Tag Archives: insomnia

Reclaiming Time, Embracing Values: Navigating Our Digital Lives with Purpose

By carrie | Published February 15, 2024

In a world where the average American glances at their phone every few minutes, tallying up to an astonishing 3 hours and 30 minutes of screen time daily, our digital habits are silently sculpting our lives. With each pickup, swipe, and click, we’re not just passing the time; we’re shaping our day-to-day experiences and, inadvertently, our values. But how

Posted in Carrie J. Graves | Also tagged ahealthyfyi, anxiety, depression, digital detox, habits, lifestyle, mindful living, time management Comments Off

5 Acupuncture Points to Help You Sleep

By admin | Published October 18, 2021

According to the American Sleep Association (ASA), approximately 50-70 million Americans suffer from some type of sleep disorder. The ASA reports that insomnia is the most common specific sleep disorder, with short term issues reported by about 30% of adults and chronic insomnia by 10%. Getting enough sleep is critical to overall health

Posted in Acupuncture, Insomnia | Also tagged acupuncture, sleep, tcm Comments Off

Meridian Point: Large Intestine 4

By admin | Published May 18, 2020

Large Intestine 4 is one of the most important and influential acupoints in the entire body. The Chinese name for Large Intestine 4 is “He Gu” meaning union valley or converging valley. The point is located on the hand in the web between the thumb and index finger, also described as the depression where the index finger and

Posted in Acupuncture, Traditional Chinese Medicine | Also tagged depression, irritability, pms, stress, tcm Comments Off

Physical Aspects of The Heart

By admin | Published February 5, 2018

In Traditional Chinese Medicine, the heart is the organ most closely linked to emotion. Think about all the terms we use every day to describe our state of mind: “heartsick,” “heartbroken,” “heartache” The heart is not the director of subtlety; the emotions it encompasses seem to always be on the far end of the spectrum, either extreme sadness or extreme

Posted in Acupuncture, Traditional Chinese Medicine | Also tagged heart Comments Off

Seven Ways Acupuncture Can Help Mothers

By admin | Published May 1, 2017

One of the best gifts you can give your mother this Mother’s Day is the gift of acupuncture. Acupuncture can help with an abundance of health problems and get you feeling one hundred percent again. Mom’s make the world work, it’s a known fact. So this holiday season you should give your mother the gift of acupuncture, here are seven

Posted in Acupuncture, Women's Health | Also tagged migraines, pregnancy, stress Comments Off

Five Ways to Alleviate Insomnia

By admin | Published November 7, 2016

Insomnia is a phenomenon almost everybody experiences at some point in their life. And most of us don’t know how or why it happens. Insomnia is defined as difficulty falling asleep, despite being tired. Combatting insomnia may be easier than you think. Here are five simple ways to fall asleep faster and stay asleep all night.

Turn off your phone Continue reading

Posted in Acupuncture, Insomnia | Also tagged acupuncture, sleep, yoga Comments Off

Book Online
The Wellness Tree

1480 Beltress St, Suite 5
Dunedin, FL 34698

727-216-6929
Call for appointments & information

drcarrie@thewellnesstree.org
Testimonials

I went to get acupressure because I was past my pregnacy due date, but after the appointment I felt like I was walking on air. I had a lot of energy, my pains were gone, and I realized I needed it more than I really knew. She is understanding and very professional. I would definitely recommend Dr. Graves.

-S.S
Dr. Carrie Johnson is what all physicians should be–knowledgeable, concerned, and caring. She listened and worked with me as an individual. She took me from a life of fear of exacerbating the already constant pain to a life where I can be physically active because the pain can be eliminated by her skilled treatment. Not only did she provide healing with accupuncture to relieve TMJ and radiating nerve pain, she also taught me two simple exercises that extend the effect
... Read more »
I am a sr citizen and have been going to Dr. Carrie for a year and am hooked on acupuncture!! She helped me with losing weight and lowering my blood pressure. A great way to stay well and maybe someday all insurance carriers will see to it to cover acupuncture as a medical treatment.
I am a fitness freak: I like cross-country running,cycling, weight lifting, playing basketball and racquetball. But at a certain point I started having severe back pains, spasms and hamstring tightening which sidelined me for quite a while as I tried physical therapy but I did not get immediate relief I was looking for. Then I visited with Dr Carrie Johnson for initial visit and analysis of my condition, at first I was skeptical but Dr Carrie Johnson made me a believer of Acupuncture and Active release techniques. Thanks
... Read more »
Let me start by saying I am a certified CrossFit trainer with multiple specialty certifications and I am also a USAW certified Sport Performance Coach. I have dealt with minor injuries before but nothing that forced me to consider some type of rehab or treatment plan. While training high volume or a competition I suffered a low back injury. After months of rest and self prescribed rehab I wasn’t getting back to the shape I wanted and my symptoms persisted.
... Read more »
Latest Articles:
- • Embracing the Season with Tips for a Healthy Fall •
- • Savor the Season: The Best Recipes for Fall •
- • The Best Places to See Fall Foliage in the United States •