Walking Tree Family Practice is named after the mangrove tree and the role mangroves play in the ecosystem. When the roots of the mangrove are exposed, the tree appears to be walking on water or standing on the surface, so it has been nicknamed the “the walking tree.”
Here in Florida, there are three native species of mangroves, the red mangrove, black mangrove, and white mangrove. There is an estimated 600,000 acres of mangroves forests that contribute to the overall health of Florida’s coastal zone and beyond. Mangroves play a significant role to the Florida ecosystem by providing shelter for fish and other organisms, keeping the water and air quality clean and healthy, while also protecting against erosion, flooding, and hurricanes.
As you can see the relationship between the mangroves and the life that it protects cannot be emphasized enough. In addition, mangroves provide different resources for a diverse community.
We chose to name our practice Walking Tree after the mangroves because we recognize the importance mangroves play in the health of our ecosystem, just as primary care contributes to the health and well-being of our community.