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!

REFLEXOLOGY TRAINING COURSES

We have successfully trained over 1000 Reflexologists!

Jubilee College is the UK's largest Reflexology training school, with 14 venues to choose from. We are proud to teach the Agored Cymru's Level 5 Diploma in Practitioner Reflexology and to be a Gateway School with the Association of Reflexologists. Jubilee College is also one of the founding schools with the Integrated Reflexology Consortium. We teach Reflexology in Newcastle, Leeds, Sheffield, Lincoln, Nottingham / Derby, Leicester, Oxford, Cambridge, Peterborough, Milton-Keynes, Brentwood, London, Maidstone and Chichester. So if you are searching for 'Reflexology courses near me' we should have a venue near you.

We enable people from all backgrounds to learn Reflexology and become fully qualified Practitioner Reflexologists. Once qualified, we then continue to support our qualified practitioner Reflexologists with lifetime support. We strongly believe that learning a 'hands on therapy' needs to involve personal tuition, so none of our courses are taught online, and a large proportion of our class time is devoted to practical tuition.

Quality Education

Learn to be the best Reflexologist you can be at Jubilee College. Level 5 is currently the highest regulated qualification level specifically in Practitioner Reflexology available in England and Wales.

Agored Cymru regulated Level 5 Diploma with 79 credits. (Click here to see what different levels mean).

Hand, Foot, Palliative, Fertility, Adaptive Integrated Reflexology (Exclusive), customised treatment planning ....... and more!

Full business training to equip you to be confident entrepreneur Reflexology Practitioner. We don't just train you to be a great Reflexologist, we train you to be a successful Reflexologist too!

Quality Support

Our tutors are all highly experienced Reflexologists with many years in practice. We are also all fully qualified teachers.

Full  support from your tutor while on the course.

This Level 5 Reflexology diploma is designed to be taught in one year, and allows you to study while you keep your current job.

Progressive face to face lessons. All practical is taught in class and in person - hands-on therapies need to be taught 'hands-on'

Monthly Zoom tutorial from the college principal, David Wayte.

Lifetime support from Jubilee College to all our Practitioner Reflexologists!

 Quality Practitioners

We have award winning and industry leading Reflexologists who have studied with us:

Iwona King, who studied at our venue in Kent, shows how well our training is by being awarded 'Student of the Year 2025' by the prestigious Complementary Medical Association.

Iwona writes:
"As a Reflexology student at Jubilee College every session was filled with genuine enjoyment. What stood out most was the incredible support from my tutor. I met wonderful people, built lasting connections, and developed skills that will serve me for life.

Jubilee College didn’t just teach me Reflexology it set me up with a future full of possibilities, purpose, and pride."

Click on the image to hear Iwona being interviewed on YouTube.

Jubilee College is pround to be a Founder Partner school with the IRC.

Please have a watch of the video as to why training with an Integrated Reflexology Consortiun school gives you the very best in Reflexology training.

Contact your local tutor (Click here) for more information and find out why we believe the Level 5 Diploma in Practitioner Reflexology is the best!

Reflexology diploma training courses in Chichester / Arundel

Our West Sussex venue is right between the beautiful city of Chichester and the town of Arundel.

The Agored Cymru Level 5 Diploma in Practitioner Reflexology is the only Level 5 Ofqual regulated qualification in the South of England accepted by the Association of Reflexologists.

This location (at the Aviston Park Hotel) makes learning our Level 5 Practitioner Diploma in Reflexology at our West Sussex venue ideal for students from Chichester, Arundel, Portsmouth, Southampton, Petersfield, Worthing, Brighton, Hazlemere and Winchester.

Students at Chichester will be personally tutored by Tammy Copping and I look forward to welcoming you to Jubilee College in the beautiful historic town of Arundel. My background was in HR, but as soon as I started learning Reflexology, I knew I wanted to share this wonderful therapy by teaching it. I am a supportive teacher and every lesson will include laughter and fun as we take you step by step (pun totally intended) in your journey in becoming a Reflexologist.

We are currently enrolling for our October start (dates below). If you would like to ask any questions or have a friendly chat about the course, do feel free to email Tammy at tammy@jubileecollege.com or call her on 07505 106471.

Training dates for the Easter 2027 course are as follows (hours of training 9.00am - 6.00pm)

• Sat & Sun 17 & 18 April '27
• Sat & Sun 15 & 16 May '27
• Sat & Sun 19 & 20 June '27
• Sat & Sun 18 & 19 September '27
• Sat & Sun 16 & 17 October '27
• Sat & Sun 20 & 21 November '27
• Sat & Sun 18 & 19 December '27
• Sat & Sun 15 & 16 January '28
• Sat & Sun 19 & 20 February '28
• Sat & Sun 18 & 19 March '28

The venue we use for our  classes is:  
The Aviston Park Hotel
Yapton Ln,
Walberton,
Arundel BN18 0LS

Our Chichester / Arundel location is Ideal for students from Portsmouth, Southampton, Petersfield, Worthing, Brighton, Hazlemere and Winchester

Students studying at our Chichester /Arundel get FREE PARKING

For course prices and to book a place, please visit Reflexology Training.

