Frederick O. Barnum IV, D.O.
Dr. Barnum is a co-owner and the sole physician of Karma Osteopathic, LLC. He specializes in neuromusculoskeletal medicine and has acquired different skillsets throughout his various levels of training. Having experienced a lot of conventional medical approaches, he had to rethink a lot of what he was taught during his training about bodily healing. After learning more about Holistic/Alternative Medicine, Dr. Barnum has been on a continuous journey to discover “outside-the-box” methods that are safer, more efficient, less costly, and reduce long-term trauma to the body.
Fun Facts:
Born and raised in Cherry Hill, NJ.
Graduated from Fordham University in the Bronx, NY in 2013 with a B.S. in Biological Sciences.
Graduated from Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine in 2017 with a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) degree.
Graduated from residency at Medical City Fort Worth, TX in 2021 and became double board-certified in Osteopathic Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine/Family Medicine.
Participated in OMT research entitled “The Effects of Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment on Hand Function”, which aimed to demonstrate how frequent use of OMT may help preserve physician grip strength.
Distantly related to P.T. Barnum, “The Greatest Showman”.
Hobbies: exercise/strength training, beachgoing, studying the subconscious mind/trauma, baseball/softball, football, WWE, Nintendo 64.
Gabriela (Gaby) is a co-owner and the Operations Director of Karma Osteopathic, LLC. She has a background in healthcare and gymnastics. After getting her full-ride gymnastics scholarship taken away (due to an ACL injury), Gaby pursued coaching back home in Phoenix. She coached the competitive team at Arizona Sunrays Gymnastics while completing her health science degree at ASU (Arizona State University). After graduating college, Gaby worked in several healthcare roles, such as Clinical Service Representative, Internal Medicine Residency Program Coordinator and Provider Growth Operations Coordinator. Experiencing a corporate layoff early 2023 inspired her to pursue her dream of being a business owner.
Fun Facts:
Born in Guasave, Sinaloa (Mexico) and raised in Phoenix, Arizona (since age 2).
Junior Olympic Nationals Level 10 gymnast at Arizona Sunrays Gymnastics during high school years (graduated 2013).
Full-ride college gymnast at the University of Bridgeport (2013-2015)
Graduated from ASU (Downtown Phoenix) in 2017 with a B.S. in Health Science/Health Policy.
Advocate for human rights, women empowerment, holistic medicine, work-life balance, and mental health.
Hobbies: traveling, beaching, outdoor adventures, energy work & meditation, holistic beauty & skincare, hot yoga, gymnastics, and playing with her dog, Karma.
Gabriela L. Barnum, Ops Director
Karma the Whoodle, CEO
Karma is the CEO (Canine Executive Officer) of Karma Osteopathic, LLC. She is a sweet, floofy, silly, fun-loving pup with tons of energy! Spreading joy and keeping those around her calm, and at peace, is what she does best. Her main role is to create a safe, inclusive and happy environment in which all patients can heal.
Fun Facts:
Born on December 20, 2022 in Foristell, Missouri, as one of nine puppies.
Original name was Cupid (like the reindeer), but Karma matched her energy better.
Whoodle = Soft-Coated Wheaten Terrier + Poodle mix.
F2 generation: Mom is a blue merle Whoodle & Dad is an apricot Whoodle.
100% non-shedding & hypoallergenic.
Hobbies: destroying indestructible toys, walkies, zoomies, tricks for treats, meditating inside Southgate Circle Wellness Center, and giving hoomans emotional support.