Dr. Purushottam
Wamanrao Selukar
Reflexology Educator · Community Health Trainer · Alternative Healthcare Advocate
Dedicated to empowering families through preventive, low-cost, drugless healthcare education for over three decades.
"To place a simple, drugless tool of healing in the hands of every Indian family — so that acute problems never become chronic suffering."
The Journey That
Changed Everything
Every movement begins with a moment of reckoning. For Dr. Selukar, that moment reshaped the course of an entire life — and seeded the conviction that has guided every step since.
- IThe Foundation
A Life in Medicine
Trained in the rigour of conventional medicine, equipped with knowledge, instruments, and the confidence that science offered every answer worth seeking.
- IIThe Search
Looking Beyond the Prescription
Driven by an honest resolve, he began a study of approaches that worked alongside medicine — therapies rooted in the body's own intelligence, accessible without dependency on clinics or prescriptions.
- IIIThe Discovery
Foot Reflexology
In foot reflexology he found what he had been searching for — a discipline both ancient and practical, gentle yet effective, that could be taught to anyone willing to learn. A tool the common household could hold in its own hands.
- IVThe Commitment
A Life Dedicated to Public Health Education
From that moment, his practice became a mission: to teach, to train, to place this knowledge into as many Indian homes as one lifetime would allow.
"Placing preventive healthcare knowledge into every Indian household — one family, one community, one generation at a time."
— Dr. Purushottam Wamanrao Selukar
Health Independence For
Every Family
Aligned with national public health goals, this five-pillar framework places preventive, drugless healthcare within reach of every Indian household.
Preventive Healthcare
Intervene before illness takes root. Early detection through reflexology mapping stops acute conditions from becoming chronic disease.
Drugless First Aid
Equip every home with non-pharmacological responses to everyday health events — reducing dependency on emergency care for manageable conditions.
Family Wellness Education
Transfer practical knowledge from expert to household. A trained family member becomes the first line of care for parents, children, and elders.
Community Health Empowerment
Scale impact through community trainers and local health champions — building a grassroots network that extends far beyond any single clinic.
Healthy Aging
Support dignity and vitality in later years with gentle, continuous self-care practices that improve circulation, mobility, and quality of life.
Healthcare that begins
at the family doorstep.
Foot reflexology is among the most accessible alternative therapies available to the common Indian household — requiring no equipment, no medicine, and no recurring cost. With basic education, a family member can intervene at the earliest sign of discomfort and prevent escalation into chronic disease.
The vision is straightforward and practical: a trained pair of hands in every home, equipped with the confidence and competence to support preventive wellness — easing the burden on India's clinical infrastructure and dignifying everyday family care.
This profile is presented in respectful service of that vision, and in the hope that foot reflexology earns its rightful place within the national framework of preventive, integrative healthcare.
Research & Evidence
A record of scholarly contribution, conference engagement, and scientific dialogue advancing the understanding of reflexology as a preventive wellness practice.
The Efficacy of Foot Reflexology in Supporting Lifestyle Disorder Management: A Community-Based Observational Study
Selukar P.W., et al. — Journal of Integrative Health Sciences
An observational study documenting reported quality-of-life improvements among participants who received structured reflexology education and practiced regular self-care over a 12-month period.
Drugless First Aid: Reflexology as a Preventive Household Practice in Rural India
Selukar P.W. — International Journal of Alternative Medicine
A descriptive paper examining the feasibility and reported outcomes of introducing basic reflexology training into rural households as a complementary wellness practice.
Mapping Reflexology Education to National Preventive Healthcare Goals
Selukar P.W., Sharma R. — National Conference on Integrative Medicine — New Delhi
Presented a framework aligning reflexology training programs with India's National Health Mission objectives for grassroots preventive care.
Self-Care Empowerment Through Reflexology: A Multi-State Survey
Selukar P.W., Community Health Research Collective — International Holistic Health Summit — Bangalore
Shared findings from a survey of over 400 trained households documenting self-reported confidence levels and wellness practices following reflexology education.
