Our Team
NIIRAHHS is guided by the vision of our Ideological Founder, established by our Founder, and strengthened by the dedicated leadership of our Secretary—working together to promote holistic healing through foot reflexology.
Fr. Packiyanathan
Ideological Founder
Fr. Packiyanathan, the Ideological Founder of NIIRAHHS, was a visionary leader who laid the foundation for our organization with a mission to promote natural healing practices and provide precious training in foot reflexology. A devoted follower of Dr. Edward Bach, the pioneer of modern flower remedies, Fr. Packiyanathan created remarkable flower medicine combinations for various ailments. Drawing inspiration from the flora of Tamil Nadu, he developed unique blends using locally abundant flowers. Today, NIIRAHHS continues to benefit from his legacy, incorporating these potent remedies into our work and witnessing transformative results in the lives of those we serve.
Fr. P.J. Xavier
Founder
Fr. P.J. Xavier, the founder, an expert in Indian Reflexology, has done intensive studies on indigenous therapies in India and evolved various new techniques in Reflexology. He was trained in the field of Foot Reflexology in Philippines, 1993 and started his career inspired by his mentor, Rev. Fr. Emilio Babloo Gomes, CMF, a renowned reflexologist, a master in the ancient healing art of Foot Reflexology. Having 35 years of practicing experience in Reflexology, he commits himself to explore the roots of reflexology in Tamil tradition in his Ph.D. research, focusing on the presence and relevance of reflexology concepts within ancient Tamil medical and philosophical systems. It would definitely contribute to the literature of Indian Reflexology.
Mr. Gladies Selvakumar
Secretary of NIIRAHHS
Mr. Gladies Selvakumar, Secretary of NIIRAHHS, having 25 years of practicing experience in Foot Reflexology, has completed 3 levels of Diploma in Reflexology Treatments in iTEC Institute and Training in Hand and Foot Reflexology in SOHA Institute, Singapore. His enormous efforts and dedication played a pivotal role in gaining recognition for NIIRAHHS from multiple Government Agencies and Institutions.