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About Me

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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
  • 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. 

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