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. Upon her graduation and commission into the US Navy, she entered flight school and trained to fly the F14 Tomcat as a Radar Intercept Officer (RIO).

Kristin served 23 years active duty, retiring in 2015 at the rank of Commander. 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. Kristin finished her career as the Executive Officer of the PE Department of the US Naval Academy teaching physical education, nutrition, ethics, sailing and providing mentorship to the USNA Sexual Assault Prevention & Response (SAPR) team.

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 with Rebel Med NW under the guidance of Dr Andrew Simon (ND) and Dr Phonexay Simon (EAMP, LAc). 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 tackling the Fascial Counterstrain (FCS) program one class at a time and has currently completed the Foundations, Spinal Ligaments, Lymphatic/Venous 1 and Lymphatic/Venous 2 courses. By the end of 2024 she will have added Diagnostics, Bone, Cartilage, Arterial, and Visceral to her FCS skillset.

Kristin is an active member of:

The US Naval Academy Women’s Shared Interest Group
WANP – Washington Association of Naturopathic Physicians
OANP – Oregon Association of Naturopathic Physicians
WAEMA – Washington Acupuncture and East Asian Medicine Association
AANP – American Association of Naturopathic Physicians
No Fallen Heroes Foundation – on a mission to eradicate veteran and first responder suicide
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 a product of many years of education mixed with a healthy dose of life experience. A career Naval Aviator, I’ve melded my discipline, flying, and military service with an intense interest in health and wellness. I’ve also seen first hand how trauma prevents our ability to get the most out of life.

I began this journey in Ohio on the shores of Lake Erie. I grew up on the water with an appreciation for the life it provides and love its intrinsic healing energy. In the Navy, I was a navigator in the back seat of an F14 Tomcat, with much of my time in the aircraft spent navigating in one way or another.

My Navy service took me all over planet Earth. In my extensive travels, I’ve cultivated a deep admiration and respect for the simple ways healers of other cultures approach illness. I’ve learned vastly different perspectives on how to navigate towards vitality.

The concepts of water, navigation, and a simplified approach to health are intrinsic to my philosophy. In essence, as a Naturopathic Doctor and practitioner of East Asian Medicine, I am a guide – a star you might use to help navigate across the vast open ocean of healthcare choices. I help you navigate the choices and set a course to find your path to wellness.

The literal meridian passage occurs when a celestial body crosses the observer’s meridian of longitude. At that instant, it will reach its greatest altitude, its zenith. As your guide, I’m your compass helping you find that zeith, your greatest altitude.

Where can I help you navigate today?