Meet Kathy
A Scientific Background
Kathy O’Brien MS, CNM is an Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) who, as a Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM), is trained in gynecology and obstetrical care, with a focus on integrative therapies. She graduated at the top of her class with a bachelors in nursing from The University of Delaware in 1996 and went on to obtain her master’s degree from Georgetown University in 2004, where she received the chair award for academic excellence. She is board certified through the American Midwifery Certification Board, licensed to practice in the state of Maryland, and a member of The American College of Nurse Midwives.
Fused With Integrative Therapies
Kathy has cared for women and their gynecologic problems for over 16 years. During this time, she came to realize an enormous need existed to provide women with more options for relief of hormonal imbalances – pharmaceuticals are not the only answer. Kathy became passionate about providing a place that offers women a choice in treatment therapies for everyday gynecologic problems by providing natural alternatives to traditional pharmaceutical approaches.She has obtained advanced training in women’s hormones & dysfunction from The Institute for Functional Medicine and is currently studying herbal medicines for women’s health with Dr. Aviva Romm. By immersing herself in the literature of Naturopathic Medicine, Ayurveda, Traditional Chinese Medicine, and Functional Medicine, Kathy has developed her own unique blend of treatments with a high emphasis on holistic solutions. Kathy has years of experience successfully applying integrative therapies to benefit patients, herself, husband, and two children.
Personally Passionate
Many practitioners who offer integrative health care do so because they have dealt with health challenges themselves and have benefited from integrative therapies. Kathy is very thankful to the many health care practitioners that guided her on her own healing journey.
She understands the personal impacts of a chronic health condition, the effects on those around you, and she knows what it is like to feel alone in suffering. Kathy is passionate about guiding women on their journey to regain health.
Kathy lives in Catonsville Maryland with her husband, two children, and English Cocker Spaniel. She lives according to the same principals of health she teaches and leads an active lifestyle. She enjoys hiking in Patapsco State Park, traveling, reading, curling up with a good cup of tea, and spending time with family and friends.
Kathy is passionate about guiding women on their journey to regain and maintain health.