Jonah Yakel
D.C.
Overview
About Dr. Yakel
Dr. Jonah Yakel is a chiropractor and functional health practitioner who consults with patients around the world. With a particular focus on CIRS, mold toxicity, and cognitive decline, he has dedicated his practice to uncovering the root causes of complex chronic illness and creating individualized recovery programs. He is the founder of The CIRS Brain Solutions, a pioneering 12-month medical coaching program designed to help patients heal from Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome and restore brain health — developed in collaboration with GWCIM.
Background
Personal Journey to Integrative Medicine
Dr. Yakel's path to specializing in CIRS and mold-related illness was shaped by his own experience with the condition. In 2009, a serious car accident left him with over 30 fractures and a prolonged ICU stay. Though he recovered physically, the event likely triggered neurological changes that would surface years later — even as a practicing chiropractor and functional medicine practitioner.
He began noticing subtle memory lapses and cognitive difficulties that gradually worsened. A specialized brain MRI revealed significant degeneration across six areas of his brain — a finding that led to a life-changing diagnosis: CIRS caused by toxic mold exposure in his home and office. Working with Dr. Ritchie Shoemaker, a pioneer in mold-related illness, Dr. Yakel underwent an 18-month healing protocol that not only restored his brain function but deepened his understanding of what patients with complex chronic illness truly go through.
That firsthand experience — the uncertainty, the frustration, and ultimately the recovery — is at the heart of how he cares for his patients today. Dr. Yakel brings both clinical expertise and genuine empathy to every case, offering hope to those who have struggled to find answers.
Clinical Practice
Clinical Practice
Dr. Yakel has been a valued provider and integral member of the GWCIM team for over 10 years. Together with Dr. Mikhail Kogan, MD — GWCIM's Medical Director and a specialist in Integrative and Geriatric Medicine — he developed a collaborative program based on the Shoemaker Protocol to address CIRS and mold toxicity illness.
GWCIM provides the medical backbone of The CIRS Brain Solutions program: Dr. Kogan serves as the primary collaborating physician, offering medical oversight and access to all necessary lab testing, imaging, and prescriptions through a single integrated Patient Portal. GWCIM's broader team of over 15 integrative medicine specialists is also available to program participants for additional consultations and treatments, ensuring comprehensive, coordinated care throughout the healing journey.'
The CIRS Brain Solutions is a comprehensive 12-month coaching program built around the Shoemaker Protocol and the latest CIRS and brain recovery research. It is designed for people dealing with cognitive challenges linked to biotoxin exposure — including mold, Lyme disease, and related conditions.
The program begins with a free discovery call and includes:
- 1:1 consultations to review lab results and imaging
- 12 step-by-step video modules covering all aspects of CIRS-related cognitive issues — including neuroinflammation, hormone imbalances, detoxification, and brain-supportive nutrition
- Weekly live Q&A sessions
- Group coaching with expert support
- Medical oversight and access to labs, imaging, and prescriptions (provided by GWCIM)
- A private community for peer and expert support
- Discounts on lab tests and supplements
To learn more or schedule a free discovery call, visit Dr. Yakel's website at drjonahyakel.com.
Dr. Yakel sees GWCIM patients remotely from his practice in Portland, Oregon.
Personal Life
More about The CIRS Brain Solutions Program
The CIRS Brain Solutions is a comprehensive 12-month coaching program built around the Shoemaker Protocol and the latest CIRS and brain recovery research. It is designed for people dealing with cognitive challenges linked to biotoxin exposure — including mold, Lyme disease, and related conditions.
The program begins with a free discovery call and includes:
- 1:1 consultations to review lab results and imaging
- 12 step-by-step video modules covering all aspects of CIRS-related cognitive issues — including neuroinflammation, hormone imbalances, detoxification, and brain-supportive nutrition
- Weekly live Q&A sessions
- Group coaching with expert support
- Medical oversight and access to labs, imaging, and prescriptions (provided by GWCIM)
- A private community for peer and expert support
- Discounts on lab tests and supplements
To learn more or schedule a free discovery call, visit Dr. Yakel's website at drjonahyakel.com.
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What Patients Say
"I am happy to report that within days of starting Dr. Yakel's recommendations and protocols, I began to feel better physically and emotionally. He is kind, personable, professional, caring and positive. With his help, I feel confident I'll be able to achieve my health and wellness goals."
— Leah 7/22/24
"I was very sick. My symptoms were debilitating and were both physical and cognitive. After working with Dr. Yakel, I am almost fully recovered and I believe that my cognition is 100%. Never have I had a doctor be so invested and excited for my recovery. That is because Dr. Yakel has been through this himself and understands the struggles through first-hand experience."
— Julie C. 1/18/23
"Working with Dr. Yakel is truly one of the best gifts I could have given myself. If you're the sort of person who really wants to understand your health issues in depth, Dr. Yakel is willing to spend time and energy helping you. I like to get down to root causes of my own problems, and Dr. Yakel has always been willing to help me understand how best to take care of my health. As a result, whenever I go to a conventional medical practice (for my annual Medicare physical or a colonoscopy, for example), the nurses are always surprised that I only take two meds. I tell them that good nutrition, exercise, keeping stress under control in short, everything Ive been working on with Dr. Yakel its all helped me to remain active and vital as I age."
— Karen P. 2/19/23
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Make an AppointmentCall 202-833-5055Expertise
- Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS)
- Mold Toxicity and Mycotoxin Illness
- Biotoxin-Related Illness (Lyme Disease, Long COVID)
- Brain Health and Cognitive Recovery
- Neuroinflammation and Brain Fog
- The Shoemaker Protocol
- Chronic Fatigue and Complex Chronic Illness
Education
- Parker College of Chiropractic, 2006. Doctorate of Chiropractic.
- Dr. Ritchie Shoemaker Certified Proficiency Partner
Professional
- GW Center for Integrative Medicine
- Shoemaker Certified Proficiency Partner
- Educator for healthcare practitioners on functional medicine, chronic inflammation, and brain health
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