Curriculum Vitae of Amy Kreydin
ARCB Board Certified Reflexologist, Certified Clinical Aromatherapy Practitioner, DONA International trained Birth Doula, Continuing Education Provider
Education & Training
Certification
1/04 - 6/04
Palmer Institute of Massage and Bodywork, Salem, Massachusetts
Completed 200-hour hands-on Reflexology certification course in
Salem, Massachusetts.
3/01 - 7/04
Herbal Healer Academy, Mountain View, Arkansas
Completed 52-hour distance education course in Reflexology.
Board Certification
06/06
American Reflexology Certification Board, Arvada, Colorado
Completed practical, written and documentation portions of National
Board Certification Exam (90 hours of practicum, 4 hours exam) in New
York, New York.
Post-Graduate
3/19
CCAP Aromatherapy Exam, Boston Medical Center, Boston, MA
Completed written exam and oral presentation of research project: "Can
the essential oil Cupressus sempervirens compare to commercial
antiperspirant deodorants for under arm odor and moisture control?"
2/11
A Hormonal Contraception Update 2010: A Decade of Innovation &
Transformation, Potomac Center for Medical Education
Completed one contact hour independent study
12/10
Clinical Aromatherapy for Health Professionals: Module
Four,
Boston Medical Center, Boston, MA
Completed two-day, 16 hour workshop towards certification
11/10
Reflexology Association of Canada, Winnipeg, MB, Canada
Attended 32 hour national conference with sessions in Reflexology
Research (Leila Eriksen), Animal Reflexology (Jackie Segers), Integrated
Approach to Effective Reflexology Methods (Liz Graham), Chakras, Nadis,
Marmas (Farida Irani).
10/10
Preconception Health Issues
Completed one contact hour independent study
10/10
Metamorphosis Practitioner Class by Cindy Silverlock of the
Metamorphosis Center
CT Center for Universal Reflexology, Wolcott, CT
Completed two-day, 14 CE hour workshop
09/10
Clinical Aromatherapy for Health Professionals: Module Three,
Boston Medical Center, Boston, MA
Completed two-day, 16 hour workshop towards certification
05/10
Clinical Aromatherapy for Health Professionals: Module Two,
Boston Medical Center, Boston, MA
Completed two-day, 16 hour workshop towards certification
03/10
Clinical Aromatherapy for Health Professionals: Module One,
Boston Medical Center, Boston, MA
Completed two-day, 16 hour workshop towards certification
05/09
Partners in Perinatal Health Conference, Marlborough, MA
Completed two-day, 16 hour conference with sessions in:
Vegetarian Pregnancy (Reed Mangels), Properly Prepared for
Pregnancy: A Nutrition Primer (Lisa Brown); keynote speakers: Ina
May Gaskin, Jeanne Watson Driscoll, Eugene Declercq, Kathy Kendall-Tacket
and Ruth Watson Lubic.
05/08
Reflexology Association of America, Portland, Maine
Completed 12-hour CEU "Oceans of Opportunity" Conference with
sessions in: Cranio-Sacral Reflexology (Dr Martine Faure-Alderson), Foot
Reading (Bobbi Warren), Effective Reflexology in a Clinical Setting
(Paul Harvey), Korean Hand Therapy (Dr Dan Lobash), Exploring the
Diagnosis: Reflexology and Meridians (Lillian Morten); keynote speaker:
Dr Gwen Wyatt of MSU on "Reflexology: An Intervention for Advanced
Breast Cancer.
05/08
Reflexology Association of America, Portland, Maine
Completed 5-hour CEU Leadership Training and Organizational Workshop
taught by Bill Flocco and Laura Jodry.
10/07
Overview of Complementary and Alternative Medicine by Continuing
Medical Education, Ciné-Med®, Woodbury, CT
Completed 1 credit for Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Online Continuing Education Series: Overview of Complementary and
Alternative Medicine with the NCCAM.
05/07
Academy of Universal Health and Healing, South Africa
Completed 16-hour CEU workshop in Chris Stormer's Language of the
Feet Reflexology and Foot Reading in Marlborough, Massachusetts.
01/07
DONA International, Jasper, Indiana
Completed 23-hour Birth Doula training workshop in Haverhill,
Massachusetts.
09/06
American Academy of Reflexology, Burbank, California
Completed 18-hour CEU workshop in Flocco Integrated Foot Hand Ear
Reflexology taught by Ko Tan in Connecticut.
09/05
International Council of Reflexologists Conference, Amsterdam,
The Netherlands
Attended 20-hour CEU Conference in research and education in the
field of Reflexology, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
11/04
Father Josef's Method Institute, Stamford, Connecticut
Completed 12-hour CEU workshop in Father Josef's Method of
Reflexology in Marlborough, Massachusetts.
