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September/ October 2006 |
Ecuador |
Solo trip to study with 5 Shamans from deep within the Amazon to the Andes |
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November 2005 |
Yelapa, Mexico |
Solo trip to further studies with village healers |
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April 2005 |
Yelapa, Mexico |
Studied with the two village healers to understand their treatments for certain diseases and conditions. Accompanied by a nurse, herbalist, and translator from California. |
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2004 |
Peru, South America |
Amazon Excursion in Natural Medicine and Healing: Stayed in the remote village of Jaldar along the Amazon River. Studied under both a Shaman ( a medicine man ) and Shamana ( a medicine woman ) learning about herbs/ botanicals /etc. Also included experience with several healing rituals / ceremonies. |
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2002 |
Belize, Central America |
Belize Excursion in Natural Medicine: Studies of natural healing practices of the Belize culture. One additional pharmacist and five physicians participated. |
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1999 |
Las Vegas, Nevada |
National Certification, Herbal Medicine: One of 104 nationally certified pharmacists in the United States and one of four in North Carolina. |
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1999 |
Peru, South America |
Amazon Excursion in Natural Medicine: Studies of healing properties of plants and trees with Constance Grauds, President, Association of Natural Medicine Pharmacists (ANMP), and Amazon Shaman, Don Antonio, in an exclusive excursion deep into the Amazon. Four additional pharmacists participated. |
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1997-1999 |
Greensboro, North Carolina |
University of North Carolina: Undergraduate course work in psychology, biopsychology, cognitive, and developmental psychology. |
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1989 |
Anchorage, Bethel, and Kotzebue, Alaska |
Public Health Service: Student Extern rotation including preparation of IV fluids, student rounds, and patient counseling. Notably the first externship offered in Anchorage. |
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1984-1990 |
Chapel Hill, North Carolina |
University of North Carolina: Awarded Bachelor of Science, Pharmacy |
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1994 -Present |
Thomasville, North Carolina |
The Thomasville Pharmacy (Pharmacy Manager, Jan. 2005 - Present) The Medicine Shoppe (Pharmacy Manager(1997 - Dec. 2004) and Staff Pharmacist (1994 - 1997)):
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2000 - 2002 |
Greensboro, North Carolina |
Natural Alternatives (Consulting Herbal Pharmacist): Offered one-hour consultations in which safe and effective combinations of prescription medications with herbal and nutritional products were discussed and appropriate complementary products selected. |
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1991 - 1994 |
Anchorage, Alaska |
Carr-Gottstein (Staff Pharmacist): Responsible for staff supervision and scheduling, safe and efficient dispensing of prescriptions, and patient counseling. |
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1990 - 1991 |
Thomasville, North Carolina |
Community General Hospital (Clinical Pharmacist): Monitored patient charts and evaluated therapy regimens, prepared IV fluids and dispensed pharmaceutical medications to inpatients; taught in-services; organized the first Drug Information Fair. |
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Summer 1989 |
Greenville, North Carolina |
Burroughs Wellcome (Intern, National Pharmaceutical Council Intern, Industry Internship Program): One of four pharmacy students selected nationally by Burroughs Wellcome to participate in projects including compounding a base for incorporation of acyclovir, researching problems associated with Sudafed caplet capping, and experience with the development of Exosurf and Wellbutrin. |
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2005 - Present |
Center for Spirited Medicine/Spirited Medicine Alliance (Global Non-Profit Organization) Founding/ Steering Committee Member |
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May 2005 |
Appointed as a board member to the Davidson County Board of Health. |
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2001 - Present |
Member, Society of Integrative Medicine |
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2000 - 2001 |
Board Member, YMCA Thomasville, North Carolina |
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1999 - Present |
Member, Association of Natural Medicine Pharmacists |
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2000 - Present |
Application pending on US Patents including a combination of a glucosamine salt and/or a chondroitin salt with anti-inflammatory medication; e.g., Cox-II inhibitors |
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1999 |
US Trademark granted for product (Baboosh) |
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1996 - 1999, 2001, 2003 - Present |
Medical Ministries, Lexington, North Carolina |
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1993 - 1994 |
Alaska Pharmaceutical Association, Continuing Education Committee; Chairman, Membership Committee |
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1984 - 1990 |
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1987 - 1989 |
Delegate, American Pharmaceutical Association Conventions |
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February 2001 |
UNC-Greensboro Alumni Association |
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April 2001 |
Thomasville Medical Center |
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March 2002 |
High Point Regional Hospital (Red Hot Mamas) |
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April 2002 |
Baptist Hospital (Best Health) |
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May 2002 |
N.C. Nurses Association (District 8) |
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March 2003 |
High Point Regional Hospital |
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August 2003 |
Advances in Clinical Outcomes: Update on Rheumatological Conditions and Musculoskeletal Disorders (Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center) |
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November 11, 2003 |
High Point Regional Hospital talk on the most popular herbs / nutrients. |
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April 2004 |
North Carolina Association of Nurse Practitioners |
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June 2005 |
SCHA Nurse Conference, Wake Forest University School of Medicine |
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September 23, 2005 |
First Annual Women's Symposium: Wake Forest University School of Medicine |
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October 2005 |
Carolina Blue Ridge Chapter of the Oncology Nursing Society: "Unlocking Mind / Body Wisdom" |
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April 2006 |
High Point Regional Hospital: Integrative Medicine & Supplements |
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April 2007 |
NC Dental Hygienist Association: Natural Medicine Continuing Education |
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January 2008 |
Nurse In-service: Davidson County Health Department |
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Note |
In addition to the specific presentations listed above, Amy has done numerous talks on integrative medicine for various local, civic groups. |
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