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  • FHT accredited training provider rolls out treatment to Champneys

    FHT accredited training provider Shared Beauty Secrets, the proud founders of the celebrity’s favourite Lava Shells Massage, is pleased to announce the roll out of its Lava Shells treatments in Champneys Spa Resorts nationwide. This follows a successful autumn launch of Lava Shells at Champneys Forest Mere. From 1 February 2016, the Lava Shells Relax…

  • Submissions requested for CAMSTRAND 2016

    8-9 June, 2016 Arden Warwick Conferences, The University of Warwick, Kirby Road, Coventry, CV4 8UW Organised by the Research Council for Complementary Medicine (RCCM), of which FHT is a corporate member, CAMSTRAND 2016 is a fantastic opportunity for researchers, healthcare professionals, therapists, practitioners and students to share their work and knowledge of complementary therapies for…

  • Valentine’s Day promotion

    The FHT has produced the above social media advert for you to promote your therapy practice this Valentine’s Day. Simply share it on Facebook / Twitter / LinkedIn, along with your contact details. Adverts can also be printed at postcard size – just click to full size, then print. Looking for other social media adverts…

  • FHT News – January issue

    The January 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: FHT recognised for its commitment to members Have your say on NICE guidelines Winter issue of International Therapist FHT member in Harper’s Bazaar…

  • Complementary therapies at risk of being removed from NICE guidelines – have your say…

    The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) is currently reviewing its guideline on supportive and palliative care in adults. As part of this process, it has produced a ‘Draft scope consultation’, in which it proposes to remove the section on complementary therapy services from the updated guideline… It is well established that many…

  • FHT receives national recognition of its commitment to members

    We’re pleased to announce that the FHT has been shortlisted in the prestigious Association Excellence Awards 2016, recognising our commitment to engaging members. Selected as just one of five finalists, the FHT has been shortlisted in the ‘Best Membership Engagement’ category which acknowledges outstanding commitment to members. Competition is incredibly strong for these significant business awards, with…

  • The FHT Comment for VICE Media

    At the beginning of January, the FHT was approached by a journalist writing for VICE Media about the problem of sexual harassment of therapists by clients. They were keen to identify the scope of the problem, as well as to report on the options available to therapists to keep them safe. The article will be…

  • International Therapist Winter 2016, Issue 115

    The Winter issue of International Therapist is coming soon. This issue includes articles by Patricia McDaniel, who reflects on working with clients affected by trauma and cancer; Robert Sylvester Coleman, who talks about working in the female dominated beauty industry and Dr Caroline Heaney, who discusses the importance of sport psychology education; plus a look…

  • Have you signed up to our newsletter?

    Each month, you could receive the latest therapy and business news, straight to your inbox. In recent issues, readers enjoyed: a guide to blogging, research into chamomile and osteoarthritis of the knee, an introduction to analysing and treating darker skin, a study on head injuries in football, and lots more. Sign up here (You can unsubscribe…

  • New Year promotion

    The FHT has produced the above social media advert for you to promote your therapy practice this New Year. Simply share it on Facebook / Twitter / LinkedIn, along with your contact details. Adverts can also be printed at postcard size – just click to full size, then print. Looking for other social media adverts…

  • Harper’s Bazaar publishes body manifesto

    Harper’s Bazaar reminds us to be kinder to ourselves in 2016, with a focus on holistic beauty and complementary therapies to help our spirits soar. Editor-in-Chief Justine Picardie writes: For me, this means finding time for a holistic facial with Vaishaly Patel (who incorporates healing techniques into her treatments) or a bespoke reflexology session with…

  • Christmas opening times

    Thank you for supporting the FHT throughout 2015. Please note that our office will be closed from 12.00pm on Thursday 24th December until 9.00am Monday 4th January.