1994    Bodeket
            Private Bodeket training with Shira Abramson OB"M, M.D./Bodeket, Jerusalem, Israel


1981     Associate in Applied Science  - RN   
            Kingsborough Community College, Brooklyn, NY

1979     Early Childhood Teaching Diploma               
             Bais Rivkah Teachers Seminary, Brooklyn, NY



Certificates of Training and Internships 



2010     Certificate of Training “Etiologies and Treatment of Vaginismus”, Medical Center for Female Sexuality, Purchase NY


2010     ASSECT approved Training "Human Sexuality Program", University of Medicine and Dentistry of NJ


2003     Certificate of Training "Bayit Yehudi Family Life Cycle Subject Matter", Taharas Hamishpacha Training Institute, Brooklyn NY 


1995     Gynecology office Internship at the office of Jonathan S. Kusnitz, M.D. F.A.C.O.G

            Great Neck NY



Continuing Education


2015    Completed a two year program at the American Nishmat Yoetzet Halacha program as an auditing student


2012     Toxic People: Living and Working with High Conflict Individuals, Institute for Brain Potential

2011     Food Addictions, Overeating and Mood Swings, Institute for Natural Resources

2010     Understanding and Treating Anxiety Disorders, Institute for Brain Potential

2009     Memory Seminar, Institute for Brain Potential

2008     Psychopharmacology, American Healthcare Institute

2005     International Conference on Domestic Abuse in the Jewish Community, Jewish Women International, Washington D.C.

2002     Women's Health, MED2000, Inc.

2000     Women’s Health Update, American Healthcare Institute

1996     GYN Medication Update, American Healthcare Institute

1996     7th International Conference on Judaism and Contemporary Medicine, State University of NY

1982     Legal and Ethical Aspects of Nursing Care, State University of NY, College of Nursing

Experience

Spotting or staining does not “automatically” render a woman niddah; it depends on where the blood is coming from. While this distinction may be irrelevant to medical doctors, who are focused on ​pathology and disease, a Bodeket can determine the source of bleeding and provide a report for your Rav, so a proper and informed halachic decision can be made.
Now you can be examined confidentially and discreetly by Channie Akerman, who was trained by the original Bodeket in Israel. Endorsed by prominent Rabbonim and numerous authors of sefarim on Taharat Hamishpacha, the exam can sometimes prevent unnecessary separation time and trips to the mikvah.
Special attention and guidance is also given to newlyweds, who are often unsure at this special time in their lives. Practical, hands-on instruction provided in how to make bedikot and similar issues.

Channie is a dedicated Bodeket RN with a focus on women’s health. She has a solid nursing background and training. She is a sought-after speaker for community organizations and women’s groups. She has built strong, trusting relationships with members of the Rabbinical community, medical community and patients. Recognized as an authority on women’s issues pertaining to Jewish law.  

Call Channie Akerman at (718) 756-0781 for an Appointment

Welcome to Bodeket Channie

Channie Akerman has more than 20 years experience. She offers offers halachically pertinent gynecological assessments, women’s health education, referral services and compassionate support for women dealing with  halachic, gynecologic and women’s health problems. 

She has been trained and certified by Rabbinical and medical authorities to perform gynecological examinations conforming to Orthodox Jewish law. These examinations can identify non-uterine sources of bleeding  in order to prevent unneccesary Nidah time




Education

About channie Akerman

Degrees


Certified Bodeket