Dr. Kristin Barnes ND, LAC
Acupuncturist
260 Kala Point Dr 101 Port Townsend WA, 98368About
Dr. Kristin Barnes is a Naturopathic physician and practitioner of Traditional Chinese Medicine practicing in PORT TOWNSEND, WA. Dr. Barnes specializes in proactive prevention and treatment. She combines acupuncture, counterstrain, physical medicine and naturopathic principles with traditional solutions to medical illness. Dr Barnes focuses on chronic pain, digestive issues, cardiovascular disease, menopause & women's health, and chronic fatigue syndrome. Naturopathic Physicians place a strong emphasis on natural remedies that add to the broad spectrum of remedies available.
Education and Training
Bastyr University ND, MSAOM 2021
US Naval Academy MS - Chemistry 1992
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Acupuncture in neck and feeling dizzy after
Acupuncture can result in any number of responses by the body. If this was your first session of acupuncture, it's entirely valid that you feel weird. As you become more experienced with receiving acupuncture, you will begin to be better able to navigate the sensations you have. You will be able to recognize them as a response that is normal for you and one that means your session was therapeutic. The sensation you have is not likely to persist. That said, if the sensation starts to feel less "weird" and more "bad" or continues to persist in a way that is very uncomfortable, I encourage you to reach out to your practitioner immediately to discuss the treatment and how you responded. They will best be able to assess what you are experiencing and what sort of follow up care is required. Kind regards, Dr Barnes READ MORE
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Professional Memberships
- Washington Association of Naturopathic Physicians
- The American Association of Naturopathic Physicians
- Oregon Association of Naturopathic Physicians
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