Dr. Kevin Zapata - Doctor and Lead Facilitator
Life Before Harmonica
Kevin discovered ayahuasca during his college years, and it gave him the strength to complete his medical studies and graduate. After five years in private practice, he grew increasingly dissatisfied with the limitations of conventional medicine. He could see that many of his patients' diseases had emotional origins that pills alone couldn't address.
The frustration of knowing ayahuasca could help but being unable to recommend it within the system eventually became unbearable. Kevin left his practice to join Harmonica Retreat, where he could finally practice medicine the way he'd always envisioned.
Bridging Two Worlds of Medicine
Kevin is one of the rare physicians who intimately works with both Western and ancestral medicines. His indigenous family background gave him a deep respect for traditional healing practices, while his medical training provided the clinical expertise to ensure safety and proper care. This unique combination allows him to address both the physical and emotional dimensions of illness.
His calling has always been to facilitate true healing—the original reason he studied medicine. At Harmonica, he's able to honor both lineages of knowledge, creating a framework where ancient wisdom and modern medical understanding work together.
Specialties
His understanding of ancestral medicine is both academic and intuitive, grounded in personal experience and cultural heritage. He's a skilled listener who creates space for people to be heard, and his unique personality—warm, grounded, and unexpectedly playful—helps participants feel at ease even in vulnerable moments.
Additionally, he brings a distinctive energy to ceremony through his gift for music, which deepens the healing journey for participants.
Start your healing journey the right way—with clarity and support from the very first moment. At Harmonica, our upcoming ayahuasca ceremonies provide authentic transformation in an intimate, 5-star-rated setting.
230+ Reviews
5 Stars
This experience was magical from beginning to end. The whole team works with such dedication to make you feel welcome, safe and well informed since the process of inquiring to booking and finally living the experience itself. A special thank you to Jenna and Kevin for your beautiful energies and making this retreat memorable.
Alejandra Zambrano
A highlight of the retreat was the incredible music, particularly from Kevin, an exceptionally talented singer and musician. His voice carried a healing power that resonated deeply throughout the ceremonies. Each song he sang seemed to connect directly with the spirit of the medicine, guiding us through layers of insight, release, and peace. Kevin’s music was not just beautiful — it was medicine in itself.
Jesse Dorsey
It started with a simple video call to get to know me and my intentions before booking, Oliver immediately made an excellent impression, which only deepened during my time at the retreat. He and Kevin were able to help me physically, mentally and spiritually throughout the whole stay.Kevin's music and open heart made me have such a beautiful time with loads of new impressions and deep feelings.
