Dear Reader,
Thank you for opening this email. How are you? I pray you and your beloveds are doing well.
We’ve been in a trying season, beloved. And unfortunately, I think things will get worse before they get better. I’m not a pessimist, but I am a realistic optimist. I believe our stress, grief, and pain can often be transmuted into beneficial outcomes with time, self-development, and alchemy.
This past year, I’ve been quiet. It wasn’t intentional or planned. Let’s just say, life was lifing. You feel me? Was life lifing for you too? Please feel free to share in a reply if you feel moved to. I love hearing how you’re doing.
There’s been a lot of chaotic energies and influences affecting us all. What used to feel right isn’t aligning anymore. What once was truth now seems to be overrun by lies and misinformation. That’s not a coincidence. It’s a deliberate attempt by toxic people and systems to further terrorize, isolate, exploit, and abuse.
Fear has been weaponized against many of us. And it can feel lonely and confusing to find a way back to feeling brave and courageous. I know this all too well, which is why I’ve been in my own self-healing and liberating processes.
Reclamation through Sankofa.
Sankofa is the Akan word for 'Go Back & Get It' or 'To Return & Reclaim'.
Protecting Safe Spaces
I took some time away from writing and public engagement this year. Again, not intentional, but it helped me recognize the high effort it requires to present my thoughts publicly and generate content. It can feel unnerving to navigate and avoid rampant cancel culture. I’ve been trying to push past that fear and be brave in sharing my authenticity; however, I need your help to do it.
Let’s make a deal… I’ll write more and share videos if you help me keep this communal healing space protected from trolls and bullying. I’ll protect your health, and you can protect me by allowing a safe, free space to share information with you. Deal?
Grace as Medicine
My primary focus this year was on my health and family. I wish I could say I underwent some major healing transformation, but the reality is I gave myself more grace. Grace to be flawed. Grace to indulge. Grace to be hidden. Grace to be quiet. Grace to redefine what feels good for me.
In my hiatus, I recognized that sometimes we can’t plan or pre-announce when we need space or support. Surrendering to our innermost needs and desires usually happens in the present moment. I’m grateful for your grace and empathy given as I rested from public communication and consumption. Thank you!
(Re)introduction
Since it’s been a while, please allow me to (re)introduce myself to you…
My name is Dr. Revée Barbour, or “Dr. Ray”, and I’m in the business of Revolution.
I didn't choose revolution; it chose me.
We have been given the blessing to live on Beautiful Mama Earth 🌍, meant to nourish all, and yet she is being destroyed and abused by toxic people for decades.
It becomes an act of revolution to exist as Healthy, Aligned, and Thriving when all odds are stacked against you to exist otherwise. We cannot let toxic people and fear-mongers steal our Peace, Joy, and Health.
If we don’t start changing and aligning to heal as a collective, then when?!
The wake-up call is here.
The prognosis is poor.
But today, you can decide to protect the future you want and deserve. We all have more power together than we do apart.
My spiritual mission and ministry is to serve as protector and healer of My People’s health and Iya Earth. To provide safe haven, guidance, and nurture. Facilitate restoration and healing. Share natural and ancestral remedies as strategies that actually work if we apply them correctly.
I’m not a brand, cult, or trend. I’m not a politician or guru.
I am a tired, fed-up AfroIndigenous medicinewoman, taking a stand and doing my part.
I offer precision naturopathic medicine applied with an ancestral and multidisciplinary lens within my boutique telemedicine practice.
No lines. No waiting. No surprise bills.
Say Yes to…
- Compassionate, comprehensive care.
- Minimally invasive interventions.
- Unparalleled support.
- Knowing and feeling that YOU MATTER.
If this resonates with you, I invite you to join my practice as a concierge member during my inaugural Open Enrollment.
Call to Action
Right now, healthcare is under siege. Many insurance premiums are expected to surge in the new year. Many folks will pay MORE money for health insurance and receive LESS benefits as a result of dangerous new bills and policies.
Why overinvest in corrupt systems and with healthcare providers who aren’t helping or fixing your concerns?!
The American healthcare system is failing, and we can’t afford not to consider the future of our collective health. You’re reading this message because you already know there are better ways to heal.
Being healthy in a toxic world can feel impossible at times, but it doesn’t have to be. I want to help change that for you and as many others as possible.
