About Me

I am a Licensed Western Medical Doctor in Mexico and a Registered Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner, Chinese Herbalist & Acupuncturist in Canada. For the past decade, I have also studied a variety of spiritual and healing modalities like Shamanism, Dzogchen, Tantra, Yoga, Taoism, Conscious Dance, Yoga & Chi Kung, that I draw from and use in my treatments. I am also a Certified Body-Mind Therapist, trained through the Ontogony School by Dr. Carlos De Leon. I have found that the complement of Body-Mind Therapy into my sessions has been crucial in the healing process of my patients. I am also a Birth Doula. I love this part of my practice because there is nothing more sacred then being a witness of a birth. I love to support couples in their journey of becoming parents and feel honoured to be part of their birthing team. Lastly I love to teach! I have been teaching Chi Kung and Women's Empowerment Workshops for the past 5 yrs. I believe education to be a crucial part in a healing journey. I love to share the tools, techniques and knowledge I have acquired for the past decade, to empower people so that they can tap into their inner wisdom, healing power and true self!
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“When you have a consultation with Irene, you are lucky enough to rely both on Western Science and Eastern Wisdom. Irene is a medical doctor in Mexico, and a TCM doctor here in Canada, where she has gathered extensive knowledge in the field of acupuncture. She offers a space of deep listening, kindness and care that are rare to find. It has happened to me several times to see her in phases of my life where I was feeling extremely burnt out, exhausted and ill. After treatment with her, I always felt a deep, significant healing effect; so much so that we joked about having a pre-post video to witness the shift. She is a compassionate, knowledgeable healing practitioner and I could not recommend her enough.”
~ Hiroko Demichellis RCC, founder of Vancouver Brain Lab.
Vision
I believe the integration of Western and Eastern Medicine is the future of Medicine. As a trained Medical Doctor in Mexico and a TCM Practitioner in Canada, I bridge both medicines into my practice. I see each person as a unique individual with specific needs. This is why I use different tools to help you find true healing. During our sessions I create a contained sacred space so that you can dive deeply into yourself and find your inner powers of healing and transformation. I see myself as a facilitator of healing. This means that I do not heal you; the process that you and I will embark together will create a real possibility of personal transformation. It is my biggest desire and hope that through a holistic wellness approach you will receive what you need to heal & to create powerful shifts that will bring more joy, peace, pleasure, health, and love into your life! AHO!
Education & Experience
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Bachelor in Western Medicine at the Medical Faculty of the University La Salle, Mexico City, Mexico.
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Medical Internship at Jackson Memorial Hospital, Miami, USA.
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Medical Social Service at the Health Clinic & Hospital of Oxchuc, Chiapas, Mexico.
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Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner, Acupuncturist & Chinese Herbalist Degree at ICTCM of Vancouver, Canada.
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Registered Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner, Acupuncturist & Chinese Herbalist at the CTCMA of Vancouver, BC.
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Traditional Chinese Medicine Internship at the China Medical University at Taichung City, Taiwan.
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Ontogonic Body Mind Therapy Certification at Ontogony Evolution by Dr. Carlos de Leon (3 yr program).
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7 Lotus Chi Kung Teacher Training with Gretchen Andersen. ​
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200 hr Vinyasa Yoga Teacher Training with Clara Roberts-Oss & Carolyn-Anne Budgell.
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Organity Massage Level 1 & 2 with Monyca Bouras.
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Shamanism with Gretchen Andersen (3 yr program).
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Shaivism Tantra Teachings with Dr. Carlos de Leon (2 yr program).
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White Crane Kung Fu & Dzogchen Teachings with Dr. Carlos de Leon.
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Taosim Teachings with Dr. Carlos De Leon.
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Essential Mahamudra Teachings with Dr. Carlos de Leon.
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Healing Path Teachings with Dr. Carlos de Leon.
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Hypnosis level 1 & 2 with Fernando Siliceo.
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Lakshmi, Kali & Shodashi Sadhana Teachings with Maa Parvathi Nanda Nath Saraswati.
