Rooted in Natural Health

05/27/2026

Hi everyone! I’m in my final semester of clinical training for my Doctorate in Acupuncture & Herbal Medicine and am currently seeing patients as a supervised student clinician at Pacific College of Health and Science.

I’m offering acupuncture, herbal medicine, tui na, gua sha, and moxa for concerns such as pain, stress, digestive issues, sleep, mobility, and overall wellness. As many of you know, I currently run my own naturopathic clinic, with clinical interests in pain management and mild GI conditions, and I would truly appreciate your support as I complete this final stage of training.

If you’ve ever wanted to try acupuncture, this is a great opportunity to do so in a safe, professional setting at a deeply discounted rate. New patient visits are around $46, with discounts for seniors and military.

📍 Pacific College of Health and Science
65 E. Wacker Place, Chicago, IL
📞 773-477-1900
Please request an appointment with Tina Barrett.

Clinic hours: Thursdays 8:30am–4:30pm.

And if this isn’t something you may personally be interested in, I would truly appreciate you sharing this information with someone who may benefit from or be interested in these services. Thank you so much for your support!

04/14/2026

Of course not. Cause obesity is not about a lack of exercise. It’s about a lousy food supply. All the chemicals they allow in the food like products. The fact that over 80% of products on the grocery store shelves were created in a lab and it’s not real food. Obesity is not an illness it is a sign and symptom of a disordered body. It is hormones that are all out of whack. It is a population of youths that under more stress than your average adult because we’ve created a society built on scarcity. Plus, fitness test are already in most school PE curriculum…and the rates are obesity among the youth are still growing!

They really brought back the Presidential Fitness Test like we didn’t all suffer enough the first time.

Now it’s mile runs, push-ups, sit-ups, and flexibility—basically a public reminder of who peaked in elementary school.

Some people say it’ll fix childhood fitness, others remember the trauma of being last and hearing everyone else finish.

The goal is building stronger kids, but nobody’s explaining how they’re handling the kids who hate every second of it.

And now everyone’s watching to see if this actually helps… or just unlocks core memories nobody asked for.

03/30/2026

National Physicians Day 🌿

This one feels deeply personal.

As I stand at the finish line of a 10-year journey in medicine, preparing to earn my second doctorate and bridge naturopathic medicine with acupuncture and herbal medicine, I’m reflecting on what physician leadership truly means.

For me, it has never been just about degrees.

It has been about service, mentorship, advocacy, and creating space for others to rise.

My year as a The Albert Schweitzer Fellowship taught me what it means to lead through service — using health education and advocacy to support underserved communities.

Serving as a mentor to Schweitzer fellows for the past two years reinforced how important it is to intentionally guide the next generation of healthcare leaders.

And even earlier in my journey, I had the honor of founding the Black Naturopathic Medical Student Association NUHS at my alma mater, National University of Health Sciences creating a space for representation, belonging, and leadership for Black students in naturopathic medicine.

That is what unity in healthcare looks like:
✨ multiple disciplines learning from one another
✨ mentorship strengthening leadership pipelines
✨ representation creating possibility
✨ physicians committed to lifting as they climb

The future of medicine is not one path.
It is collaboration, service, and the courage to create the spaces we once needed.

Today I celebrate not only how far I’ve come, but the responsibility to continue shaping the future of healthcare.

And I’m just getting started. 🌿

03/29/2026

National Physicians Week 2026

This year’s theme: Unity in Healthcare

Healthcare was never meant to be practiced in silos.

The future of medicine depends on collaboration across disciplines — physicians, naturopathic doctors, acupuncturists, nurses, therapists, and allied health professionals working together with a shared goal:

Better patient outcomes.

When we come together, we don’t just expand treatment options — we strengthen leadership, deepen understanding, and create space for more innovative, patient-centered care.

Unity in healthcare also means investing in the next generation.

Mentorship matters.
Representation matters.
Guidance matters.

As someone who has spent over a decade in medical education and is preparing to step fully into practice, I understand firsthand the importance of being poured into — and the responsibility of pouring into others.

Strong physician leadership pipelines don’t happen by chance.

They are built through collaboration, mentorship, and a commitment to lifting others as we grow.

This week, we recognize not only the physicians leading today — but the communities shaping the physicians of tomorrow.

Let’s continue to build, guide, and support — together. 🌿

03/19/2026

In just 2 months from today, I’ll be hooded for the second time—earning my Doctorate of Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine! 🎓✨

Ya girl collecting letters like Infinity Stones …Oh Snap🫰 I’m about to change the world! 💥😛

03/07/2026

Cost.
Fear.
Not knowing your options.
Being “too busy.”

These are the top reasons people delay colorectal cancer screening… but delaying screening for the deadliest cancer for adults under 50 can be dangerous.

Colorectal cancer is highly preventable and often curable when caught early. Understanding your options could save your life.

