Amy O’Brien
Amy O’Brien (she/her)
BAppSc (ChineseMed) / BAppSc (HumanBio)
Acupuncturist, Classical Chinese HerbalistMotherhood Studies PractitionerResearch Fellow at RMIT UniversityQualifications and Training
Institute of Classics in East Asian Medicine (ICEAM) Diplomate
Bachelor Applied Science (Chinese Medicine)
Bachelor Applied Science (Human Biology)
Professional Post-Graduate Advanced Training in Canonical Chinese Medicine with Institute of Classics in East Asian Medicine (ICEAM) lead by Arnaud Versluys
Motherhood Studies Practitioner Training lead by Dr Sophie Brock
Birth Attendant Training lead by Rhea Dempsey
Amy works with all aspects of Women’s Health, including support for:
Period and Cycle Health - period pain, premenstrual and ovulation concerns, PMDD
Mental Health - anxiety, overwhelm, low mood
Digestion
Fatigue and Burnout
Preconception, Fertility and IVF
Pregnancy Support inc Nausea and Vomiting in Pregnancy
Birth Preparation, Postpartum Planning, Approaching Induction
Postpartum and Motherhood
Maternal Mental Health
Maternal Exhaustion / Postnatal Depletion
Peri-menopause and Menopause
Values that inform Amy’s clinical practice
Mastery, Reverence, Tenacity, Power Alongside, Creating Meaningful Change
Amy wants to create a world where
Womens health experiences and life transitions are given the multidimensional support required to thrive.
Where every woman’s story is met with dignity, respect and compassion.
Where symptoms and conditions are given the depth and time to find genuine, whole solutions.
Where women feel herd and held by their care providers.
Where health professionals actively collaborate for best outcomes, and come together to create good mischief to change the ‘way things are’.
Learn more about Amy
Website / Instagram @reverencestory
What happens in an appointment with Amy - read this to feel comfortable and informed about coming for an appointment with Amy
Amy on the Juno Journal discussing Acupuncture for Perinatal Mental Health Support
Listen to Amy on a podcast about reimagining postpartum and motherhood support.
Amy is at Juno Specialists on Wednesdays.