The Training With the syllabus and curriculum approved by the

Executive Council, Union Ministry of Social Justice

and Empowerment of India, the First Official

Reflexology Vocational Training Course started off at

National Institute for Visually Handicapped, Regional Centre, Poonamalle, Chennai, Tamil Nadu.

Students from Kerala and Tamil Nadu participated in this training program, which commenced on 1st of August 2013.

Mr.Mayavan Gopalakrishan, Training Officer, NIVH

officially took full responsibility concerning the successful implementation of this batch.

With an excellent in-house accommodation and canteen facility, the students had just to concentrate on the course ahead of them.

10 students were inducted for this program. 2 females and 8 males. Out of which 9 (including a female) made it through the course.

The training comprised of Acupressure (Shiatsu,

Japan) and Reflexology. The trainees learnt 1. Joint Manipulation techniques 2. Full body Shiatsu treatment and massage 3. Special Shoulder, Neck, Face and Head Massage 4. Treatment of acute and chronic diseases.

On 31st October, 2013, the trainees were summoned by the Regional Director, Dr.Arivanandham, under whose

careful vigilance the entire batch progressed. The

trainees demonstrated their technical prowess on

Dr.Arivanandham. Dr.Arivanandham feedback can

be viewed on youtube at this link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jA0a4E98o50&feature=c4-overview&list=UUjVxSkcHYP8E5yCnwoGQMwg

REPORT ON REFLEXOLOGY 2

ND BATCH, AUG-

OCT, 2013 -Chief Instructor Sensei Maxwell Jude Anthony

REPORT DATED 22 NOVEMBER 2013

NIVH Regional Centre

Naturals Parlors & Spas India Pvt.Ltd, who is NIVH

collaborating partners in employing the blind reflex

therapist, conducted the employment interview at

NIVH premises. The interview was conducted by

Mr.Jayseelan under the direct orders of C.K.Kumaravel and C.K Ashok Kumar of Naturals Reflexology.

On 20th of November, Wednesday, 2013, Mr.Jayseelan of Naturals Parlors and Spas, conducted the interview both theory and technical. Each trainee was practically tested by Mr.Jayseelan. the interview lasted for a full One and half hours and concluded at 1pm.

Mr.Jayseelan also shared the business ethics and protocols that is maintained by Naturals Parlors and Spas. The regulations concerning employment and how the franchise system works at Naturals was also mentioned, so as to make the blind reflex therapist fully aware of all consequences of employment at Naturals.

Jayseelan was happy to note the quality of the blind reflex therapist and assured them of getting them placed

at Naturals. However, he cautioned them that each one of

them must work diligently to sustain the revenue model and the permanency of their jobs.

Mr.C.K.Ashok Kumar –Media Address on 10October, 2013.

In his media address at Yourstory.in, Mr.C.K.Ashok Kumar spoke of his keen interest in hiring 100 blind reflextherapist and that NIVH is partnering in providing the necessary trained reflex therapist. The news article

can be viewed at : http://yourstory.com/2013/10/job-for-the-blind-ashok-kumar-naturals-reflexology/

Further to the continued commitment and support of Naturals Parlors and Spas, Dr.Arivanandham addressed the 2nd Batch trainees with a motivation speech. In a gist he spoke of the world class training imparted to them in the Reflexology vocational course and the prestigious collaboration with Mr.C.K.Ashok Kumar, the founder of Natrurals Reflexology for the blind.

Sharing Moments was witnessed on 20th November 2013, when the 2nd batch trainees met up with the new 3rd Batch trainees. It was a scintillating moment when

Sensei Maxwell paired up the 2nd batch with the 3rd Batch and requested the seniors teach their juniors reflexology.

With much motivation and inspiration from seniors of the 2nd batch, and having witnessed the interview process live; the 3rd batch students of Reflexology are charged up

with a new found dedication and determination to better the best for themselves and for the blind at large.

Dr.Anuradha Dalmia, Director of National Institute

for Visually Handicapped, is more convinced than anyone, on the success of this project. She gets regular updates from the Regional Director Dr.Arivanandham on Reflexology vocational training. Having experienced a reflexology session at NIVH, from the blind trainees, She is an ardent supporter of this Reflexology Vocational Training Program.

NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR VISUALLY HANDICAPPED

(REGIONAL CENTRE)

Trunk Road, Poonamalle, Chennai 600 056, 044-2627 2505, nivh.reflexology@gmail.com