Frequently Asked Questions

Choosing a school for your Reflexology training is a big commitment and I would encourage you to research each program to find the right school for you and meets the statutory requirements of the state you plan to share reflexology.. Below are some questions that you can use to find out more information about the school, including the Reflexology Certification Institute:

Why is the class hour requirement so high? 

• The Reflexology Certification Institute has the most comprehensive program in the state of Ohio and is the only program that meets the national testing requirement:
  •  284 hour program for individuals with no medical or Reflexology training with 131 in class hours. The program provides hands on training of the protocol, hand and body placement, with a focus on the Eunice Ingham Reflexology method.  Additionally, the program covers aspects relative to body, mind, and spirit as it relates to reflexology and illnesses.    Additionally, we focus on the various body systems so that graduates can better support their clients.
  • The program requires completion of the in class hours, written exam, practical exam, and 60 hours of practical documentions.

Does the school prepare students for the national exam through the American Reflexology Certification Board?

• The Reflexology Certification Institute program is designed to prepare students for the national exam, however, note that the American Reflexology Certification Board (ARCB.net) does not provide educators with information regarding their testing.
• The American Reflexology Certification Board requires 110 in class hours and the Reflexology Certification Institute provides a total of 131 in class hours, exceeding the requires of the American Certification Board.
• The Reflexology Certification Institute also provides an ARCB Study Group several times a year to support reflexologists that want to sit for the national exam.

​Is the school registered with the Ohio State Board of Career Colleges?

• The programs are registered with the Ohio State Board of Career Colleges an Schools. The Reflexology Certification Institute’s registration number is 12-05-1992T.

Is the school a member of the state and national reflexology associations?

Yes, the Reflexology Certification action Institute is very active in the reflexology community:   

• The Reflexology Certification Institute is a member of the following:
  • Reflexology Association of America
  • Reflexology Association of Ohio
• The Reflexology Certification Institute also provide every student with a  student membership with both the Reflexology Association of America and the Reflexology Association of Ohio.

What is the training of the educator?

• Debbie Hitt is our lead educator. Debbie has completed two certification programs and completed her national certification in 2009 through the American Reflexology Certification Board. Debbie has also trained with numerous individuals from around the world including Dr. Manzanares, Sue Ricks, Lynne Booth, KC Miller, Bill Flocco, Ko Tan, and Paul Harvey. Debbie is committed to ensuring the quality of the training in the program and sharing her vast knowledge. Debbie is also committed to the Reflexology Community and is Past President of the Reflexology Association of America (RAA) and served on the RAA Board from 2004 through 2006 and then from 2015 through 2021 and was President 2018 through 2021.  Debbie is currently a Director of the Reflexology Association of Ohio.    

Are there ongoing educational opportunities to learn CEUs?

• The Reflexology Certification Institute, P00158, is a approved Provider of continuing education by the American Reflexology Certification Board.

For additional questions, please call 614-565-1047