Tree of Life Wellness

Tree of Life Wellness Doctor Abby Perri is a chiropractor at Tree of Life Wellness in Carrollwood, FL. Chiropractor Dr. Abigail Perri at Tree of Life Wellness in Carrollwood, FL.

Back-to-school season is here! 🎒✨ The transition from summer chaos to school routines can be tough on little nervous sys...
08/11/2025

Back-to-school season is here! 🎒✨ The transition from summer chaos to school routines can be tough on little nervous systems (and yours too!)
Swipe for tips to help your family ease into the new school year - and why chiropractic care is key for a smooth, stress-resilient start.

A new school year means backpacks are BACK, and while they’re a daily essential, they can also be a hidden source of str...
08/07/2025

A new school year means backpacks are BACK, and while they’re a daily essential, they can also be a hidden source of stress on your child’s spine. 🎒
We see it all the time: kids hunched forward, carrying heavy bags slung over one shoulder, and wondering why their neck or back hurts. The truth is, even a seemingly small imbalance can impact posture, muscle development, and the nervous system over time. However, a few simple adjustments can go a long way in keeping their spine and nervous system safe and supported:
✅ Keep the weight to no more than 10–15% of their body weight
✅ Always use both straps (no one-shoulder carrying!)
✅ Pack the heaviest items closest to the spine
✅ Make sure it sits high and snug on the back, not dragging low
✅ Choose backpacks with padded straps and a chest or waist buckle
Proper backpack carrying and regular chiropractic care lay the foundation for your child to thrive - in the classroom, on the playground, and everywhere in between!

Teenagers need chiropractic care, too!The American Chiropractic Association reports that about half of all teens have ba...
08/05/2025

Teenagers need chiropractic care, too!
The American Chiropractic Association reports that about half of all teens have back pain, with about 10 percent experiencing acute pain.
Aside from tackling back pain, there are other benefits of chiropractic for teens. Here’s how regular chiropractic visits can help.
👉 Supports hormones and menstrual cycle
👉 Helps improve mood
👉 Boosts growth and development
👉 Improves posture and strengthens muscles
👉 Helps with recovery from injuries and accidents
👉 Enhances mental health to handle stress
Has your teen ever received chiro care?

Backpacks. Bedtimes. Busy routines. 🎒✏️ Back-to-school season is HERE - and a healthy nervous system is key to a happy a...
08/04/2025

Backpacks. Bedtimes. Busy routines. 🎒✏️
Back-to-school season is HERE - and a healthy nervous system is key to a happy and healthy year! A clear, well-regulated nervous system sets the stage for better focus, fewer meltdowns, stronger immunity, and more adaptability in the classroom (and at home!)
Here’s how chiropractic care can help - age by age:
👶 Preschoolers + Kindergartners
Supports emotional regulation during big transitions
Boosts immune function to handle all the new germs
Helps with better sleep + fewer bedtime battles
👧🧒 Elementary Age
Improves focus, attention, and learning retention
Supports posture (especially with heavy backpacks)
Eases growing pains + helps with coordination
🧑‍🎓 Middle + High Schoolers
Helps manage stress + performance anxiety
Boosts recovery from sports and workouts
Supports hormonal balance + emotional health
Whether your child is starting pre-K or prepping for varsity tryouts, chiropractic care helps regulate the nervous system so they can adapt, thrive, and succeed this school year!

