Bio Dr. Kristin Barnes
Kristin is a Naturopathic Doctor (ND) and Eastern Asian Medicine Practitioner (EAMP). She received her undergrad in Chemistry from the US Naval Academy (USNA) in 1992 and went on to serve as a Naval Flight Officer in the F14 Tomcat aircraft.
In that time, she deployed overseas seven times with flights over Bosnia, Afghanistan, and Iraq. She has over 3,000 flight hours and over 700 arrested landings on aircraft carriers. Her personal career highlights include representing Navy Sports on the All Navy Triathlon Team at the US Ironman World Championship race in Kailua-Kona, HI. Kristin served 23 years active duty, retiring in 2015 at the rank of Commander.
Kristin obtained her Doctorate of Naturopathy and Masters of Science in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine from Bastyr University in Seattle, WA. She completed her two year residency at a small family clinic in the Ballard neighborhood of Seattle and has since established herself in private practice in Port Townsend, WA. She holds an additional Masters in Nutrition and a certificate in Psychedelic Assisted Therapy through the Integrated Psychiatry Institute (IPI) out of Boulder, CO.
Kristin is an active member of:
- The US Naval Academy Women’s Shared Interest Group
- WANP – Washington Association of Naturopathic Physicians
- WAEMA – Washington Acupuncture and East Asian Medicine Association
- AANP – American Association of Naturopathic Physicians
- The Bridgeback Project: Their mission is to bring Fascial Counterstrain to the world to address the impact of trauma, promote healing, and restore hope.
- The Port Townsend Psychedelic Society: Community, Advocacy, Education – facilitating empowerment for the safe and respectful use of entheogenic medicines.
Philosophy
My approach to healthcare is shaped by years of formal education, tempered by lived experience. As a career Naval Aviator, I learned discipline, precision, and the importance of clear navigation—skills forged through flying and military service. Along the way, I witnessed firsthand how trauma can quietly limit our capacity to fully inhabit our lives and our health.
This journey began in Ohio, on the shores of Lake Erie. Growing up on the water instilled in me a deep respect for its life-giving properties and an intuitive sense of its restorative energy. In the Navy, I served as a navigator in the back seat of an F-14 Tomcat, spending countless hours charting courses—both literal and figurative.
My service carried me across the globe, where exposure to diverse cultures deepened my appreciation for the simple, time-tested ways healers approach illness and restoration. Through these experiences, I came to understand that there are many valid paths toward vitality, and that clarity often comes from simplification.
Water, navigation, and a grounded approach to health are central to my philosophy. As a Naturopathic Doctor and practitioner of East Asian Medicine, I see my role as that of a guide: something steady you can orient to amid the vast and often overwhelming sea of healthcare choices. Together, we identify what matters most, set a clear course, and navigate toward your version of wellness.
A meridian passage occurs when a celestial body crosses the observer’s meridian, reaching its highest point in the sky, its zenith. In the same way, my role is to serve as your compass, helping you find that point of greatest elevation, your own optimal state of health.
Where can I help you navigate today?
