Hi, I’m Yoko, 

Functional Medicine Certified Health Coach.

Here’s the trailer to my life story:

Years of chronic stress and poor health habits left me with three autoimmune diseases. (Fabulous, right?)

It took a long time and a lot of trial and error to find a healthy balance. So I made it my mission to apply everything I learned over the last decade to help women get to the root of their imbalance, improve their autoimmune condition and boost their well-being for the long haul…using my signature 90-day method, Heal & Balance.

When we work together, I’ll help you uncover the physical and psychological roots of your fatigue, stress and health struggles. We’ll go deep into your story and vision, peel back all the layers and co-create a clear strategy to tackle challenges, establish a healthy mindset, reinforce healthy habits using science-backed guidance, and regularly track your progress.

Professional Bio

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Yoko is a practicing functional medicine certified health coach. Her mission is to help men and women with chronic health conditions to regain control of their health and elevate their well-being. She specializes in autoimmune conditions and metabolic issues such as type II diabetes.

Yoko previously worked in finance for 15 years before changing careers to help others avoid the health struggles she herself faced throughout her 20s and 30s. Her health coaching offers a client-centered approach, focusing on the root cause of underlying health concerns - not just the symptoms. Her methods empower clients to reclaim their health and well-being by modifying both lifestyle factors and mindset.

Credentials

  • Bachelor of Arts, Tufts University - Medford, MA

  • NBC-HWC (National Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach)

  • Health coaching certification from Functional Medicine Coaching Academy (affiliate of the Institute for Functional Medicine)

  • 200-Hour Yoga Alliance Certification, Core Power Yoga - New York

The Unabridged Version
of My Healing Journey

Origins

My grandfather was a respected healer in Nara, Japan. As a seitai acupressure therapist, he tirelessly devoted his life to relieving the pain and suffering of others with his remarkable body work techniques. The combination of his warm energy, calming presence, and undying commitment to caring for his community is what truly inspired me to enter the health & wellness industry, and be of service to others.

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My own journey began in Nara. I was born in this historic city, just outside of Osaka, but immigrated to New England as a toddler with my parents and older sister. After studying abroad in Europe and graduating from Tufts University, I started a career on Wall Street and ended up there for 15 years.

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In my mid-twenties, I found myself working 60-hour weeks, ordering greasy takeout for dinner several times a week and averaging 5 hours of sleep a night. And then, suddenly, I was diagnosed with Hashimoto’s thyroiditis…and was told I’d have to take a hormone replacement drug for the rest of my life.

The Spiral

Not knowing the implications of this autoimmune diagnosis, I continued to work long hours, drink heavily several times a week to blow off steam, and sadly, neglect my already fragile body. The daily grind was slowly destroying my health. Fast forward a few years later, and I was exacerbated by chronic stress, lack of sleep and poor diet…so much so that I developed two more autoimmune diseases — Sjogren’s syndrome and rheumatoid arthritis. For years I struggled with symptoms ranging from bacterial imbalance in my gut, hormonal imbalances, chronic fatigue and recurring skin problems, to debilitating pain in my joints.

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Hope

My own battle with burnout and autoimmunity propelled me to dig for answers and put myself on the path to healing. I began addressing my conditions holistically with the help of a functional medicine doctor and a health coach, and by focusing on comprehensive labs, diet, exercise, sleep and stress levels. Inspired by the life-changing results of the functional medicine care model on my own health, I obtained my functional medicine health coach certification, and later became board certified.

Today, I channel my grandfather’s healing spirit and devote myself to supporting the well-being of each one of my clients. Nothing gives me more joy than seeing the beaming faces of those I’ve been able to help recover and thrive.

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Chat with me

Let’s get to know each other and see how I can support you to transform your health.