Frequently Asked Questions

About Kambo

  • Kambo is the secretion of the Phyllomedusa bicolor, the Giant Green Monkey Tree Frog of the Amazon rainforest. It has been used for centuries as part of the traditional ceremonial practices of indigenous Amazonian tribes, including the Matses, Katukina, and Mayoruna peoples.

    It is not a psychedelic. It does not create visions or altered states of consciousness. It is a deeply physical, deeply cleansing ceremonial practice, and those who come to it describe it as unlike anything else they have encountered.

    Kambo is not classified as a medicinal product in the United Kingdom. It is a legal ceremonial practice.

  • Yes. Kambo is completely legal in the United Kingdom and across most of the world. It is not a controlled substance.

  • No. Kambo does not contain any psychedelic or hallucinogenic substances. It does not create visions, altered states of consciousness, or any psychedelic experience. It is a deeply physical ceremonial practice.No. Kambo does not contain any psychedelic or hallucinogenic substances. It does not create visions, altered states of consciousness, or any psychedelic experience. It is a deeply physical ceremonial practice.

  • Educational note: The following section describes ongoing scientific research into the bioactive compounds found in Kambo. It is provided for educational purposes only and does not constitute a medical claim.

    To date, sixteen bioactive peptides have been isolated from the Kambo secretion. These compounds have been of significant interest to researchers and pharmaceutical companies worldwide since the 1960s, with over 70 Kambo-related peptide patents registered primarily in the USA.

    The peptides identified include dermorphin, deltorphin, phyllokinin, phyllomedusin, phyllocaerulein, sauvagine, dermaseptin, adenoregulin, and several others. Each has been the subject of ongoing scientific interest and independent research.

  • The secretion is a waxy substance that is harvested from the frog's skin and dried onto small wooden sticks. The frog is not harmed during harvesting, the Matses people, who harvest the secretion we work with, have done so respectfully for generations. The frog is released unharmed after harvesting.

    The dried secretion is then rehydrated with water during your session and applied to the gates, small, superficial points on the skin.

The Ceremony

  • A Kambo ceremony at The Kambo Clinic is a held, structured experience. Claire leads every aspect of your session personally.

    The ceremony opens with preparation and intention-setting. Small superficial points called gates are created on the skin, these are tiny, shallow points, not cuts. The Kambo is then applied to the gates and the experience begins within moments.

    The Kambo application itself typically lasts 20 to 40 minutes. The remaining session time is dedicated to rest, integration, coaching, and nourishment, including a light meal provided by Claire. The full session lasts up to 4 hours.

  • The experience begins within moments of application. Most people feel an immediate and intense wave of warmth or heat moving through the body. The face may flush. The heart rate increases. There is often nausea, and most people purge, this is a completely natural and expected part of the ceremony.

    Some people experience shaking, emotional release, tears, laughter, or a deep sense of letting go.

    Every experience is individual. Every session is different. Claire remains present with you throughout every moment.

  • Yes. The purge is not an unpleasant side effect, it is the body's natural response and is considered an important part of the ceremonial experience. Most clients describe it as a release rather than an ordeal.

    What follows is consistently described as one of the most profound feelings of clarity, lightness, and peace many clients have ever experienced.

  • Yes. For a full Kambo ceremony, you are asked to fast for at least 12 hours before your session. A small cup of water or tea on the morning of your session is fine.

    For One Dot Kambo sessions, fasting is only 4 hours, making it easy to fit into your day.

    Full preparation instructions are included in your booking confirmation. Claire will also contact you personally before your first session.

  • The Kambo Clinic provides everything you need, bottled water, yoga mats, bolsters, blankets, and your own dedicated bucket for the purge. You do not need to bring anything for the ceremony itself.

    For 1:1 sessions, you are welcome to bring your own playlist if you would prefer to listen to your own music during the experience.

  • Yes. You will be able to drive yourself home after your session. You will also be able to go to work the next day. Most people feel clear, grounded, and well by the time they leave The Kambo Clinic.

    Some clients feel tender or tired for a day or two after their first session before the shift becomes clear, this is entirely normal. Claire will advise you personally based on how your body responds.

  • Most people are completely fine and do not need to take time off. Some feel energised almost immediately after their session. Others feel quieter or more tender for a day or two, and then experience a noticeable uplift.

    You will be able to work the following day.

    Claire will advise you personally throughout your journey with Kambo.

Session Types

  • The Kambo Clinic offers several formats to suit different needs and intentions:

    • Group Kambo Ceremony — £100 per person

    • 1:1 Private Ceremony at The Kambo Clinic, Beckenham — £210

    • Private Group Ceremony (your own group) — £150 per person

    • Kambo in Your Own Home — from £400 (individuals and groups)

    • One Dot Kambo for Sport & Injury — £55 (30 minutes, no purge)

    • One Dot Kambo with Conscious Quantum Hypnosis — £165 (60 minutes, no purge)

    • The Kambo Breakthrough Challenge — 3 sessions in 28 days (please see that page for current pricing)

  • A full Kambo ceremony involves multiple gates and the complete ceremonial experience, including the purge, a full rest period, and integration. Sessions are up to 4 hours.

