ABOUT ME

Hey there, I’m Dr. Omileye—just call me Omi.

Above all and in all this, I think I’m about bringing joy back to individuals and communities. I believe this comes through going back to purpose, going back to center, going back to peace.

I’m going to be truthful: for years—I mean years—I wandered around wondering what my purpose was. Then one day recently, I banged myself on the head and said,
“I can’t find my purpose because my purpose is to help others and communities see and return back to purpose.”

I come from a family of Afro-Caribbean Vision Keepers, was born in the UK, and have constantly felt a haunting—a deep disconnection from Home. But it’s this very disconnection that led me on the healing path I’m on today.

I’m a former journalist, author, artist, and a Doctor of Classical Chinese Daoist Medicine, Acupuncture, and Herbs. I’m also a trauma-focused counselor, healer, and meditation teacher.

I’m passionate about sharing ancient breathwork practices from Daoism, somatic work, and modern counseling traditions to help shift the shadows and claim the gifts.

I believe today’s world has drifted far from Home. Being away from Home is the greatest form of illness, dis-ease. We lose hope, we lose joy.

But I believe we can come back.
Back to joy.
Back to purpose.
Back to peace.

This is my purpose.
This is my joy.
And if you’re here, maybe it’s yours too.

A Little More About Me

Studies & Training

  • African Studies, University of London – School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS)

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Ayurvedic Medicine, Ayurvedic College (UK)

  • M.A. in Counseling and Development, Winthrop College (U.S.)

  • Doctorate & Master’s in Classical Chinese Medicine, Acupuncture & Herbs, Daoist Traditions College of Chinese Medical Arts (U.S.)

    • Includes 4 years of intensive Shen Gong (Spirit Cultivation) training

  • Reiki Master, trained under teacher Will Daddario

Licensure & Certifications

  • Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) & School Counselor

  • Licensed Acupuncturist (L.Ac)

  • Doctor of Acupuncture and Classical Chinese Medicine (DACM)

  • NCCAOM Board Certified in Oriental Medicine, Acupuncture, and Herbal Medicine (OM)

Accomplishments

  • Kirkus Starred Review for My Heart Flies Open

  • TAPAS Artist-in-Residence, Asheville City Schools Foundation

  • Invited by the United Nations to help form the Global Interfaith WASH Alliance (GIWA)

  • Teacher at the Center for Sacred Studies

  • Creator of Trauma-Focused Mindfulness Skills programs for schools

  • Former journalist for The Voice newspaper (UK)

Published Books

  • My Heart Flies Open

  • A Journey Through Breath

  • Beautiful Waters

  • Seven Principles of Wellness
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