Our Story
Two Doctors. One Mission.
Dr. Joanna Rachelson and Dr. Laura Leija-Urrea met during their Family Medicine residency and built something Las Cruces had never seen: a physician-led clinic where weight loss and hormone health are treated with the same rigor as any medical diagnosis.
Dr. Laura Leija-Urrea, MD
Family Medicine Physician
NM License: MD2020-1079
Co-Founder
Dr. Leija-Urrea is a licensed Family Medicine physician who brings deep clinical expertise and a personal commitment to every patient's journey.
Together with Dr. Rachelson, she built Fountain of Youth from their shared dedication to promoting wellness discovered during residency.
“Great experience with Dr. Laura down 24 pounds. Highly recommended.”
Erica Urrea, Google Review
Dr. Joanna Rachelson
Family Medicine Physician
NM License: MD2020-0352
Co-Founder
Dr. Rachelson is a licensed Family Medicine physician who co-founded Fountain of Youth with a clear mission: give Las Cruces access to physician-grade weight loss and hormone therapy.
Her patients describe her as warm, thorough, and genuinely invested in their progress.
“Dr. Rachel is always interested in my progress and encouraging! I appreciate it very much.”
Cheryl Martinez, Google Review
Our Approach
What Makes Us Different
Physician-Led Care
Every treatment plan is designed and monitored by licensed Family Medicine physicians. Not nurse practitioners, not online protocols. Real doctors.
Personalized Programs
Your labs, your history, your goals. We build a plan around your body, not a one-size-fits-all template.
Ongoing Support
From your first consultation through every milestone, we monitor, adjust, and support your progress at every step.
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