Cambridge Health Associates

I would like to let you know about the most amazing and talented acupuncturist in the Boston/​Cambridge area. His name is William (Bill) Mueller at Cambridge Health Associates. To tell you my story about Bill, I have to share some background with you.
I met Bill in 2006 when I had just moved to Boston as a college student. I was referred to him by my former acupuncturist. Within a few months after moving to the East coast, meeting Bill and starting school, my life turned completely upside down. I did not know it at the time, but things were about to change in the best of ways. Life transitions can be tumultuous, and within a few months I was navigating through a painful divorce, dealing with the intense pressures of school, while working full-​time as a self-​employed business owner. Bill’s amazing acupuncture guided me to quiet places of peace, gave me strength, and brought tremendous healing to my heart at a time when my entire life seemed to be shattering around me. I might go into his office in tears and walk out, calm, centered, and at peace — with the feeling that I would make it through and everything would turn out ok. I think this is the magic of 5 Element acupuncture. You can experience healing not only in body, but in your spirit and emotions and it can give you strength to persevere. I feel this is what is sorely missing from western medicine. I also went to him for minor ailments, when I was overworked or exhausted, and his acupuncture always helped me heal from those ailments and gave me energy when I needed it most.
Bill’s work helped me through the divorce, and I redefined my identity in the three years he and I worked together. I met the love of my life, and we are still together today and parents to a wonderful child. At the end of my time in Boston, before I moved back to the West coast, I thanked Bill for his amazing gift of healing and the work we had done together. I remember that day so well — him smiling and me feeling such a sense of completion and accomplishment. Little did I know we would work together again someday.
Fast forward to three years later, during my pregnancy and after the birth of my son, I experienced a serious illness for the first time in my life. I struggled with this illness for two years, living in excruciating pain, wondering how I would make it through each day. This experience really changed my perspective and broadened my compassion. I had taken good health for granted all my life not knowing that there are millions of people that live with tremendous pain and suffering every day. At times I felt hopeless — as western medicine could do nothing to help me. But somewhere in the back of my mind I thought of Bill. I intuitively knew he could help me. In crisis, our family moved back to the East coast to be near family and for me to see Bill. When I saw him again for the first time in years, his face was full of such compassion and concern. Upon his suggestion, we began a course of acupuncture and Chinese herbal treatment. His colleague, the talented Deborah Lemont (Chinese herbal medicine/​Acupuncture) collaborated with him to bring me back to health.
It took a long time, two years of steady regular treatment, for my illness and symptoms to abate. I am happy to say I have not had a relapse in almost a year. Not only have he and Deborah given me my health back, but some other wonderful changes have occurred in the midst of healing from this illness. I now feel more deeply connected to my truest self than I ever have in my life. Bill somehow saw the real me — the me that everyone (including myself) overlooked. His work has helped bring this part of me out into the light in the most fulfilling of ways. Perhaps that is his greatest gift — he has the ability to see the core of a person’s soul and the skill as an acupuncturist to help them reconnect with that core. I am eager to continue our work to see how much better, how much more delightful life can become.
There are many unsung heroes in this world, people that dedicate their lives in service to healing and helping others. They do quiet work, — a work that often goes unnoticed. Bill is one of those heroes and hopefully now (no longer unsung). I am singing his praises to the world. If you want to change your life for the better and experience some real healing magic — go see this man. I owe him my life and I believe he can help change yours.

Daphne is good, and her Rolfing skills really work. Opened up all kinds of crap that got jammed up in my body to protect a back injury. So much pain was relieved through 10 Rolfing sessions with Daphne, because things fell back into their correct place (go gravity!). It allowed weakened muscles to strengthen, and overtaxed muscles to relax. The back problem stopped being an all-​body problem, and I have gone on to fix the ACTUAL issue, not the 100 other things that hurt because of it.

I started going to Marilyn Yohe in January, 2012, for respiratory difficulties and chronic sinus infections. I’d had these issues for over 10 years and had never tried acupuncture before but I was desperate and willing to give anything a try. Marilyn is very easy to talk to, non-​judgmental and just puts you at ease. Working with her has really improved my health and quality of life. I feel that my immune system has strengthened and I get fewer sinus infections. The nice thing is when I feel an infection brewing Marilyn is able to pinpoint it and help stop it or make it less severe. I can’t recommend her enough.

