I was raised by a Ukrainian mother who was both an M.D. and a homeopath, which meant our medicine cabinet looked more like a witch’s apothecary—herbs, tinctures, and remedies for everything, but never pharmaceuticals. Traditional healing ran deep in our family, passed down for generations. Nature was always the first answer.

Fast forward to my mid-twenties—heartbreak, family struggles, and the sudden loss of a close friend left me feeling like I was wading through cement. Therapy helped, meditation helped… but I was still stuck. Then I found Kambo. After one session, something shifted—the weight I carried every morning lifted.

Curious and called, I traveled to the Amazon to train with a member of the Matses tribe. That meant a month in the jungle, including an eight-day Kambo dieta in isolation—serving Kambo to myself each day in a hut, facing tarantulas, relentless bug bites, and even an earthquake. It was humbling and deepened my respect for this medicine and the traditions that guide it.

Now, as a certified Kambo practitioner through Kambo Naturista, I get to share this medicine with others. My approach blends traditional practice with a deep commitment to safety, proper screening, and integration support—creating 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 breathwork into my practice to support healing, nervous system regulation, and overall well-being. One of my most rewarding experiences has been working with my father, who has Lyme disease, and seeing firsthand the relief he’s found through this medicine.

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