CHRISTINE ISSEL

In 1990 Christine Issel from California drew up the charter for the International Council of Reflexologists (I.C.R.), was instrumental in its creation, and served as its founding president. This international organization has supported the exchange of knowledge of all aspects of the practice of reflexology around the world. Every two years I.C.R. holds a conference featuring speakers from every corner of the globe. In London in 1998 over 300 participants at the conference represented the practice of reflexology over six continents and thirty-three countries. The next conference will be held in Portugal, September 2011. For more information, you can contact I.C.R. by email: membership@icr-reflexology.org.

In brief, I.C.R. has been instrumental in broadening the knowledge base of all reflexologists around the world, by presenting, without bias, the many different orientations to the practice of reflexology that have evolved in different parts of the world.

Presently, the professional practice of reflexology has been integrated into the mainstream provision of health care in three countries: China, Denmark, and the United Kingdom. In countries all over the world, reflexology is quickly being embraced for its provision of enhanced health, profound relaxation, and pleasure, coupled with its inherent simplicity and harmless nature.