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Acupuncture in Sarasota, FL

Welcome to Sarasota Acupuncture Wellness Center’s website. My name is Catherine Johnson.  My patients call me Dr. Kitty. I am the acupuncture physician looking forward to seeing you at Sarasota Acupuncture Wellness Center.

I want to congratulate you on the positive choice you have made to strengthen your body’s ability to cope with life’s challenges through the use of Oriental Medicine.

For thousands of years  diet, exercise, meditation, herbs and acupuncture have been used to enhance the bodies innate natural healing process. I have experience using Oriental Medicine to treat patients of all ages who are dealing with pain, stroke, Parkinson symptoms,menstrual issues, stress, insomnia, digestive issues, headaches and trauma .

Sarasota Acupuncture Wellness Center is conveniently located in Sarasota on Clark Rd. close to all major roads making it easy to get to for patients in Venice and Bradenton, Florida.

Please take advantage of the tools in my website to increase your knowledge about acupuncture. Especially, take a look at our patient testimonials.

Feel free to call or email me for an appointment.

Yours in Health,

Catherine Johnson, A.P.

How Acupuncture Complements Sports Medicine: An Integrated Approach

Published April 20, 2026
How Acupuncture Complements Sports Medicine: An Integrated Approach

Modern sports medicine has evolved far beyond rest, ice, and painkillers. Today’s athletes, both professional and recreational alike, are increasingly supported by multidisciplinary care teams that may include physicians, physical therapists, athletic trainers, chiropractors, nutritionists, and mental performance coaches. Within this integrated model, acupuncture has emerged as a powerful complementary therapy, bridging ancient medical wisdom with contemporary sports science.

What Is Moxibustion?

What Is Moxibustion?

Moxibustion is a traditional therapy rooted in East Asian medicine that involves the application of heat to specific points on the body using moxa, a dried form of the herb Artemisia argyi (commonly known as mugwort). The goal is simple but powerful: warm the body, stimulate circulation, and support the natural flow of energy, often referred to as qi,

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When Your Next Meal is Part of the Treatment Plan

When Your Next Meal is Part of the Treatment Plan

For many chronic health issues, everyday exposures matter most. Food isn’t only fuel. It’s raw material, signaling molecules, and a daily set of “instructions” your body reads repeatedly.

The idea of food as medicine isn’t new. It shows up in traditional healing systems, in public health, and increasingly in modern clinical research. The most useful way to think about

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