Meet the Practitioner

Marilyn Alling, ARCB Certified Reflexologist

Marilyn is nationally board-certified in foot reflexology and certified in hand reflexology as well. She has had advanced training in various techniques as indicated below. She has a private practice in which her experience includes the treatment of various autoimmune disorders. Marilyn also has clinical experience in that she provides reflexology sessions to cancer patients while they are receiving chemotherapy.

Marilyn has a background in the pharmaceutical and nutritional industries which has provided her with an understanding of the importance of the relationship between conventional medicine and complementary therapies, such as reflexology, in helping individuals to achieve an optimal state of health.

Marilyn has served on the board and is a current member of the Massachusetts Association of Reflexology as well as a member of the Reflexology Association of America, the International Council of Reflexologists, the Cranio-Sacral Reflexology Institute, the Associated Bodywork and Massage Professionals, and the Network of Enterprising Women.

Education

1974:
BA, Biology, Augustana College, Rock Island, IL

2003:
Reiki, Levels I and II, R & R Center for Wellness, Bolton, MA

An Introduction to Energy Medicine: A Hands-On Approach with Donna Eden
Leslie University, Boston, MA

2005:
200 hour certification program in foot reflexology
The Center for Universal Reflexology, Wakefield, RI

Cranio-Sacral Reflexology with Dr. Marine Faure-Alderson
Basic Level, Marlboro, MA

2007:
Language of the Feet with Chris Stormer, Marlboro, MA

ARCB national certification, New York, NY

Father Josef Method of Reflexology, Stamford CT

RAA Leadership, Education and Organizational Development Workshop, Coventry, RI

2008:
Reflexology for the Cancer Patient, Sloan-Kettering, New York, NJ

100 hour certification program in hand reflexology
The Center for Universal Reflexology, Cumberland, RI

2009:
Cranio-Sacral Reflexology with Dr. Martine Faure-Alderson
Basic, Advanced, Third Levels, Marlboro, MA