Explore Kambo’s complex journey from indigenous tradition to its rapidly evolving place in the modern global landscape.
Kambo’s modern identity did not emerge in isolation, nor has its practice remained unchanged through time. Much of what circulates today about Kambo’s origins is shaped by simplified narratives, romanticized assumptions, or secondhand retellings removed from cultural context. Because written documentation is limited, understanding Kambo’s history requires careful attention to oral traditions, lived experience, and the complex social dynamics within the indigenous communities who have carried this practice forward.
Far too often, diverse Amazonian peoples are grouped together as “the tribes,” flattening distinct cultures, lineages, and relationships to Kambo into a single generalized story. In reality, practices, meanings, and historical experiences vary between communities, shaped by geography, cultural identity, and intertribal exchange. Drawing from firsthand learning within indigenous contexts alongside anthropological perspective, this course explores these nuances and examines how cultural variation, globalization, and modern interpretation have influenced the form Kambo takes today.
Rather than presenting a static or mythologized history, this course approaches Kambo as a living tradition — one continually shaped by human relationships, cultural adaptation, and cross-cultural encounter. Whether you are new to Kambo or deeply involved in its practice, this course provides essential context for engaging with greater clarity, responsibility, and respect.
Our courses are taught by leading authorities in the field of Kambo and healing arts held to the highest standard of accuracy and integrity.
You get to decide how quickly you want to move through the course, allowing you to fit it into any schedule.
The more you know, the more you are empowered with discernment and equipped for solid leadership in your communities.
is a seasoned international Kambo practitioner having served over 2,200 clients with a specialty in Lyme disease, autoimmune conditions and other chronic illnesses. Caitlin came to her specialty through conquering her own personal battle with Lyme disease, Lupus and chronic illness symptoms.
Caitlin is formally educated as a neurobiologist and is a research associate at UCSD School of Medicine. She operates as an independent scientific researcher with her previous studies focusing on psychedelics and their potential for treating autoimmune conditions and the prebiotic effects of herbs on the human microbiome. She is currently pioneering some of the first human studies on Kambo.
Caitlin has been featured in over 80+ podcasts, interviews, conferences, speaking engagements and even international television appearances as a leading Kambo expert. Her set of skills makes her uniquely qualified to integrate the art and magic of Kambo with the scientific world.
Our number one priority is to provide thorough training programs that produces competent and confident Kambo practitioners devoted to safe and ethical practices. We embrace diversity, innovation, critical thinking, inclusivity and creative freedom in support of our highest value of “Do no harm”. We believe in science and spirituality and see the importance of integrating the two. Our philosophies encourage minds to challenge dogma, celebrate humility, and serve our communities with integrity.
Our curriculum bridges the gap between science and spirit, integrating the best from both traditional knowledge and modern needs.
Giving back to indigenous communities through direct fair-trade supply sourcing, philanthropic projects, and mutually supportive cultural exchanges.
Our programs prioritizes safe practices and harm reduction. We are one of the only programs to include CPR and first aid training.
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Kambo is not an FDA approved drug. It is not intended for use in diagnosis, preventing, treating or curing any medical condition. Always talk to your doctor before choosing to do Kambo. The information provided on this site and by Medicine Frog Kambo’s course offerings are strictly education and are not intended to be medical advice.
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