Category: News
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Breast cancer patients benefit from reflexology study using technique developed by Sally Kay
A new study conducted by researchers at Cardiff Metropolitan University has found that reflexology reduces arm swelling in women with breast-cancer related lymphoedema. This study was conducted after FHT accredited training provider, Sally Kay FFHT, developed the reflexology lymphatic drainage technique as part of her final year dissertation at the university. Sally won the 2012…
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NICE Guideline update – Professional Standards Authority letter to NICE
The Professional Standards Authority, which has independently accredited the FHT’s Complementary Healthcare Therapist Register, has written to NICE regarding the Supportive and Palliative Care in Adults guideline currently under consultation. The Authority suggests in its letter that “the guidelines proposed should include advice that providers ensure that wherever possible, professionals delivering care are registered with…
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NICE Guideline update
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 produced a ‘Draft scope consultation’, in which it proposed to remove the section on complementary therapy services. As a registered stakeholder, the FHT responded to NICE to outline…
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Check your loved ones moles this Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day is fast approaching and the British Skin Foundation is urging the public to check their loved ones moles! Whether it’s your boyfriend, girlfriend, spouse, friend or family – take the time to check for changes in moles. Things to look for include: Moles that are growing or changing shape Moles that are developing…
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Mandarin Oriental spa celebrates Chinese New Year
Mandarin Oriental spa is ringing in Chinese New Year on 7 February, with the Fire Monkey Spa Experience. Year of the Fire Monkey is said to be “one of change, requiring strength and agility in order to succeed”. “It begins with a relaxing foot ritual with rose oil, followed by a full body exfoliation incorporating…
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Relax your kids with facial reflexology
FHT accredited training provider, Ziggie Bergman, has produced a video to relax your kids with facial reflexology… Find out more about Ziggie’s FHT accredited Bergman Zone Method™ course, taking place on 3 April at Regents College, London: http://wam.fht.org.uk/wam/event_booking.exe?GTEVI=9808>EVFP=ALL
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At a news-stand near you…
Look out for the FHT’s full-page advert in the February issue of Psychologies magazine (pictured), available at all good newsagents. It is our mission to make the public more aware of our members and the FHT’s Accredited Register, with vibrant adverts directing them to search for a practitioner at www.fht.org.uk/findatherapist. View the advert here If you would…
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A guide to business expenses for the self-employed
FHT regularly updates our self-employed members with resources and support from HMRC. In our latest update, HMRC offers a free guide on ‘Business Expenses for the Self-employed’. Covering pre-trading expenses, ‘day to day’ revenue expenses, capital allowances and using flat rates or ‘simplified expenses’ this guide will also show what to claim for items that are…
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FHT accredited training provider featured in Psychologies magazine
FHT accredited training provider Sandy Newbigging is featured as one of ‘Tomorrow’s gurus’ in the February issue of Psychologies magazine. Sandy is the owner of Mind Detox Academy, where he offers mind detox sessions and retreats, and training courses for practitioners. He is the author of a number of best-selling books, including heal the hidden Cause: Using…
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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…
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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…
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