Amy Kreydin, NBCR, CCAP, BD, NCREd
An ARCB board certified reflexologist, certified clinical aromatherapy practitioner, advanced diploma in aromatic medicine, trained birth doula, and national certified reflexology educator based in Austin, Texas.
Certification
January 2004 – June 2004
Palmer Institute of Massage and Bodywork, Salem, Massachusetts
Completed 200-hour hands-on Reflexology certification course in Salem, Massachusetts.
March 2001 – July 2004
Herbal Healer Academy, Mountain View, Arkansas
Completed 52-hour distance education course in Reflexology.
March 2010 – March 2011
R.J. Buckle Associates, LLC, Hazlet, New Jersey
Completed 250 hour Clinical Aromatherapy for Health Professionals course at Boston Medical Center, Certification in: Clinical Aromatherapy Certified Practitioner (CCAP).
October 2015 – 2016
Institute of Traditional Herbal Medicine and Aromatherapy & Heal Center, Atlanta, Georgia
Completed 300 hour Advanced Diploma in Aromatic Medicine.
December 2020 – Ongoing
Professional Herbalist Course, East West School of Planetary Herbology
Enrolled in a 400-hour distance education course in botanical medicine to complete the training I started in 1996 with my herbal apprenticeship.
August 2022
National Certified Reflexology Educator (NCREd)
Fulfilled education requirements through the National Council for Reflexology Educators
Board Certification
June 2006
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
June 2023
Make Better Medicine: Honey Pharmacy Intensive, Paonia, Colorado
Attended a four-day intensive training at Lisa Ganora’s laboratory at Elderberry’s Farm in Paonia, Colorado. Included plant identification, plant harvesting, and formulating in the lab.
May 2022
Reflexology – Pathways to Recovery, 2022 Virtual Conference, Reflexology Association of America
Attended 8-hour conference including live keynote presentations in: Helping clients with Long Covid using Finger Free Reflexology with David Wayte, Your Vagus Nerve Takes the Lead in Self-Care with Claire Guy, as well as breakouts, regional networking rooms, and author presentations.
April 2021
Shifting the Focus in Menopause Management: the Impact of Adrenal Function with Wendy Warner, MD, FACOG, ABIHM, IFMCP
Attended one hour webinar lecture presented by Dr Warner on botanical and lifestyle support for perimenopause, early stage menopause and late stage menopause.
February 2021
Advanced Ear Reflexology – Neurological & Stress Related Disorders with Stefanie Sabounchian
Attended 14-hour online workshop on auricular point location and techniques to support Parkinson’s, chronic fatigue, multiple sclerosis, cerebral palsy, cerebrovascular accident (stroke), and post-traumatic stress disorders.
November 2020
Adaptogens that Offer Immune Support with Dr. Lise Alschuler, ND, FABNO
Attended one hour webinar lecture presented by Dr Alschuler on immuno supportive actions of adaptogenic botanicals.
March 2020
Herbal Medicine for Epidemics webinar by William Morris, PhD, DAOM, RH
Attended five part live webinar lecture series on the five TCM phases of SARS-coV-2 (COVID-19).
Kitchen & Garden Remedies for Respiratory Symptoms webinar by BotanicWise
Attended 90 minute live webinar lecture by Dr. Christopher Hobbs on TCM and Western approaches to SARS-coV-2 9 (COVID-19).
Harnessing the Immune System During Cold and Flu Season webinar by Fullscript
Attended 1 hour live webinar lecture by Jeff Gladd, MD, and Alex Keller, ND on SARS-coV-2 (COVID-19).
November 2019
Reading the Body with Margi Flint, Austin, Texas
Attended a 4 hour class with herbalist Margi Flint at the American Botanical Council hosted by the Wildflower School of Botanical Medicine.