    One Dot Kambo involves a single point of Kambo applied to one gate. There is no purge and no nausea. It is a 30 to 60-minute session depending on which format you choose. You require only 4 hours of fasting and can carry on with your day immediately afterwards.

    One Dot Kambo is a distinct modality, it is not a beginner option or a reduced version. It is designed for specific intentions: physical recovery, injury support, sport performance, or combined subconscious work with Conscious Quantum Hypnosis.

  • The Kambo Breakthrough Challenge is a structured programme of three Kambo sessions completed within 28 days. Each session builds on the last, progressively clearing physical tension, emotional residue, and energetic blocks.

    It is particularly suited to those who are ready to work at depth and who want to create lasting change, not just a single experience. Please see the dedicated page for full details and current pricing.

  • Yes. Home visits are available across London, Kent, Surrey, Essex, East Sussex, and West Sussex, and for locations up to approximately 3 hours from Beckenham, South London.

    Home visit sessions are priced from £400 for individuals and small groups, with group rates available for larger numbers. Please contact Claire before booking to confirm your location and receive a personal quote.

  • Yes. Claire Anstey leads every session at The Kambo Clinic personally. There are no substitutes and no assistants for ceremonial work.

    For 1:1 sessions, you also have direct WhatsApp access to Claire throughout your time at the clinic, before, during, and after your sessions.

Safety & Suitability

  • Kambo has been used as a ceremonial practice for thousands of years across the Amazon. When administered by a professionally trained and certified practitioner, with a full health screening completed beforehand, it is a safe and legal ceremonial practice.

    Claire Anstey is IAKP-certified and has conducted over 1,000 one-to-one sessions. Every client receives a thorough personal health screening before their first session.

  • Yes. Kambo is not suitable for everyone. There are certain health conditions and medications that make Kambo contraindicated.

    Please read the full Precautions and Contraindications page carefully before booking. If you have any questions about your specific situation, contact Claire before booking. She will advise you honestly.

  • Please contact Claire before booking if you have any medical condition or take any prescription medication. She will advise you personally and honestly about whether Kambo is right for you at this time.

    Your safety always comes first. If Kambo is not the right fit for you, Claire will tell you clearly, and will not take your booking.

  • Yes. Every client completes a personal health screening with Claire before their first session. This is non-negotiable. It ensures that Kambo is appropriate for you and that your session is designed around your specific needs.

    If the session is not right for you at this time, you will receive a full refund.

  • Some people experience a release during their Kambo session — tears, laughter, grief, or a deep sense of clarity. This is considered a normal and welcomed part of the process.

    What makes Kambo particularly remarkable here is that the release happens somatically, inside the body. Stuck emotion and energy leave without you having to remember where they came from, relive the experience, or think about it after the session. The emotion moves through and out. No story required.

    Every 1:1 session at The Kambo Clinic includes up to one hour of personal coaching with Claire within your appointment time. You are not left to process alone.

    If you have a history of severe mental health challenges, please contact Claire before booking so she can advise you personally.

Preparation & Aftercare

  • Full preparation guidance is sent to you in your booking confirmation. Claire will also contact you personally to go through your health screening and answer any questions before your first session.

    The key preparation guidelines are:

    • Fast for at least 12 hours before your full ceremony session (4 hours for One Dot Kambo)

    • Avoid alcohol for at least 24 hours before and after your session

    • Do not engage in water fasting or strict diets in the 7 days before your session

    • A small cup of water or tea on the morning of your session is fine

  • After the Kambo application, you rest in a calm, supported space for up to an hour. Claire provides a light vegan meal,  fresh soup, bread, hummus, crackers, rice cakes, fruit, and fruit teas. You leave nourished, grounded, and cared for.

    Aftercare guidance is provided at the end of every session. For 1:1 clients, WhatsApp access to Claire continues beyond the day of the session.

  • Many clients feel an immediate sense of clarity, lightness, and energy. Some feel quieter or more tender for a day or two, and then experience a significant uplift.

    The integration period following Kambo can be profound. Clients report improved sleep, mental clarity, emotional ease, and a renewed sense of direction. Claire is available via WhatsApp throughout this period for 1:1 clients.

Booking & Pricing

  • All sessions are booked and paid for online.

    Before booking, please read the Precautions and Contraindications page carefully. If after reviewing you are not suitable for Kambo, Claire will cancel your appointment.

    You are always welcome to speak with Claire before booking. The easiest way is to send a WhatsApp message — a call can then be arranged from there.

  • The Kambo Clinic is based in Beckenham, BR3 1RQ, South London, on the border of Kent.

    The clinic is located directly opposite New Beckenham Station and a 10 to 12-minute walk from Beckenham Junction. Direct trains run from Victoria, Charing Cross, London Bridge, and Waterloo East, with journey times of 16 to 25 minutes. Free street parking is available directly outside from 9.30am.

  • Our full cancellation and refund policy is set out in the Terms, Conditions and Privacy Policy, please read this before booking. If you have specific questions, contact Claire directly.

  • Yes. Gift sessions are available. Please reach out to Claire via WhatsApp to arrange this,  she will ensure the recipient receives a proper welcome and full health screening before their session.

  • Send Claire a WhatsApp message. She responds personally to every message. She does not use an automated system, an assistant, or a chatbot. If you have a question, she will answer it.