Breathwork
Guided exploration of breath awareness and intentional breathing practices. Discuss the format and participation considerations with Justin.
ATTENTION & AWARENESSROOTED IN SERVICE. OPEN TO POSSIBILITY.
A little more
presence.
A deeper connection.
Breathwork, meditation, movement and intentional reflection with Justin Ansel.
For veterans, first responders, and anyone looking to explore a more intentional way of living.
GEAUX BEYOND WELLNESS WITH JUSTIN ANSEL
PERSONAL ATTENTION✳INTENTIONAL PRACTICE✳HUMAN CONNECTION
01 / MEET JUSTIN
From service
to service.
A commitment to people.
A continuing curiosity about life.
Originally from New Orleans, Justin Ansel began a career as a Marine Corps infantry officer after graduating from Louisiana State University. He retired in December 2023 after approximately 30 years of service.
In 2020, he started Geaux Beyond Wellness, sharing breathwork, fasting and meditation with fellow Marines through a Wellness Lecture Series.
Today, that commitment to service continues through his interest in movement, contemplative practices, community and personal reflection.
Get to know Justin ↗02 / EXPLORE THE PRACTICES
Make room for
what matters.
Make space for presence through intentional breathing.
Meditation
Time set aside for quiet reflection, personal intention and the practice of noticing the present moment.
STILLNESS & REFLECTIONMovement
Movement practices that may include kettlebell training. Ask about the physical demands, format and available options.
MOVEMENT & INTENTIONIntention Setting
Make space to become more present, clarify what matters to you, and reflect with intention.
PRESENCE & REFLECTION
03 / UNDERSTANDING KAMBO
Tradition deserves
an informed conversation.
Kambo is the secretion of the Amazonian tree frog Phyllomedusa bicolor. It is used in some Indigenous Amazonian traditions and contemporary ceremonial settings. It is animal-derived, rather than a plant medicine. Medsafe overview and safety notice.
The practice commonly involves application to small superficial burns in the skin. It can cause intense physical reactions and carries serious risks; see Medsafe safety summary.
No claim is made here that Kambo diagnoses, prevents, treats or cures a physical or mental health condition.
Overview prepared for Geaux Beyond Wellness.
04 / BEFORE YOU DECIDE
Questions first.
Always.
Understanding a practice includes understanding its risks. An inquiry does not establish eligibility, and screening does not make participation risk-free.
Important information about Kambo
Reported reactions include severe vomiting, dizziness, fainting and swelling. Serious adverse reactions, including seizures and death, have been reported. Application involves burns and can leave marks.
Discuss participation with a licensed healthcare professional. Do not stop, start, delay or change prescribed medication based on this website or a ceremony schedule.
Any proposed participation requires a separate discussion of health history, medications, risks and informed consent. This page does not provide a complete contraindication list or preparation protocol.
For a medical emergency, call 911.
PREPARATION / AN INFORMED START
Make space.
Ask questions.
Practical arrangements, personal reflection and a clear conversation about risk come first. These notes draw on Justin’s preparation worksheet and the independent safety sources below.
View intake formThe intake stays on this website and sends the information you choose to share to private storage for administrative review. Read its data-handling notice first. An inquiry does not confirm an appointment, establish eligibility or replace informed consent.
01 / BEFORE ANY SESSION
Screening comes first.
Talk with Justin about the practice, your questions, access needs and the option to decline. Discuss health conditions, medications, supplements, pregnancy or breastfeeding, and any history of fainting, seizures, heart or kidney problems, diabetes or eating difficulties with a licensed healthcare professional before considering Kambo or fasting.
This is not a complete contraindication list. Screening and preparation cannot make Kambo risk-free. Do not stop, delay or change prescribed medication for a session.
02 / FOOD & FLUIDS
Fasting is not a safety measure.
This site does not recommend a Kambo fasting schedule. The sources below do not establish a fasting interval that makes Kambo safe. Do not begin a prolonged fast, dry fast or restrictive “detox” diet in preparation.
If asked to skip meals, first discuss the proposal with your licensed clinician, including any medicines that need food. Fasting while taking insulin or certain diabetes medicines can increase the risk of low blood glucose. Do not proceed if the proposed arrangements conflict with your medical advice.
03 / WATER & ELECTROLYTES
Avoid forced water intake.
Do not rapidly drink large volumes of water or follow a water-loading ritual. Severe low blood sodium (hyponatremia), including seizures, has been reported after Kambo. Excessive water intake is one reported risk; Kambo can also affect the body’s water regulation.
Do not use a generic water quantity, salt supplement or electrolyte drink as a safety guarantee. Ask your clinician about any individual food or fluid restrictions. A preparation sheet is not medical clearance.
04 / PRACTICAL ARRANGEMENTS
Keep the day simple.
Confirm the time, setting, accessibility needs, support arrangements and what happens if you feel unwell. Justin’s packing suggestions include loose, comfortable clothing, a change of clothes, a blanket or sweatshirt, a pillow and an optional meaningful personal object.
Bring prescribed rescue medication if your clinician directs it. Ask about food for afterward rather than assuming fasting is required. Do not attend intoxicated; discuss alcohol or substance use and any concerns beforehand.
05 / INTENTION & PRACTICES
Reflection without expectation.
Optional journaling prompts: What matters to me now? What would I like to explore? What are my boundaries? What support would I like? A personally meaningful intention does not determine an outcome.
For breath awareness, breathe gently and comfortably without forcing the breath. Meditation, movement and spiritual reflection are optional practices in their own right, not instructions to combine them with Kambo. Discuss suitability separately; pause any practice that causes discomfort.
06 / AFTERWARD
Leave room for support.
Allow time to rest and arrange help or transport if needed. Follow your clinician’s medication and wound-care advice. Journaling the next day or later in the week can focus on what you noticed, what support you need and one manageable action you choose. No particular insight or benefit is promised.
Do not interpret severe or persistent symptoms as cleansing or spiritual progress. For seizures, confusion, collapse, trouble breathing or another urgent medical situation, call 911. In the U.S., Poison Control is available at 1-800-222-1222.
05 / HOW TO BEGIN
Start with
a conversation.
- 01
Reach out
Call, text or email Justin with general questions about the practices.
- 02
Explore the details
Discuss available offerings, session format, pricing and practical arrangements.
- 03
Make an informed choice
Ask your questions and review the on-site intake form before an appointment is confirmed. Read the preparation information. Participation is voluntary.
A MOMENT TO REFLECT
“What matters most
to me right now?”
A starting point for your own reflection. No perfect answer required.
06 / CONNECT WITH JUSTIN
Your next step
can be simple.
Have a question? Justin is the person to ask.
Appointments and pricing are discussed directly.
CALL JUSTIN228.596.3521 ↗PREFER A TEXT?Send a message ↗EMAILjustin.j.ansel@gmail.com ↗
Please use email and text for general inquiries only. Do not send medical records or detailed health histories.