1. NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR VISUALLY HANDICAPPED
REGIONAL CENTRE, POONAMALLE
Under Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment
3RD BATCH REFLEXOLOGY NEWSLETTER
FEB 2014
Successful Completion of 3 rd Batch
February 6th, 2014, brought to a close an intensive certified
vocational training course in reflexology at NIVH.
This 3 months basic reflexology course gave the 9 trainees a handson experience in shiatsu and reflexology.
The trainees also learnt to administer reflex therapy as professional
complementary medicine for treating various acute condition and
chronic condition diseases.
Reflexology to Rehabilitate Lives.
The in-coming Regional Director, Mr.Krupanandam Y. addressed
the passing out 3rd Batch trainees as follows:
Dear Students, am
(Reflexology course).
very happy that
you
have completed
Sensei Maxwell with R.Rajesh
Some of you offered to treat my back pain and I appreciate your
interest in doing so.
Reflexology Diagnosis
Identifying the nature of illness or the
problem is always qualitative and
precise. Assessment and treatment of
the client may be carried out in any
position he or she feels comfortable
with.
The assessment phase is one or
combination of the following:
Temperature differentials, such
as a sense of heat or cold.
What you have learnt will be worth only if you use it. So use it.
Please use reflexology to rehabilitate your lives.
Your life starts Now.
Keep up your ideals and keep up the name of NIVH and your
Instructor Mr.Max.
Best wishes to all of you.
(Mr.Krupanandam Y, took charge of the Regional Centre on 1st
Feb 2014.)
Pressure or feelings of
congestion in the energy flow.
Changes in or lack of
synchronization in the client's
energy field.
Localized tingly feelings of
electricity.
To facilitate, stimulate, mobilize and
synchronize the Healing Energy within, is the
aim of Reflexology – Sensei Maxwell

2. NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR VISUALLY HANDICAPPED
REGIONAL CENTRE, POONAMALLE
Under Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment
FEB 2014
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Sensei Maxwell on his 3 rd Batch students
A very passionate and persevering bunch. Though the training was
rigorous with physical exercise and meditation, they seen it through
and took to shiatsu and reflexology like a fish to water. Each student
fondly took their areas of specialty such as: shoulder-neck-face-head
shiatsu, full body shiatsu, and hand and feet reflexology.
Client Feedback
I did not think much about reflexology
until I accidentally tried it in your class.
Now, I would like to mention that my leg
problem has totally disappeared after 3
sittings. This is certified by my daughter
Dr.Manju, Siddha. Mrs.Maggi,
Independent Life Skills Trainer, NIVH
I had been bed-ridden for nearly 10 long
years. My husband took care of me for
such a long time. I could not move due
to severe backache. My blind son
joined the course at NIVH and he
recommended reflexology to me. In just
2 sittings, I am now able to walk and
work as a normal person.
–
Mariammal, age 66, Tirunelveli
My son was suffering from acute cough
and on another occasion with stomach
ache. Reflexology gave instant relief to
my 9 year old son. Srividhya
Sankaran, Royal Bank of Scotland,
Chennai.
The students excelled in subjects that concerned the treatment of
acute conditions. Each of the nine trainees have found their niche as
never witnessed before in other batches.
PLACE PHOTO HERE,
NIVH presented a business kit to each of the 9 to assist them in being
OTHERWISE DELETE BOX
enterprising entrepreneurs and suitable employment as the case
maybe.

3. NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR VISUALLY HANDICAPPED
REGIONAL CENTRE, POONAMALLE
Under Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment
FEB 2014
Details of the training course in Reflexology
The following candidates have successfully completed the training course
in Reflexology conducted from 07th November 2013 to 6th February
2014.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
Mr.S.Balasubramanian, Tirunelveli
Mr.C.Byju, Palakkad
Mr.A.K.Praji, Kannur
Mr.V.Rajesh Kumar, Chennai
Mr.R.Rajesh, Chennai
Mr.S.Selvakumar, Chennai
Mr.T.U.Shalu, Kozhikode
Mr.K.Vijaya Kumar, Chennai
Mr.B.Vinoth Kumar, Chennai
What they have to say?
I was married when I lost my sight all of a sudden. I had my own Men’s
Parlor and overnight I lost everything as I was blinded. Now, I have
regained my confidence in life and happy to see so many people come
to me for treatment. I thank NIVH for this wonderful opportunity and
hope more people like me make the most of this course –
S.Selvakumar, Chennai
I finished my P.G. and was advised to take up teaching as my
profession. I took up reflexology course as I always wanted to work with
people and help them. This course has changed my life and I want to
be only a reflexologist. I hope more blind people will learn this course
and live their lives meaningful.– T.U.Shalu, Kozhikode
I used to sell peanut burfy (candy) in trains as I did not have anything
else to do due to blindness. I took up reflexology after hearing of this
course through my friends. In just 3 months, even before I could finish
my course, my friends who used to call me by the nick name of ‘burfy
kumar’ now address me with respect and love for the healing I am able
to do through reflexology. – V. Rajesh Kumar, Chennai
“REFLEXOLOGY HEALS
NATURALLY. NO NEED
FOR MEDICATION OR
INJECTIONS.”
I am a pranic healer and very interested with energy treatment.
I was employed at a hospital in Kerala. I heard of this reflexology course
at NIVH and immediately resigned my job to learn it. Now, I am very
happy for this decision for I am able to heal with confidence and have
developed my own style. Hope the news spread about this reflexology
course at NIVH. – A.K.Prajil, Kannur
For nearly 40 years I lived indoors. I don’t know this world. My father
and my wife looked after me. I have a child. I knew I was a burden to
my family as I did not earn a single rupee for my family which I love so
much. . Everything has changed now, after joining this course. I am
confident to earn a living with reflexology. Thank the Govt, NIVH for this
– S.Balasubramanian, Tirunelveli

4. NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR VISUALLY HANDICAPPED
REGIONAL CENTRE, POONAMALLE
Under Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment
FEB 2014
Reflexology Camp
Rigorous training was imparted to the trainees to meet
timing deadlines for special occasions such a promotional
camps.
The students are required to complete the
reflexology sessions in durations of 15mins and 30mins.
On 22nd January 2014, Inner Wheel Club organized
‘Kreeda Karnival’ at Dr.M.G.R.Janaki Arts College,
Chennai. A stall was dedicated for reflexology by the
blind students of National Institute for Visually
Handicapped, Regional Centre.
The 4 reflexology students of 3rd batch were selected for
this program (Prajil, Selvakumar, Rajesh and Vinoth). The
program lasted for 2.30hrs and was an eye opener to the
visually impaired reflexologists.
The students also
participated in other games held at this Kreeda Karnival.
NIVH expresses it’s sincere gratitude to Inner Wheel ClubInner Wheel Verve, for the opportunity provided to show
case reflexology by the blind.
From Left: Mr.Krupanandam Y, Regional
Director, issues certificate to RajeshKumar
Selvakumar receives his certificate from
Regional Director Mr.Krupanandam Y.
Also seen in the picture is his family.
From right extreme: Mr.Harikrishnan and
Mr.Kasimani