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Adhere to the ARCB code of ethics and all other rules and regulations.
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Work within the guidelines of the federal state and local laws.
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Not claim to cure or heal ailments, or to treat for any specific illnesses on my
business cards or in other printed materials. This applies also to any verbal
statements I may make.
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Display my reflexology certification and association certificates in my office along
with the ARCB Code of Ethics.
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Post on the wall a full and fair disclosure of services, a disclaimer, and a notice of
complaint*.
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Know a definition of reflexology. Explain what reflexology is and what the client can
expect before or during the first session.
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Relate to the client my policy regarding fees, scheduling procedures, hours, the
result of tardiness on the part of the client, and missed appointments.
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Keep an appointment book and record of all clients' names and telephone numbers.
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Keep financial records and bills in order, up-to-date and neat.
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Keep my office organized and neat also.
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Have the client fill out a history form.
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Have the client read and sign both a consent to session form and client
disclosure/informed choice statement before the first session begins.*
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Make a visual observation of the feet before beginning and adhere to
contraindication
guidelines.
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Document each session.
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Furnish a written receipt upon request.
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Wear suitable professional attire that is neat and clean.
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Wash my hands and under my nails thoroughly before and after a session.
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Use clean linens for each client.
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If using another discipline with reflexology, clearly state that it is not reflexology.
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Never take advantage of the client/practitioner relationship, nor misuse it by dating or
participating in sexual activity with a client.
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Only advertise in a proper and professional manner for the purpose of informing the
public, about reflexology, my qualifications, areas of specialized practice and the
address of my office.
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Not use titles or descriptions which give the impression of medical or other
qualifications to which I am not entitled.
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Never prescribe, diagnose, prognosticate, treat for a specific illness or adjust
medication.
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The use of tools and/or mechanical devices not approved by the FDA for use in reflexology is discouraged because of legal liability and falls outside the scope of ARCB Certification..
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Voluntary surrender and return to the ARCB the ARCB pin, certificate, I.D. card,
and to forgo the use of the title, "ARCB Certified Reflexologist" if I am
found to have transgressed any rules of the professional business and ethical codes.
* These procedures are recommended by the California Bureau for Medical Quality
Assurance as being part of a full and fair disclosure policy, but at this time they are
considered optional by the ARCB.
