Naomi Abeshouse Benko

Hi, I’m Naomi, acupuncturist, herbalist and doula.

I found myself enjoying working with pregnant women so much, I became a Doula (a birth support person) and was compelled to create an holistic centre in which pregnant women and their families can be thoroughly supported.

It feels like such a privilege to be a part of the miracle of new life – helping those eggs in your womb grow into sweet little lives, turning and kicking, and finally coming out into the world. With much experience during births and pregnancy, I truly appreciate the moments where we can help turn things around for you.

I come from a family of Doctors – with two parents as GPs, and a sister who completed her medical training and is now a busy mum of seven cuties. I grew up amongst lounge room medical consultations, and developed a respect and understanding of the western medical model. I feel firmly grounded with a deep respect for both traditions and believe that wonderful results can come from their integration. I am a lucky mum to two highly-energetic and beautiful kids.

Education

I completed a Bachelor of Health Science in Traditional Chinese Medicine at UTS and have been practicing since 2005. I’ve completed postgraduate studies in Guangxi University, Nanning, China. I have also studied the Manaka Protocols (a form of Japanese acupuncture), Paediatric acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine for kids, and Doula training. Prior to all of this I studied massage therapy, aromatherapy, kinesiology and Shiatsu while trying to find a healing path that I could truly resonate with. I attend regular seminars on acupuncture, herbal medicine, women’s health, obstetrics and mental health.

Experience

After starting out as a volunteer for One Health Organisation, for six years I also ran the acupuncture clinic at STARTTS, Auburn – Service Treatment and Rehabilitation of Torture and Trauma Survivors. I found it deeply satisfying being a part of our clients’ transitions from serious physical and emotional debilitation towards a better quality of life. These clients suffered greatly in their lives, and were living with PTSD (Post traumatic Stress Disorder) amongst a great deal of pain.

Courses and presentations developed and often presented with Rebecca:
2010 Acubirth for Midwives, a live course teaching acupressure for pregnancy, birth and post-natal period, accredited by the Australian College of Midwives (ACM)
2010 Natural Kids First Aid workshops in Sydney with Belinda Kirkpatrick
2010 Acubirth for Couples courses live in Sydney
2010 Presented at the annual midwifery conference on acupuncture and acupressure for pregnancy, birth and postnatal
2011 Presented at Student Midwifery Conference on the Gold Coast on Acupressure for pregnancy and the postnatal period
2011 Acubirth for Midwives live course taught in Melbourne (ACM accredited)
2011 Acubirth for Couples courses live in Sydney
2011 Acubirth for Midwives live course taught in Sydney (ACM accredited)
2011 Natural Kids First Aid workshops in Sydney with Anna-Maria Kortelanian Boelskov
2011 Presented an acupressure workshop at the Homebirth Conference in Melbourne
2012-2018 Teleseminar courses for midwives: Ancient Secrets for Better Bumps Births and Babies (ACM accredited and American College of Nurse Midwives – ACNM accredited)
2012 Developed and presented a five week live online course for mothers about kids health which had an online support group.
2015 Hosted and spoke at the Bumps Births and Babies online conference with 20 speakers from around the world including (Rhea Dhempsey, Hannah Dahlen, Dr Sarah Buckley, Debra Pascali-Bonaro, Pinky McKay, Katie Rose and many more)
2017 Presented our Ancient Secrets for Better Bumps Births and Babies to the midwives at the Royal Hospital for Women
2019 Presented our Ancient Secrets for Better Bumps Births and Babies to the midwives at the Royal Hospital for Women
2021 Presented on a virtual 3 day Fertility Conference
2024 Launched our free online Acubirth for Couples course – can be found on our homepage