Dr. Marilyn Walkey, MD- Acupuncture

I went to Dr. Walkey in May 2008 after being diagnosed with Fibromyalgia. I was in horrible pain, depressed, anxiety ridden and fatigued. After just a few treatments the pain went away almost entirely and now after 4 months I feel like I am cured of all my chronic pain and fatigue. Dr. Walkey spends time talking with me about my issues. She is insightful, intuitive, positive, friendly, and professional among many other ideal qualities. I think a lot of people have a fear of needles and have been raised in a society dependent upon western medicine so they tend to view acupuncture as a last resort. Western medicine is designed to treat the symptoms and not the root problem so it doesn't really work for long term issues. If you are even considering acupuncture or alternative medicine, do yourself a huge favor and go see Dr. Walkey now. You will find her to be extremely accommodating and pleasant. She understands your pain and her confidence in healing you is one of the first things that will make you feel better. She doesn't judge people, nor is she someone who is just trying to get on to the next patient and the next paycheck like many doctors I have encountered. The environment she has created is very soothing and comfortable for anyone but especially for someone with social anxiety like myself. I cannot recommend her enough.

Pros: Dr. Walkey changed my life and she can help you too

Cons: There is only one Dr. Marilyn Walkey when there should be thousands, perhaps millions

Posted 09/02/08

I crashed my bike going down Mt. Tabor. Dr. Walkey started acupuncture treatment on me immediately, as I proceeded with my MRI and orthopedic evaluations. My first surgeon looked at my MRI and said I needed surgery for a rotator cuff tear. My second surgeon evaluated my shoulder movement, and said that the 5 acupuncture treatments I had received was working, and that he thought surgery was unnecessary. I saw the second surgeon three days after the first surgeon. I have healed without surgery.
I am a chiropractor and have worked with many acupuncturists in my career, but none like Dr. Walkey. Her profound knowledge of western medicine and unique understanding of Chinese Medicine give her an unusual advantage in healing acute trauma.

Pros: professional, compassionate, knowledgeable, bridges western & eastern medicine

Cons: none

Posted 08/09/08

I am 45 years old and love to run. I was diagnosed several years ago with a rare cardiac arrhythmia called ARD (arrhythmogenic right ventricular dysplasia). I was having episodes of irregular heart beats which frightened me. I was told by my cardiologists that I could never run again, because I might have a fatal arrhythmia. I started seeing Dr. Marilyn Walkey almost a year ago. I have stopped having irregular heart beats, I no longer suffer from anxiety and panic attacks, and I have started running again. Dr. Walkey not only does expert acupuncture, she has advanced knowledge in Chinese herbology, which has given me back my health. Dr. Walkey gave me what my western cardiologist could not---a life with no more arrhythmias.

Pros: Dr. Walkey is a miracle worker. When western MD's can't help, she can.

Posted 08/09/08

I am 18 years old. I went to Providence St. Vincent's to get acupuncture treatment for my fibromyalgia. In three visits, I received no treatment and no medications, and was told that acupuncture would not help me. Since then, my mother found Dr. Walkey, and I started acupuncture and Chinese herbal treatment for my fibromyalgia. I have had profound changes in the way I feel, with resolution of my pain, new emotional stability, and a sense of confidence and wellness. Dr. Walkey has given me new hope that I can live a pain-free life. She is a miracle worker.

Pros: Dr. Walkey is a licensed Medical Doctor & licensed Acupuncturist. This is really important with someone who has western medical problems. She understands it all.

Cons: n.a.

Posted 08/09/08

For two years I have had episodes of abdominal cramping followed by severe reflux lasting for 1 or 2 days. The western medical doctors have given me a diagnosis of "cyclical vomitin syndrome" but have not been able to stop the attacks. My life has been changed, I've stopped going to school, and I've been trying to find help. Then I found Dr. Walkey. She is the only Medical Doctor who was able to help me. But she only uses acupuncture and Chinese herbs. It's amazing. I don't have the attacks which caused me so much pain. I'm off the western medications, so I feel better (no side effects). If you have CVS, go see Dr. Walkey. She changed my life!

Pros: She is a pro.

Cons: There is no con.

Posted 08/09/08

I've been treated by Dr. Marilyn Walkey for 1 year now. I started seeing her to get help with my emotional mood swings. My father is bipolar, and I recognized the same mood swings with times of rapid thinking followed by very dark moods. I wanted to avoid taking lithium or depakote, since these medicines have serious side effects. Dr. Walkey has treated me successfully using only acupuncture and Chinese herbs. I am so happy that I don't have to be diagnosed with a mental illness and suffer the stigma that my father has lived with his whole life. Acupuncture helps my mood, helps my thinking, and has given me a new view of what health actually is. My life has changed with acupuncture.

Pros: Dr. Walkey is the only Acupuncturist in Portland who I would trust. She is an MD and a fully trained Acupuncturist.

Cons: none

Posted 08/09/08

I came to Dr. Walkey after my western medical doctors told me I would have nausea for the rest of my life. I have had many surgeries as a result of a botched epidural anesthesia in 1984 where I had a cardiac arrest. Later, I lost my urinary bladder, and then my entire colon. I depend on medications to keep me free of pain. But the doctors could not cure my nausea. I found Dr. Walkey, and she cured my nausea in 3 acupuncture treatments. I have been seeing her ever since, and she has helped me with MRSA infection in my sinuses, abdominal pain, restless leg syndrome, anxiety, GERD, migraine headaches and withdrawal from dilaudid. I feel that Dr. Walkey has been the best blessing in my life for ten years.

Pros: Thank you, Dr. Walkey, for changing my life!

Posted 08/09/08

I've had Diabetes since I was 7 years old. I started acupuncture and Chinese herbs with Dr. Walkey after I had foot surgery for ulcers on my big toes, and laser surgery for diabetic retinopathy. Under Dr. Walkey's care my Hemoglobin A1c went down from 14.4 to 8.8, and the vision in my left eye improved, even though my ophthalmalogist thought acupuncture wouldn't improve my eyesight. The healing from my foot surgery was easy with acupuncture help, and feel that my diabetes is easier to control when I get regular acupuncture treatments. Dr. Walkey knows all about what I'm going through since she's a medical doctor. She is also a wonderful acupunctuist! I would recommend anyone with complex medical problems like mine, to go to her for help.

Pros: wonderful treatment rooms, quick scheduling, she pays attention to details

Cons: nothing

Posted 08/09/08