The Charlotte Maxwell Clinic is a free women’s clinic that specializes in offering life-enhancing complementary therapies for low-income, underserved, and immigrant San Francisco Bay Area women with cancer. Located in Oakland, California, our services are provided by a dedicated pool of volunteers who are licensed and certified practitioners of holistic modalities.
Research shows that, during chemotherapy, acupuncture may strengthen the immune system and reduce the side effects of nausea and pain.
These therapies gently stimulate the immune system, improve energy levels, promote relaxation, and help increase blood circulation.
Energy therapy is used to help people relax, feel less anxious, and improve healing and well-being.
Movement therapy enhances CMC clients’ cognitive, physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Regular movement can help with an illness or emotional challenges.
CMC’s nutrition education classes emphasize “eating the rainbow.” At cooking classes, clients learn about food preparation and menu planning.
Chinese and Western herbs are used along with diet, exercise, and other integrative therapies to restore the body’s balance and strengthen the immune system. CMC uses organically grown or wild-crafted herbs whenever possible.
We offer Spanish, Mandarin, and Cantonese language interpreters, rides to CMC appointments, and referrals to community partners for additional resources to address the concerns low-income women face every day in their struggles with cancer and poverty.
CMC clients come to us from a variety of sources. Community agencies can refer a patient by completing a CMC Referral Form and faxing or emailing it to our clinic. We receive these forms from patient navigators at Alameda Health System, Alta Bates Summit Medical Center, Carol Ann Read Breast Health Center, Kaiser Permanente, LifeLong Medical Care, Shanti Project, Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital, and others.
Have additional questions? Contact Charlotte Maxwell Clinic