Today we’d like to introduce you to Ivelisse DeJongh.
Thanks for sharing your story with us Ivelisse. So, let’s start at the beginning and we can move on from there.
It all began back in 2002 when my mother ended up in the hospital with two respiratory failures and doctors not knowing the cause. Every day for 5 months, I would visit my mom in the hospital, during which I saw a countless number of people enter the hospital in need of help. This experience, along with the frustration, confusion and anger of many unanswered questions concerning my mom’s condition became overwhelming.
I started to learn more about a preventive lifestyle, nutrition, supplements and alternative medicine. I even enrolled in organic raw cooking classes. One day I was introduced to Traditional Chinese Medicine by the son of a Naturopathic doctor. Eager to know more, I hopped on a plane to Miami to visit the Acupuncture Massage College which I immediately became fascinated with. It was love at first sight and I went for it! Learning both Western and Eastern Medicine in school finally gave me the answers to my mom’s health scare.
This entire experience has inspired me to help and heal many patients and become a clinician and entrepreneur driven by passion for what I do. I opened DeJongh Acupuncture Clinic in 2009 treating a variety of conditions. Around 2013 I began my path towards becoming a specialist in Fertility, a subject I became extremely passionate about and found personally deeply rewarding every time I helped my patients. Through my years of treating Male and Female Fertility cases, I have created a systematic approach to finding the missing piece to what is hindering conception. I have also made the clinic’s core principle focused on creating a personalized plan for each individual that promotes a healthier and balanced body. In Chinese medicine philosophy, it is taught that one must “regulate the cycle” for conception to occur.
Every patient I see has a unique story, and every unique story has a path. My goal is to join you along this path and help you build the family you dream of.
Overall, has it been relatively smooth? If not, what were some of the struggles along the way?
Definitely not a smooth road but the passion I have for my profession and the joy I get to see my patients once they have achieved starting a family definitely helps. Having to fulfill the responsibilities of business owner and practitioner requires a lot of focus and extra commitment.
DeJongh Acupuncture Clinic – what should we know? What do you guys do best? What sets you apart from the competition?
We are a Chinese Medicine Clinic specializing in all stages of male and female reproductive health such as conceiving, gynecological disorders, prenatal care and IVF/IUI support.
My goal is to uncover all factors, beyond what patients have already been told, affecting their reproductive health. Through a unique in-depth evaluation and a pre-trimester program, the focus becomes on identifying the root causes of symptoms and/or conditions preventing women and men from conceiving. Following conception, or for patients that are already pregnant, our Prenatal Care program supports implantation, assists throughout the development of the baby, and reduces chances of miscarriage.
We specialize in Fertility, Gynecological Disorders, Prenatal Care, IVF/IUI Support.
I started my business with $5,000 in savings and am approaching year 9! My treatments incorporate a combination of techniques that are not traditionally taught in Chinese Medicine. When it comes to reproductive health and fertility, each patient and case is unique and that is precisely how I treat them all. I go above and beyond for my patients and it always pays off!
What is “success” or “successful” for you?
I define success as being able to make an impact on the patients’ health in many different ways and not just on that one thing they came seeking help for. My goal is to always improve patient’s quality of health within a pre-established time.
Contact Info:
- Address: 2929 SW 3rd Ave #610
Miami, FL 33129 - Website: www.MiamiAcupunctureClinic.com
- Phone: (305) 677-3214
- Email: [email protected]
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Vanessa Rogers
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