About Our Founder
The Story Behind the Business
Jennifer Barefoot is the founder of Body By Barefoot MD. When a family member was diagnosed with breast cancer at the age of 24, Jennifer got tested and found out that she was a gene carrier. She began studying natural remedies, bio-identical hormone replacement therapies, and extensive training in integrative cancer treatment. After she went through menopause herself, she realized there must be a simple yet more natural approach to aging.
Our Certifications
Dr. Jennifer Barefoot is board-certified in metabolic & functional medicine. She is also board-certified by the American Academy of Anti-Aging & Aesthetic Medicine. After 28 years in Emergency Medicine, Dr. Barefoot undertook a 2-year process of learning the most up-to-date findings in the world of anti-aging medicine. She obtained a master's degree from the University of South Florida in Functional & Metabolic medicine. This gives her a unique perspective on the body's more complex issues.
Her Connection With the Breast Cancer Community
Dr. Barefoot is very active in the breast cancer community in treating breast cancer survivors with menopause symptoms. She is up-to-date with recent breast cancer studies and research. Dr. Barefoot worked as an ER physician for over 28 years before she had an understanding of how to treat insomnia, fatigue, menopause, and andropause. Yes, we treat men, too!
Our Certified Nurse Practitioner
Becca Collins, APRN, FNP-C
After decades of caring for patients of all ages throughout the health spectrum, Becca has discovered the beauty of integrative medicine through her own personal wellness journey following an undiagnosed chronic illness. She has re-entered the profession as a Nurse Practitioner, graduating Summa Cum Laude, and is eager to partner with her patients in providing high-quality health care. Combining the best of conventional and complementary medicine, she is passionate about treating illness and maximizing health to improve quality of life. She specializes in Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy, weight loss therapy and nutrition guidance, thyroid disease management, and GIMAP among many other health modalities. Whether it is addressing current health concerns or preventing future disease, she loves to collaborate with her patients, educating along the way, and if necessary "thinking outside the box" to find the root cause of illness.
Becca is married with 4 children and enjoys traveling, especially family vacations, running, including marathons, and is an avid reader and aspiring oil painter.
Our Team & Business Values
Providing conventional and holistic non-traditional medical practice is one of our company values. We are a team of skilled medical staff, including nurses and physicians. We strive to assist you in reaching your health goals.
Our Nutritionist
Bonna Bond has over 30 years of experience in the nursing industry. She has many years of experience with functional medicine. She is board certified in Functional Nutrition coaching which has changed her approach to health and wellness for the better.
She finds great joy in helping her clients achieve their health goals, feel better, and live their lives with balance and energy.
