The FHT Blog

Category: International Therapist

  • Rest, Rejuvenate and Embrace Summer Wellness

    Rest, Rejuvenate and Embrace Summer Wellness

    The summer issue of International Therapist magazine is here, and it’s all about promoting rest, rejuvenation and holistic wellbeing for your mind and body. As an exclusive benefit for FHT members, this edition is packed with insightful articles that will empower you and your clients to embrace the season…

  • Six reasons to enter the 2023 FHT Excellence Awards

    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…

  • Making the most out of your FHT membership

    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,…

  • The Global Wellness Institute defines a new wellness policy aiming to make a healthy lifestyle accessible to all

    The Global Wellness Institute defines a new wellness policy aiming to make a healthy lifestyle accessible to all

    We often highlight how the global wellness economy is valued at £3.84tn, according to the Global Wellness Institute (GWI), yet not everyone has the resources, motivation, knowledge or enabling environment to actively pursue wellness. That’s why the GWI released it’s Defining Wellness Policy report at the Global Wellness Summit in Tel Aviv in early November,…

  • How to cope with a client’s death

    How to cope with a client’s death

    The therapist-client relationship is like no other, which is why it can be difficult to process the death of a long-standing customer. In this article, Caroline Mead (MFHT) shares a personal story and her advice on how to manage the experience WORDS Caroline Mead, MFHT As therapists, we occupy a privileged and unique role in…

  • ‘Whatever the Weather’ Walking Challenge this November

    ‘Whatever the Weather’ Walking Challenge this November

    Tips for walking in November: Apply suncream: Even if the temperature is low, harmful rays can always get through. Make sure to wear at least a minimum of SPF 15. Dress in layers: As you start out on a cooler morning, it can sometimes take a moment to warm up. It’s important to keep your…

  • How can nutrition help S.A.D sufferers?

    How can nutrition help S.A.D sufferers?

    As the days get shorter and the temperature cools, it is normal to occasionally feel a bit down and lethargic. However, for some people, a feeling of dread can accompany the onset of the autumn and winter months. For S.A.D sufferers, the changing seasons can bring about a significant change in mood, involving feelings of…

  • It’s Award Week! Announcing our 2022 FHT Excellence Award Winners

    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…

  • FHT supports the APPG-BAW inquiry on the value of complementary therapies

    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…

  • FHT Excellence Awards 2022 Finalists Announced

    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…

  • 5 Steps To Getting The Attention Your Holistic Business Deserves

    5 Steps To Getting The Attention Your Holistic Business Deserves

    First published in The Wellness Room magazine Summer 2022 In the summer issue’s Business Hub, best-selling Amazon author and BBC Radio One co-host, Janey Lee Grace, shares her tips on how to promote your business Bill Gates famously once said “If I had only one dollar left, I’d spend it on marketing.” Many therapists don’t…

  • Plant Profile: Ylang Ylang

    Plant Profile: Ylang Ylang

    First published in The Wellness Room magazine Summer 2022 Ylang Ylang “Cananga Odorata Genuina“ Ylang Ylang is a yellow, star-shaped flower that grows on the Cananga tree. It is used to make several types of essential oils, via steam distillation, that give off a fruity, flowery and rich scent. The tropical species is a native…