FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

• Confused about which course?
• What do all these different levels mean - level 3, level 5
• Why is it good to belong to a reputable professional organisation like the AoR?
• Why choose Jubilee College?
• What is a Practitioner Reflexologist, aren't all Reflexologists the same?
• What entry qualifications do I need?
• When do the courses start?
• What days are the training sessions on?
• How long does the course last?
• What happens if I can't get to all the training dates?
• How much time will I need to spend on homework?
• What qualification will I get?
• How many Credits will I be awarded?
• Don't I have to do an introductory course first?
• How much does the course cost?
• Are there any extra costs incurred on top of the basic course fees?
• Can I pay by instalments?
• Can I get a Student Loan for this course?
• How do I book for the Practitioner's Course?

Confused about which course?

There are many courses and organisations, all offering different qualifications and styles of training - this can be very confusing when trying to choose the right Reflexology course for you.

Firstly, ensure that you don't enrole on a distance learning or correspondance course - none of the membership organisations listed on this website will accept these kind of courses.

Secondly, please be aware that there is a huge variety of standards in the level 3 training market (this is why we don't teach it). We even know of a school whereyou can train on a level 3 course that lasts for just 6 half-day lessons, but  can occasionally find a good level 3 school that will teach you over a full year. Most of the level 3 courses now seem to be a combination of distance learning and 5 or 6 days learning practical Reflexology in class. We really don't think you can learn to be a proper clinical Reflexologist after just 5 or 6 days training.

Jubilee College only offers the best in Reflexology training. We are a partnership centre with the Integrated Reflexology Consortium, so we can offer the UK's first and origional Level 5 Diploma in Practitioner Reflexology. Agored Cymru is the awarding body who accredits this diploma and the qualification is also on the OFQUAL register. No other Level 5 Diploma has such high credentials, therefore this qualification is the highest level of Reflexology training you can undertake in the UK.

Find out if the school you are proposing to study with, enables you to join the Complementary and Natural Healthcare Council (CNHC - the UK complementary healthcare regulator), via the professional organisation it is linked to. For example, Jubilee College is linked with the Association of Reflexologists, the UK's largest and longest running Reflexology Association. Also be aware that some of the level 3 'practitioner diplomas' don't meet the CNHC entry criteria.

Then, find out if the course is delivered entirely by the college you are thinking of training with. Some training establishments will 'farm out' part of their training (particularly Anatomy and Physiology) to online training providers - you may then not get the necessary teaching support for this element of the course. Jubilee College trains all its students for 100% of the course, giving dedicated contact teaching.

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What do all these different levels mean - level 3, level5?

We are very grateful to Agored Cymru for allowing us to use the diagram below. This identifies Level 5 as a Foundation Degree. This leveling chart is representative for all qualifications in England, Northern Ireland (QCF) and Wales (CQFW) . (Please not the levelling grades are different in Scotland [a level 8 in Scotland is the same as a level 5 in England and Wales]).

So in short the Level 3 has the standard of work of an A-Level, and Level 5 has the standard of work of a Foundation Degree

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Why is it good to belong to a reputable professional organisation?

• Use of the letters MAR, mFHT, CHP or CThA (dependant on the organisation - all these organisations accept the Level 5 diploma in Practitinoer Reflexology)
• All associations have a very useful "Find a Reflexologist" register
• Use of the organisations logo on all your advertising literature
• Peer group support from local area groups
• Latest industry information via newsletters and journals
• Access to research papers
• Access to "Members Area" on their website
• Reflexology advice
• Low cost, high cover, insurance policy from top insurance company
• Fully accredited CPD events and international speakers

Why choose Jubilee College?

Our Training
Jubilee College, unlike many other training establishments, will train you to become a Level 5 Practitioner Reflexologist - capable of treating specific conditions. Jubilee is the largest Reflexology training college in the UK, with eleven training venues in Newcastle, York, Sheffield, Nottingham / Derby, Leicester, Peterborough, Cambridge, Oxford, Essex, Central London, South London, and Brands Hatch (Kent). Students wishing to swap training dates between the venues are able to do so, making training throughout the year easier. In addition, the College also operates a flexible training plan, so if you need extra time to study, we will support you. Jubilee College operates a 'lifetime support' system for all graduates.

Our Staff

Karen Smith is the Main Course Tutor at our Leeds and Newcastle college.