Summer Sinus Solutions - Let Us Help You Clear Things Up! ☀️👃🏻You might not expect it, but sinus pressure, congestion, a...
07/30/2025

Summer Sinus Solutions - Let Us Help You Clear Things Up! ☀️👃🏻
You might not expect it, but sinus pressure, congestion, and recurring summer allergies are very often tied to how well your body is regulating…not necessarily just what’s in the air.
When your nervous system is under stress, it can impact how your immune system responds to allergens, how well your sinuses drain, and how much tension your body holds in the face, neck, and upper spine.
Here’s how we can help:
🔄 Improve sinus drainage - Gentle adjustments to the upper cervical spine and facial bones help relieve pressure and allow fluid to move more freely.
🧠 Regulate the nervous system - When your body is in “fight or flight” mode, inflammation increases. We help your system shift into a more calm, healing state so it can respond (not overreact) to its environment.
💪 Support immune function - A well-regulated nervous system supports a more efficient immune response, which means fewer flare-ups and faster recovery.
If your summer’s been full of sniffles, sinus pressure, or lingering congestion - your nervous system might need a reset. ✨Let’s help your body adapt to the season!
Call 813-443-0504 for a FREE consultation today!

Not knowing what to expect 😩 in the new school year, changing routines and schedules 📅, and a classroom full of unknown ...
07/29/2025

Not knowing what to expect 😩 in the new school year, changing routines and schedules 📅, and a classroom full of unknown faces 👧🏽 can be a source of anxiety in many kids during the back to school season.
We often see kids struggling with symptoms such as
Tummy aches + Constipation
Behavior outbursts
Trouble focusing
+ more
Did you know that Neurologically- Focused Chiropractic care can help naturally restore calming input to the brain by removing stress in the Nervous System?! See ya later, anxiety! Hello, confidence!
Let's team up during the back to school season to make it stress free for the entire family!
Give us a call to schedule a FREE consultation today!

Some kids thrive in the sun, water, and chaos of summer.Other children may shut down, melt down, or act out - not becaus...
07/28/2025

Some kids thrive in the sun, water, and chaos of summer.
Other children may shut down, melt down, or act out - not because they’re misbehaving, but because their nervous system is maxed out.
Things like:
– Sunscreen textures
– Sand in their suit
– Loud pools or crowded spaces
– Schedule changes + new environments..can all feel intensely overwhelming for a child with a dysregulated nervous system. When the body is stuck in “fight or flight,” even small sensory input feels like a threat. That’s where nervous system-focused chiropractic care makes a difference. It helps the brain and body shift out of survival mode, so kids can experience the world with more calm, confidence, and adaptability.
Let’s make summer feel safer, smoother, and more enjoyable - for them AND for you.
Call 813-443-0504 to schedule your next adjustment or for a FREE consultation!

Life's stressors can sometimes drain our nervous system faster than it can recharge,  which means our health can take a ...
07/25/2025

Life's stressors can sometimes drain our nervous system faster than it can recharge, which means our health can take a hit! A boost adjustment is an extra adjustment that is recommended and provided in addition to your regular care plan frequency. These boost adjustments are designed to provide extra support 🧠 and give a boost to your nervous system function, AND increase adaptability during busy and stressful times!!

Through our work with kids and adults alike, we've identified 10 specific times when an additional adjustment beyond your regular care plan can make all the difference in how you adapt to these challenges. These strategic boost adjustments help maintain nervous system balance during:
1️⃣ Immune Challenges + Illness
2️⃣ Growth Spurts + Growing Pains
3️⃣ Teething
4️⃣ Injuries, Falls, and Accidents
5️⃣ Seasonal Changes + Weather Shifts
6️⃣ Busy Seasons With Work, School, Sports, and Schedules
7️⃣ Extra Stress + Big Projects At Work or School
8️⃣ Big Life Changes + Emotional Challenges
9️⃣ Medications or Other Medical Interventions
🔟 Starting or Changing Therapies

The truth is, health isn't about avoiding challenges; it's about building the resilience to overcome them quickly. With the right nervous system support at these challenging seasons, Tree of Life Wellness can support you during these potential setbacks!!

Whether it’s your baby teething... or surprise in-laws showing up this weekend… boost adjustments help you stay cool, calm, and chiropractic-collected. 😉

Call 813-443-0504 to schedule your boost adjustment or to get a FREE consultation to find out what starting chiropractic care can do for you.