My practice has taken many paths over the last 10 years to survive a hostile, unstable economic climate and anti-naturopathic systems.
STILL I RISE, even after facing and navigating serious business challenges and revenue decline over the last three years due to recession, multiple relocations, mass layoffs, phasing out HSA/FSA benefits, tariffs, and regulatory changes, to name a few.
Many small/medium-sized businesses are struggling to stay afloat. The job market is trash! The cost of living is outrageous and unsustainable. I know many of us are suffering in silence while all feeling the same pain, frustration, and low-key panic. Surviving against the odds.
We HAVE TO START supporting the people and businesses who actually give a damn. The only reason I refuse to close, give up, and walk away is because I love and care about the community so freaking much! I do what I do from a place of LOVE and GRIT. And close mouths don’t get fed, so I’m finally speaking up and asking for your support in exchange for mine.
This is why I’m releasing a special open enrollment offer:
Become a concierge member for only $100/month!
There are only 100 member slots available at this low price.
Enroll Now until December 31st.
The Nitty Gritty:
1.) What's included in the 100 for $100 subscription offer?
This special promotion is a 1-year contractual agreement and includes:
- Unlimited appointments: 30-minute and 60-minute televisits, as deemed medically necessary.
- Advice calls: quick calls to check in or answer questions.
- Unlimited messaging
- 25-30% Fullscript Dispensary Discounts
- Provider discount on self-pay labs
- Access to curated wellness resources
- Personalized treatment plans
What’s not covered by the monthly membership fee:
- Lab testing: Labs can be ordered for you at a discounted self-pay rate.
- Diagnostic Imaging: Imaging can be ordered if you reside in California or New Hampshire. Pricing varies.
- Hospital Care: The practice does not partner directly with any hospitals.
- Emergency Care: Please always call 911 or go to the ER for emergencies.
- Prescription & Supplements Coverage: Pharmaceutical and nutraceutical medicines are not covered, but can be prescribed based on licensure scope.
- In-person Office Visits: There is no brick-and-mortar clinic you can visit at this time. All visits are virtual and completed via encrypted video conference or by phone.
- Family Plan/Discounts: There is no family plan or extra discounts at this time. The promotion is valid for one membership per person.
2.) Who can join, and when does the membership begin?
Anyone can join right now, whether you’ve been a previous patient or are new to my practice. This plan is available for all ages; however is probably most suitable for older children, adults, and seniors with tech assistance or digital literacy.
Once you sign up, your membership starts immediately and will last a full year, until open enrollment next year.
Discovery calls for new patients are not required for this promotion; however, they are available to book here if you'd like to speak with me before signing up.
3.) What if I'm a current subscription member? Can I still sign up?
Current active members are allowed to use this special offer. I'm extending the option to switch from your current plan, but the new plan and rate will not apply until January. You will have to continue in your current plan and fee until the end of the year. Please email Dr. Ray for assistance.
4.) Is there a sliding scale available?
There are a limited number of slots available at a community care discount rate for those experiencing:
- Recent/current job loss (i.e. laid off, furloughed)
- Retired and over the age of 65
- Economic hardship (i.e. disability, bankruptcy, high debt, fixed income, etc.)
Please email me directly to inquire and describe your circumstance, and I’ll share the price and what documents are required to receive the lower rate. Proof of circumstance is required to qualify for the lower rate. I wish I didn't have to do that, but mama didn't raise no fool, and this doc can't be a bleeding heart for everyone. I simply don't have the means yet. However, there is a future project in the works that will help fund more community-based care.
5.) When does the offer expire?
This special promotion for open enrollment will run from now until December 31, 2025, or until all 100 slots are filled.
Real talk, this is an excellent deal, and essentially a giveaway considering how much I go above and beyond for patients. However, I'm not thinking of it as a discount or giveaway.
It's my gift to say "Thank you" for supporting and patronizing my business.
Sign Up for $100 Promo Here
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What's next?
Over the next few weeks, I will start releasing educational info to support your wellness. So keep an eye on your inboxes. I'm no longer actively posting on primary social media channels. Email is where it's at!
If you’re new to me, WELCOME!
Want to learn more about me and my practice? Please feel free to book a free discovery call here.
Thank you for reading, and please let me know how you’re doing and what topics you’re interested in hearing my perspective on in the upcoming weeks.
Love and blessings,
Dr. Ray