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Autumn, a season described by John Keats to be the season of mists and mellow fruitfulness; it is a time where the leaves fall, the air becomes crisp, and the days become darker. To most, autumn is associated with the beginning of the academic year. With this in mind, the newest edition of International Therapist…

With Therapy Expo only two months away, there are tickets still available for an exclusive ‘Strength Training for the Clinical Population’ session with Mitchell Hooper an exercise physiologist and the 2023 World’s Strongest Man! As the reigning Strongest Man on Earth, Mitchell not only runs his own kinesiology and physical therapy clinic but also holds a…

Many therapists become sole practitioners once they’ve qualified. In addition to mastering the wellness industry, these therapists must also learn how to set up and run a successful business. With so many factors involved in managing the daily operations of a business, it can be challenging to know where to start and what to prioritise.…

Most therapists soon discover that qualifying in their therapies is only the beginning of their learning journey. With no two clients ever being the same, many therapists find themselves wondering how to develop a practice that is both unique to them and adaptable to their clients’ needs. For many, it’s a steep learning curve, but…

Post-pandemic, burnout has become a topic discussed with increasing regularity. We’ve come to understand that burnout can affect people from all walks of life. In fact, it has been observed that burnout may be more common now than before, with longer working weeks, extended commutes, and the pressure of social media all bearing down on…

We are thrilled to announce that, after careful consideration by our esteemed judging panel, the finalists for the FHT Excellence Awards 2024 have been selected! These awards celebrate the best in therapy practice, professionalism, and high standards, but also highlight the exceptional dedication and passion within our community. We would like to extend our heartfelt…

12 May 2024 Herman Fenton advanced stretches for therapists one-day workshop What a brilliant one-day workshop with Herman.   We had a very full day of fun facts, techniques and practice at this first ever workshop with Herman. It was a great learning experience, where we learnt how to effectively stretch groups of muscles to release…

5 June 2024 On Wednesday 5th June 2024, we held our LSG in Eastbourne to cover 2 CPD points in Indian Head Massage. We had 11 therapists attend and started the enjoyable session by discussing the histories and benefits of the wonderful seated massage. Then, we gently massaged our “Marma points”, to our face, scalp…

May 2024 On a warm evening in May the Bournemouth LSG went for a walk around a local park with the wonderful Medical Herbalist Claire Savoldelli from ‘The Meadow’. As the sun set, Claire shared her extensive knowledge of the plants we passed in the hedgerows, their uses as herbal medicine and in aromatherapy. Here’s what…

Belfast and District – Friday 31 May The topic for the evening was looking at 5 essential oils, their properties, and uses.  The speaker was Rosie Beasley, who has 16 years experience working with essential oils, is interested in following research into essential oils & plants… what are the scientists looking for and more importantly what have they found?…

April 26 2024 Bath support group had a lovely afternoon walk at the end of April along the Kennet and Avon Canal at Bradford on Avon in Wiltshire. We walked from Bradford on Avon to Avoncliffe where we visited Janelle’s Crystal shop Rebel Angel and enjoyed a little retail crystal therapy as well as Janelle sharing her…