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  • Breakthrough in fighting liver disease

    The University of Brighton is sharing in a €5.9m EU grant to support the development of a new treatment for chronic liver disease as part of a European consortium led by University College London.  Cirrhosis of the liver affects 29 million Europeans, claims 170,000 lives every year and costs the EU almost €16bn.There are several…

  • Show offer! 50% off PANDHY’S™ Sugaring Practitioner course

    Coming along to the FHT Training Congress? Be sure to bring your purse/wallet to make the most of any ‘show offers’ available on the day, including 50% off PANDHY’S™ Sugaring Practitioner course! There is a growing trend amongst customers to pursue 100% natural, skin friendly, but still highly effective hair removal. PANDHY´S™ Sugar Depilation is…

  • World Reflexology Week 2015

    World Reflexology Week 2015, which runs from 21 – 27 September, is a wonderful opportunity to show potential clients and employers the many benefits this complementary therapy has to offer. To help spread the word, you can: Download FHT’s free promotional leaflet/poster, to print and distribute in your local area and a cover/banner image for…

  • Just one week left to book

    Just to remind you that bookings for our Gala Awards Dinner and Training Congress close next week, on Friday 28th August! For the first time ever, the two events will be held on the same weekend, giving you the chance to enjoy a weekend away, while catching up with friends, meeting new people, gaining some…

  • Shedding light on dark skin

    Kim Ford provides an introduction to analysing and treating darker skin types When therapists traditionally think about darker skins, the majority will revert to a black skin type, of African or Afro-Caribbean descent. With an ever-growing number of nationalities in the UK and the rise of multicultural cities however, there are now far more skin…

  • Complementary therapies and substance misuse

    CTs as part of encouraging self-help by Lyn Hill Lyn Hill, MFHT, works for Project 6, a voluntary drug and alcohol agency that has been operating in Keighley, West Yorkshire, since 1989. Project 6 is a harm reduction service, working to help people reduce the risks associated with drug and alcohol use. We offer support to…

  • We’ve got you covered

    We take a look at 10 things you probably DIDN’T realise your FHT Medical Malpractice insurance policy covers you for. Click image to enlarge or read more here Need cover? Call 023 8062 4350 or apply online today: Insurance for qualified therapists >> Insurance for studying therapists >>

  • Chat to your fellow members

    Coming along to FHT’s 2015 Gala Awards Dinner and/or Training Congress? If you’re looking to car-share, post your first name, the last 3 digits of your membership number, town and comments in the ‘Leave a reply’ box below. (Please note that any additional information you provide will be publicly available.) If you find a match,…

  • FHT News – August issue

    The August 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: Are you ready? Book your tickets for FHT’s 2015 Gala Awards Dinner and Training Congress and take advantage of our money-saving packages Aromatherapy…

  • Aromatherapy and FHT’s Accredited Register featured in Practice Management

    An article about aromatherapy, by FHT Vice-president, Mary Dalgleish, has been published in Practice Management today, as part of a series featuring therapies listed on the FHT’s Accredited Register. This introductory piece covers different modes of applications; potential benefits and uses, including sleep problems, stress, pain and infection; and areas of caution. In addition, it…

  • Are you ready?

    With just a month to go, tickets are running out for FHT’s 2015 Gala Awards Dinner and Training Congress. For the first time ever, the two events will be held on the same weekend, giving you the chance to enjoy a weekend away, while catching up with friends, meeting new people, gaining some CPD points and…

  • International Therapist Summer 2015, Issue 113

    The summer issue of International Therapist is out now. This issue includes articles by Simeon Niel-Asher, who looks at common shoulder complaints; Kim Ford provides an introduction to analysing and treating darker skin types; plus a look at Finger Free® reflexology; vision boards; essential oils and head lice; and Jane Johnson talks about therapeutic stretching…