Barefoot Balance Holistic Health

Functional Lab Testing • Gut Health • Hormone Balance • Food as Medicine

Feel better from the inside out—let us help you uncover the root causes of your fatigue, digestive issues, weight gain, and hormonal imbalances.

💡 What We Do

Root-Cause Health Coaching for Real-Life Results


At Barefoot Balance, we help both men and women improve digestion, balance hormones, and finally feel good in their bodies—without extreme diets or guesswork.

We use:

  • Functional lab testing

  • Personalized meal planning

  • Natural, food-based healing strategies

  • Real support from experienced coaches who care

What We Offer

At Barefoot Balance Holistic Health, we go beyond surface-level wellness.

Our programs are designed to uncover the root causes of your symptoms and help you feel better—for real.

🔬 Functional Lab Testing for Deeper Insight

We use advanced, at-home lab testing to take the guesswork out of your health. Does your provider say you are fine - yet you still don’t feel well?

These tests can help us find the why behind your symptoms—so we can create a plan that actually works.

We currently offer:

  • Stool Testing – to uncover gut imbalances like parasites, bacteria, yeast, leaky gut, or inflammation

  • Food Sensitivity Testing – to identify foods that are triggering inflammation, digestive issues, or fatigue

  • Hormone Testing – to evaluate cortisol (stress hormone), estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, and DHEA levels

  • Nutrient Testing – to pinpoint vitamin and mineral deficiencies that might be impacting your mood, energy, or immune system

These tests can help address issues such as:

  • Bloating, gas, constipation, or IBS symptoms

  • Food sensitivities and unexplained fatigue

  • Male & Female hormonal imbalances (PMS, low libido, hot flashes, mood swings, or irregular cycles)

  • Low energy, brain fog, or chronic stress

  • Stubborn weight gain or difficulty losing weight despite eating "healthy"

  • Skin issues like acne or eczema that may be linked to internal imbalances

  • Anxiety, irritability, or feeling “off” with no clear reason

👥 Personalized 1:1 Health Coaching

This isn’t a cookie-cutter program. This is coaching that fits your life.
We’ll meet with you regularly to check in, track progress, and support you through real changes.

  • Weekly or bi-weekly sessions

  • Personalized recommendations based on labs, symptoms, and goals

  • Lifestyle guidance that’s realistic and sustainable

  • Encouragement, not pressure

🥗 Customized Meal Plans

Food is medicine—and we help you use it wisely.
We provide:

  • Weekly meal plans tailored to your needs - create your own w/ self-service access OR plans created FOR you

  • Simple, healing recipes that actually taste good and support your gut & hormones

  • Grocery lists and prep guides to make it easy to stay on track

  • Options for anti-inflammatory, hormone-supportive, and gut-friendly eating

💊 Professional-Grade Supplements

No guesswork. No junk. Just what your body actually needs.

  • Physician-grade supplements through our Fullscript dispensary

  • Recommendations based on your lab results and health goals

  • HUGE Discounts on trusted brands we use ourselves

🤝 Working With Your Doctor (Optional)

Already working with a physician or specialist? Great! We’re happy to collaborate and share lab results and notes to ensure you get the best care possible. Health Coaches can help you understand it all and stay on track for your best results.

Transform your Healthcare with a balanced approach

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At Barefoot Balance Holistic Health Coaching, we are dedicated to connecting you with your body’s unique needs as life evolves. We recognize that factors such as job stress, relationship dynamics, and sleep patterns can all have a profound impact on your health.

Are stress-related eating habits or energy dips making it hard to maintain a healthy lifestyle? Our holistic approach examines every aspect of your life to ensure you achieve optimal health and balance.

Who Is This For?

Our extensive education and hands-on experience have given us a profound understanding of holistic nutrition and disease prevention. Utilizing this expertise, we partner with YOU to implement lifestyle changes and health-enhancing practices that are tailored to your unique needs. You'll better appreciate the dietary and lifestyle choices that best support your energy, balance, health, and happiness.

Each session is crafted to leave you feeling inspired and motivated. We'll delve into more than just nutrition, aiming to harmonize critical aspects of your life. With our personalized, attentive guidance, we'll help you make small yet impactful adjustments that will revolutionize your well-being.

