C. A. Ansar
C. A. Ansar | |
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| Nationality | Indian |
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| Years active | Since 2007 |
| Known for | Alternative medicine |
| Medical career | |
| Profession | Alternative medical practitioner |
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| Website | Official website |
C. A. Ansar is an Indian visually impaired practitioner of alternative medicine and the chief consultant at Dr. Ansar's Healing Touch, a healthcare center based in Kochi. He is known for his alternative medical practice which combines the therapeutic techniques of reflexology, yoga, naturopathy and ayurveda. The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare of the Government of Kerala awarded him the Social Justice Award in 2017 for his contributions in the field of healthcare.
Biography
[edit]Born in the south Indian state of Kerala, C. A. Ansar did his post-graduate studies in Panchakarma (Ayurveda) at Sri Jayendra Saraswathi Ayurveda College and Hospital, Chennai.[1] It was during this period, he was diagnosed with Glaucoma, a disease which affects the optic nerve, eventually leading to blindness, He completed the studies but soon afterwards, lost his vision completely in 2007.[2] However, he continued his studies and underwent training in Swedish massage, Sujok therapy and Yoga in India and in reflexology in China, Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand.[3] Subsequently, after obtaining practitioner's licence from the Indian Board of Alternative Medicines, he started his practice at Taj Residency, Kochi (present day Gateway Hotel Cochin) as a reflexologist, but soon set up his own private practice, Dr. Ansar's Healing Touch Health Centre, in the city, where he has trained and employed visually impaired people as therapists.[4] He also delivers motivational speeches at various seminars.[5] The Chavara International Institute for Visually Challenged awarded him the Chavara Excellence Award in 2014.[6] He received the Social Justice Award of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare of the Government of Kerala in 2017.[7]
See also
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References
[edit]- ^ "A liberation from medicines - T. Satisan - The Sunday Indian". www.thesundayindian.com. 20 February 2012. Retrieved 7 January 2018.
- ^ "Putting his best foot forward". Shevlin's world. 10 August 2009. Retrieved 7 January 2018.
- ^ "Reflexologist highlights benefits of ablution". Arab News. 18 January 2015. Retrieved 7 January 2018.
- ^ MENAFN (18 January 2015). "Saudi- Reflexologist highlights benefits of ablution". Retrieved 7 January 2018.
- ^ "A way to earn a living for visually challenged in Kochi". The New Indian Express. 6 September 2016. Retrieved 22 August 2019.
- ^ "Chavara awards presented". The Hindu. 16 March 2014. Retrieved 22 August 2019.
- ^ "സി എ അൻസാറിന് സംസ്ഥാന സർക്കാരിന്റെ അവാർഡ്". 7 December 2017. Retrieved 8 January 2018.
External links
[edit]- "Pularvela" (YouTube video). Manorama News. 17 December 2014. Retrieved 8 January 2018.
- "Healing Touch (Episode 167)" (YouTube video). Goodness TV. 5 August 2015. Retrieved 8 January 2018.
- "Reflexology in India" (YouTube video). Manorama News. 5 August 2015. Retrieved 8 January 2018.