Katy Wayne is the Main Course Tutor at our Sheffield college.

Jennifer Taylor is the Main Course Tutor at our Nottingham and Leicester college.

Charlotte Valler is the Main Course Tutor at our Oxford college.

Caroline Knight is the Main Course Tutor at our Cambridge and Peterborough colleges.

David Wayte is the College principal and Main Course Tutor at our Central London and Brands Hatch college.

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What is a Practitioner Reflexologist, aren't all Reflexologists the same?

A Practitioner Reflexologist is someone who has been trained to the highest standards and can create a treatment protocol for many different conditions. Unfortunately, there are too many people who have taken a short course (sometimes as short as just 2 days!) or un-accredited and then call themselves Reflexologists. As these courses are so short, they cannot possibly equip a therapist to competently treat conditions.

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What entry qualifications do I need?

To succeed on this course, it is more about determination and hard work (since the course is intensive), rather than previous qualifications. A GCSE in Biology will be helpful, but it is not essential. You certainly don't need to have studied previously at Further or Higher Education level to successfully qualify on this course.
You do need to be able to speak and write in English, to be able to use Microsoft 'Word'/Apple 'Pages' and submit work via e-mail.

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When do the courses start?

Our courses start at various weekends in October each year, depending on the venue chosen.
Some of our venues also have a Spring start for students.

To view the course dates, click on the preferred venue (eg, Sheffield, Nottingham, etc).

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What days are the training sessions on?

Most of our training days are at the weekend to enable students to still keep a job, and then train at weekends. We also have mid-week starts to the course in Nottingham, Peterborough and London

For details of  the course dates, click on the preferred venue (eg, Sheffield, Nottingham, etc) on the Venues & Dates menu.

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How long does the course last?

Our courses normally run for one calender year. However, some students prefer to extend their period of study to suit their learning speed.

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What happens if I can't get to all the training dates?

100% attendance is required for the duration of the course. However, we do understand that life is full of unexpected events. Therefore, the course is designed so that students can swap training dates by attending other venues (eg, if you can't make a Nottingham venue date, you can attend the same lesson at Sheffield, or one of the other venues).

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How much time will I need to spend on homework?

The answer to this does very much depend on the individual. As a rule of thumb, we suggest 12 - 14 hours of home study per week. This does include case studies, assignments and revision of learning from classwork.

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What qualification will I get?

You will qualify with the UK's highest award in Reflexology: Level 5 Diploma in Practitioner Reflexology.  This may be used, not only to become a professional Reflexologist, but also as 'accredited prior learning' towards other higher education programs. (do check with your learning provider as all HE providers have their own APL policies).

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How many Credits will I be awarded?

You will be awarded 79 Credits by Agored Cymru and these can be used as acredite prior learning to HE and University courses.
Credits are more important than most people realise, as they also signify tthe difference between a regulated qualification, and a school that prints out it's own certificate but without any external awarding body. To signify this importance, the AoR only accept students who have completed a regulated qualification.

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Don't I have to do an introductory course first?

No - many Further Education colleges will tell you that you need to do an entry-level Reflexology course first (such as a level 3 diploma) - this is completely unnecessary.

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How much does the course cost?

Our course costs £3995 + the fee's below (inc VAT).

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Are there any extra costs incurred on top of the basic course fees?

With the exception of the items listed below, everything you need to pass the course is included in the total cost:

• Lafuma recliner chair (optional, but recommended)
• Uniforms (not needed until after the sixth lesson)
• Awarding body and registration fee £356.25 (payable at the first lesson)
• Student membership to the Association of Reflexologists £39 (payable at first lesson)
• Any towels, pillows, or other consumables you are wanting to use

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Can I pay by instalments?

Yes you can. This is done by Standing Order, is without extra cgarge and is arranged at the beginning of the course.

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Can I get a Student Loan for this course?

Unfortunately not. Although the level of training is the correct level for student loans, because we are a private college our courses do not qualify for funding. To help spread the cost of the course, we give the option of monthly payments for the duration of the course.

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How do I book for the Practitioner's Course?

Click the 'Book Here' button, for the venue of your choice, on the training page which will send your deposit to us and we will take care of the rest of your booking.

