The Winter Edition of International Therapist is Here!

We are thrown into the dark days of January with little warning.

Christmas decorations are returned to dusty boxes and we reluctantly shrug off the warmth of holiday cheer, the sound of new-year fireworks still ringing in our ears.

It can be difficult to adapt to the cold nights, to face the unease of stretched pay packets, and to cope with the pressure of creating and sticking to resolutions. Although the new year is often associated with turning over a new leaf, it can quickly become overwhelming.

That’s why, this quarter, we are encouraging you slow down and take a breath.

Try it now. In, then out. Unclench your jaw. Relax your body. Take every day as it comes and don’t forget to enjoy the little things.

Now, it is time to unwind.

Available online and arriving with Members from 22 January 2025, this issue includes features such as:

⛄Rest Starts With Success – Pain Relief Specialist Jamie Lloyd discusses the importance of recovery for fitness, and can be the missing link in achieving your fitness goals New Year

⛄ Winter Essentials – Managing Director of Penny Price Aromatherapy, Ellie Dunmore, provides us her top five winter-themed aromatherapy oils — along with a wonderful recipe aromatherapists are sure to love!

⛄ The Glass Effect – FHT Fellow Sunita Johal offers tips to achieve the popular K-beauty skincare trend: ‘the glass effect’

⛄ Ayurveda for Immunity – From chutney to massage, Ayurvedic Practitioner Dr Deepa Apte introduces us to some fantastic Ayurvedic methods that can enhance our immunity this winter

⛄ One Foot After the Other – Watch your step! Cotswold Academy’s Jess Bates considers the importance of our gait and how it the way we walk and stand can reveal insight into our health

⛄ The Face Speaks a Thousand Words – Advanced Reflexologist Michela Rand introduces us to facial reflexology and reflects on a client case study to demonstrate the emotional power this treatment can have

⛄ Natural and Organic – Kerry Matthews advocates for the use of natural skincare, and considers the benefits of cacao butter and shea butter, referencing her own, highly-commended Calming Skin Balm

⛄ The Language of the Auricle – Referencing case studies and providing a crash course glossary, Auricular Therapy Trainer Anna Venables encourages us to listen our health by interpreting the appearance of the ear

⛄Cancer, My Teacher – Lisa Tomlinson recounts her eclectic and integrative journey following her cancer diagnoses

⛄ A Winning Combination – Sports Massage Therapist and Reflexologist April Marques considers how cupping therapy and reflexology can complement one another and allow for ultimate relaxation

⛄In For a Penny… – Anna Pluck considers financial avoidance, common in caring professions, and provides some key advice for therapists to ensure you are paid fairly and don’t burnout.

…and much more!

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