About Us

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Stacey Michele Blackwell, CHC

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Bryan Paul Blackwell, CHC

Coaching & Meal Plans

We offer personalized plans based on your health goals, concerns, allergies and/or sensitivities, likes & dislikes, and any other dietary requirements.

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Check out some of our past public events!

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Check out some of our past public events! 〰️

Runners starting a race at the 2025 Palm Springs Health Run & Wellness Festival, with a red inflatable 'Start' arch and people wearing race bibs. Event date: January 25, 2025. Register at PalmSpringsHealthRun.com.
Are you ready to elevate your health and fitness journey in a fun, vibrant atmosphere? The Palm Springs Health Run and Wellness Festival is calling your name! In the scenic city of Palm Springs, California, this event is more than just a run; it’s a comprehensive fitness expo designed to inspire, challenge, and energize participants of all ages.
Flyer for Run4Walk Kids event on February 8th, 2025, at Rancho Mirage Community Park. Features logos, a photo of a smiling child, a QR code, and text promoting a certified course, free attendance with donation, and various activities like vendors, food court, and kids zone.
The Desi Strong Foundation is an all-volunteer foundation that shines a light on pediatric cancer through awareness, patient and family support, and raising funds for a cure.
Join us for WellFest 2025, a transformative gathering focused on holistic wellness and healthy living. This year’s festival brings together leading experts and passionate advocates in nutrition, fitness, and mental health, offering workshops, talks, and activities designed to inspire and empower you on your wellness journey. Explore topics such as gut health, chronic disease prevention, and hormonal balance while enjoying nutritious food demos and mindful practices. Connect with like-minded individuals, discover new approaches to health, and take part in interactive sessions tailored to help you craft your unique wellness path. Don't miss this opportunity to elevate your well-being and cultivate a balanced lifestyle. Be part of the wellness revolution at WellFest 2025 featuring Complimentary Wellness Sessions and Treatments from Spas, Practitioners, and more.

General Admission: Free
Workshops & Experiences: Free

Don’t miss this opportunity to reconnect, rejuvenate, and rediscover your well-being in the heart of Rancho Mirage!

Flyer for "WellFest" on January 11, 2025, from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM, offering a wellness market, workshops, and treatments. Includes floral illustrations and logos for The River at Rancho Mirage and Healing Works LLC.

Wellness Day @ The Shops

                     August 24 - 10 AM - 1:30 PM 

Join us for a FREE day of wellness!!

Raffles, free health classes, and MORE!!

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Flyer for the 2024 Living Well Speaker Series by Desert Health and Restore Hyper Wellness, featuring Dr. Shari Jainuddin on March 13 discussing anti-inflammation, and Bryan Paul Blackwell on April 17 sharing his cancer healing journey. Events are at Restore Hyper Wellness, Palm Desert. RSVP needed.

Living Well Speaker Series

April 17-  5 -to 7 PM 
Certified Health Coach Bryan Paul Blackwell of Barefoot Balance Holistic Health shares his inspiring cancer journey highlighting the transformative power of holistic health practices in combating inflammation and fostering recovery. 

 
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Frequently asked questions

  • Health coaching is a confidential and supportive partnership between you and your health coach. It effectively motivates and encourages behavior change to help you meet your health and wellness vision and goals.

  • In traditional nurse or provider visits, the provider is the expert and may prescribe treatment. In health coaching, you are the expert decision maker for your life; the health coach guides you in setting and reaching your goals. Your overall well-being, whether you are managing a medical condition or not, is the goal of health coaching.

  • In traditional nurse or provider visits, the provider is the expert and may prescribe treatment. In health coaching, you are the expert decision maker for your life; the health coach guides you in setting and reaching your goals. Your overall well-being, whether you are managing a medical condition or not, is the goal of health coaching.

  • Eating habits/nutrition, finances, health maintenance, life satisfaction, possible reduction of the medications you’re using, physical activity, sleep and relaxation, stress and weight management, relationships, spiritual practices, and mindset are all areas that you can discuss with a health coach. It’s your choice as to what you want to focus on to improve your well-being.

  • Health coaching guides you in charting your path toward wellness and helps you take a series of small, doable steps that become long-lasting, meaningful and powerful changes.