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In May 1982 the Reflexology Centre of Vancouver was establsihed by Chris Shirley to promote, practice and teach reflexology. In January 1996 the name was changed to the Pacific Institure of Reflexology to reflect the development of the Centre into a broader reaching institution. The Institutes charts and instructional video are now available in Europe, Austrailia and throughout North America. No doubt this expansion will continue as exposure is increased to other parts of the world through the Institute's web site.

Chris Shirley's mission is to have reflexology accepted and embraced by mainstream society. The Pacific Institute of Reflexology is the vehicle that he has created to fulfil this mission. To this end, resources are made available to interested persons at the Institute, such as information on research that has been conducted world wide, a reference library of books, newsletters and literature in the field of reflexology and complementary medicine.

His future plans are to expand the Institute's curriculum to include courses on the business aspects of having a private practice. This course will round out a professional training program for those persons who hare looking to practice reflexology in a professional capacity. In addition, Chris intends to create instructional videos on hand and ear reflexology - to make the practice of reflexology accessible to a broad range of people.

Commited to develop a better understanding of reflexology, the Institute will continue to actively produce and disseminate reflexology research.

Acknowledging that communication and teamwork is powerful, Chris Shirley is a member of the Reflexology Association of British Columbia, the Reflexology Association of Canada and other reflexology associations worldwide.


 

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