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Advanced Auricular Reflexology - Neurological & Stress Related Disorders

Jubilee College welcomes the return of Stefanie Sabounchian to the UK for an exclusive one weekend Advanced Auricular Reflexology seminar. Stefanie is the USA's foremost Auricular Reflexology instructor, she was also the Vice President of the World Reflexology Foundation -  Auricular Reflexology is one of the most talked about branches of Reflexology since it was demonstrated on Dragos Den - and ALL SIX Dragons made offeres! https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-south-yorkshire-68028447 . Stefanie is the leading teacher of this therapy in the USA and Vice President of the World Reflexology Foundation, so you can be assured of the very best training. Now you can see why we are so lucky to have her teaching with us!

The ears are an amazing reflex area for rapid and profound relaxation and pain reduction, especially for most musculoskeletal issues. Working with two Somatotopic Ear Maps, Functional Points and Master Points, you will see remarkable results for a variety of different issues your clients may be dealing with. You can add Ear Reflexology into your Foot and Hand Reflexology session, and/or combine it with other modalities.

In addition to imaging the entire body, ear reflexology has many other ear points for us to work with. In this intensive seminar you will learn what influence the combined application of Master Points and Functional Points has on the body. This deep insight into Ear Reflexology will enable you to integrate these targeted applications into your reflexology practice.

DURING THIS POWER PACKED HANDS-ON CLASS YOU WILL LEARN:

Work with the Advanced French & Chinese Reflex Maps and learn the auricular representation of the musculoskeletal system. Discover Nogier's four Phases with his additional maps and when to use them to address different aspects of pathologies. Gain deeper understanding of the 10 Master Points and their special significance in for pain control, as well as new knowledge of Functional Points that are relevant for learned protocols.

You will gain confidence in the use of powerful protocols for pain in upper & lower limbs, headaches & migraines, neck & shoulder pain, spinal & sciatic pain, dental & jaw pain, and more Gain even deeper insights while working with the outer ear by discovering pulses, electrical currents and temperatures, and what certain changes in these could be telling you about the person you are helping. Recognize and interpret visual abnormalities on the outer ear. Discover several ways to incorporate Ear Reflexology with Foot Reflexology and other modalities.

PREREQUISITE

Basic Auriculo Reflexology - Hands-on or online.

ABOUT STEFANIE  

Stefanie Sabounchian, a native German, has been teaching the Flocco Method – Integrated Foot Hand Ear Reflexology and Advanced Ear Reflexology throughout the US and internationally since 2008. She is a Certified Reflexology Educator with NCRE, a National Board Certified Reflexologist and Certified Auriculotherapist with a private practice in Southern California. 

Stefanie was originally trained in Foot Reflexology in Germany where she was born and raised. She became certified with the American Academy of Reflexology and ARCB in 2003 and was certified by the Auriculotherapy Certification Institute with Terry Oleson in 2013. Stefanie is a published author of the book series: Press Here! Reflexology for Beginners.

Stefanie’s professionalism and passion for Reflexology and her genuine sincerity has endeared her to all of her students.

Course Cost in US Dollars
EarlyBird price (booked one month before date of course) - $225.00
Regular price - $255.00

Course location and dates:

CPD Points

This course will give AoR 14 CPD points, FHT 5 points, and most other Associations will award 1 point per hour.
Please note that you are booking direct with Stefanie Sabounchian.
Cancelation Policy: If we have to cancel the course, a full refund will be given. If you decide not to attend, we cannot make refunds on this course, due to the costs incured by Stefanie coming to the UK from USA.

Auricular Reflexology - Starter Class

We are super-excited that Stefanie Sabounchian is returning to the UK exclusively to teach Auricular Reflexology at Jubilee College! She is bringing her class this time to Sheffield. Stefanie is not only the foremost Auricular Reflexology instructor in the USA, she is also the Vice President of the World Reflexology Foundation - now you can see why we are so lucky to have her teaching with us!

Auricular Reflexology is one of the most talked about branches of Reflexology since it was demonstrated on Dragos Den - and ALL SIX Dragons made offeres! https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-south-yorkshire-68028447 . Stefanie is the leading teacher of this therapy in the USA, so you can be assured of the very best training.

Ear Reflexology is based on the ancient Chinese practice of acupuncture. Originally only a very few ear points were known, and they were not organized somatotopically, but in a non-specific pattern. The first somatotopic ear map was developed in 1957 by the French physician Paul Nogier and is based upon the concept of an inverted fetus orientation. Today we are working with a combination of French and Chinese Reflex Maps.

