Dr. Karissa Walton

09/10/2026

Today marks a year… My 1 year Heal-iversary on 9/9. ❤️‍🩹
It also happened to be my 9th acupuncture and microcurrent facial, my final treatment before my wedding. 👰🏼‍♀️💍 ⁣
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I looked into #9 in numerology, and it represents completion, culmination, wisdom, love, and transition into a new chapter. The complete date 9/9/26 also reduces to 1. So, symbolically: 9 = completion, followed by 1 = new beginning.⁣
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I’ll never forget the pain, devastation, and hopelessness when this all began, being newly engaged, thinking “How am I going to be a smiling bride in a year? How am I ever going to heal?” ⁣
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After a crazy year of buying my first commercial building, expanding my clinic, helping my fiancé start his new business, suddenly losing my fur child, and planning a wedding across the country, amongst many other things… Today, I can smile knowing that healing is possible, no matter what life throws at us. ⁣
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I can heal… You can too. Remember to never lose hope, and always count your blessings. 🙏 Now, on to my new chapter in just 3 weeks. 🙌⁣
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03/24/2026

It is with a heavy heart that we share the passing of our beloved therapy dog, Danger. 💔⁣
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He brought comfort, calm, and connection to many of our patients and our team members. His gentle presence and unconditional love made a lasting impact on everyone who had the chance to meet him.⁣
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We are incredibly grateful for the joy and healing he helped bring into our clinic. He will be deeply missed.⁣
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Thank you for loving him alongside us. 🐾🩵

03/21/2026

Hey friends! 👋 It’s been a while, but after over 6 months of healing from Bell’s palsy, I’m finally feeling like myself again.⁣
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This whole experience has taught me to not allow stress to take over, to trust the process, and to be patient with healing. It gave me a whole new level of perspective, humility, and empathy in patient care. I now understand much more deeply what it feels like to be on the other side and to truly support your body as it heals.⁣
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I’m incredibly grateful that this was temporary for me and not something chronic… but the lessons will stay with me forever.⁣
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It feels so good to be back and smiling again! ❤️‍🩹😊⁣
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12/09/2025

Today marks 3 months into this journey that I never thought I would be on, and I’m finally learning to smile again. 😌 In order to learn to smile, we must learn to focus on what’s truly important and live the beautiful life we love. 🩵⁣
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“As the sun is setting to the west⁣
Darkness occupied the space⁣
Don’t be afraid as it won’t last⁣
You might lose your shadow in a moment⁣
But another tomorrow is surely to come⁣
There you will learn to smile again⁣
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You may cry today⁣
Because you are sad and hurt⁣
You may ask God⁣
Why all these things happen to you?⁣
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Friend, remember God will never give you⁣
Heavy loads that you can’t bear⁣
God will never forsake you⁣
Because He loves you⁣
God will never let go of your hand⁣
Just trust and leave your burden to Him⁣
He will heal your broken heart⁣
God will make you whole again⁣
And there you will learn to smile again⁣
And embrace the life that you have⁣
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Another you⁣
Another strong person⁣
You will find in yourself⁣
That is God’s power!⁣
Praise the Lord!⁣
Let Him be the center of your life Let him be the driver of your dreams And He will lead you⁣
To the place⁣
Beyond the capacity of your mind to imagine⁣
A beautiful paradise!” 🙏⁣
-Charm Dionesio⁣
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04/23/2025

Sometimes, you just have to go back to your roots to truly appreciate where you are now. There’s nothing quite like showing up for a house call and being greeted by a horse and carriage. There’s nothing better than doing what you love, even on the hard days. 🩵
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03/31/2025

Hey y’all! I’m bowling for Yavapai Big Brothers Big Sisters this Saturday, April 5th! 🎳 This fundraiser will directly benefit the youth in our community and ensure they have the mentorship they need. Any donations you can offer would be much appreciated. 🩵 Please click the link below if you would like to donate.

https://ca-p2p.engagingnetworks.app/31210/bfks2025/184388/karissa-walton?ea.tracking.id=AMP_FBshare&fbclid=IwY2xjawJYBu1leHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHf5gaNX7NWw8xdZDf7beGN9fz_amlsCBfPrwzaJOYTxQsVyWQLDcYwRYkg_aem_J4oo3uHWQX4l6AVunYbLyg =118438867eb0c58d2378

Each year, half a million people across America come together to have fun and raise money to support Big Brothers Big Sisters.

12/21/2024

Merry Christmas from my family to yours! ❤️🎄 Another year is in the books, and I’m so grateful for these wonderful people who help keep me going strong each day. ⁣
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09/05/2024

Keep showing up, and don’t you dare give up. 🤙 ⁣
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If you had told me a year ago that I’d be on the mats of an awesome new BJJ gym teaching these lovely ladies, I wouldn’t have believed you. I’m so grateful to be able to help build the first women’s BJJ program in the Tri-City area. ⁣
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Thank you to all the ladies who keep showing up, for the opportunity, and for your support, and those who relentlessly believe in me each day. I love you all. ⁣🩵⁣
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Ladies, please join us Wednesdays at 6:30pm! No experience or gear is needed, and jiu-jitsu is for EVERYONE.⁣
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North Star Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu ⁣
8333 E Pecos Dr. Unit 4⁣
Prescott Valley, AZ ⁣
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08/04/2024

Check out my USAPL powerlifting meet recap! 💪

07/20/2024

Calling all ladies! 🩵 I am pleased to announce that I am teaching a women’s only Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) class on Wednesdays at 6:30pm. We just celebrated the Grand Opening of in Prescott Valley last weekend.⁣
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For those of you who are unfamiliar with jiu-jitsu, it is primarily grappling (on mats) and there is NO striking/punching involved. It is amazing for fitness, self-defense, AND stress management! All ages 16 y/o and up are welcome. No previous experience or special gear is required. ⁣
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Please help spread the word! This is the first women’s only jiu-jitsu program in the Tri-City area. I would love to have a bunch of lovely ladies on the mats training with us. 🙂 ⁣
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Day/Time:⁣
Wednesdays @ 6:30-7:30pm⁣
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Location:⁣
North Star BJJ⁣
8333 E Pecos Dr. Unit 4, Prescott Valley, AZ 86314⁣
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Preferred Attire: ⁣
• Tight-fitting athletic shirt/rash guard with sleeves⁣
• Compression shorts or leggings⁣
• Gi uniform and belt (optional) - Bring if you have one! We also have several loaner gis that you can try if you’d like.⁣
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Pricing:⁣
• First class - FREE!⁣
• Drop-in (per class) fee - $20⁣
• Unlimited monthly BJJ classes - $110⁣
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Class Schedule: ⁣
https://north-star-bjj.gymdesk.com/schedule