The Wellness Tree | Acupuncture & Integrative Medicine | Dunedin, FL

Dr. Carrie J. Graves, DOM, AP

We are offering comprehensive wellness treatments to the Dunedin, FL community as well as the greater Tampa Bay area.

Carrie Graves is the primary acupuncture physician and clinic owner of The Wellness Tree, a holistic practice based in Dunedin, Florida. With a Bachelor of Science in Biology and Kinesiology from Louisiana State University and a Master of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine from the Graduate School of Integrative Medicine in Austin, TX, she is nationally board-certified in Acupuncture, Herbal Medicine, Oriental Medicine, and is an AOBTA Certified Tuina Practitioner. Currently pursuing a Doctor of Acupuncture with a Chinese Herbal Medicine Specialization (DAcCHM) at the Pacific College of Health and Science, she integrates her deep-rooted knowledge of traditional Chinese medicine with modern diagnostic techniques to offer personalized, holistic care. Her experience includes a specialized focus in sports medicine, having worked with professional athletes across major leagues, underscoring her expertise in optimizing health and performance through a comprehensive, integrative approach. She enjoys approaching each patient as a unique individual, valuing their personal health stories and experiences. Her methodology is deeply rooted in a holistic perspective, focusing on uncovering and addressing the root causes of discomfort and disease. At The Wellness Tree, we are dedicated to your journey toward achieving and sustaining optimal health. Our mission is to provide a holistic, integrative approach to healthcare, empowering you to take proactive steps toward wellness.

Modalities

Primary Health Care Provider • Acupuncture • Electro-Acupuncture • Traditional Chinese Herbs & Supplements • Fire & Flash Cupping • Tuina – Chinese Body Work • Kinesiotaping • Dietary & Nutritional Counseling • Specialty Labwork • DNA Testing and Personalized Genomic Consultations

Conditions Treated

Back Pain • Neck Pain • Headache • Anxiety • Depression • Insomnia • High Blood Pressure • Quitting Smoking • Withdrawls • PTSD • Painful Periods • Weight Loss • Addiction • Stress • Sciatica • Digestive Issues • Eczema • Acne • Arthritis • Neuralgia • Sciatica • Back Pain • Bursitis • Tendonitis • Stiff Neck • Bell’s Palsy • Trigeminal Neuralgia • Headache • Migraine • Acute and Chronic Pain Management • Anxiety • Depression • Stress • Insomnia • Addiction • Genito-Urinary and Reproductive • Impotence • Infertility • Premenstrual Syndrome • Vaginitis • Menopause • Irregular Periods and Cramps • Morning Sickness

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