Category: News
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Who looks after the therapist?
A survey highlights the challenge therapists face in balancing their well-being with their rewarding yet demanding work. While 99.4% of therapists feel fulfilled, 72.3% report burnout. The report emphasizes the need for clear boundaries, support from colleagues, and manageable workloads to promote sustainable careers, starting with small changes to daily practices.
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Why student therapists need insurance and professional membership
Training as a therapist involves more than assessments; it includes gaining practical experience with real clients, necessitating professional responsibilities. Student therapist insurance, while not always legally required in the UK, is crucial for safeguarding against potential risks. Joining a professional body offers valuable support and guidance during this transitional phase toward establishing a practice.
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FHT Training Conference: When Help Feels Like Pressure: What an ADHD Nervous System May Need Instead
By Anna Venables, MTAT Holistic therapists have a unique way of understanding people. We notice the subtle things that can easily be missed when the focus is solely on words, symptoms or behaviour. We register a racing mind that struggles to stay with a question. We attune to an uneasy breath. We notice a shift…
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From the magazine – Skin in Motion
In this excerpt from the Summer 2026 edition of International Therapist, Laura Jane Stonehouse explores how environmental factors affect the skin, and how to account for tough conditions during exercise.
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From the magazine – “Beyond the Treatment” by Alessio Lepore
In this edition of International Therapist magazine, Sports massage therapist Alessio Lepore discusses the importance of understanding mobility when working with clients. An excerpt of his piece can be found below.
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International Therapist Summer 2026 is out now!
The latest edition of FHT’s magazine International Therapist is now out, with expert features, competitions and CPD, LSG updates, industry news and more!
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Contribute to International Therapist Magazine
We are now welcoming contributions for the Autumn and Winter 2026 editions of International Therapist magazine.
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An Excerpt From… Beyond the Technique
In this excerpt of Beyond the Technique, Sports Massage Tutor at St Mary’s University, Naomi Johns, emphasises the importance of being guided by your client’s unique needs during sports massage In sports massage, technical skill is essential, but it is never the whole story.In our training, we get taught a plethora of techniques, yet knowing…
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The Spring Edition of International Therapist Has Arrived!
Everything seems more hopeful in spring. With the backdrop of lighter days and new life forming around us, the shroud of winter fades from the borders of our minds. Goals that seemed impossible now seem within reach. Challenges seem achievable. Available online and arriving with Members from 9 April 2026, this issue includes features such as:…
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Congratulations to the Winner of our Winter Spiral Competition
Congratulations to Alan Lawrence for winning our International Therapist winter 2025/26 spiral competition. He won a 15ml bottle of Equaa Skincare’s Volta Radiance and a £20 National Book Token. Alan has always been fascinated by alternative therapies and had many experiences while struggling with his own health, so after spending 40 years working in the motor trade, he decided…
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Congratulations to the Winner of our Winter Competition!
Congratulations to Aleksandra Kolesnikova for winning our International Therapist winter competition! She won an FHT themed bundle, including a tote bag, a relax candle, a mixed pack of gift cards, a pack of 100 of our newly designed reflexology leaflets, a pack of 50 reflexology consultation form, and an FHT-branded fleece. Aleksandra Kolesnikova is a newly qualified physiotherapist…
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Healing from Autoimmune Disease
My Personal Journey & Perspective by Renata Gabor Self-dislike leads to chronic inflammation, and chronic inflammation can easily lead to autoimmune disease. One of the main reasons for this blog is to help people understand whole health—and to highlight why finding the right guidance matters. Sometimes we need an external observer, someone who can bring…
