Dr. Courtney Ieronimo, DOM
Doctor of Oriental Medicine
MAcCHM, DOM, NCCAOM Board Certified Dipl. OM
Dr. Courtney Ieronimo is a dedicated practitioner in the art and science of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Her journey into Eastern medicine began over seven years go at Southwest Acupuncture College in Santa Fe, New Mexico, where she earned her Master's of Acupuncture with a Chinese Herbal Medicine Specialization.
ABOUT
Following graduation, Dr. Ieronimo spent two years practicing as both an Extern and licensed Doctor of Oriental Medicine (DOM) at Modern Wellness in Albuquerque, New Mexico under the mentorship of Dr. Steven Bennett. During this time, she honed her skills in pain management using Electro-Acupuncture, trigger point release, women's health (with a focus on menstrual disorders), scar therapy, digestive disorders, and overall well-being.
Dr. Ieronimo's detailed nature, coupled with her ability to think and execute globally in diagnosis sets her practice apart. She is a gifted teacher, enthusiastically sharing her understanding of Chinese Medical Theory with her patients through relatable analogies, demystifying complex TCM concepts. She fluently integrates Eastern and Western philosophies in her practice, allowing for a truly holistic approach to health. Her treatments are an amalgamation of ancient techniques, contemporary protocols, and intuition, ensuring that each patient receives effective, personalized treatment.
SERVICES
Acupuncture
Acupuncture is an ancient Chinese medical technique that involves the insertion of very thin, fine needles into specific points along pathways (meridians) on the body in order to stimulate and influence the body's own energy flow, referred to as "Qi". Stimulation of these points releases endogenous opioids, neurotransmitters, and other chemicals that have an analgesic, anti-inflammatory, and immune boosting effects. Consistent acupuncture treatments promotes improved overall health and well-being.
Electro-Stim
Electro-Stim, or Electro-Acupuncture (EA) is a modality where gentle electrical currents are applied to the needles using electrodes. Generally two currents; milliamp (mA), and microcurrent (µA) are utilized during a treatment. The intensity of the current felt is tailored to the patients specific level of comfort. Electro-Acupuncture is excellent for treating a wide variety of pain conditions, ranging from sports and overuse injuries to post-operative pain. Additionally, Electro-stim has been shown to break down adhesions and scar tissue, reducing recovery time from injury.
Chinese Herbal Medicine
Herbal medicine has been used for over 2,000 years in China, and encompasses part of the larger whole that is Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Herbs may be prescribed in conjunction to acupuncture to address a variety of maladies, including the common cold, allergies, problem digestion, and especially when a condition is long-standing or has plateaued. Formulas are often customized to each individual and available in many forms such as capsules, tablets, water soluble granules, extracts, and teas.
Cupping and Gua Sha
Cupping is the application of various sized glass cups to the body using suction. Cups are placed on the skin over the muscles of the back, neck, shoulders and legs, increasing local blood flow to reduce inflammation, release muscle tension, and break up adhesions. Cups are left on the skin for 10-15 minutes then removed. Gua-Sha uses a smooth edged tool to scrape specific areas or regions of the body to improve blood flow and reduce inflammation.
Specializations
Traditional Chinese Medicine is a safe, effective, and affordable medical system used to treat a diverse range of health concerns. DOM's are well equipped and trained to address both simple and complex conditions.
In addition to principal treatments, below are a list of conditions Dr. Courtney specializes in successfully treating.
