The FHT Blog

Category: Events

  • Announcing the 2019 FHT Conference

    Following the success of last year’s conference, we’re delighted to announce that the 2019 FHT Conference will be taking place on Friday 29 November. The conference will once again bring together leading experts in research, education and healthcare to explore the future of integrated health and social care. We will also be announcing the winners of our annual FHT Excellence…

  • FHT pleased to sponsor Natural Health International Beauty Awards

    We recently helped Natural Health magazine celebrate the very best in holistic beauty by sponsoring its International Beauty Awards. It was the perfect opportunity to raise the profile of FHT and our members to its readers over seven months of pre-awards promotion, at its awards event and in post-event communications. FHT Vice President, Maria Mason…

  • FHT member Tamer Morsy wins gold medal at massage world championship

    Congratulations to Tamer Morsy, MFHT, who took home a gold medal, after finishing first place in the Freestyle Massage Western inspired category at the World Championship in Massage, held in Copenhagen from 22-23 June. No stranger to professional recognition, Tamer adds the gold medal to a string of recent awards, including a bronze medal at…

  • The National Massage Championship supports competitors from the moment they register

    The National Massage Championship returns to Olympia London on Sunday 29 and Monday 30 September. Hosted by Olympia Beauty, the competition, now in its second year, is the only UK competition of its kind. Sponsored by The FHT, Massage World, CityLux and Massage Warehouse, the competition continues to go from strength to strength, with an…

  • Three top tips for getting referrals from GPs

    Practising GP, Dr Toh Wong, gave therapists insightful advice on getting referrals from GPs at the 2019 FHT Training Congress. We had the pleasure of meeting up with Dr Wong after the talk, where we asked him for his three top tips for getting referrals from GPs. Find out more about future CPD opportunities with…

  • We’re looking for inspirational sports therapists to enter the 2019 FHT Excellence Awards

    Have you or a sports therapist you know helped an athlete transition from a debilitating injury to full recovery? Given an athlete the tools to overcome mental and physical challenges that resulted from injury? Worked as part of a team providing vital pre- and post-event treatment or injury prevention strategies ensuring athletes perform at the…

  • Could you or a therapist you know be our 2019 Beauty Therapist of the Year?

    Have you or a beauty therapist you know supported a client to overcome low self-esteem? Helped a client with a condition affecting their body image and witnessed profound changes in their confidence? Raised the bar in beauty therapy excellence? For this year’s FHT Excellence Awards, we’re keen to hear about inspirational beauty therapists that have…

  • Thank you for joining us at the 2019 FHT Training Congress

    Thank you to all the members and speakers who helped make the 2019 FHT Training Congress a resounding success. The event is one of our highlights each year, as it’s a chance for us to meet members old and new and to offer them quality CPD with some of the best speakers and training providers…

  • Positive touch

    In the latest in a series of interviews with 2019 FHT Training Congress expert speakers, we speak to Lorraine Senior, MFHT, about education, autism spectrum disorders and positive touch.   Tell us a bit of background about yourself… I am a qualified teacher with over 25 years’ experience, supporting children and young adults with special…

  • The wonderful art of Thai yoga massage

    In the latest in a series of interviews with 2019 FHT Training Congress expert speakers, we speak to Kathryn Ellis about Thai yoga massage, music, and managing to avoid overuse injuries.   Tell us a bit of background about yourself… I first came across the wonderful art of Thai yoga massage when I saw it…

  • FHT to give presentation at Integrative Health Convention

    FHT Vice President, Mary Dalgleish, will be giving a presentation on aromatherapy at the 2019 Integrative Health Convention in London this October. The convention aims to bring together members of the public and health professionals with an interest in complementary and integrated healthcare, to learn, share and connect. As well as explaining the health benefits…

  • Movement matters

    In the latest in a series of interviews with 2019 FHT Training Congress expert speakers, we speak to Rocktape’s Mike Grice about sport, fitness and injury rehabilitation.   Tell us a bit of background about yourself… I started in the fitness industry as a gym instructor, personal trainer, sports therapist and group exercise teacher and…