Danee Barnett

Danee Barnett, AP, DOM, operates a weight management and wellness practice in Sarasota, Florida, integrating peptide therapy with acupuncture and detoxification protocols. As a licensed acupuncture physician and doctor of oriental medicine, Barnett combines GLP-1 receptor agonist peptides—specifically Tirzepatide and Semaglutide—with traditional Chinese medicine principles to address metabolic dysfunction and excess weight. The practice serves patients throughout Sarasota County seeking medically supervised weight loss that extends beyond pharmaceutical intervention alone, incorporating nutritional counseling, supplement protocols, and acupuncture to support metabolic reset and long-term habit modification.

The clinic's peptide-based weight loss programs center on Tirzepatide and Semaglutide, both FDA-approved GLP-1 medications that regulate appetite, slow gastric emptying, and improve insulin sensitivity. Barnett prescribes these peptides as part of structured programs that include baseline metabolic assessments, body composition analysis, and individualized dosing schedules. Patients receive guidance on managing common side effects such as nausea or constipation, with acupuncture treatments offered to mitigate gastrointestinal discomfort and support digestive function during medication titration. The detoxification component involves targeted supplement regimens designed to support hepatic function and reduce inflammatory markers, which Barnett views as foundational to sustainable weight reduction. Nutritional plans emphasize whole foods, blood sugar stabilization, and strategies to reduce cravings, with ongoing adjustments based on patient response and weight loss velocity.

Danee Barnett brings dual expertise as both a peptide prescriber and a practitioner of acupuncture and oriental medicine, holding active licensure in Florida. Her clinical approach integrates Western pharmacology with Eastern medicine diagnostics, using tongue and pulse assessment alongside standard metabolic panels to tailor treatment plans. Acupuncture sessions target specific meridian points associated with appetite regulation, stress reduction, and metabolic balance, often scheduled in conjunction with peptide administration phases. Barnett's background in oriental medicine informs her emphasis on treating root causes rather than symptoms alone, addressing factors such as cortisol dysregulation, sleep disruption, and emotional eating patterns that commonly undermine weight loss efforts. Her practice model requires in-person consultations at the Sarasota office, allowing for hands-on assessment and acupuncture delivery that cannot be replicated via telehealth.

Patients entering Barnett's weight loss programs undergo an initial comprehensive consultation that includes health history review, discussion of previous weight loss attempts, assessment of metabolic markers, and goal setting. The typical program structure involves weekly or biweekly visits during the initial phase for peptide dosing adjustments, acupuncture treatments, and accountability check-ins. Barnett monitors not only scale weight but also measurements, body composition changes, energy levels, and improvements in comorbid conditions such as prediabetes or hypertension. Nutritional coaching addresses practical meal planning, grocery shopping strategies, and techniques for managing social eating situations. Supplement protocols may include targeted support for thyroid function, gut health, or micronutrient deficiencies identified through lab work. The practice emphasizes habit formation and behavioral modification, with Barnett providing education on stress management, sleep hygiene, and movement practices that support metabolic health beyond the active weight loss phase.

The Sarasota clinic operates exclusively through in-person appointments, reflecting Barnett's integrated treatment model that requires physical presence for acupuncture and hands-on assessment. This structure appeals to patients in the Sarasota-Bradenton area who prefer face-to-face accountability and the combination of pharmaceutical and traditional medicine modalities. The practice's detoxification focus distinguishes it from peptide clinics offering medication alone, with Barnett's protocols addressing toxic burden, inflammation, and metabolic sluggishness through herbal medicine, nutritional intervention, and acupuncture. Patients typically remain in active treatment for three to six months during the weight loss phase, with transition protocols designed to maintain results after peptide discontinuation. Barnett's approach recognizes that GLP-1 medications are tools within a broader metabolic rehabilitation process, requiring simultaneous work on nutrition quality, stress physiology, and lifestyle patterns to achieve lasting outcomes.