Arrive Wellness for Women

Have you been affected by the fires? In September, I am offering complimentary acupuncture and cupping treatments to evacuees and first responders for stress, tired and tight lungs, and general wellness. . See my link in bio to schedule an appointment and choose Fire Evacuee and First Responder session. . My clinic is on the Westside in Santa Cruz, on Mission Street between Chestnut and King. PLEASE SHARE my offer!... . #santacruzstrong #czulightningcomplex #womenhelpingwomen #santacruzacupuncture #santacruzwellness See more

#4 I love to give my patients hope. A phrase I hear a lot in my practice is I don’t feel myself, even though my doctor tells me I’m normal. We need our doctors when we’re sick. But when we’re feeling just OK, but not really well, that’s where integrative medicine comes in. When I combine comprehensive lab testing with the ancient principles of Chinese medicine, my patients begin to see the possibility of feeling well again, and this gives them hope

Are you confused about what’s going on with your cycle? Maybe you’re tracking your ovulation, because you want to get pregnant. Or maybe you feel like the world is falling apart a few days every month, and you want to understand your cycle and feel like your old self again. One of the things I love most in my work is taking the time to get into the nitty gritty of my patients’ cycles. I In my practice, we can talk about things your doctor may not have the time to discuss. Like cervical mucus. And periods. And yes, we talk about sex - when to do it or why you’re not in the mood. If you’re looking for a guide to help tease out the details of your cycle, schedule a 15-minute Discovery Call and see if I can help you!

#3 I like to talk about sex. And hormones. And periods. The last time most of us had sex education was decades ago -- and were we really paying attention? The truth is, sex, conception and hormones can get complicated quickly. I love spending time with my patients, diving into the details. When was the last time your doctor asked you about your period? I work with the details. I want to know what color the blood is - is it red at first, then brown? Or is it brown first and then red? Are there clots or tissue in the blood? I want to know it all, because it helps me get to the root of the problem. --Anne

Three years ago I started my fertility journey. Like many other women I know, I thought I would get pregnant right away. But somehow I didn’t, and I was losing my hope and patience. So I went to my doctor only to find out that my cervix was too tight and had to be opened by a small surgery. Also I was told that only one fallopian tube was open. So if you usually have a 50% chance to get pregnant, I only had 25%. After doing some research, my husband convinced me to try acupu...ncture with Anne Chiaramonte. It was good to share my feelings with someone other than my husband. I started a course of acupuncture, supplements and herbs. The best part of my appointments was Anne. She has this positive energy that I would feel right away. After every treatment I was so hopeful and less stressed. And after two months I found out that I was pregnant and today I have a healthy baby girl. New mom, San Francisco