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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…

  • 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…

  • 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.…

  • 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…

  • Manchester North coordinator promotes FHT Local Support Groups in new video

    Manchester North FHT Local Support Group (LSG) coordinator Martin Thirlwell has recently created an informative video to highlight the benefits of the FHT and being part of an LSG. The video gives us an interesting glimpse of a recent meeting, where group members attended a workshop on first aid, learning potentially life-saving skills. Group members…

  • Body positivity and mindful eating discussed at Hereford FHT Local Support Group meeting

    Twenty people attended a fantastic talk by Lisa Beasley on body image and mindful eating, writes Hereford FHT Local Support Group coordinator Carina Jones. Lisa’s Bristol-based company, My Body Positive, runs talks and workshops to help women step out of the diet culture and embrace a person-centred, empowering model of food awareness. By placing physical…

  • A day in the life of… a sports massage therapist

    Have you ever wondered what a typical day may be like in the life of a therapist? You can find out just that in our regular ‘A day in the life of…’ feature, found in every issue of our membership magazine, International Therapist. This is one of many ways we celebrate the wonderful work of…

  • FHT Ambassador in local press after inspiring students at a local college

    FHT Ambassador Louise Summerscales recently appeared in her local newspaper, Chad, following a talk at West Nottinghamshire College, where Louise inspired spa therapy students. The article talks about how Louise gave students an insight into the therapy industry, promoting the FHT and the highest standards in professional practice, as well as sharing her own therapy journey…

  • FHT member takes bronze at European Massage Championships

    Many congratulations to FHT member Tamer Morsy who was recently awarded a bronze medal at the European Massage Championships. Tamer, who started his massage career last year, finished third in the beginners category at the European Massage Championships, held in Italy from 30 March to 1 April. One of the expert judges for this category…

  • FHT member in the press

    An article about FHT Member Sarah Woodhouse recently featured on the website of Bury Free Press, highlighting her work as a reflexologist and Bowen practitioner. The article talks about how Sarah has expanded her business, now offering treatments to children after she was able to support her son with a knee problem and asthma. Sarah…

  • Lavender farm fun for Chester FHT Local Support Group

    The Chester FHT Local Support Group enjoyed a visit to a lavender farm in Rainford, near St Helens, writes group coordinator Dee Kelsall. We had a great turnout, with a group of 15, and the weather was glorious. Attending a lecture, we learned about the growing of the plants, as well as the quality-control methods…

  • School for thought

    FHT’s Editor and Communications Manager, Karen Young, visits the NHS Natural Health School team in North Yorkshire From left to right: Karen Young, Gwyn Featonby, Beverley Harrison, Sarah Grant, and NHS Natural Health School student, Lorraine Cole One cold morning in January, I travelled from Southampton to Harrogate to meet with Gwyn Featonby, Sarah Grant…