Rooted in Natural Health

10/06/2026

Your pain is real—even when the explanation isn't simple.

Pain is a protective experience produced by the nervous system, and the relationship between pain and tissue damage isn't always one-to-one.

This is especially important when we're talking about persistent pain.

Understanding pain doesn't dismiss the experience—it can give us more tools for addressing it.

🧠 Knowledge matters.
🚶🏾 Movement matters.
😴 Sleep matters.
🌿 Whole-person support matters.

10/05/2026

Okay using cabbage as a flower…nice. But I really wanted to grab those leaves and take them home and put them in a pot!!! 😩

10/05/2026

🚨 PAIN AWARENESS SERIES | EP. 2
Acute vs. Chronic Pain: What's the Difference?

Pain is supposed to protect us. But what happens when it doesn't go away? 🤔

Not all pain is created equal!

⚡ Acute pain typically develops in response to an injury, illness, or other event affecting the body. It generally improves as the underlying issue resolves.

⏳ Chronic pain is pain that persists or recurs for more than three months. Sometimes, it continues beyond the expected healing period, and changes in how the nervous system processes pain may play a role.

Here's what I want you to understand: Persistent pain is REAL pain—even when the original injury has healed.

Understanding the type of pain you're experiencing is an important part of developing an appropriate pain-management strategy.

🌿 At Rooted in Natural Health, we believe in looking beyond WHERE it hurts and considering the WHOLE person.

👉 Stay tuned for Episode 3: Pain Doesn't Always Mean Damage. You might be surprised by what you learn!

📲 Interested in exploring our wellness services for pain management? Visit www.rootedinnaturalhealth.com.

Medical Disclaimer: This content is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or replace professional medical care. Persistent, unexplained, severe, or worsening pain should be evaluated by a qualified healthcare professional.

10/03/2026

Pain is more than a number on a 1–10 scale. 🧠🦵🏾 Our experience of pain can be influenced by the body, nervous system, sleep, stress, movement, previous experiences and more. This Pain Awareness Month, we're talking about pain—and the many ways we can support the person experiencing it. 🌿

10/02/2026

🍒 BIG NEWS! Your Wellness. Your Budget. More Flexibility!

We are excited to announce that Rooted in Natural Health now offers flexible payment plans through Cherry! 🎉

Let's face it—in today's economy, EVERYTHING seems to cost more. Between groceries, housing, transportation, and everyday necessities, finding the extra funds to invest in your wellness isn't always easy.

And we understand that.

At Rooted in Natural Health, our desire has always been to make caring for yourself a little easier. We recognize that not everyone has the ability to make a lump-sum payment for wellness services, and we don't want that to automatically stand between you and your wellness goals.

That's why we've partnered with Cherry to offer flexible payment options!

🍒 Why Cherry?

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Flexible payment plans.

TRUE 0% APR options available for eligible applicants!

Whether you're exploring our wellness services or investing in an ongoing wellness plan, you now have another option for managing the cost.

Because taking care of yourself is important, and having a little financial flexibility can make a meaningful difference. ❤️

Ready to explore your options?

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10/01/2026

It's me again. I'm back!

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. 🌿