DAVID WAYTE

David Wayte (Cert Ed, MAR, ICR) is the Principal of Jubilee College and Reflexology Course Lecturer at our Central London and Brands Hatch schools.

For those who don't know me already, may I take this opportunity to introduce myself, and hope that I will get to meet you in person.

I am a fully qualified Lecturer, and have been practicing Reflexology since 2000. In 2007 Jubilee College was created, but before that I was Department Head of Complementary Therapies at South East Derbyshire College. I was the first Reflexologist in the UK to be made a member of the Royal Society of Medicine and I also run my own Complementary Therapy Clinic, Jubilee Holistic Reflexology in Hythe, Kent. I am also blessed to teach Reflexology all over the world, and I run a Reflexology YouTube channel.

My personal motto is 'strive for excellence'. If you are looking for the highest standard of training and want to become the best therapist that you can be, then my courses are for you. I also believe that, although Reflexology training involves intensive study, learning should be fun. Previous students have stated that they have found learning about the human body compelling and fascinating.

A question I often get asked is 'Why don't I run a Reflexology course that will give a practitioners diploma after a couple of weekends training?' The answer is quite simple. I like to train quality therapists. It is true that you can call yourself a Reflexologist without training at all. I've even seen courses advertised as 'The quickest and easiest course to give you a practitioners diploma'. I find these kind of courses extremely concerning, since how can you learn all you need to know in such a short amount of time, and still practice on the public safely?

I also strongly believe that for students to get the most out of a course and to succeed in their chosen subject, a good interaction between student and teacher is vital. I have spoken with too many students who have dropped out of courses because they just can't get on with their teacher. This is why the first lesson I give is structured as a 'taster lesson'. This gives students a chance to experience the training before committing to an entire course - if you don't like it, you can walk away without any obligation . How many colleges will offer a deal as good as that?

For me, Reflexology has been, and still is, the most rewarding career I have ever known. I hope that it will become just the same for you also.

Deborah Clarkson

Deborah is our Main Course Tutor at our York venue. She has a personalised, thoughtful and supportive teaching approach, consistently aiming for professional excellence. After graduating from the University of York, she gained teaching experience with a diverse range of mature students. She completed her Diploma in Education and Training (DET) at Warwick University in 2019 to enhance her qualification as a level 5 teacher. Deborah has successfully combined her teaching knowledge, with her reflexology and broader experience, in her tutoring at Jubilee College since 2017. She provides not only the necessary technical and practical skills, but also includes stimulating and creative learning.

Deborah has always had a passion for holistic therapy, firstly when she trained as a Massage Therapist, followed by various specialist treatments, and is now a qualified Clinical Aromatherapist. Her journey into Reflexology began by learning at Jubilee College in order to gain the best training and highest qualification in this marvellous therapy! Deborah has since learnt Finger-Free Reflexology with David Wayte and Facial Reflexology with Jackie James. Deborah runs her own Complementary Therapy Clinic, Star Holistic Therapies, in York.

Karen Smith

With a background in Learning and Development in the corporate world Karen was looking for an improved work-life balance and having experienced first-hand the benefits of reflexology and massage she began her professional training in complementary therapies.

Starting her journey as a reflexologist she trained with an affiliated school of Jubilee College in 2015, Since then she has trained with David Wayte - Finger Free Reflexology, Jan Williamson – Precision Reflexology, Sally Kay – Reflexology Lymphatic Drainage, Moshe Kruchick – Reflexology for Pain, Hagar Basis – Reflexology for Stress and Ziggie Bergman – Facial Reflexology and Zone Face Lift.

To complement her practice, she is also an Advanced Clinical Massage Therapist and holds a BTEC Level 6 Professional Diploma in Clinical Massage and Sports Massage Therapy.

Combining her love of reflexology and her experience as a trainer she has completed the Diploma in Education and Training (DET) to enhance her qualifications as a level 5 teacher.

Karen works full-time in her successful practice, The Balance Smith in Knaresborough, North Yorkshire.

She brings to the classroom her vast knowledge and experience along with a warm, inclusive, heart centred approach and great sense of humour!