Appointments
12/04-10/10 - Website Committee Chair - Massachusetts Association of Reflexology
07/06-06/09 - President - Massachusetts Association of Reflexology
10/05-06/06 - Interim President - Massachusetts Association of Reflexology
07/05-10/05 - Interim Vice President - Massachusetts Association of Reflexology
Professional Memberships
American Reflexology Certification Board
Associated Bodywork & Massage Professionals
Massachusetts Association of Reflexology
Massachusetts Midwives Alliance
Reflexology Association of America
Stoneham Chamber of Commerce
Lectures
2/11 - Keep Your Feet Warm: Tips for Toasty Toes this Winter - Stoneham Council on Aging, Stoneham, MA
11/10 - Aromatherapy Medicine Cabinet - Natural Food Exchange, Reading, MA
07/10 - Reflexology and Women's Health - Natural Food Exchange, Reading, MA
06/10 - Healthy Aging for Women with Reflexology - Jeanne Brian Studio for Hair, Stoneham, MA
05/10 - May Flower Moon Circle - with special guest Michelle from Find Your Balance Health, The Barefoot Dragonfly, Stoneham, MA
04/10 - Reflexology: Springtime & Allergies - Natural Food Exchange, Reading, MA
03/10 - Reflexology for Toddlers - Crunchy Granola Baby, Salem, MA
03/10 - Reflexology for Infants - Crunchy Granola Baby, Salem, MA
11/09 - Reflexology Autism, ADD/ADHD, Learning and Cognitive Disorders in Children - Natural Food Exchange, Reading, MA
11/09 - Reflexology for Children - Natural Food Exchange, Reading, MA
08/09 - First Aid Reflexology - Natural Food Exchange, Reading, MA
05/09 - Reflexology and Weight Management - Natural Food Exchange, Reading, MA
03/09 - Reflexology in the Childbearing Years - lecture as part of the Understanding Alternative & Complementary Medicine in the Childbearing Year - Boston Association for Childbirth Education, Newton-Wellesley Hospital, Newton, MA
03/09 - Reflexology for Healthy Digestion - Natural Food Exchange, Reading, MA
06/08 - Warm Weather Foot Care - Curves, Stoneham, MA and Local Access Cable
04/08 - Cobblestone Foot Path - Reflexology paths and self-help techniques for the elderly population - Woburn Senior Center, Woburn, MA
02/08 - Sacred Bedrooms - Conscious Conception Support Group, Stoneham, MA
11/07 - Reflexology for Children and Infants - Introduction to self-help Reflexology to parenting group - Crunchy Granola Baby, Salem, MA
11/06 - Reflexology for Children - Introduction to self-help Reflexology to parenting group - Early Intervention, Woburn, MA
11/05 - Reflexology for Children - Introduction to self-help Reflexology to parenting group - Early Intervention, Woburn, MA
06/05 - Reflexology Around the World - Education and Legislative presentation to Reflexology students - Palmer Institute, Salem, MA
06/05 - Introduction to Reflexology - Kappa Delta Pi Group, Melrose, MA
Workshops & Classes
02/11 - Reflexology and the Menstrual Cycle - 6 CE hour workshop - Melrose, MA
11/10 - Pediatric Reflexology: Therapeutic Touch from Infancy through Adolescence - 4 hour workshop taught twice over two days - Reflexology Association of Canada National Conference, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
10/10 - Reflexology and the Chakras - 90 minute workshop - Massachusetts Association of Reflexology's Fall Membership Meeting, Framingham, MA
07/10 - Ten Minute Foot Rub: An Introduction to Self-Help Reflexology - 4 hour class - Eternal Balance Yoga Center, Beverly, MA
05/10 - Finding Your Niche: Thriving in a Down Economy - 90 minute workshop - Massachusetts Association of Reflexology's Spring Membership Meeting, Marlborough, MA
3/10 - Ten Minute Foot Rub: An Introduction to Self-Help Reflexology - 4 hour class - Reading Adult & Community Education, Reading, MA
02/10 - Twitter, Facebook and More!: Introduction to Social Media - 4 hour class - Reading Adult & Community Education, Reading, MA
11/09 - Auricular Therapy: Pressure Point Techniques for the Ears - 5 CEU workshop - Cortiva Institute Boston, Watertown, MA
11/09 - Ten Minute Foot Rub: An Introduction to Self-Help Reflexology - 4 hour class - Reading Adult & Community Education, Reading, MA
10/09 - Client Documentation and Organization Webinar - 3 hour electronic class - Massachusetts Association of Reflexology
09/09 - Getting Started with Blogging - 4 hour class - Reading Adult & Community Education, Reading, MA
02/09 - Pressure Point Therapies in the Labor Room - 4 CEU hour class, DONA International CE Provider - Reading Adult & Community Education, Reading, MA
02/09 - Ten Minute Foot Rub: An Introduction to Self-Help Reflexology - 4 hour class - Reading Adult & Community Education, Reading, MA
10/08-11/08 - Reflexology for the Family - 10 hour class series on self-help Reflexology - Reading Adult & Community Education, Reading, MA
02/08 - Reflexology for the Childbearing Years - 8 CEU workshop co-taught with M Sabia - Palmer Institute of Massage and Bodywork, Salem, MA
Volunteer Work
03/09 - Stoneham Queen for a Day School Fundraiser, Stoneham, MA - Administered short Reflexology sessions to parents
07/08 - Holistic Moms Network, North Andover, MA - Administered short Reflexology sessions to pregnant and new moms
03/08 - Stoneham Queen for a Day School Fundraiser - Administered short Reflexology sessions to parents
05/05 - Walk for Hunger, Boston, MA - Administered short Reflexology sessions to charity walkers
Publications
09/08-Present - Feature Writer for Suite101.com
12/08 - Reflexology and Weight Management - Suite101.com and Reflexology World Magazine
Summer 2008 - Meridian Toe Hold, Hot Stone Reflexology, First International Reflexology and Cancer Symposium - Reflexology World Magazine
02/08 - What is the difference between Reflexology and Acupressure? - Body Sense Magazine
02/08-09/08 - Content Writer for Suite101.com
03/06 - See a Reflexology Treatment - video interview for About.com Health Video
01/06 - Auricular Therapy - Natural Bloom Newsletter
05/04 - term paper - Reflexology and Multiple Sclerosis