| Year | Type | Title / Programme | Institution / Organiser | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Qualification | Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm) | Nagpur University | Conferred 1st June 1994 |
| 1994 | Registration | Registered Pharmacist | Maharashtra State Pharmacy Council | Reg. No. 33421 |
| 2005 | Qualification | M.D. (A.M.) — Doctor of Medicine in Alternative Medicines | Indian Board of Alternative Medicines, Kolkata | Cert. IBAM/C/10231 |
| 2008 | Training | Assistant Yoga Teacher Training (Sahayak Yoga Shikshak) | Patanjali Yog Samiti, Nagpur (Patanjali Yogpeeth Trust) | 16 Apr – 15 May 2008 |
| 2010 | Conference | International Conference on Integrated Holistic Healing | Integrated Healing Forum, Pride Hotel, Nagpur | 9–10 Jan 2010 |
| 2010 | Award | Health Excellence Award | Integrated Healing Forum, Nagpur | 10 Jan 2010 |
| 2010 | Certification | Train The Trainer — Level 1 (Practitioner Trainer) | Indian Trainers Association / Dr. Sneh Desai | ID L1 88 |
| 2010 | Workshop | Spiritual Healing & Past Life Regression (1 week) | Integrated Healing Forum, Nagpur | Course completion |
| — | Seminar | Social Transformation Through Integrated Holistic Healing | Training & Research Institute for Holistic Development, Nagpur | Participation |
| 2022 | Training | Hypnosis & Hypnotism Certification | Institute of Holistic Wellness, Pune (Dr. Anand Kharat) | PMO-22, 09 Oct 2022 |
| 2016 | Attestation | MEA / Govt. of India Apostille of Credentials | Ministry of External Affairs, New Delhi | No. 323979 / 14 Dec 2016 |
| 2001 | Registration | Registered Medical Practitioner (Alternative Medicines) | Indian Board of Alternative Medicines, Calcutta | Reg. No. IBAM/RMP/A-14633 — 16 Mar 2001 (Life-Time) |
| 2002 | Legal Attestation | Legality & Validity of Practice of Alternative Medicines | Legal Advisor, IBAM — Advocate N. C. Samanta, High Court, Calcutta | Notarised 30 Jan 2002 |
| — | Fellowship | F.W.S.A.M. — Life Member, World Society of Alternative Medicines | World Society of Alternative Medicines (U.S.A.) | Life Fellowship Certificate |
Source: Verified original certificates on file
All-India Reflexology Educators Roundtable
Standardising Curriculum for Home-Based Preventive Care
Interdisciplinary Scientific Dialogue on Drugless Therapies
Evidence Standards for Community-Level Wellness Practices
Public Health Educators Forum
Scaling Grassroots Health Education Through Train-the-Trainer Models
The publications and presentations listed above are presented for academic and educational reference. Research in reflexology as a preventive wellness practice is ongoing, and outcomes described reflect community-based observational findings rather than controlled clinical trials. Readers are encouraged to consult qualified healthcare professionals for medical concerns.
Impact Dashboard
Three decades of measurable contribution to preventive healthcare education across India and beyond.
Continuous practice and teaching in drugless healthcare and reflexology.
Certified educators and practitioners carrying the methodology forward.
Documented cases where reflexology supported recovery and wellness.
Families who found relief through preventive, at-home reflexology care.
Individuals reached through workshops, camps, and community health programs.
Geographic reach spanning multiple Indian states and international borders.
From a single practitioner's clinic to a nationwide network of trained educators, the movement continues to expand — bringing drugless first aid into new communities every year.
Building India's Next Generation of Reflexology Practitioners
A six-stage learning pathway designed to take a curious beginner all the way to a certified trainer and community leader — with structured support at every level.
L1 Fundamentals
Entry-level curriculum covering anatomy of the foot, reflex zones, hand mapping, and safe self-application for everyday wellness.
- Reflex zone literacy
- Self-care basics
- Family first aid
L2 Specializations
Focused modules on women's health, paediatric reflexology, geriatric care, and lifestyle-disorder support protocols.
- Clinical case study work
- Protocol design
- Supervised practice
L3 Therapist to Trainer
Train-the-trainer pathway preparing practitioners to teach in their own districts with standardised curriculum and pedagogy.
- Teaching methodology
- Curriculum delivery
- Mentor supervision
Community Support
Continuing alumni network providing peer learning, regional study circles, and access to refresher clinics across India.
- Alumni circles
- Peer mentoring
- Regional meet-ups
Certification System
Standardised written, viva, and practical assessments ensuring every certified practitioner meets a consistent quality benchmark.
- Theory & viva exams
- Practical assessment
- Verifiable credentials
Leadership Development
Senior-track grooming of regional faculty, programme directors, and advocacy leads who carry the movement into new states.
- Faculty development
- Programme stewardship
- Public advocacy
A continuous progression — every learner is supported by the community, validated by certification, and mentored toward leadership.
Three Decades of Service and Education
A visual chronicle of training, outreach, recognition, and the people whose lives have been touched by this movement.
One Million
Wellness Ambassadors
To empower families and communities with practical preventive healthcare knowledge through Foot Reflexology education.
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