About
Dr. Patricia Petralba completed her Family Medicine residency at the University of Pittsburgh before pursuing fellowship training in Integrative Medicine at the University of Arizona under the guidance of Dr. Andrew Weil. She holds board certification in Family Medicine. Her clinical interests span mind-body medicine, stress reduction, medical acupuncture, women's health, and weight management. She treats a wide range of conditions, including chronic pain, depression, anxiety, PTSD, diabetes, autoimmune illness, and heart disease.
Dr. Petralba holds a gold-emblem certification as a HypnoBirthing educator through The Mongan Method, a designation reserved for educators who complete extensive HypnoBirthing training. She also coaches highly driven women through her Zen Mama Boss and Revive and Thrive programs. Her practice draws on traditional wisdom from her Filipino heritage, and she seeks out healers and indigenous knowledge as part of her ongoing inquiry into medicine. Outside the clinic, she is a wife and mother of three children, Ka'iya, Aro, and Dawn. She enjoys time in nature, reading, traveling, and playing with her dog.
Education & Training
Residency
Family Medicine, University of Pittsburgh
Fellowship
Integrative Medicine Fellowship, University of Arizona (under Dr. Andrew Weil)
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Petralba right for?
Dr. Petralba suits adults and families who want a root-cause approach to persistent or complex health concerns. Patients managing chronic pain, anxiety, depression, PTSD, or autoimmune conditions benefit from her integrative lens. Women seeking whole-person care, from hormone balance to birth preparation, find a strong fit with her practice. She also works well with highly driven women who want structured coaching alongside medical care.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Petralba treats a broad range of conditions, including chronic pain, headaches, depression, anxiety, PTSD, stress, diabetes, heart disease, autoimmune illness, and cancer. She also addresses women's health conditions and weight management. Her integrative approach means she looks for root causes rather than managing symptoms alone.
Yes. Dr. Petralba holds board certification in Family Medicine. She also completed a fellowship in Integrative Medicine at the University of Arizona under Dr. Andrew Weil, adding specialized training in holistic and functional approaches to primary care.
Dr. Petralba completed her Family Medicine residency at the University of Pittsburgh. She then pursued her Integrative Medicine Fellowship at the University of Arizona, studying directly under Dr. Andrew Weil, one of the foremost figures in integrative medicine.
HypnoBirthing is a natural childbirth method that uses self-hypnosis techniques to promote a calmer, more comfortable birthing experience. Dr. Petralba holds gold-emblem certification as a HypnoBirthing educator through The Mongan Method. She offers both in-person and online HypnoBirthing classes.
Yes. Dr. Petralba practices medical acupuncture as part of her integrative approach. She uses fine needles at specific points to support healing and address a range of conditions, including pain and stress-related concerns.
Dr. Petralba offers coaching for highly driven women through two programs: Zen Mama Boss and the Revive and Thrive Program. These programs combine medical insight with practical strategies for balancing health, energy, and daily life demands.
Dr. Petralba takes a whole-person approach to mental health, exploring biological, behavioral, and life-experience factors together. She treats anxiety, depression, PTSD, and stress, often combining mind-body medicine, functional medicine, and conventional tools to support each patient's specific situation.
Yes. Dr. Petralba offers comprehensive women's health services, including annual gynecologic exams, hormone-related concerns, and other conditions specific to women. Her integrative background allows her to address the physical and emotional dimensions of women's health together.
Doctor profile last updated April 10, 2026