Kambo session with Tishara Cousino in Las Vegas, NV presents a perfect example of how indigenous modalities can be administered properly, away from the environment of the cultures who regularly use them. Directly affiliated with these tribes of the Amazon and deeply connected to the spirits of these sacred modalities, Tishara demonstrates a level of respect for Kambo, Rapé/Hapé, and Sananga required for the successful administration. Incidentally, her vast knowledge reflects an immense amount of experience with each of these modalities both personally and with many clients. She fully prepares clients for what to expect while answering any questions that may arise before, during, and after. Her ability to dispel any clients’ anxieties as they occur not only presents her true caring nature, but also her ability to counsel any clients who show any signs of doubt of choosing to go through with the intense process. Also each session is fully customized to fit each individual case and through her astounding clairvoyance, she can assist in determining what is the best possible route for clients to take if they are unsure.

She provides an extremely comfortable experience and maintains this level of comfort for her clients throughout the often difficult and intense effects of the session. After cleansing by smudging her clients’ auras and energies, the session begins. Starting with Sananga, she guides you through the intense burning of the eyes that follows assuring you that it is a natural reaction as it removes panema or negative energies.

While Sananga is not required, I would suggest it for anyone interested in the best possible outcome of the entire session and because it is simply amazing by itself too. After the effects of Sananga cease, Rapé/Hapé is then administered which helps open the energy centers and facilitates the purging process. Again this part is optional, but it is more than worth it as it is also an amazing experience in that of itself. At this time at least two liters of water should have been drank by clients and then the previously decided points of Kambo administration will be prepared. This occurs by a slight burning of a layer of skin which is surprisingly not unpleasant because of the way in which Tishara calmly precedes. Then the Kambo is administered and by this time each client is more than prepared and without question. She administers a test dose on each client to ensure there will be no allergic reactions. Needless to say, this is after she screens each client by going over their health history prior to any session. Once it is established that the test dose is working fine, the rest of the points are covered with the frog secretion. The effects begin pretty rapidly and at this point the main focus of clients becomes purging the system. In what is easily anticipated as a dreadful experience, Tish is gifted at making this experience as pleasant as it could possibly be. If a trip to the bathroom is needed, she will make sure that the client gets there safely and be sure to check on them the whole time you are there. She never misses a beat, making sure her clients are 100% comfortable and safe the entire time.

Although intense at times, I received 3 Kambo sessions in a one month period, all of which were different, but more and more effective each time. I cannot wait to get another session from Tishara, and fortunately she has been kind enough to keep me stocked with Sananga and Rapé/Hapé until I can make it back out to Nevada.

Within months of my Kambo session with her, I finished my last semester of my Anthropology degree, which gives me specific insight into indigenous cultures and customs. Incidentally, it is clear to me that Tishara maintains a deep connection with the spirits of Kambo and the tribes who use them, but also provides a level of wisdom that could only be attained by working with these healers or shamans for long periods of time. If one is considering Kambo therapy, it might be most important to determine the true intentions of the practitioner. Tishara makes it evident that her intentions are based solely on healing and inspiring transformation in her clients. Although she refers to her clients as warriors for taking this journey, Tishara is the true warrior and even a guardian for the health and well-being of others for the sake of humanity. Tishara’s approach to using these modalities is a Rite of Passage and that will easily change one’s outlook on life for the better.