The ears are an amazing reflex area for rapid and profound relaxation and pain reduction, especially for most musculoskeletal issues. Working with two Somatotopic Ear Maps, Functional Points and Master Points, you will see remarkable results for a variety of different issues your clients may be dealing with. You can add Ear Reflexology into your Foot and Hand Reflexology session, and/or combine it with other modalities.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

Learn how to get powerful results with Ear Reflexology. At the end of this class, you will be confident to perform a one-hour Ear Reflexology Routine, working with French & Chinese Reflex Maps, Master Points and Functional Points and know the priority reflex locations on the ears. Discover pulses, electrical currents and temperatures, and what changes in these could be telling you about the person you are helping. Explore several ways to incorporate Ear Reflexology with Foot and Hand Reflexology and other modalities.

CLASS OVERVIEW

In the morning we will be going over a brief introduction of Ear Reflexology including the history, benefits, and precautions. You will discover the anatomical regions of the outer ear, the ear reflex map, and how to detect possible imbalances Primary Master Points and several Functional Points. The remainder of the day will be practical Ear Reflexology. After a demonstration on how to work on the ears, you will be guided through performing ear reflexology on your fellow students.

PREREQUISITE

This seminar is open to all qualified Reflexologists. Because of the practical nature of the training, numbers are limited. A workbook is also included in the course cost.

ABOUT YOUR INSTRUCTOR

Stefanie Sabounchian, a native German, has been teaching the Flocco Method – Integrated Foot Hand Ear Reflexology and Advanced Ear Reflexology throughout the US and internationally since 2008. She is a Certified Reflexology Educator with NCRE, a National Board Certified Reflexologist and Certified Auriculotherapist with a private practice in Southern California.

Stefanie was originally trained in Foot Reflexology in Germany where she was born and raised. She became certified with the American Academy of Reflexology and ARCB in 2003 and was certified by the Auriculotherapy Certification Institute with Terry Oleson in 2013. Stefanie is a published author of the book series: Press Here! Reflexology for Beginners.

Stefanie’s professionalism and passion for Reflexology and her genuine sincerity has endeared her to all of her students.

Course Cost (US Dollar) 
EarlyBird price (booked more than 1 month before course date) - $115.00
Regular price - $145.00

Course location and dates:

CPD Points

This course will give AoR 14 CPD points, FHT 5 points, and most other Associations will award 1 point per hour.
Please note that you are booking direct with Stefanie Sabounchian.
Cancelation Policy: If we have to cancel the course, a full refund will be given. If you decide not to attend, we cannot make refunds on this course, due to the costs incured by Stefanie coming to the UK from USA.

If you want to learn Reflexology and you want to earn a living being a professional Reflexology Practitioner, this article is for you:

The first thing you want to ensure is that the Association of Reflexologists accepts the course you are thinking of taking. This ensures you can become a member once you are qualified. For impartial adcice about any school, their phone number is 01823 351010.

Then think about the qualification you want to take: In the UK there are two regulated qualifications: Level 3 and Level 5. Unfortunately there are many rogue course providers, and to confuse things even more there is now a Level 5 organisation that is not accepted by the Association of Reflexologists (all the more reason to take their advice before booking on to any course). So how do you tell the real from the fake? Simple - just click on  https://www.aor.org.uk/home/training/want-to-train/ and scroll to the bottom of the page to see ALL the level 5 and Level 3 schools that they accept. As you might have already guessed - Jubilee College meets the high standards required to be one of the AoR's Gateway Schools.

Choose which level of qualification you want to learn at: If you want to be the best, then the answer is easy – choose level 5. Don’t think that you have to learn at level 3 first, you don’t. Level 5 is designed to take a student from no knowledge at all and equip you with all the skills you need.

Then think about ease of learning: Jubilee College has ELEVEN venues in England. Should you need to swap a training date and attend the same lesson at a different venue, this is all part of our service.

Think about the support you might need: All the Jubilee College tutors are full time teachers and Reflexologists. We are available to support you right the way though the course.

Support after you have finished learning: Jubilee College gives lifetime support to all its graduates!

Ask to visit a class so you can meet current students and your tutor. Jubilee College actively encourages this…… and we also love giving you a free treatment during your visit.

