5 days Workshop on Acupressure and Reflexology

Published on: April 20, 2025

Overview

This workshop introduces the basics of acupressure and reflexology, focusing on understanding energy flow, key pressure points, and reflex zones. Over five days, participants learn theory and hands-on techniques for stress relief, pain management, and overall wellness. The training covers acupressure point location, foot reflexology mapping, and how to combine both methods effectively. By the end, attendees gain practical skills and confidence to apply these therapies safely for personal or professional use, with certification awarded upon completion.

Objectives

The 5-day workshop on acupressure and reflexology aims to introduce participants to the fundamental principles and techniques of these holistic healing methods. It focuses on teaching how to identify and locate key pressure points and reflex zones, while developing practical skills to apply acupressure and reflexology safely and effectively. The workshop also highlights how to combine these techniques for enhanced therapeutic benefits, empowering participants to use them confidently for stress relief, pain management, and overall wellness in both personal and professional settings.

Number of participants

62 students participates

Outcomes

By the end of the 5-day workshop, participants learned a solid understanding of acupressure and reflexology principles and are able to confidently locate and stimulate key pressure points and reflex zones. They have gain practical skills to safely apply these techniques for stress relief, pain management, and overall health improvement. Additionally, attendees have been equipped to integrate these therapies into their daily routines or professional practice, promoting holistic wellness and enhancing their ability to support themselves and others effectively.

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International Endowed Chair Professor

Prof Rakesh Kumar

Prof Rakesh Kumar is the Founder and President of the Breast Cancer in Young Women Foundation (USA), dedicated to vaddressing the distinct issues affecting young women with breast cancer. He also serves as the International Endowed Chair Professor at the Cancer Research Institute of the Himalayan Institute of Medical Sciences. Additionally, he holds adjunct professorships at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School and Virginia Commonwealth University.

Dr Kumar earned his Ph.D. from the All India Institute of Medical Sciences in 1984 and began his research career at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in January 1986. From 1988 to 2017, he held various academic and leadership positions —including faculty member, tenured professor, distinguished professor, endowed chair, department chair, and research leader—at esteemed institutions such as Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York and the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston. From 2017 to 2022, he served as the National Chair for Cancer Research for the Government of India and as a distinguished professor, continuing his innovative work in breast cancer research.

With nearly 40 years of research and professional experience, Dr. Kumar has made conceptual contributions to the field of cancer research (h-index 108, citations >50,000). He has authored over 325 peer-reviewed publications, edited or co-edited nine books, and delivered 290 invited lectures worldwide. His work has been featured on the covers of 18 major cancer journals and has been highlighted in institutional research reports of the MD Anderson Cancer Center.

A passionate educator and mentor, Dr. Kumar has guided 67 trainees throughout his career. He serves on the editorial boards of multiple leading cancer journals and has served on the editorial boards of 21 top cancer journals. His global reputation is further demonstrated by his participation in about 100 peer-review panels for cancer research funding in the US and internationally over the past 28 years.

Dr. Kumar's innovative research has earned him numerous prestigious honors, including the Hinkle Society Faculty Award at Penn State University (1994), the Dalla/Fort Worth Living Legend Faculty Achievement Award in Basic Sciences (2004), the Ranbaxy Research Award (2006), and the Lifetime Achievement Award from the American Association of Indian Scientists in Cancer Research (2013), among others. Dr. Kumar's pioneering research continues to have a profound influence on the fields of oncology and breast cancer, opening up new opportunities for biomedical scientists and trainees worldwide.