Category: News

We would like to say a big thank you to tutors from over 30 training colleges, schools and universities for inviting the FHT to give a talk to their complementary, spa, beauty and sports therapy students. If you would like your students to learn more about the different ways the FHT can support them –…

The FHT is delighted to announce that we were awarded a Mark of Excellence for Best Membership Engagement at the Association Excellence Awards 2016. Jennifer Wayte, President, and Karen Young, Editor and Communications Manager, attended the Association Excellence Awards 2016 in London on Friday 26 February, and were thrilled to receive this recognition from the…

The College of Medicine invites you to their first UK conference on food as medicine. Thursday 9 June Royal Society of Medicine, London Subjects include reversing diabetes, microorganisms and the immune system, and diets for heart problems and cancer. The day ends with the question ‘how can we all help to change things?’, with the…

FHT Member and 2013 FHT Excellence in Practice award winner, Geraldine Flynn, has won the WhatClinic.com Excellent Customer Service award. The award is based on feedback from patients, and combines scores for excellent customer service and timely consumer feedback. Customers rated clinics based on how well the clinic treated them, how quickly they were contacted…

FHT Expert Adviser and 2012 Excellence in Practice Award winner Sally Kay, was a guest speaker at the International Council for Reflexologists (ICR) Silver Jubilee conference in Sheffield. The event was attended by more than 150 delegates from 20 different countries. Sally gave a presentation about Reflexology Lymph Drainage (RLD) – from the early stages of developing this treatment, through to the methodology and findings of the most recent, up-to-date…

FHT accredited training provider Jane Johnson writes about posture… “You coming over to see the New Year in?” asked my sister, crunching what I imagined was a handful of salted pretzels in the shape of small Christmas trees. “Yes if I can do your posture.” “What’s that?” “You know, where you stand in your underwear and…

FHT accredited training provider, Key Workshops, has launched ‘The key to your own melody’ – a meditative CD for just £10 or FREE when you sign up to the FHT accredited 5-Key Workshops Programme. Complementing the 5 Key Workshops Programme and used throughout the 5 workshops, this inspirational CD features meditations, reflections and songs. The meditations…

Acupuncture and complementary therapy students at Glyndŵr University raised more than £587 for Nightingale House Hospice. An open week at the Wrexham institution’s on-site clinic saw staff and students carry out treatments in exchange for minimum £10 donations towards the hospice. Over three days, people dropped in for acupuncture, facial acupuncture, back massage, aromatherapy back and neck massage and reflexology. Treatments were delivered by students…

Our local groups are a valuable hub for all those with a passion for therapies. Come along to hear from speakers on various topics within the fields of complementary, beauty and sports therapy. Visit www.fht.org.uk/lsgs to see what’s on!  

The February issue of FHT News is on its way to members. In our monthly e-newsletter, we update you about your membership and what’s happening in the therapy world. This month, updates include: NICE Guideline update Have your say in our 2016 FHT Member Survey Promote your therapy practice this Valentine’s Day Free webinar for the…