Dr Kristin Barnes is an associate physician at Element 7 Wellness. She brings together a wealth of life experienced gained from 23 years of active duty in the US Navy with a passion for pursuing vitality and wellness. Kristin has a special interest in working with military veterans and any patient who wants to address chronic stress, optimize mental health and integrate trauma. She blends Traditional Chinese Medicine, botanical medicine, nutrition, physical movement, and Counterstrain to address both emotional and physical pain. Kristin is also trained in Psychedelic Assisted Therapy. She focuses on patient education as well as journey preparation and integration counseling to facilitate the responsible, safe, sustainable and conscientious use of these medicines. Kristin received her BS in Chemistry from the United States Naval Academy and is a graduate of the Naval War College. She holds a Masters of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine as well as a Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine from Bastyr University. Kristin has started the Fascial Counterstrain program through the Jones Institutes completing four of the classes in the curriculum. She has been practicing medicine since 2021 and completed her two-year residency in 2023. Kristin continues both in private practice in Port Townsend, WA as well as under the mentorship of Drs Christy and Harmon at Element 7 in Poulsbo.