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Tucker Parris

Kambo Practitioner, US Navy Veteran
Tucker Parris is a U.S. Navy veteran and former search and rescue swimmer who sustained severe injuries—including a broken back, neck, and traumatic brain injury—during his service. After years of struggling with chronic pain and relying on prescription medications, Tucker found profound healing through Kambo in 2021. His first session marked a turning point, allowing him to break free from pharmaceuticals and begin a new chapter rooted in earth medicine. Inspired by his transformation, Tucker trained as a Kambo practitioner in July 2025 and now dedicates his practice to supporting veterans and underserved communities in their own healing journeys. His focus is on chronic pain, trauma, and reconnecting with natural medicine as a path to wellness.
11.00 - 12.00 PM Panel

Saturday 20th March

Kambo and Veterans

This panel highlights military veterans who have turned to Kambo as a tool for healing physical, emotional, and spiritual imbalances following their service. The discussion will be moderated by U.S. Navy veteran and Kambo practitioner Tucker Parris.

9.00 - 09:30 AM Talk

Sunday 21st March

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09.30 - 10.30 AM Talk

Sunday 21st March

The Past, Present, and Future of Kambo

Kambo has long been revered by Amazonian tribes for its powerful cleansing and healing properties, yet only recently has modern science begun to explore its complex biochemical and physiological effects. In this talk, we’ll trace the scientific journey of Kambo—from early ethnopharmacological reports to contemporary studies examining its peptides, immune modulation, and therapeutic potential.

We’ll explore what the research has revealed so far, what remains unknown, and where the field is heading. As interest in Kambo grows, we must ask: How do we study it ethically? What frameworks are needed to honor both indigenous knowledge and scientific rigor? And what role might Kambo play in the future of medicine, mental health, and integrative healing?

10.30 - 11.00 AM Talk

Sunday 21st March

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12.00 - 02.00 PM Lunch Break

Sunday 21st March

02.00 - 02.20 PM Talk

Sunday 21st March

Indigenous Voices

Giving Indigenous leaders a voice to share whats on their heart

02.20 - 02.40 PM Talk

Sunday 21st March

Indigenous voices

Giving Indigenous leaders a voice to share whats on their heart

02.40 - 03.00 PM Talk

Sunday 21st March

Indigneous voices

Giving Indigenous leaders a voice to share whats on their heart

03.00 - 04.00 PM Talk

Sunday 21st March

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04.00 - 4.30 PM Talk

Sunday 21st March

Back to the Source: What the Amazon Actually Taught Me About Kambo

Many practitioners came to Kambo through the Western wellness world — online trainings, weekend certifications, and communities built more on enthusiasm than depth. There's nothing wrong with that beginning. But Kambo has roots, and those roots matter. After 15 years as a plant medicine facilitator, 5,000 ceremonies served across 14 countries, and nearly a decade of direct study with the Matsés people in the Amazon, Omar has come to understand that what makes Kambo powerful is inseparable from the context in which it was born. His talk is an honest look at what indigenous transmission actually looks like — and why it changes everything about how practitioners hold space, apply the medicine, and protect the people in their care. This talk discusses potential gaps between what's being taught in most trainings and what the field actually demands: cardiac safety, energetic discernment, trauma-informed facilitation, and the non-negotiable responsibility of gatekeeping. It invites the community to go deeper and reflect on its values and trajectory. Practitioners who are grounded in genuine lineage, rigorous protocols, and real-world experience build better outcomes, better reputations, and better businesses.