Learn more about your screening options and take a short quiz at getscreened.org.

March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month!

03/07/2026

I’m currently earning my doctorate in acupuncture and herbal medicine. I’m seeing patients at Pacific College’s student clinic in Chicago.

This is a Traditional Chinese Medicine acupuncture clinic, offering:
✨ Acupuncture
✨ Tui Na (Chinese medical massage)
✨ Gua Sha
✨ Cupping
✨ Customized herbal formulas
✨ TCM-based nutritional counseling

💰 Because this is a student clinic, prices start around $46 per visit — with additional discounts for seniors (60+) and military personnel.

If you’ve been curious about acupuncture for pain, stress, digestion, sleep, or whatever ails you — this is a great opportunity to give it a try.

📞 To book, call Pacific College at 773-477-1900
👉 Ask to schedule with Tina Barrett

Consider this your opportunity to catch me before the price goes up 😄

03/01/2026

Black History Month may be over…
but healing history didn’t end on February 28th.

What if I told you that one of America’s earliest pioneers of hydrotherapy — the founder of the first building used exclusively for therapeutic bathing — was a Black abolitionist?

Most people know David Ruggles for helping enslaved people escape to freedom.

Few know that after years of risking his life, being targeted, and nearly losing his sight, he turned to healing… and helped introduce hydrotherapy to this country.

Let that sink in.

A man who fought for the liberation of bodies
later dedicated his life to restoring bodies.

As a Black woman–owned wellness practice, we believe these stories matter. Black contributions to medicine are not footnotes. They are foundations.

If you’ve ever experienced hydrotherapy, red light therapy, colon hydrotherapy, or integrative care — you are participating in a legacy that runs deeper than most history books tell us.

His story moved me.
I think it will move you too.

👉 Read the full blog here:
https://www.rootedinnaturalhealth.com/thenaturopathicsnotesblog/david-ruggles-abolitionist-healer

Learn how abolitionist David Ruggles, a conductor on the Underground Railroad, became a pioneer of hydrotherapy and founded America’s first therapeutic bathhouse.

02/22/2026

I need your help!

📢 This is a call to Action Post!

A federal proposal is seeking to narrow the definition of “professional degree” — excluding licensed Naturopathic Doctors.

This is not a small administrative change.
It directly impacts education, access, and the future of integrative healthcare.

At a time when:
• Chronic disease continues to rise
• Lifestyle-related conditions affect millions of Americans
• Patients are seeking preventive and root-cause approaches
• Concerns about overprescription and invasive interventions remain

Reducing recognition of Naturopathic Doctors limits healthcare options for patients.

Naturopathic Doctors complete:
✔ 4-year accredited doctoral programs
✔ Biomedical sciences and pathology
✔ Clinical rotations
✔ National board examinations
✔ Ongoing continuing education

This is doctoral-level medical training.
Patients deserve:
• Access to qualified providers
• Healthcare choice
• Comprehensive, preventive options

If you believe in protecting healthcare options and maintaining recognition for licensed Naturopathic Doctors, now is the time to act.

📞 Contact your federal representatives.
📧 Submit public comments.
🗳 Ask them to oppose any measure that downgrades Naturopathic Medicine to “non-professional degree” status.
👉 The link is attached.
📸 Photos are included for step-by-step directions on how to submit your comments.

Your voice matters.

Healthcare policy should expand thoughtful, evidence-informed options — not restrict them.

It takes minutes and can make a world of difference. And your help is so appreciated!

Link: https://naturopathic.org/page/LegislativeActionCenter?utm_source=general&utm_medium=flyer&utm_campaign=aanmc_public_comment&utm_id=AANMC+Public+Comment+Period #/

02/15/2026

❤️ Love Your Heart 🪴

Today is Valentine’s Day…
and it’s also American Heart Health Month.

Coincidence? I don’t think so. 🥰

We spend today celebrating love —
flowers, chocolates, romantic dinners…

But the most important relationship you’ll ever have is the one with your own heart.

Not just emotionally.

Physically.

Your heart works 24/7.
It never takes a break.
It beats over 100,000 times a day — just for you.

So today, let’s expand the definition of love.

Love looks like:
• Going for that walk
• Managing stress instead of bottling it
• Getting enough sleep
• Supporting healthy blood pressure
• Nourishing your body with intention
• Saying no when you need to

From a holistic perspective, the heart is more than a pump. It’s connected to circulation, emotional well-being, sleep, and vitality.

☯️ Acupuncture can help regulate stress responses.
🧘🏽‍♀️ Lifestyle medicine supports blood pressure and inflammation.
🏃🏾‍♀️ Movement improves circulation.
😴 Rest restores rhythm.

This Valentine’s Day, don’t just give love. 💕

Protect it.
Strengthen it.
Care for it.

Your heart deserves it. 💝