October 2019
2019 International Aromatherapy Conference and Wellness Expo, Alliance of International Aromatherapists, Minneapolis, Minnesota
Attended sessions in: Essential Oils for Emotional & Mental Disorders with Peter Holmes; The Successful Aromatherapist with Katharine Koeppen; Aromatherapy in the Context of Holism: Homeostasis, Terrain and the Individual with Amanda Lattin; Nourishing the Body: an Aromatherapist’s Approach to Foods and Herbs with Bevin Clare; Health Freedom Landscape for Aromatherapists with Anne Gillum; A Conversation About Conservation: Working Together to Protect and Preserve with Kelly Ablard; The Six Pillars of Health Counseling with Jessie Hawkins; Holistic or Clinical? A Discussion with Jane Buckle; Multi-Faceted Approach to Pain Management Using Aromatherapy: A Train the Trainer Model with Mary Natschke & Victoria Boyce; Clinical Aromatherapy in an Acute Care Hospital with Carol Scheidel & Patty Brown; Meeting the Call for Non-Drug Options in Healthcare with Jodi Baglien; Aromatherapy for Breast Cancer and Lymphedema with Linda Anne Kahn; Wound Care in Oncology: Is There a Role for Essential Oils? with Jacqui Stringer; Essential Oil Components and their Benefits on a Cellular Level in Cancer Care with Marco Valussi; Aromatherapy for Cancer-Related Anxiety with Jessie Hawkins; An Aromatic Niche in a Clinical Setting with Marika Fleri. 18.75 CEU credits.
October 2019
Preconception through Menopause: Botanicals for the Hormonal Spectrum with Tori Hudson
Completed one contact hour online study.
May 2019
HerbDay at the American Botanical Council, Austin, TX
Attended A Physician’s Top Ten: Herbs for Common Ailments with Tieraona Low Dog, MD.
September 2018
The Stress-Response: A Sympathetic Nervous System, Hormonal and Immune Challenge with Nico Pauly and Griet Rondel of Belgium, Seattle, WA
Completed 14-hour workshop on advanced reflexology techniques.
May 2018
Botanical Research Update in Women’s Health with Dr. Tori Hudson, ND
Completed one contact hour online study.
April 2018
Differential Application of Botanical Immunomodulating Agents in Light of Pharmacological Activity with Mary Bove, ND
Completed one contact hour online study.
November 2017
Mushrooms in Women’s Health: Supporting Healthy Immune, Energy, Gynecological, and Cardiovascular Function with Tori Hudson, ND
Completed one contact hour online study.
October 2017
CO2 Extracts: The How, What, Where, When, and Why in Aromatic Therapies with Mark Webb, Dallas, Texas
Completed 16-hour workshop on carbon dioxide extracted botanicals.
February 2017
Natural Remedies for Allergies, Eclectic School of Herbal Medicine
Completed one contact hour online study.
January 2017
The Art and Science of Plant Medicine Making, Eclectic School of Herbal Medicine
11-month online course taught by herbalist Thomas Easley
March 2016
Aromatic Medicine Advance Diploma Course: Integrated Advanced Essential Oil Therapeutics for Common Clinical Conditions, Part 2, Heal Center, Atlanta, Georgia
Completed Module III: Aromatic Toolkit – Essential Oils and Expressed Oils, CO2 Extracts, Absolutes and Hydrosols; and Module IV: Aromatic Medicine for Common Clinical Conditions. Program led by Mark Webb and jointly hosted by the London Institute of Traditional Herbal Medicine and Aromatherapy (ITHMA), and the Atlanta Heal Center.
October 2015
Aromatic Medicine Advance Diploma Course: Integrated Advanced Essential Oil Therapeutics for Common Clinical Conditions, Part 1, Heal Center, Atlanta, Georgia
Completed Module I: Aromatic Chemistry, Pharmacology and Toxicology, and Module II: Internal and External Dose Forms – Galenic Preparations and Cosmoceutical Formulation led by Mark Webb and jointly hosted by the London Institute of Traditional Herbal Medicine and Aromatherapy (ITHMA), and the Atlanta Heal Center.
