Sacred Tree Kambô practitioner training consists of two full weeks training in person. These two weeks are separated by around a 6 month period during which we work in ceremony settings to coach people on the basics, before moving on to more advanced theory and practice.
Sacred Tree Kambô practitioner training was created after we were asked to teach our ways by several people. The service we offer at Sacred Tree has its own particular character which many have shown a preference for over the years, with some travelling long distances to participate in these ceremonies. The practitioner training came about first from clients with a calling to work with Kambô asking to be taught.
It is our belief that learning through direct experience by apprenticing alongside an experienced practitioner is an important element of learning this healing art. It is also an observation that some practitioners using Chinese medicine prescribe particular meridian points for particular Western diagnoses. It is our experience that Western medical diagnoses are insufficient alone to choose meridian points. Chinese medicine identifies patterns by listening, observing, interrogating and touching. Single Western medical diagnoses can have several different pattern diagnoses in Chinese medicine, and hence several different approaches to healing. Sacred Tree practitioners are taught how to individualise their treatments according to a plethora of diagnostic tools, and how to incorporate a holistic approach to healing to support Kambô to do its work. In our experience a holistic and individual approach can significantly enhance the outcome.
Kambô is an ancient medicine, and is gaining popularity as the reports of life-changing health transformations spread to Westerners who are hungry for ways to help themselves. Kambô is being used all over the world by thousands of people safely, despite the vast array of sensitivities and physical circumstances of the people receiving it. Fortunately, even when used by inexperienced practitioners and individuals this medicine rarely leads to death. Inexperienced application of Kambô can lead to unintended consequences ranging from reduced efficacy to serious discomfort and/or potentially dangerous circumstances.
Kambô is a strong medicine and people’s reactions can be varied and intense. It takes a certain type of person to be able to hold space for this. There are lots of skills involved and walking on this path means getting to know health in general in a deep way. This is why we think it’s important to spread this training out, to have continued guidance and community through which to share information and grow together. The practice is young in the West - in terms of knowing how it applies to us and our differing needs and circumstances.
Kambô is a powerful healing tool. A tool can do damage or repair depending on how it is used. As an energy medicine, the practitioner needs to be sensitive to individual needs, able to assess a client properly to ensure safety and create the ideal environment for the medicine to be received in a healing way. The deeper the level of safety the client receives, the more likely they will be able to release/transform the ‘panema’ – the jungle term for stuck, trapped and blocked energy.
Kambô is a sacred medicine. We also believe that the knowledge built up over centuries by the tribes who have developed the relationship with the frog and the techniques for applying the secretion are based upon countless observations - and that to ignore this wisdom would be foolish. We at Sacred Tree believe that adapting the ceremony culturally to make sense within the context of our Western lifestyles can increase safety and efficacy, especially concerning the distinct differences between our social and physical toxicology, our cultural sensitivities such as music and scent, and our social and ceremonial traditions such as intentionality and sharing. We teach a way to embody the medicinal principles and to personalise the experience.
Why train with us?
Greg Manning, the lead trainer, has been working with Kambô since 2013 and sees up to 100 people a month. He is an experienced teacher of healing, supporting and training in several modalities and bringing the deep holistic knowledge needed for this path. The support we are able to give is face-to-face in the real world. Separating the two modules allows time for the basic techniques to be mastered, with awareness guidance in the interim such that when the second module is undertaken it can be embodied in a completely different way. Supervised training enhances the speed of learning and reduces the impact of early-practice challenges. Much of the real learning happens ‘in the field’. Our training includes skills which lie outside many of the normal techniques applied by other Kambô practitioners.
Over the 6 months you will be able to learn all the personal skills you need to be a practitioner, and all the practical skills to be able to apply Kambô in a safe and effective manner. We will teach you how to create and hold a safe and sacred ceremonial space, and give you a broad range of healing skills to help the client during the session.
Included in the price is:
We don’t offer certification for this course. Certification itself has issues and can inhibit the practitioner from taking responsibility in each moment for themselves and their practice. Certification can also present a false sense of security for the clients who come. Much better than a certificate is a good reputation and testimonials. We can help you maintain an impeccable work ethic and practice. We support you with your ongoing practice by allowing you to advertise through the website and so you can refer to and prove this association and completion of the course in this way if you choose to, and you will always be welcome to come and assist in other Sacred Tree groups as a refresher.
Requirements for application
In order to become a practitioner you need to have had some experience with receiving Kambô (minimum 5 sessions), although it is perfect for both those with little or no experience in healing or applying Kambô, and those with lots of experience in either. It is for those with a calling to be in service to healing, and to the unfolding of health and happiness.
It’s important that the course you are embarking on is completed before you serve Kambô unsupervised - and it’s assumed that by applying for this course you are committing to do this.
Course Dates for 2024
Apprenticeship period
The sessions will be held in London, Bristol and the Midlands.
During the apprenticeship period you are encouraged to participate in as many Sacred Tree group ceremonies as you can. During this time you will be able to develop under supervision:
Syllabus
Module 1
This will cover all the basic aspects of Kambo application and give you everything you need to be able to begin offering Kambo. This will include:
Module 2
The exchange
The total price for the course is £1800 which includes all tuition, accommodation and food. It does not include travel.
An initial deposit of £300 books your place (this is £150 for each module in advance - the deposit for the second module is non-refundable). The balance is payable 2 weeks before each module starts (£750 each time).
Alternate payment plans might be available. Please make a request via the contact form and we will get in touch to discuss options with you.
Booking
Due to the nature of the intensity of this work, it is not suitable for everyone. For this reason we will need to speak to each participant individually beforehand to check that you know what to expect, and to make sure it is the right course for you.
It helps a lot if Greg has worked with you in some way before, or if you know someone well who has worked with us before.
We are happy to speak by phone about the details of this course. If you would like to express interest, or apply please follow this link to fill out some basic information and Greg will get in touch to arrange a time to speak.
Attendance
This course builds skills in a progressive way. Some parts of the second module will be necessary to give you the skills you need to be a successful practitioner, and the course is not complete until both modules are complete.
A platform for advertising through the website, and access to buy the Kambô sticks and specialist equipment will only be available on completion of the course.
Our venue
We will be doing this training in a beautiful centre called Werganrose near Swnasea, Wales. Accommodation is provided
Arrival and Departure
We ask that participants arrive at the retreat centre on Monday March 4th by 12:30pm when we will have lunch together
The course will conclude with lunch on Sunday March 10th by 2:00pm
Everything between these times are included in the course price, including food, medicines and accommodation
Both modules will be held in the same venue
Travel
Car - The postcode for the venue is SA2 7JS. More details about travel will be sent to you when we receive a deposit from you
Lift share - Wherever possible we will organise a lift sharing, to minimise the use of transport. This will be done nearer to the time - around two weeks before.
Public transport - Please let us know if you wish to come by public transport so we can arrange to have you picked up from the nearest train/bus station (Swansea)