Category: News
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Information on the signs of skin cancer for therapists
We highlight the importance of keeping an eye on your clients’ skin. Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in the UK and rates of melanoma, its deadliest form, have more than quadrupled in the last 30 years. People working in the therapy industry come into close contact with people’s skin every day. This…
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International Therapist Spring 2016, Issue 116
The Spring issue of International Therapist is out tomorrow. This issue includes articles by: Sandy Newbigging – meditation and the mind body connection; Katherine Creighton Crook – how to create an effective welcome pack; Stephanie Crosby – an introduction to The Scarlet Spa in Cornwall; Barbara Scott – reflexology and fertility; Giuliana Fenwick – Indian Head Massage for…
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New to the FHT CPD Zone!
FHT CPD Zone Holistic Health Show NEC Birmingham 22-23 May, 2016 The FHT is pleased to announce an additional speaker for the FHT CPD Zone, in partnership with the Holistic Health Show. Helping those affected by cancer with Jennifer Young Does cancer change your client and do you need to adapt your skills in order to…
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Reflexology and body massage are most popular complementary therapies survey finds
A survey conducted by the FHT, has found that reflexology and body massage are the two most popular complementary therapies demanded by clients, with aromatherapy coming in third. In our annual member survey, we asked members to rank their treatments in order of popularity, with 51% of therapists listing reflexology in first place, and 48%…
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Maria Mason MFHT takes part in charity skydive
Two-time FHT Excellence Award winner, Maria Mason, MFHT, recently took part in a skydive to raise money for charity. Each year, Maria’s Beauty Time team choose a client to support and link into a charity of their choice. This year, they chose a client who sadly lost a premature baby at 28 weeks. Maria and…
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Weleda Insight 2016
Weleda is inviting massage therapists to the Weleda Insight 2016 on Sunday 3 July in Derbyshire. Visit their Derbyshire head office to discover what makes Weleda so special. There will be tours around their medicinal gardens, training workshops and demonstrations, alongside exclusive product previews. You will also receive a delicious free lunch and goody bag of…
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Have you booked your tickets?
Learn from leading experts in the FHT CPD Zone at the Holistic Health Show, NEC Birmingham – 22-23 May, 2016 The FHT, in partnership with the Holistic Health Show, is bringing you an exciting assortment of professional speakers in our exclusive programme of seminars, lecture-demonstrations and workshops covering a wide range of topics. Tickets are selling…
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8 bedtime myths debunked
Mary Dalgleish, FHT Vice-president, has contributed to an article in Natural Health magazine about insomnia and how visualisation and aromatherapy can help sleepless souls. Read the full article here
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Male grooming: from niche market to global mainstream
A recent industry report by Salon Services, which surveyed more than 2,500 salon owners and employees, stated that 9 in 10 salons experienced an increase in takings from men in 2014 and that a quarter of customers are now men. In the International Therapist article, ‘Breaking the mould‘, Robert-Sylvester Coleman MFHT shares his experience of working…
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NICE draft guidance on low back pain published for consultation
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) is updating its 2009 guidance on the early management of low back pain and has published a draft guideline for consultation. In the draft guideline for ‘Low back pain and sciatica’, NICE makes the following recommendations, amongst others, for non-invasive treatments: Consider group exercise programme (biomechanical,…
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Courses for you, vetted and approved
We’re committed to supporting every member with CPD, whatever your field – from sports and remedial therapies, to complementary healthcare and holistic beauty – and helping you to run your business. You can even access online learning to enjoy at your own pace, in your own home. Visit our website to access and book a…
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