About Path to Whole Health
Path to Whole Health provides personalized, holistic medical care in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Led by Leonid Gordin, MD, the practice takes an integrative, whole-person approach to health, emphasizing individualized care, collaboration, and attention to factors that may contribute to ongoing health concerns. Learn more about our approach to care and meet the practitioner and team dedicated to supporting your health and well-being.
Leonid Gordin, MD
Dr. Leonid Gordin practices holistic/integrative medicine and non-pharmacological pain management. At Path to Whole Health, he takes a personalized, whole-person approach to health, considering the physical, psychological, and spiritual aspects of each individual.
Dr. Gordin works collaboratively with patients, their primary care physicians, and other healthcare practitioners, when appropriate, to develop individualized care plans. His approach emphasizes the physician-patient relationship, active patient participation, and careful consideration of the factors that may contribute to ongoing health concerns.
Rather than focusing solely on symptom management, Dr. Gordin seeks to identify potential obstacles to healing and explore appropriate, less-invasive and non-pharmacological treatment options. Depending on each patient's needs, care may incorporate medical acupuncture, nutritional therapy, lifestyle guidance, and other complementary/functional medicine approaches alongside appropriate conventional medical care.
Dr. Gordin believes that supporting health involves more than addressing physical symptoms. His approach considers the connections between mind, body, emotional well-being, personal circumstances, and community, encouraging patients to take an active role in their health and wellness journey.
A Personal Commitment to Whole-Person Health
Dr. Gordin applies many of the principles that guide his medical practice to his own life and family. He and his wife, who has also worked as a nurse at Path to Whole Health, have been married for 47 years. Together, they have three children and three granddaughters.
Outside of his medical practice, Dr. Gordin meditates daily, attends spiritual services, practices qi gong, enjoys lifelong learning, and loves traveling with his family to experience different cultures. These personal interests reflect his appreciation for the many dimensions of well-being and the importance of a thoughtful, balanced approach to life.
Yana Gordin, B.S.N., R.N.
Yana Gordin is a registered nurse at Path to Whole Health, where she administers intravenous (IV) infusions and assists with related treatments as part of the practice’s personalized approach to patient care. With a background in nursing, midwifery, and labor and delivery, Yana brings extensive healthcare experience and a compassionate, patient-centered perspective to her work.
Yana began her educational journey in Leningrad, Russia, where she earned a master’s degree in Library Science. She began her career as a librarian at the First Leningrad Medical School, where she first met Dr. Leonid Gordin, then a fifth-year medical student. After marriage and starting a family, Yana pursued further training in midwifery before immigrating to the United States in 1987.
Determined to continue her healthcare career, Yana mastered English and earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Concordia University West Suburban College of Nursing in Chicago. She later developed her nursing experience in labor and delivery, helping welcome newborns into the world at Newton-Wellesley Hospital while also supporting patients at Path to Whole Health.
Yana takes the time to listen to each patient's health concerns and personal experiences, believing that compassionate communication is an essential part of healthcare. She values the role of good nutrition, regular exercise, stress management, and meaningful human connection in supporting overall well-being.
Outside of work, Yana enjoys traveling and spending time with her family. She and Dr. Gordin have three children and three granddaughters, who bring them great joy.
Negiat Adem
Negiat Adem manages the Path to Whole Health office, helping ensure that daily operations run smoothly and patients receive friendly, attentive support. She assists patients with appointment scheduling, handles insurance-related matters, and helps make each patient's experience with the practice as welcoming and organized as possible.
Known for her positive energy and professional approach, Negiat is committed to helping patients feel comfortable and confident that their needs are being addressed. Her organizational skills and dedication to patient service make her a valued member of the Path to Whole Health team.
Outside the office, Negiat enjoys expressing her individuality through her passion for fashion. She is also a proud mother of four grown sons and a loving grandmother to three wonderful grandchildren.