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🌿 Crystal Barber, M.N.S., RDN is the Founder and Executive Director of MAB Wellness Outreach, a faith-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to promoting wholeness, health, happiness, and healing through mental wellness and healthy lifestyle education for individuals and families of all ages and backgrounds.

A proud U.S. Army Reserve veteran and former First Lieutenant, Crystal brings over 20 years of experience as a Registered Dietitian 👩🏽‍⚕️, Certified Exercise Instructor 💪🏽 (NETA & Chair One Fitness), Diabetes Prevention Lifestyle Coach 🩺, health and wellness consultant, and nutrition educator. She began her career in VA healthcare and holds a B.S. in Food Marketing and Management from Virginia State University 🎓 and a Master of Nutrition Science (M.N.S.) from Clemson University 🎓.

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Crystal’s work is deeply personal. Shortly after her son Michael was diagnosed with schizophrenia, he championed the challenges with remarkable strength, finding healthy outlets like exercise, drawing, and producing music to help him cope—an incredibly brave path for a young person to accept and manage this condition. Tragically, Michael passed by accidental drowning after going off his medication. Turning grief into purpose, Crystal’s healing journey alongside her daughter Michelle’s resilience fuels her commitment to helping others find hope and strength through trauma, grief, and mental health challenges. 🙏🏽

Through MAB Wellness Outreach, Crystal leads community-centered wellness programs designed to serve the general public and reach underserved and high-risk populations—including veterans, formerly homeless individuals, and residents of public housing. Programs are offered in local libraries and community spaces to ensure accessibility across the lifespan.

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🔑 Signature programs include:

• 🥗 Eat2Live – Nutrition for energy, mental clarity, and disease prevention

• 🧘🏽‍♀️ De-Stressing Daily – Emotional wellness and stress management

• 🚶🏽‍♂️ Meaningful Movement – Inclusive physical activity for lifelong fitness

• 🌱 Youth Mental Wellness – Creative tools helping children and teens build emotional strength and confidence

 

Inspired by Luke 2:52 — “Jesus grew in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and man,” Crystal leads with compassion and faith, believing true wellness is a whole-person journey accessible to all.

Connect with Crystal on Instagram: @mabwellness1 📲​​​​​​​

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                                                                   With Peace, Love, and Blessings,
Crystal Barber, Michelle Barber, our family, the MABWO Board of Directors, advisors, volunteers & wellness team

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