Category: Member Spotlight
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Six reasons to enter the 2023 FHT Excellence Awards
Our annual FHT Excellence Awards are back this year, offering you a chance to be noticed for your hard work in the holistic therapy community. It’s never been more important to showcase your work and show the many ways professional therapists can make a real difference to the health and wellbeing of others. We pride…
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Making the most out of your FHT membership
Looking to get the most out of your membership with FHT? We’ve got you covered. In this post, we’ll be sharing six ways that you can make the most of your membership, from accessing exclusive content and discounts to getting involved with local groups and events. Whether you’re a seasoned member or a new sign-up,…
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It’s Award Week! Announcing our 2022 FHT Excellence Award Winners
Stay tuned on our socials this week to see our wonderful winners of this year’s FHT Excellence Awards. The FHT Excellence Awards recognise and celebrate the incredible work our Complementary, Beauty and Sports therapy members carry out in their practices, as well as those who share our passion for training and education. This year, we’re…
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FHT supports the APPG-BAW inquiry on the value of complementary therapies
The FHT were proud to contribute to the APPG BAW’s new inquiry at the MP Drop-in event on Tuesday 1st November 2022 On the 28th September 2022, the All-Party Parliament Group on Beauty and Wellbeing (APPG BAW) launched an investigation into the value of complementary therapies in supporting the nation’s physical and mental health and…
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FHT Excellence Awards 2022 Finalists Announced
We are excited to announce, that after much deliberation by our expert judging panel, our FHT Excellence Awards 2022 finalists have been chosen! Our awards celebrate not only the best in therapy practice, standards and professionalism, but also the very best within us. Our brand new award categories for 2022 – Volunteer Service Award and…
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Discussing pain perception at an FHT local group
During our previous meeting, we had a fascinating talk on rethinking pain by Lin Leong, a neurophysiotherapist and yoga teacher, writes Hereford group coordinator Carina Stinchcombe. Lin gave us an overview of the mechanisms active in persistent pain. As our collective understanding of pain perception develops, it seems that tissue damage, misalignment or degradation are…
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Jennifer Young & Beauty Despite Cancer joins forces with Cancer Research UK
FHT Accredited course provider, Jennifer Young, has announced a pioneering collaboration between Cancer Research UK and Jennifer Young & Beauty Despite Cancer. The Jennifer Young Skincare Collections are formulated to combat some of the side-effects of treatment for cancer, such as dry, sore, sensitive, flaking skin; chapped lips; and brittle nails. The products were created…
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A day in the life of an FHT Ambassador
My name is Pam Hardy and I have been a Member of the FHT for 14 years and Coordinator for the Eastbourne and South Downs FHT Local Group for the last six years. I have recently become an Ambassador for the FHT and wanted to share with you my day as an Ambassador. I was…
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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…
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Diane Leopard discusses inspiring photo project on UK Health Radio
FHT Fellow Diane Leopard was recently interviewed for UK Health Radio to discuss a photography project she has launched to raise cancer awareness and help support those affected. Interviewed by UK Health Radio’s Jenni Russell for the Her Health and Happiness show, Diane told her how she had purchased a camera with prize money from…
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FHT Ambassador inspires next generation of beauty therapists
FHT member and ambassador, Vanessa Franklin, recently enjoyed meeting beauty therapy students at Wiltshire College, to offer expert advice for their future careers. Vanessa was invited by the college in her role as an FHT Ambassador, to give a presentation to students studying a City & Guilds Level 2 Technical Certificate in Beauty and Spa Therapy.…
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FHT member offers advice to Professional Beauty readers
FHT member, Kate Mulliss, has recently been featured in Professional Beauty magazine, offering readers advice on how to support clients with arthritis and rheumatism. In the April 2019 issue of Professional Beauty Kate discusses how aromatherapy massage is one therapy that can be beneficial. Kate suggests which carrier oils and essential oils are best to…
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