Marilyn Yohe, Lic.Ac., MAOM
Licensed Acupuncturist and Herbalist
My Credentials:
I am licensed by the Massachusetts Board of Medicine as a Licensed Acupuncturist, and national board certified by the NCCAOM (National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine).
I hold a Master’s degree in Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine from the New England School of Acupuncture in Newton, MA, the oldest accredited college of Chinese medicine in the United States.
My primary training is in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)-style acupuncture and herbal medicine. In addition to my Master’s work, I have completed post-graduate training in classical Chinese herbalism with Sharon Weizenbaum.
I have also received additional training in the Dr. Tan Balance Method; Dr. Zhu’s Scalp Acupuncture for neurological and pain conditions; and in treating infertility and working with pregnant and breastfeeding women.
My Experience:
I have practiced acupuncture and herbal medicine at Cambridge Health Associates since 2005, and have helped hundreds of clients achieve better health and well-being.
I am also on the medical staff in the Cambridge Hospital system, where I work part-time as the acupuncturist for the Zinberg Clinic. I have interned at several other Boston-area clinics, including Pathways to Wellness and the Dimock Community Health Center.
I taught for four years on the faculty at the New England School of Acupuncture, offering a second-year core course in Traditional Chinese Medical diagnosis, case analysis, and treatment planning.
My volunteer activities have included working with the Veteran’s Community Acupuncture Project to provide free community-style acupuncture treatments to veterans and their families, and traveling to an orphanage in the Dominican Republic with Osteopathic physicians to provide medical treatment for the children.
How I Work:
I believe that the human body, mind, and spirit have an innate and amazing ability to heal; and that Chinese medicine works because it stimulates and supports what the body already wants to do to get better.
I view our work together as a partnership, and I will work with you to understand your body and the causes of your health issues; to keep track of your progress and adjust and refine our treatment strategy; and to support you in making any changes you need to make.
I have treated hundreds of people in my practice, sorting out the real-life complexities of their conditions and accompanying them on their journey back to health.
My treatments are gentle, attentive, and tailored to the unique needs of each individual. I combine different styles of acupuncture, heat therapy, bodywork, herbal medicine, dietary therapy, and lifestyle counseling to achieve the best results for you.
My Background:
I grew up in a family of scientists, and got my undergraduate degree in geology. I’ve always had an immense sense of wonder and curiosity about the natural world, a love of being outdoors, and a deep respect for scientific inquiry.
The idea of “alternative” health care was a stretch for me initially. Like many Americans, I tried it only when I reached the limits of what Western medicine had to offer.
Once I experienced it, I felt so at home with the belief that everything in the mind and body is connected; and that you have to understand a person before you can understand how to help them heal. Chinese medicine appealed to me in particular because I trust its long history and detailed, rigorous body of medical knowledge.
Prior to studying acupuncture I worked in education and counseling. My experience included working as a self-defense instructor, an advocate for battered women, an after school teacher, and an outdoor adventure facilitator. I also spent several years doing public education and political advocacy in the area of education reform. I’ve learned how to listen well, teach gently, and raise hell when I need to.
I also spent a good number of my adult years healing from a serious car accident. My doctors had told me to expect very little in the way of recovery, but — because I’m either stubborn or tenacious, depending who you ask — I continued seeking out healing resources until I proved that prediction wrong. I know what it’s like to live with pain and disability; to need help; and to nurture my own body and life through many stages of growth and healing.
My work is also informed by my practice of insight meditation and yoga, and I strive to bring this appreciation of clarity, mindfulness, and acceptance to my work with others.
Outside the office, I am the proud and delighted single mother of a young daughter, whom I adopted in 2017. We enjoy hiking, biking, canoeing, reading, cooking, dancing, giggling, and making art together.
If you haven’t met my colleague, Sharon Pae, you can read about her here.
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