Dr. Carmen Barnes

Dr. Barnes is a Functional Medicine Doctor

Originally trained in the USA, She initially pursued her medical training through Brown / Dartmouth Medical School in the USA and then went on to become board-certified in General Practice through the University of New Mexico.

After completion of this training, she worked in many different clinical environments, including Accident & Emergency, Hospital and Clinic settings.

Dr. Barnes quickly realized that while the healthcare system excels at addressing urgent health issues, it often falls short when it comes to managing chronic conditions. With a long-standing interest in Functional and Integrative medicine, Dr. Barnes was inspired to pursue this path after attending a talk by Dr. Mark Hyman, a leading expert in Functional Medicine.

Dr. Barnes became board-certified in Functional and Integrative Medicine through the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine (A4M, now the Metabolic Medical Institute) and completed additional training through the Institute of Functional Medicine. She was particularly drawn to helping patients with chronic conditions like fibromyalgia, IBS, memory loss, hormone imbalances, and other frustrating health issues that often lack effective treatment within conventional medicine.

A passionate advocate for the body’s natural healing abilities, Dr. Barnes emphasizes the importance of proper nutrition, stress management, and targeted nutritional support. She believes that managing dietary restrictions and food intolerances doesn’t have to be difficult and enjoys cooking and sharing her favorite recipes and tips with clients.

Dr. Barnes has also completed numerous specialized training courses in areas like hormone replacement therapy, ozone therapy, heavy metal chelation, and the management of environmentally driven conditions such as mold toxicity and food allergies/intolerances.