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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