Specialization: Reflexology and Deep Muscle Therapy

• private practice since 1978 in Reflexology and Deep Muscle Therapy, Locations: Toronto, Brampton, Waterloo, Hamilton
• special client populations: hospitalized patients; elderly; persons dying of cancer, AIDS; children with various physical ailments and conditions; persons moving through psychotherapy

Increasingly, Terry Burnell's professional focus is on teaching, and he has certified hundreds of reflexologists over the past twenty years. In addition to having taught and examined for the Reflexology Association of Canada and having served on its Board of Directors, he leads the professional activity of the Canadian Academy of Reflexology and Deep Muscle Therapy Incorporated in the capacity as President, also delivering most of its instructional and evaluative functions in various geographic locations.

Training Background:

• initial professional training from George Alzner, 1982-1984
• Certificate Alzner School of Reflexology and Deep Muscle Therapy, 1984
• Certificate Physiatric Therapeutic Association of North America, 1985
• acquisition of various massage techniques and approaches since 1977 from leading figures in Canada, Munich (Germany), Switzerland, Mexico, Egypt

Related Experience:

• completed broad range of courses in allied health fields: Accupressure, Therapeutic Touch, Psychotherapy (individual and group), Rebirthing, Yoga, Hypnosis, Holotrophic Breathing, and other emergent areas
• workshops from such leading professionals as Dr. John Doreshinko, Ann Dugan, Dr. Dolores Krieger, Maybel Segal, Dr. Bert Harding, Dr. Arnold De Graaff, and many others

Terry's is a grounded and client-centred approach with various populations. His work has been documented in several newspapers and on television periodically over the years, as public interest in allied health care services has gained attention. Most significantly, his reputation is one which is characterized by a compassionate and respectful regard for clients, applying an uncommonly advanced skill with utmost integrity.