-being. 

If you are feeling weighed down and ready for a reset, I would be honored to guide you through Kambo’s powerful and time honored path. 🌿