Mary Berube, Acupuncturist
Mary Berube is a licensed acupuncturist at Zen Attitude in Seattle and holds a Master of Science in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine from Bastyr University, but her relationship with this medicine began long before her formal education. Her path was shaped by personal necessity and real results, experiences that now drive her dedication to patient-centered care.
Mary’s introduction to acupuncture started while she was serving in the U.S. Navy. After an unplanned C-section, she struggled with scar tissue and lingering pain that conventional methods could not resolve. She sought out acupuncture, and the restoration of function she experienced sparked a curiosity that eventually became her calling. Years later, Mary turned to Chinese herbal medicine to help with fertility challenges and recurrent loss. The success of this approach led to two healthy, unmedicated home births and confirmed her belief in the body’s innate ability to heal.
This transformative potential is what led Mary to Bastyr. She brings a unique blend of compassion and discipline to her practice, applying the rigorous attention to detail she developed in the Navy Nuclear Power program to every case she treats.
Mary is deeply dedicated to women’s health. She has a special interest in navigating the complexities of infertility, pregnancy, postpartum recovery, and menopause. She understands that healing is rarely linear and offers a steady, grounding presence for patients facing mental and emotional stressors like anxiety and depression.
She honed her clinical skills during rotations at the Bastyr Center for Natural Health in Wallingford and the Providence Regional Cancer Partnership in Everett. At Providence she focused on supportive care for patients undergoing cancer treatment, helping to manage side effects such as pain, nausea, and fatigue.
Her treatments are holistic and adaptable. Mary combines acupuncture with cupping, gua sha, and moxibustion. For specific musculoskeletal issues she utilizes orthopedic trigger-point needling and electroacupuncture. She also views diet and lifestyle as essential parts of the treatment plan and works with patients to build sustainable habits outside the clinic.
When she is not working, Mary embraces the Pacific Northwest lifestyle. You can find her camping and hiking with her family, playing board games with her children, or relaxing with a good book.