​Along with being a certified doula, Iya is also an
  • Traditionally Initiated Priestess of Yemoja
  • Early Childhood Educator
  • Herbalist
  • Childbirth Educator
  • Lactation Consultant
  • Womb Meditation Guide
  • Reiki Master Teacher
  • Yoni Steam Specialist
  • Womb Wellness Coach
  • and Spiritual Counselor  
Iya is a mother of four children, her last two being twins. She has always loved children. I graduated with a degree in Early Childhood Education from Montgomery College in 2007.  She owned and operated a daycare in Maryland and Georgia from 2000 - 2010. 

Iya became  a doula in 2009 through Childbirth International and is an apprenticing midwife under her elder midwife in  Atlanta, Ga.  

To date, Iya has assisted in close to 50 births and delivered 5 babies. 
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In 2014 Iya began her spiritual studies as an aborisha in the Yoruba tradition of Ifa Isese and in 2018, she was traditionally initiated as a priestess of Yemoja. 

Iya started Ubuntu Wellness Academy in 2011 with a focus creating more awareness among black families on the benefits of having a doula and childbirth education.

To date, Iya has trained close to 60 women.
Herbal Vagi-Steam Certification
Herbal Vagi-Steam have often been administered for cleansing and spiritual healing for women. This program will help provide you with the key elements in providing a herbal vagi-steam and certify you as an Herbal Vagi-Steam practitioner. You will, through this program gain the understanding of the foundations and benefits of the team for the vagina/womb/and anal tissues along with using the appropriate herbs and steam. You will also learn about caster oil pack and womb wraps and how they can help to enhance the healing process. ​

Course work will be done online 
  • Anatomy & Physiology
  • Womb Herbs
  • Foundations of herbal wraps
  • Foundations of caster oil wraps
  • Contraindications
Tuition
The program tuition is $4000.00. 
Pay full tuition upfront and receive a 15% discount reducing the tuition to $3400.00
Payment plan requires $500.00 deposit followed by $240.00 a month. 
Process to be accepted into the program:
Complete the information request form below to schedule an interview with Mama Omi
Should be in the MD/DC/VA area or willing to travel to participate in necessary events and classes.
Must provide 3 references & Sign student agreement
Once accepted into the program you will receive other requirements as well as access to the necessary forum. 

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    To contact Iya Omi for an entrance interview, please complete the form below. You will be contacted by text via email to schedule a phone conference.