Marilyn Yohe, the acupuncturist at Cambridge Health Associates, is really impressive. She knows what she’s doing.
I walked into my initial consultation with her having already filled out the patient history forms she had emailed me. But in person, she continued to ask me question after thoughtful question. She developed a truly thorough picture of my health status before treating me.
I have experience with a variety of acupuncturists. Marilyn’s light touch and knowledge of how to manipulate the body with acupuncture needles matches the best of them.
She is knowledgeable and easygoing, ready to answer question after question. On the occasion that she doesn’t know something, she will research it and get back to you.
Because she shares so much useful information, I walk out of her treatment center feeling not only relaxed from the acupuncture, but empowered because I have a clearer sense of what I can do to improve my health.
Her services have been an excellent investment in my well-​being.
Make an appointment!

Admittedly, I wasn’t sure how much could be done for my back ten years after a near-​fatal car accident; however, I was willing to give Rolfing a shot having already tried several other types of therapy (i.e. physical therapy, massage, chiropractic, etc.) with minimal improvements at best. Thankfully, I was so very fortunate to find Daphne Berwind-​Dart at Cambridge Health Associates. She was upfront about expectations and limitations from the start and conducted herself in a very professional manner without being mechanical.
Within just a few sessions, I was already feeling considerably better and continued to improve steadily with each progressive visit (10 total). Not only did my overall level of pain improve significantly, but I regained a lot of mobility while improving my posture and adding a bit of height! Honestly, I’m a little sad to be done with the whole program because I had such a great time working with Daphne and experience such tremendous results. Bottom line: If you have ever considered Rolfing for improving your health, then I can’t recommend Daphne highly enough :-)

I have been receiving acupuncture treatments from Marilyn Yohe at Cambridge Health Associates for the past two years, and I recommend her without hesitation. She is a consummate professional, and always takes the time at the beginning of each session to check in with me, and find out what’s been ailing me specifically. She customizes each acupuncture session in accordance with this information. While she conducts each acupuncture session with diligence and professionalism, at the same time she is friendly and easygoing, which puts me at ease. Her treatments have been particularly effective at mitigating my insomnia and joint pain. Finally, she recently began accepting credit cards, which makes the payment process faster and easier.

Daphne Berwind-​Dart is phenomenal. I have a shoulder instability that frequently causes lots of chest, neck and back pain. When I met Daphne last year I was in so much pain. I tried physical therapy, acupuncture, chiropractic, massage… they made my condition worse. I felt relief after the first session. 10 sessions later my posture and muscles were relaxed enough I was able to start personal training and get my shoulder in shape. I still visit her once in a blue moon for a tune up. She’s a great conversationalist and very intelligent. Also, I did try one other rolfer in Needham twice who was nice, but not very in tune with the body like Daphne. I always leave Daphne’s feeling 1000x times better whereas the Needham lady was way too rough and caused lots of inflammation not to mention scratches all over my back =(

Well, I just finished my 10(ish) series with Daphne, and I already miss her! I probably would have kept going for forever, but Daphne was honest enough to tell me that she thought I had reached the full benefit of the rolfing series. (However, she did invite me back for tune-​ups in the future, whenever I feel like I need them!).
Overall, my body feels much more elongated and looser. I actually gained an inch or two in height, and even my mom would be proud of my posture now. My core is straighter and clothes fit better. My shoulders are even, and my right shoulder (chronic bursitis from playing competitive tennis) feels so much better than it used to. I honestly haven’t had any issues with my shoulder, IT band, or headaches for awhile, and I’m attributing it to Daphne’s mad skills. I just feel… healthy.
I highly recommend rolfing and Daphne to just about everyone. After a few sessions, you will feel great!

Excellent place to receive all sorts of complementary health care, in a professional atmosphere.

