Chichi Barba is a traditional Filipino healing advocate specializing in traditional Filipino healing and nutritional wellness. She guides individuals toward simple, sustainable lifestyle changes through the healing power of food.
As an author of multiple books on food and wellness, Chichi shares simple Filipino health practices that can help fight illnesses and promote better health. Her work bridges ancient wisdom with modern wellness, making traditional healing accessible to everyone.
She is a SHEM (Self-Health Empowerment Movement) practitioner and occasionally joins Dr. Romy Paredes in supporting individuals ready to embark on their own healing and transformation. She also volunteers with NGOs advocating for sustainable agriculture and food sovereignty.
Chichi has trained under renowned Filipino albularyo Bibiano Fajardo, PhD (AM) in Traditional Filipino Healing through the Association of Traditional Health Aid Givers, Inc. (ATHAG Inc.). She is also a certified Neuro-Linguistic Programming Master Practitioner through the Lead More Development Center under Jojo Apolo.
Living in Manila, Philippines, Chichi maintains a career in IT, freelances as a writer, and cares for her family. In her free time, she enjoys exploring local markets for native ingredients and promoting food sovereignty.
A comprehensive guide to health and diet, exploring how everyday food choices can transform your wellbeing through traditional Filipino wisdom.
A personal chronicle of Chichi's health journey and the profound insights she gained about food, healing, and transformation.
Find out how ordinary food can heal you. A practical guide to using everyday ingredients for better health.
Co-authored with agroentrepreneur Rudy Mallari, exploring the complex relationship between food, health, and sustainable agriculture.
Stories of healing and transformation
"Chichi's approach to traditional Filipino healing opened my eyes to the power of our own native foods. Her workshop was life-changing. I've completely transformed my relationship with food and health."
"The SHEM training with Chichi gave me tools to take control of my own health journey. Her deep knowledge of traditional practices combined with modern understanding is truly remarkable."
"'Eat Well, Get Well' changed how I cook for myself. Chichi's wisdom about ordinary food being our medicine resonates so deeply. Simple, practical, and rooted in our culture."
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chichibarba@outlook.com
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Manila, Philippines
Available for speaking engagements and workshops nationwide
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