In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Almine Barton — a true multidimensional athlete and healer who bridges ancient wisdom, movement, and modern performance.

With over 23 years of clinical experience as a Doctor of Chinese Medicine, Almine holds a B.A. in Medical Anthropology and a graduate degree in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. She’s also a certified fitness trainer, yoga teacher, and sound healer who has traveled to 22 countries studying medicinal herbs and indigenous healing systems.

But beyond her clinical expertise, Almine has spent over two decades as a climber, training at the historic Smith Rock and climbing for brands like Flux, SkirtSports, Go Go Gear, and Pocketfuel. She’s also a brown belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under 7th-degree coral belt Maestre Gigi Paiva of Alliance HQ in Eagle, Idaho — where she trains alongside her husband, black belt Dominick Galluccio, and their two huskies.

Almine is the founder of Hips & Grips Camps, a women’s camp that blends the worlds of rock (and ice) climbing and jiu-jitsu, helping women build strength, confidence, and embodied flow.

Together, we explore the crossovers between climbing and grappling — from body awareness and grip endurance to nervous system regulation, fear, and flow. Whether you’re a climber, grappler, or athlete seeking balance between strength and surrender, this conversation will shift how you move — on the wall, on the mat, and in life.

🧠 What You’ll Learn: