About the Author
Dr. Jordan Barber didn’t set out to become an author—he set out to make sense of the confusion and burnout plaguing modern healthcare. His book, Realigning Medicine, grew out of two decades of clinical practice, academic research, and personal trial and error.
A Doctor of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, Licensed Acupuncturist, and Registered Herbalist, Dr. Barber has built a reputation as both a practitioner and thought leader who speaks bluntly about what it really takes to thrive in this field. His approach blends modern business strategy with timeless principles of authenticity, integrity, and purpose—the guiding “North Star” he’s become known for teaching.
Realigning Medicine isn’t a polished business manual. It’s part memoir, part field guide for practitioners who are tired of burnout, imitation, and “coaches coaching coaches.” Through stories of his own early failures—botched PR campaigns, financial struggles, and hard lessons learned—Dr. Barber offers a framework for building a practice that is profitable, meaningful, and aligned with one’s true mission.
The book invites readers to stop copying “Me Too Cars” and start defining what success actually looks like for them. Using reflective exercises, practical strategy, and real-world examples, Dr. Barber helps practitioners recalibrate both their emotional and financial “setpoints” so they can build a career that feels sustainable—and human.
| Book Title | Realigning Medicine: Building an Authentic, Fulfilling, and Thriving Healthcare Practice |
| Author | Dr. Jordan Barber, DAOM |
| Published | February 25, 2025 |
| Pages: | 224 |
| ISBN-13: | 979-8991911320 |
Research & Clinical Work
Beyond authorship, Dr. Barber is recognized for his research contributions in integrative medicine, particularly in the area of pelvic pain and neuromuscular dysfunction. His clinical expertise bridges the gap between physical medicine and psychosexual health, and his white papers have become foundational in advancing the dialogue between acupuncturists, physical therapists, and mental health professionals.
Pelvic Floor Dry Needling: A Research-Oriented White Paper for Clinicians
This white paper provides a rigorous, evidence-informed framework for integrating dry needling into pelvic rehabilitation. It explores the neurophysiologic mechanisms underlying pelvic floor dysfunction, outlines best-practice safety parameters, and presents an interdisciplinary approach to treatment. Written for clinicians, it translates complex research into a format that can be immediately applied in patient care.
Pelvic Floor Dry Needling for Sex Therapists: A White Paper
This companion paper bridges the gap between somatic and psychosexual medicine. Written for sex therapists, counselors, and body-centered practitioners, it explains how myofascial restriction and neuromuscular dysfunction can manifest as sexual pain or avoidance, and how collaboration with trained dry-needling clinicians can enhance outcomes. Rather than a procedural manual, it serves as a communication tool—helping therapists and medical providers work from a shared understanding of the body-mind connection.
| Title | Focus & Contribution | Intended Audience |
| Pelvic Floor Dry Needling: A Research-Oriented White Paper for Clinicians | Provides an evidence-based framework for integrating dry needling into pelvic rehabilitation. Explores neurophysiologic mechanisms, clinical safety parameters, and interdisciplinary care models. | Physical therapists, acupuncturists, and medical doctors working in pain and pelvic health. |
| Pelvic Floor Dry Needling for Sex Therapists: A White Paper | Bridges the gap between somatic and psychosexual medicine. Explains how pelvic floor dysfunction contributes to sexual pain, anxiety, and avoidance, and outlines how therapists can collaborate with medical professionals safely. | Sex therapists, psychotherapists, counselors, and integrative health professionals. |
| Ultrasound Evidence of Trigger Point Size Reduction in the Trapezius Following Dry Needling Acupuncture | Demonstrates measurable reduction in myofascial trigger point size using ultrasound imaging post–dry needling intervention. This study provided objective, visual evidence of structural change, reinforcing dry needling’s physiological efficacy. | Physicians, acupuncturists, physical therapists, and rehabilitation specialists. |
| Comparative Techniques of Acupuncture and Dry Needling Intersecting With Trigger Point Physiology and Diagnostics | This narrative review examines how acupuncture and dry needling intersect with the physiology and diagnostics of myofascial trigger points (TrPs). It compares the techniques used in both modalities, highlights their similarities and differences (such as the use of heat in acupuncture), and suggests that better interdisciplinary communication and further research into TrP categorization and the use of thermal methods could improve their clinical application in pain management. | Physicians, acupuncturists, physical therapists, and rehabilitation specialists. |
Philosophy & Mission
Whether through teaching, writing, or clinical work, Dr. Barber’s mission remains consistent: to realign medicine with meaning. He believes practitioners deserve to build lives—and practices—that feel congruent with who they are, not what the industry tells them to be.
His work continues to guide a generation of healthcare professionals toward authenticity, joy, and integrity in a system that often forgets what healing is supposed to feel like.