September 2015
2015 International Aromatherapy Conference and Wellness Expo, Alliance of International Aromatherapists, Denver, Colorado
Completed 14.75 CEU conference held in Denver, Colorado September 10-13, 2015. Guest speaker on topic “Holistic Support for Mental Wellness: Practical Tips for Aromatherapists.”
April 2015
Aroma Acupoint Therapy Level I, Snow Lotus Aromatherapy, Santa Fe, NM
Completed 15 contact hour workshop led by Peter Holmes and Tiffany Pollard at the Southwest Acupuncture College in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
May 2014
2014 Reflexology Conference, Reflexology Association of America, Santa Fe, NM
Completed 24-hour CEU “Pilgrimage of Wellness Through Reflexology” Conference held in Santa Fe, NM, May 2-4,2014. Sessions in: New German Medicine (Carol Faguy, Canada); Touchpoint Reflexology for Stress-Induced Pain (Peter Fransen & Dorthe Krogsgaard, Denmark); Cranio-Sacral Reflexology and its Affects on the Brain (Dr Martine Faure-Alderson, France); Foot Analysis and Reflexology Session Planning (Kristen Radden, Maryland); Reflexology’s Role in Client Wellness (Paula Stone, Missouri); Structural Alignment of the Foot, Meridians, and Proprioceptors (Claire Marie Miller, North Carolina).
March 2013
5-Day Teacher Training Program, Aromahead Institute, St Petersburg, FL
Completed 35 contact hour program in Aromatherapy Teacher Training with Andrea Butje at Aromahead Institute: School of Essential Oil Studies.
September 2012
Thai Foot Reflexology, Heart of the Sacred Healing Center, Taos, NM
Completed 18 contact hour workshop with Karen Ball of Academy of Ancient Reflexology in Thai Foot Reflexology.
August 2012
Using Essential Oils in Energetic Medicine, Aromahead, Ithaca, NY
Completed 16 contact hour workshop with Peter Holmes of Snow Lotus Seminars in Eastern medicine energetic models of essential oil use.
March 2011
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?”
February 2011
A Hormonal Contraception Update 2010: A Decade of Innovation & Transformation, Potomac Center for Medical Education
Completed one contact hour independent study
December 2010
Clinical Aromatherapy for Health Professionals: Module Four, Boston Medical Center, Boston, MA
Completed two-day, 16 hour workshop towards certification
November 2010
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).
October 2010
Preconception Health Issues
Completed one contact hour independent study
October 2010
Metamorphosis Practitioner Class by Cindy Silverlock of the Metamorphosis Center
CT Center for Universal Reflexology, Wolcott, CT
Completed two-day, 14 CE hour workshop
September 2010
Clinical Aromatherapy for Health Professionals: Module Three, Boston Medical Center, Boston, MA
Completed two-day, 16 hour workshop towards certification
May 2010
Clinical Aromatherapy for Health Professionals: Module Two, Boston Medical Center, Boston, MA
Completed two-day, 16 hour workshop towards certification
March 2010
Clinical Aromatherapy for Health Professionals: Module One, Boston Medical Center, Boston, MA
Completed two-day, 16 hour workshop towards certification
January 2010
Preconception Health Issues, California Board of Registered Nursing
Completed one CE
May 2009
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.
May 2008
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.
May 2008
Reflexology Association of America, Portland, Maine
Completed 5-hour CEU Leadership Training and Organizational Workshop taught by Bill Flocco and Laura Jodry.
October 2007
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.
May 2007
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.
January 2007
DONA International, Jasper, Indiana
Completed 23-hour Birth Doula training workshop in Haverhill, Massachusetts.
September 2006
American Academy of Reflexology, Burbank, California
Completed 18-hour CEU workshop in Flocco Integrated Foot Hand Ear Reflexology taught by Ko Tan in Connecticut.
September 2005
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.
November 2004
Father Josef’s Method Institute, Stamford, Connecticut
Completed 12-hour CEU workshop in Father Josef’s Method of Reflexology in Marlborough, Massachusetts.
Appointments
09/21-present – Interim President – Texas Reflexology Association
04/13-06/15 – Education Committee – Reflexology Association of America
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