Misako Yamamoto
A licensed acupuncturist, Qigong practitioner and psilocybin facilitator (Oregon)
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Offering Safe & Supported Individual and Group Journeys​
Her Approach is Compassionate, Intuitive, and Deeply Grounded
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With ~25yrs of experience in Traditional East Asian Medicine (TEAM), she specializes in addressing emotional and spirit-centered imbalances. Her work is rooted in the classical foundations of TEAM and shaped by Daoist, Buddhist, and east Asian shamanic cosmologies, as well as Indigenous Wisdom traditions.
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Misako is a Japanese American, free and playful spirit;
She was born in Kobe, Japan and raised in Portland, Oregon speaking English & Japanese.
Vision
Misako feels called to gently support individuals navigating life transitions, especially those who are finding their voice and place in this world.
Her work is rooted in a deep commitment to serving BIPOC communities, with a particular focus on Asian and Japanese-American individuals seeking healing around cultural identity, intergenerational trauma, and reconnection with ancestral heritage.
the Path...
Misako is a licensed acupuncturist and Qigong practitioner with ~25 years of experience in Traditional East Asian Medicine (TEAM). She specializes in addressing emotional and spirit-centered imbalances.
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Misako received a fellowship (Healing Advocacy Fund) & scholarship (Alma Institute) to become a Licensed psilocybin facilitator in Oregon.
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Her work is rooted in the classical foundations of TEAM and shaped by Daoist, Buddhist, and east Asian shamanic cosmologies, as well as Indigenous Wisdom traditions. Her approach is compassionate, intuitive, and deeply grounded.
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Psilocybin Therapy & Ceremonies...
​​​​​​​​The psilocybin-assisted work and licensure is separate from Misako’s acupuncture practice; she will continue both “medicines” independently but believes each can enhance and deepen the therapeutic impact of the other.
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​Research suggests promising and positive effects with psilocybin-assisted therapy for several conditions; PTSD, racial trauma, anxiety, major depressive disorder, treatment resistant depression, addiction, and alleviation of fear related to “end of life distress”.
For more on the latest science, read a post from Misako here & see the Literature Review and Cultural and Anthropological Information from the
Qi Gong
Misako is a certified Qigong teacher and has been studying with Ling Gui International Healing Qigong School since 2001. ​Although all styles of Qigong can cultivate well being, Misako offers medical Qigong forms and practices to address health imbalances. These routines are akin to prescriptions for a more targeted approach to health concerns, but they are still beneficial to anyone who practices them. ​​​​​
Qigong can be incorporated synergistically into aspects of a psilocybin journey. During the preparation phase, Qigong is an effective practice for relaxing and regulating the nervous system, helping participants stay present and fully engaged as they enter into their experience. During the integration phase, these practices assist in reconnecting with the body, allowing for a harmonious integration of physical, emotional, and psychological aspects of one's journey. Moreover, Qigong is beneficial not just for participants but also for facilitators, providing them with the grounding support and energetic boundaries needed to guide others effectively and safely.
*Misako is available group classes and workshops
2026 Offerings
​​Solstice Gathering:
Nourishment for the BIPOC Community.
Saturday 6/20: 1- 3pm
In partnership with Columbia Slough Watershed
Registration and more info
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Solstice Ceremony:
The Wisdom of Tarot and Qigong
Sunday 6/21: 4 - 6pm
​-with Robyn Tanksly: co-creator of the Altered Tarot Deck
More info
​About your guides​​
Registration Here...​​​​​​
Partners
Misako works with varied groups and has partnered with seminal organizations...
Cancer Survivors
Misako continues to work with the Survivorship Collective; as a psilocybin facilitator & Qi Gong instructor.
The non-profit aims to "leads the movement for patient-centered psychedelic support for the cancer community."
Ancestral Healing
"My grandparents, great grandparents and relatives were imprisoned in the US concentration camps for 3 years during WWII; My mother was born at the Tule Lake concentration camp1945."
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Misako is called to work with healing intergenerational & collective trauma. In particular, those with lineages affected by the WWII concentration camps.
Veterans
As part of the Cora Center, Misako assisted the nation’s first group of veterans & their spouses as part of the Heroic Hearts Project.
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This organization provides access to psychedelic healing for veterans and their spouses/families suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).​
Get in Touch
Interested in learning more or wondering how to schedule time with Misako?
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Please complete the inquiry form & if needed, we can schedule a call to answer your questions.