Chris Shirley, Director 

The Pacific Institute of Reflexology is located in Vancouver, B.C. Canada and services the Lower Mainland of British Columbia with training courses, resources and student & professional reflexology clinics.

Reflexology is based on the understanding that certain parts of the body reflect the whole body. These parts are referred to as microsystems. In the practice of reflexology some of these microsystems are worked to relieve stress and tension throughout the body.

Reflexology as a natural healing art has a very real beauty. Its beauty emanates from its essential simplicity juxtaposed with its effective potency as a therapy. It is easy to learn, simple to perform, and, practiced with commonsense, completely harmless. Simultaneously, reflexology is proven to produce potent therapeutic benefits for a wide range of health conditions. In addition, it can produce one of the most sublime relaxation experiences while it rejuvenates and revitalizes all aspects of our body and being.

Reflexology has a very long history , over 4000 years. Used to facilitate natural healing, ease pain, reduce stress and tension, or just for pleasurable relaxation with friends and family, reflexology just may be the answer you are looking for...

If reflexology is a totally new concept for you, please feel free to consult our definitions of reflexology, or, you might simply like to browse our reflexology FAQ , or, take in some of our articles on reflexology.

There are many theories as to how reflexology works, and, recently research (over 75 studies summarized) is beginning to throw more light onto this topic as well as the wide variety of health benefits that reflexology can provide.

In order to appreciate reflexology it will probably help you to understand how reflexology is different to modern medicine in its healing.

The Pacific Institute of Reflexology offers ear, hand or foot reflexology sessions with an experienced professional reflexologist and sessions with students at our popular student clinic. If there is some reason that you can not attend the Institute, you are welcome to look up a reflexologist in your area of North America using our referral directory . If you are a professional practicing reflexologist and would like to add your practice to our listings to receive more referrals, click here.

Reflexology is relatively easy to learn. If you would like to put all the benefits of reflexology at your fingertips, take a look at the different opportunities we provide for learning reflexology applied to the feet, hands or ears. Our courses are excellent in quality and value. Our basic courses teach the techniques of foot, hand and ear reflexology for beginning students, and, our advanced courses  present skills, techniques and strategies that take the practice of reflexology to a professional, clinical level. Check our course schedule for upcoming courses and times.

Gift Certificates for reflexology sessions, courses or products from My Reflexology Supply Store are made available for your convenience. Remember, you can also purchase a product and have it delivered directly to a friend as a gift.

My Reflexology Supply Store offers a wide selection of wonderful products including: the LaFuma reclining chair, the Faulkner reclining chair, the Akita zero gravity chair with heating and massage functions, our foot, hand, and ear charts with matching designs, Vertical Reflex Therapy hand & foot charts and DVD, reflexology model feet and ears, our instructional foot reflexology video or DVD, T-shirts, reflexology massage devices, as well as a wide variety of reflexology books, which allow you to pursue your interest and broaden your knowledge at home.

Reflexology is an extremely effective method of relieving stress. However, I have frequently found that if the source of the stress is not addressed, reflexology is not sufficient – the stress just keeps reappearing. Consequently, I searched for a way to address the emotional and/or psychological sources of stress that we face. What I discovered is a wonderful series of hypnosis audio programs that  are very effective, and, are very pleasurable to use. They are called HPP – Hypno-Peripheral Processing - Audio Programs. They are certainly worth checking out  - let's face it, we all have challenges - and these programs are very effective in assisting us with those challenges.

If you are already practicing reflexology take a good look at the above products, some will certainly assist you in your practice - either for your self, or, for your clients.

Simply click here to discover some other reflexology related websites, or, here for a wide range of other health related websites.

Thank you for visiting, please feel free to contact us if you have any comments or questions.

Sincerely,

Chris Shirley

  The Pacific Institute of Reflexology is a member of the By Region Healers Network, and a Better Business Bureau Accredited Business Member with an A+ rating since 1993.

It is also a member of the Reflexology Association of British Columbia, the Reflexology Association of Canada, the Association of Reflexologists, and, the International Council of Reflexologists.

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