What
is the ARCB?

The American Reflexology Certification Board® (ARCB®) is a non-profit independent testing agency, setting the standard of excellence in the field of Reflexology.

ARCB was established with the core missions to certify the competency of professional Reflexologists, protect public safety, precluding self interest, and serve as a national referral board for certified practitioners.

Our Board of Directors

Lara Westdorp, MPA, NBCR President

Lara spent over 20 years in the field of Public Policy before turning to her true passion - complementary and alternative medicine. She is nationally certified in Reflexology and a Reiki Master.

Lara joined the ARCB Board in 2021. She is also a board member of the Maryland Reflexology Association, and owns Frederick Reflexology in western Maryland.

You can reach Lara at ARCBPresident@gmail.com

Evie Fleming, LPN, NBCR Secretary

Evie is licensed in Practical Nursing, a registered Yoga instructor, and nationally certified in Reflexology. She joined the ARCB Board in 2022.

Evie runs her own business, Tree Evolution Reflexology & Yoga in Atlanta, GA. For 20 years she has worked with medically fragile children, and medical laboratory services. Evie is dedicated to helping people through self care.

Evie also chairs the ARCB Social Media Committee and can be reached at:
ARCBsecretary@gmail.com or
ARCBsocialmedia@gmail.com

Mark Jafari, MBA Treasurer

Mark has worked in corporate finance for over 20 years. He joined the ARCB Board as a public member representing the interests of the general public, and public’s safety.

Mark lives in Maryland with his family where he is actively involved in such issues as housing, homelessness, Safe and Sane, the ARC of Frederick, and the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life.

You can reach Mark at ARCBtreasurer@gmail.com

Gretchen Maelle, NBCR

Gretchen is a Nationally Board and Washington State Certified Reflexologist. She joined the ARCB Board in 2022.

Gretchen is also a member of the Washington State Reflexology Association (WRA), and recent past President, serving from 2019 to 2021.

You can reach Gretchen at ARCBgMaelle@gmail.com

Edeline Francois , BS

Edeline has worked in accounting for over 25 years. She joined ARCB Board as a public member representing the interests of the general public, and public's safety.

Edeline resides in Atlanta, where she serves as the CEO of Edeline Francois & Associates, a Tax & Accounting Firm for Small Business owners. She is also the founder of Women Entrepreneurs Rock (WE Rock), an empowering organization for women in business.

You can reach Edeline at
arcbefrancois@gmail.com

Ellen Berger, NBCR

Ellen is a Nationally Board Certified Reflexologist. She joined ARCB in 2023.

Ellen is also a certified meditation teacher, yoga instructor and has taught English in Ukraine and to immigrants in the US. She has served on the board of The Healing Place, homeless shelter in Athens, GA. She has also facilitated several mission trips abroad to Africa and Nicaragua.
She has recently relocated to WV and is building Ancient Arts Reflexology in VA and MD.

You can reach Ellen at
arcbeberger@gmail.com

Rayann Larsen Executive Assistant for Finance

Rayann Larsen is an ARCB Certified Reflexologist, member of the Georgia Reflexology Organization (GRO), and has served as a Professional Project Manager for 15 years. Rayann will be assisting with all ARCB financial transactions.

Can be reached at ARCBtreasurer@gmail.com

April Clemons Executive Assistant to the Board of Directors

April Clemons has extensive background in non-profit management as well as database and digital experience. April will be your point of contact for Exam Applications, Continuing Education, Renewals, and general processing.

She can be reached at ARCBoffices@gmail.com

Fellowships

An ARCB Fellows are open to all ARCB Certified Reflexologists. As Fellows you will work on specific projects designed to advance Reflexology as a Profession and build your skills and resources as a Reflexologist.

Apply Here

Committee & Advisors

coming soon

Become a Board member

ARCB's seven-member board is composed of volunteers from across the United States. Being a Board member is a serious commitment, requiring a firm belief in the certification process, and the donation of one's time and, sometimes, expenses.

Apply Here

What is the ARCB?

Our Board of Directors

The American Reflexology Certification Board (ARCB®)

What
is the ARCB?

The American Reflexology Certification Board
(ARCB®)