We had the good fortune of connecting with Tiana Barnes and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Tiana, can you walk us through the thought-process of starting your business?
I always knew at a young age I wanted to be involved with health & wellness some kind of way . After my second son was born with sickle cell disease and I was extremely unhealthy from my pregnancies, I needed to change my life. I wanted to be an example for my family! I didn’t grow up rich, but I did take any opportunities that came my way. I had already went to college for CMA and the job I got after graduating put me on a path of natural wellness. I absolutely loved it. Holistic Health is reteaching the community to heal themselves with what was given . I was inspired by how my mother , my grandmother and my great grandmother use to survive ! They didn’t have the advancements that we have , plus a lot of them weren’t even offered good care, because of their skin color. They got the worse of the worse ,because of what they looked like. I take pride in showing others natural ways to live and better their health and their future. Many do not have the means , and I understand completely! Many work hard to make ends meet and still can not afford the crazy medications given to them ,that end up making them sicker ! Once health problems started hitting home and medical crisis started popping up, theories and all other mess in the news ; I decided to make a choice as a Black woman & A Black Mother to take health & wellness in my own hands. I do not and I will never discredit what Doctors do ! I just know that in the reality we live in , sometimes it’s best to have your own wisdom also . It is very important for all of us to get to know our bodies , in and out ; get to know your families also ! Back when my great grandparents were living to ages of 100’s , they had only their wisdom and what they were passed down . And I intend to further that knowledge and pass it along . I continued to go to school , I became licensed in Massage Therapy and Certified in Neuromuscular Therapy. I learned the health benefits of therapeutic touch. I even went further, I certified in Peristeam Hydrotherapy, where I can teach women in my community how to take care of their reproductive health . I can help them gain an understanding of the risk factors of just using “any & everything “ on their lady parts ! Now, I am working on becoming a registered herbalist! I am laying down knowledge and foundation that many women don’t get from the women in our lives, because it wasn’t taught to them or over generations it was lost . I am a strong believer in “each one, teach one” and that is my intention for Holistically Tee’s ! I want it to be a one stop shop for all your holistic needs , from natural services like massage, yonisteaming and meditation to wonderful natural products like herbs, teas and more !

Can you open up a bit about your work and career? We’re big fans and we’d love for our community to learn more about your work.
What sets me apart from others is my uniqueness. I customize each experience you get with me ! And that is whether it is ordering over the phone with me, talking with me at an event, or just me dropping off your delivery of products . You get an intentional and genuine interaction with Holistically Tee’s .

I am most excited about changing lives!
I love becoming family to my clients. I am a very positive and hopeful thinker. Even through the pain , the up and down of meds, through the blockages and misinformation; I just step aside and guide you through it like family would . I am overjoyed when a client gets to feel amazing about themselves because their pain is gone and can go to work that day ! That is very rewarding.

I got to where I am today by the will to acquire more knowledge . I just have the yearning to find out how to take care of my family health wise ,if I couldn’t afford it or nothing was available to us . I also have a big heart and want to share it with everyone!

No, absolutely not . It is not easy . It probably will never be easy . The medical world is always changing, and the healthcare system is flawed so I constantly have keep myself sharp. I need to be available to the community especially when they have exhausted all options. That can mean constantly keeping up with the research and staying up late putting together reproductive presentations ,then having to homeschool my own children in the morning. It is a constant reminder to be patient with yourself!

I have learned , along the way, to love what you do ! Make your journey to success include your passion and you will enjoy every day .

I want the world to know that they have a community home where they can exchange knowledge and learn to better their well-being in a holistic way !

If you had a friend visiting you, what are some of the local spots you’d want to take them around to?
So a few of my favorite places to hangout are Studio Movie Grill in Duluth GA . I love the movies and I am a foodie, so there is nothing better then eating real good food during a movie vs popcorn and candy !

I also love nature so my family and I would usually pick either a mountain to climb or some sort of hike like Vickery Trail in Roswell, Ga.

Like I said I am a foodie, so after a nice hike or walk around a state park or something , we have to find a place to eat. It could be Korean corn dogs at “Sugarloaf “ Mills, Big Brooklyn Slice Pizza from Italian Pie or Bourbon Chicken from Mall of GA ! It just has to be delicious and knowing me, it definitely will be .

Who else deserves some credit and recognition?
I would love to dedicate my shoutout to my family- my fiancé, my children my mom, my nana, my sisters & my brothers .

My life story is complicated but the deep love in my heart for each of them is not . Each one of them has motivated me in different ways . They keep me fighting each and every day . I love them so much . They are my reasons to do this ! I want us to live long … all be together ,own some land with a farm and a big ranch house and just grow old together . I’m working towards that and it’s very real to me and they keep me aiming for it !

Website: https://linktr.ee/holisticallytee

Instagram: @TheHolistically_Tee

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