Chiropractic isn’t just for when something hurts. 💗 Yes, chiropractic can help with pain - but that’s not where the stor...
07/24/2025

Chiropractic isn’t just for when something hurts. 💗 Yes, chiropractic can help with pain - but that’s not where the story ends! Pain is often the LAST thing to show up when the nervous system is under stress…and the FIRST thing to go away when things start to improve.
But, what about everything else your nervous system is responsible for?
🧠 Focus and mental clarity
💤 Sleep quality
🍽️ Digestion + appetite
😌 Emotional regulation
🦠 Immune function
📈 Growth + development
When your brain and body are communicating clearly, your whole system works better! ✨ That’s why many families in our office choose to continue care even after the pain is gone.
They’ve seen the impact a well-regulated nervous system has on energy, resilience, moods, and more - and they want to keep it that way. Chiropractic care is all about building a body that functions better, adapts easier, and stays well longer!
Call 813-443-0504 to schedule a FREE consultation!

Expecting? Your nervous system is the key to a smoother pregnancy and birth.🤰✨At Tree of Life Wellness we specialize in ...
07/23/2025

Expecting? Your nervous system is the key to a smoother pregnancy and birth.🤰✨
At Tree of Life Wellness we specialize in nervous system-based prenatal care to help you feel your best and prepare for birth with confidence.
When your nervous system is balanced, your body can do what it’s designed to do — from better sleep and less pain to shorter labor times and fewer interventions.
We’re cheering you on throughout your entire pregnancy and beyond.💛 Ready to optimize your nervous system for the incredible birth experience you deserve?
Call 813-443-0504 to schedule a FREE consultation today!

Have you noticed your baby's motor milestones regressing or hitting a plateau? Are they struggling to sit up, crawl, or ...
07/22/2025

Have you noticed your baby's motor milestones regressing or hitting a plateau? Are they struggling to sit up, crawl, or walk despite months of traditional therapy? Does your child seem to fatigue easily, slouch constantly, and avoid physical activities altogether? We know how hard this can be!! Many parents are left frustrated and confused when their child hits a plateau in care!
Motor milestones are just one aspect we see with regressions! For the majority of kids struggling with missed motor milestones, the real root cause goes way beyond tight muscles and a weak core and may have been originally triggered by birth interventions such as forceps, vacuum, induction, and c-section deliveries. These sorts of physically traumatic births can cause what’s called subluxation of the brainstem and upper neck regions, where all motor tone and coordination are controlled. 🧠 This will then shift the nervous system as a whole into what’s called sympathetic dominance or excessive tone. THIS is what can lead to regressions or plateaus when it comes to PT and OT! The nervous system has to be regulated first! Then other therapies can help so much more!!
At Tree of Life Wellness we specialize in the nervous system to get your child the exact neurologically-focused care that they need to thrive! ♥️

Most people think chiropractic care during pregnancy is just about back pain relief…But it’s so much more than that. 🌿Ne...
07/21/2025

Most people think chiropractic care during pregnancy is just about back pain relief…But it’s so much more than that. 🌿

Nervous system-based chiropractic care helps your body shift out of stress mode and into a state of calm, balance, and readiness — which is exactly what your body needs for an empowered birth. 🧠✨

✅ Shorter labor times
✅ Fewer interventions
✅ Better baby positioning
✅ More efficient contractions
✅ Easier recovery postpartum

When your spine and nervous system are aligned, your body can do what it was designed to do — with less resistance and more ease. Ready to prep your body and nervous system for birth?
Call 813-443-0504 to schedule a FREE consultation to learn more.

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Dr. Abby Perri is a leading female chiropractor in the Tampa area. She graduated with a Doctorate in Chiropractic from Life University. She grew up in Wisconsin and her midwestern work ethic drives her to serve her patients to the best of her ability every day. Dr. Perri is a mother of three and she treats adults and kids of all ages. She is certified in the Webster Technique for pregnant patients. Dr. Perri took over Oleston Chiropractic in 2019 with the vision to continue to amplify life for all in the community.