Please note that booking fee's are refundable if Jubilee College has to cancel the course. If you decide not to attend, the booking fee is not refundable.
Jubilee College is a Co-Operative, and you will be booking (and paying) directly with the tutor of your prefered venue.

Listen to Tammy (our Arundel / Chichester tutor) describe what learning is like at her class.

Reflexology diploma training courses in Milton Keynes

Our Buckinghamshire venue uses the beautiful Quaker Centre, conveniently close to the H5 Portway, and has free parking for all students.

The Agored Cymru Level 5 Diploma in Practitioner Reflexology is the only Level 5 Ofqual regulated qualification in Central England accepted by the Association of Reflexologists.

This location makes learning our Level 5 Practitioner Diploma in Reflexology at or Milton Keynes venue ideal for students from Northampton, Wellingborough, Bedford, Luton, Aylesbury, Buckingham, Towcester, Brackley and Leighton Buzzard.

Students at Milton Keynes will be personally tutored by Jennifer Taylor. Jennifer brings a wealth of experience with her, not just as a fully qualified teacher, but also as she is the lead Complementary Therapist at the Sue Young Cancer Support centre.

We are currently enrolling for our October start (dates below). If you would like to ask any questions or have a friendly chat about the course, do feel free to email Jen at jen@jubileecollege.com or call her on 07730 593181.

Midweek training dates for the 2026 course are as follows (hours of training 9.00am - 6.00pm)

• Thurs & Fri 15th & 16th October 2026
• Thurs & Fri 12th & 13th November 2026
• Thurs & Fri 10th & 11th December 2026
• Thurs & Fri 14th & 15th January 2027
• Thurs & Fri 11th & 12th Feburary 2027
• Thurs & Fri 11th & 12th March 2027
• Thurs & Fri 15th & 16th April 2027
• Thurs & Fri 13th & 14th May 2027
• Thurs & Fri 10th & 11th June 2027
• Thurs & Fri 9th & 10th September 2027

The venue we use for our weekend classes is:  
The Quaker Centre
1 Oakley Gardens
Milton Keynes
MK15 9BH

This site is conveniently close to the H5 Portway, making it easy from all directions. Ideal for students from Milton Keynes, Northampton, Wellingborough, Bedford, Luton, Aylesbury, Buckingham, Towcester, Brackley and Leighton Buzzard.

Students studying at our Milton Keynes venue get FREE PARKING

For course prices and to book a place, please visit Reflexology Training.

Please note that booking fee's are refundable if Jubilee College has to cancel the course. If you decide not to attend, the booking fee is not refundable.
Jubilee College is a Co-Operative, and you will be booking (and paying) directly with the tutor of your prefered venue.

Watch this video to hear Ellena giving a review of her time while training with Jen, our Leicester and Milton Keynes tutor.

Level 5 Diploma in Practitioner Reflexology training course in Leeds

Learn Reflexology at our school located in Leeds.

This makes learning the Level 5 Diploma in Practitioner Reflexology course at Leeds ideal for students  from Wakefield, Bradford, Huddersfield, Halifax, Harrogate, Wetherby, Castleford, Skipton, Rochdale, Wetherby and of course, Leeds.

The Agored Cymru Level 5 Diploma in Practitioner Reflexology is the only Level 5 Ofqual regulated qualification in Yorkshire accepted by the Association of Reflexologists.

Students at the Leeds venue will be personally tutored by Karen Smith. Karen is a Graduate of Jubilee College and a highly experienced Reflexologist who has run a succesful practice for many years. She also has a wealth of experience in teaching in the IT sector before joining us as a tutor at Jubilee. Click here for a full biography about Karen.

Training dates at Leeds

We are currently enrolling for our October start (dates below). Karen would be more than happy to answer any questions you have if you want to contact her at karen.smith@jubileecollege.com or call her on 07932 088168

Reflexology training dates at Leeds for the 2026 course are as follows:
(Dates may be subject to change).

• Sat & Sun 3 & 4 October '26
• Sat & Sun 7 & 8 November '26
• Sat & Sun 5 & 6 December '26
• Sat & Sun 9 & 10 January '27
• Sat & Sun 20 & 21February '27
• Sat & Sun 13 & 14 March '27
• Sat & Sun 10 & 11 April '27
• Sat & Sun 15 & 16 May '27
• Sat & Sun 12 & 13 June '27
• Sat & Sun 18 & 19 September '27

The venue we use for Leeds is:
Holiday Inn Leeds Garforth
Wakefield Road,
Leeds,
LS25 1LH

This site affords easy access from all directions, making this venue ideal for students from Wakefield, Bradford, Huddersfield, Halifax, Harrogate, Wetherby, Castleford, Skipton, Rochdale, Wetherby and of course, Leeds.

For course prices and to book a place, please visit Reflexology Training.

Please note that booking fee's are refundable if Jubilee College has to cancel the course. If you decide not to attend, the booking fee is not refundable.
Jubilee College is a Co-Operative, and you will be booking (and paying) directly with the tutor of your prefered venue.

To hear Karen (out Leeds tutor) talking about her class here in leeds, do please watch the video below: