The FHT Blog

Category: Complementary

  • Aromatherapy Awareness Week 2017

    Aromatherapy Awareness Week, which runs from 12-16 June, is a wonderful opportunity to show potential clients and employers the many benefits this complementary therapy has to offer. To help spread the word, FHT members can: Download the FHT’s free promotional leaflet/poster, to print and distribute in your local area and a cover/banner image for use…

  • FHT Annual Training Congress attracts big crowds at Holistic Health

    FHT Annual Training Congress attracts big crowds at Holistic Health

    After a wonderful whirlwind of a weekend, it’s nice to look back at all the amazing people we met and moments we experienced. Our thanks also to FHT Fellow Linda Jacobs, and FHT Members Nadeen Buchanan and Carol Brown, for providing much-appreciated taster treatments on the FHT stand. It was great to see so many members…

  • Students stoked for success through new FHT initiative

    Students stoked for success through new FHT initiative

    The FHT Ambassador Programme is now in full swing, with our most recent talk coming from Vice President Maria Mason. She visited the City of Bristol College on 23 March and spoke to an enthusiastic group of Level  2 and 3 students about the benefits of membership in a reputable organisation such as the FHT.…

  • Last chance! 24 hours left to buy Training Congress tickets!

    Last chance! 24 hours left to buy Training Congress tickets!

    We’re counting down the days until our annual Training Congress, this year happily nestled in the Holistic Health UK show. There’s only 24 hours left before ticket sales close, so make sure you grab yours now! Tickets for the 2017 FHT Training Congress are selling fast, with over 150 delegates already booked to attend a variety…

  • 2017 FHT Training Congress: tickets are selling fast!

    There are just 5 weeks left to go before the FHT will be celebrating all things holistic at the Holistic Health UK show! Tickets for the 2017 FHT Training Congress are selling fast, with over 100 delegates already booked to attend a variety of seminars from 32 industry experts. Don’t miss your opportunity to attend. Seminar topics…

  • World Homeopathy Week

    Happy World Homeopathy Week! “I can’t manage without Homeopathy, I never go anywhere without Homeopathic remedies.” – Paul McCartney

  • The FHT 2017 events calendar is now LIVE!

    2017 is a very exciting year for the FHT; we will be attending some of the most well-known trade shows in the industry, as well as holding our own events.  On our events calendar you will find pictures and logo’s of the events that we are attending along so come and see what we’re up…

  • FHT 2017 Training Congress launched!

    We’re thrilled to reveal that this year’s 2017 FHT Training Congress will be held at the Holistic Health show, 21 – 22 May, at the NEC Birmingham. Featuring 32 educational sessions of CPD training over the two day event, the Training Congress is a fantastic opportunity to network, learn the latest therapy trends, grow your business…

  • Why should you try Reflexology?

    Ever considered trying Reflexology? The January issue of Natural Health gives you the top reasons why you should. Reflexology can help boost your circulation, offer relief from pain, help with fertility and much more. And according to Helen Atkinson, star of the new FHT “My therapist helps me…” campaign: ‘My [reflexology] treatment not only provides…

  • NICE publishes updated guidelines on low back pain

    The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has published its updated guidelines on low back pain and sciatica. NICE guidelines make recommendations on a wide range of topics, including preventing and managing specific conditions, to promote integrated care where appropriate. We’re pleased to report that the updated guidelines still recommend manual therapies and…

  • Helen’s story: My therapist helps me…

    To promote the health benefits of complementary therapies and direct people to the FHT’s independently Accredited Register when looking for a therapist, the FHT has launched a new campaign called ‘My therapist helps me…’, which draws on the experiences of genuine clients. To support each of the campaign’s adverts – the first of which is…

  • Peter Mackereth honoured at 2016 FHT Excellence Awards

    Dr Peter Mackereth, Clinical Lead of the Complementary Therapy Service at The Christie for 15 years, was presented with a special FHT President’s Award at a national awards ceremony. Organised by the Federation of Holistic Therapists (FHT), the event was held on Wednesday, 26 October at One Whitehall Place, London, to bring much deserved recognition…