Plant Medicine University
Kambo — The Vaccine of the Jungle
A traditional Amazonian practice for physical reset, energetic clearing, and the restoration of clarity. Offered monthly in the Rehoboth Beach, Delaware area by Dr. Courtni Hale, Ph.D.
Upcoming Retreat
Delmarva Aya & Kambo
2-Day Retreat — Oct 2–4
- Friday Kambo · Saturday Overnight Medicine Ceremony
- Quiet space, small group
- Somatic integration, sound baths, curated music
- Native lineage guide with 20+ years' experience
- 1-month integration & support included
- Veteran friendly · Lewes DE Beach (location TBD)
See Kambo in Action
Watch to learn more about the ceremony, the medicine, and what to expect.
The Medicine
What Is Kambo?
Kambo is a secretion from the giant monkey frog (Phyllomedusa bicolor), native to the Amazon basin. It has been used for centuries by Indigenous peoples — including the Matsés, Katukina, and Yawanapi — as a powerful physical and energetic practice for hunters, warriors, and community members seeking clarity, strength, and the removal of what the tradition calls 'panema': heaviness, stagnation, and misfortune.
Kambo is not a psychedelic. It does not produce hallucinations or altered states of consciousness. It is a deeply physical experience — intense, brief, and purposeful — that typically lasts 20 to 40 minutes and is followed by a profound sense of clarity, lightness, and reset.
Dr. Courtni Hale has worked with Kambo for approximately 15 years, having been taught through an Indigenous lineage. She brings both traditional knowledge and a Ph.D.-level understanding of human psychology, physiology, and integration to every session.
What to Expect
Preparation
You will receive detailed preparation guidelines before your session — dietary, physical, and intentional. Preparation is not optional. It is the beginning of the ceremony.
The Session
Small points are opened on the skin and the Kambo secretion is applied. The body responds quickly and intensely — typically including purging, heat, and a racing heart — for 20 to 40 minutes. Dr. Courtni holds the space throughout.
Integration
After the acute phase passes, most people experience a deep calm, mental clarity, and a sense of having shed something heavy. Integration support is provided to help you work with what arose.
Who Comes to Kambo
Veterans
Carrying PTSD, moral injury, hypervigilance, chronic pain, or the weight of experiences that followed them home. Kambo is offered through the Veterans Holistic Healing Delaware Meetup group.
Executives & Leaders
Seeking a physical and mental reset from chronic stress, decision fatigue, and the accumulated weight of high-performance living.
Athletes & High Performers
Interested in physical optimization, recovery, mental clarity, and removing the energetic residue of sustained high-output performance.
Spiritual Seekers
Drawn to traditional Indigenous practices and seeking a direct, embodied experience of energetic clearing and renewal.
Safety, Contraindications & Screening
Kambo is a powerful practice and is not appropriate for everyone. Dr. Courtni conducts a thorough intake and screening process before every session. There are absolute contraindications — including certain heart conditions, psychiatric medications, pregnancy, and others — that will be reviewed during your intake.
Your safety is the first priority. If Kambo is not appropriate for you at this time, Dr. Courtni will tell you clearly and may recommend an alternative path.
Register for Kambo
Kambo is offered once per month in the Rehoboth Beach, Delaware area. On select months, the monthly Kambo gathering is followed by a full ceremonial weekend with Ayahuasca for prepared and invited participants.
Group Kambo Ceremony
$100Every Friday group session. Preparation guidelines and integration support included.
Register NowPrivate Kambo (1-on-1)
$250Private session with Dr. Courtni on your schedule. Individualized preparation, full session, and integration support.
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Not Sure If Kambo Is Right for You?
Book a complimentary diagnostic call with Dr. Courtni to ask questions, discuss your history, and determine whether Kambo — or another offering — is the right next step.
Book a Diagnostic CallEducational Disclaimer: Plant Medicine University is a Delaware-based educational company offering online facilitator education and issuing certificates of completion. The certificate does not constitute professional licensure and does not authorize practice in Delaware. Graduates may use the education in jurisdictions where such work is lawful.