I took an amazing yoga class with Natalie on Sunday night at 6pm. It was the perfect balance of challenging, while being supportive. I even felt better about facing Monday morning after this class. Plus after I challenged myself by achieving some poses I had no I could do, Natalie gave the best head massage during Savasana that was like the cherry on the sundae! I am so going back :)

I can’t say enough good things about Daphne – and about Rolfing. I just completed my ten session series with her and feel a thousand times better. I used to crave massages all the time, now I wouldn’t mind getting one, but I don’t need it. I used to find it uncomfortable to sit up straight (too much time on a computer), and now standing tall feels normal, relaxed. I’m a complete believer in Rolfing – and Daphne is fantastic. She is intelligent, professional, extremely talented, warm, knowledgeable, and she gets great results.

I’ve been seeing Daphne for Rolfing and have been extremely impressed. I am trying to recover from a running injury and rolfing has made a dramatic difference in my acute pain and has relieved almost all my chronic low back pain.
Daphne is extremely friendly, knowledgeable and really listens!
I’ve used chiropractors and acupuncturists in my quest to reduce my lower back and hip pain and rolfing has been by far the most effective. I’ve only had 3 sessions and there has been a huge improvement.
I also began seeing Julie for pilates to rebuild strength now that Daphne has reduced pain. Again, I can’t speak highly enough of the warmth and professionalism of Julie. Her studio is beautiful and pilates using the machines has been extremely effective as a recuperative exercise. My posture and core strength have already improved in just 3 sessions!
I will continue to see both Daphne and Julie as I move further along my road to recovery.

Daphne does the rolfing at Cambridge Health Associates. I did ten rolfing sessions with her and my overall posture and health has improved tremendously since I began seeing her this fall. My lower back pain has all but disappeared. She is professional, precise, and extremely knowledgeable. And always made me feel at ease. I’ve tried a lot of bodywork and alternative therapies, but the effects of rolfing were direct, and have made a huge difference in my life.
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I’ve been getting acupuncture from Marilyn at CHA for about three years. I first came in with a severe sinus infection — I’d been sick for a month and had seen my doctor twice with no result. I saw Marilyn and was 80% better in 2 days! Amazing. I have no idea the scientific basis of acupuncture, but it seems to work for me.
Marilyn is a great practitioner: she’s attentive and kind but never preachy. She’s very professional yet also puts you at ease.

This review is based on my one experience for accupuncture only.
So I had my my first experience with accupuncture yesterday! I had never done it before so have nothing to compare it to but think I can be objective about the service at Cambridge Health which was very good.
My accunpuncturist (Marilyn) was friendly and thorough in her questions prior to beginning. Marilyn clearly believes in the medicine of accupuncture and helping people which got through some of my cynicism. She made me feel really comfortable and made sure I didn’t have any questions or qualms before starting. I actually don’t have any physical issues (knock on the old wood) aside from weak ankles from sports but it turns out that it’s best to have accupuncture before you have problems as a preventive health measure.
The needles did not hurt (a few stung for a second) and I could actually feel stirrings in my ankles from the needles in my scalp! The appointment lasted about 90 minutes but flew by. I am still not 100% sure about the powers of accupuncture but afterwards I had a feeling of euphoria akin to Peter in Office Space after hypnosis! I also had football practice that night and my previously sore left ankle felt pretty good.
I know, it could all be in my head, but I really enjoyed the experience and made a second appointment. They are running a special right now– 50% off your first two treatments if you call before ⁹⁄₁₅ so give it a try!

The people here are very friendly. Some work directly for CHA and some practioners rent out rooms in this gorgeous Victorian. The rooms are clean without being sterile, and the place has a great atmosphere. I see Marilyn Yohe for acupuncture & Chinese herbal medicine & I highly recommend her.
They also do rolfing, zero balancing, reiki etc.
EDIT: Marilyn is incredibly easy going and friendly. She’s easy to talk to about health-​related problems, without feeling like you’re at the doctor. I’ve recommended her to many, many friends who tell me they feel at-​ease just by speaking to her, and they also agree that it speaks to how amazing she is that one can be semi-​clothed, full of needles and be completely and utterly relaxed.