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  • Shining a spotlight on excellence in research

    In 2014, Dr Carol Samuel FFHT, was awarded an FHT Excellence in Practice award for her work in the field of research. As part of her PhD, Carol carried out research into the effects of reflexology on acute pain, and has had work published in Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice. One of her studies involved…

  • FHT News – March issue

    The March 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: New study on massage therapy and treating neck arthritis pain Mother’s Day social media advert Leighton Denny book competition Advertising to the…

  • Accredited Registers discussed on BBC Radio 4

    Unfortunately, a growing number of therapists are being approached by commercially-driven registers and directories, some of which imply they are linked to the NHS, commissioning groups and major charities, where in fact no formal relationship with these professional bodies exist. Following complaints from listeners about Commissioning.gp, Radio 4’s consumer affairs programme, You & Yours, talks…

  • At a news-stand near you…

    Look out for the FHT’s full-page advert in the March and April issues of Psychologies and the April issue of Natural Health, available at all good newsagents. It is our mission to make the public more aware of our members, with vibrant adverts directing them to findatherapist.fht.org.uk where they can search for a practitioner in their area.…

  • Top ten reasons for being an FHT member #2: campaigning, promoting and protecting your interests as a professional therapist

    Looking after the interests of our members has been at the heart of the FHT since it was founded in 1962. As the industry continues to evolve, it is our job as the UK’s leading professional association to keep our members up to date with any changes affecting their therapy practice – from health and…

  • Leighton Denny receives MBE

    Named in The Queen’s Birthday Honours List the UK’s leading nail and beauty expert, Leighton Denny, collected his MBE for achievements within the nail and beauty industry, from Buckingham Palace last Friday (13th), accompanied by his best friend Michael, PR and close friend Alex and hand model Nina. Leighton was featured in the Autumn 2014 Issue…

  • Top ten reasons for being an FHT member #1: professional status and recognition

    As a member of FHT, we have a number of useful materials to enable you to display your professional status with pride. Your FHT Member logo (above) is available for printed materials and online. For your website, you can also use one of our verification buttons to link back to your FHT Directory profile. You will…

  • Let’s celebrate your success

    The FHT Excellence Awards 2015 are now open for entries – let’s celebrate your success. We know that for each member that wins an award there are literally hundreds of other ‘unsung heroes’ in our membership. There are also inspiring tutors and dedicated students who deserve acknowledgement for their hard work. This year the FHT…

  • Love is in the air: aromatherapy blends

    FHT Expert Adviser and Base Formula Consultant Aromatherapist, Christine Fisk, writes about using essential oils to promote happy relationships on the Base Formula blog. We are all so busy throughout the year, juggling lots of different roles, that it is hardly surprising that ‘life’ gets in the way of making time for the special person in our…

  • NEW soft tissue therapies leaflet

    We are pleased to launch a brand new soft tissue therapies leaflet for your business. This informative leaflet is aimed at your clients and covers: origins and benefits of the therapy, what happens during the treatment and after care advice. Colourful and professional, with six panels of text and pictures – just £8.76 for a…

  • FHT Fellow brings story massage to Nepal

    FHT Fellow, Mary Atkinson, was invited to work with Empowering Women of Nepal – a project that also works with disadvantaged children and young people. Story massage is a therapy that enables children and young people to share personal stories in a safe environment, using narrative and positive touch. The story centred on the need…

  • The West London Collaborative

    Jane McGrath, MFHT, writes about The West London Collaborative – an initiative inspired by her own experience of secondary care mental health services – in Issue 5 of The Edge, from NHS IQ. Since 2008 I have been working with West London Mental Health NHS Trust to improve patient experience. I have been a paid service user consultant…