What to avoid – THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT

Avoid online courses: None of these are accepted by any of the genuine membership associations, so are worthless.

Watch out for courses that only allow you to join their own Membership Association. These are very often unregulated courses and you will find yourself restricted once you have qualified.

If the school you are interested in isn't on the AoR's website, stay well away from them. There will be a reason they are not listed.

Lastly if the website talks about ‘equivalent to’ Level 3 or Level 5 or if they mention a ‘bridging course’ to Level 5 it is a fake qualification.

It is a shame that there is so much confusion when looking for genuine Reflexology training. I hope this article helps guide you and wherever you wish to train I hope you will have a fantastic and rewarding career in Reflexology ahead of you.

David Wayte,
Principal,
Jubilee College

Touch Therapy Head Massage

After a year of touch deprivation when we couldn’t even offer a soothing hand to someone upset , let alone give and receive hugs from our nearest and dearest , touch therapy has never been more vital .

Touch releases oxytocin which counteracts all the stress hormones . So on top of the obvious stresses of the pandemic , the lack of touch in itself will have raised levels of stress hormones . Having been a reflexologist for 11 years, Vanessa has always seen the benefits of having Head Massage as a complimentary extra nurturing technique she can use with her own clients in her studio but also in the many varied settings she has worked in, where having both skills as an offering has been a real benefit e.g NhS settings, for gift vouchers, for pamper afternoons, in big corporate workplace settings .

Head massage has been shown to reduce anxiety levels and the stress response by activating the parasympathetic nervous system to moderate , calm and relax the stress response . When we massage the head, we are working directly over the brain so it very quickly sends calming messages to the whole nervous system . Head massage has helped with many ailments , including sleep difficulties, migraines and sinus issues.

This beautiful training in which participants get a day of pampering too as they practise the learned techniques on each other has benefits for your Well-Being and Self Care too aswell as the lucky people you will then go on to nurture with the techniques .Taking care of ourselves is so important after the trials of self employment and the impact on our industry over the last couple of years .

The day begins with putting the massage techniques into the context of their many holistic benefits . Vanessa is keenly aware that we all learn in different ways and so uses her years of teaching experience to provide a variety of learning techniques during the day, from observing, practising, group work , paired work ,repetition , listening, sharing, writing/drawing /recording techniques etc etc . At the end of the day participants will have learnt a basic head massage routine developed from Vanessa's years of learning from NHS Teams across the UK and her own observations from tried and tested successful techniques with patients she has worked with herself . There will be time within the training to consider the far reaching benefits and potential settings the Head Massage Routine could be used in to develop your business . This will include time listening to experiences of other therapists, planning ideas together , then time to create your own business plan moving forward using the techniques learnt . There are so many trainings whereby we can get inspired with new techniques and ideas, then go back to our busy lives and sadly these can be forgotten .After being a trainer for many years, Vanessa always makes the time in the day for forward planning to make things happen after the course .

Course Cost of this 1 Day Training : £160.00

Course material includes a training folder including:

• Agenda for the day
• An interactive context setting exercise considering the holistic benefits of Head Massage as a Complimentary Therapy to Reflexology , both for clients and the practitioner
• Background information about the benefits
• Written explanations of the techniques with space for practitioners to add drawings/photographs of the techniques (according to their own learning style )
• Practising the individual teachniques, and then going on to practice the full massage routine in pairs so each participant experiences the benefits first hand of the techniques as well as lots of time to practise them .
• Re practising with a different partner - this gives lots of time and practical experience with the techniques as well as giving me time to assess and observe accuracy
• Group work planning how the new techniques could be implemented in a range of settings.
• Private time for business planning of next steps of action needed to embed the techniques learnt in practise .

Course Times: 9.30am - 5.00pm

Course Cost £60.00 plus balance payament of £100.00 on the day of training

Course location and dates:

CPD Points

This course will give AoR 7 CPD points, Embody 5 points, and most other Association s will award 1 point per hour.

If there is any further information you need, please feel free to e-mail Vanessa, or telephone on  07561 303780.

Cancelation policy

Please note: You are booking directly with Vanessa Taylor and not JUbilee College. Bookings are refunded if the course is cancelled by Vanessa Taylor. Iif you decide to cancel your booking, payment is non refundable. Monies paid  will be held in credit against other dates that Vanessa teaches.