Category: News
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Celebrating FHT’s Newest Partner – Dot & Lola
From Chef to Hairdresser to Sustainable Mission: A Journey of Passion and Innovation After years of dedicated experimentation at home, delving into research, devouring books, and exploring countless recipes, I discovered the perfect combination. Not only did it work wonders for me, but it proved effective for hair, skin, and body while remaining safe for…
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FHT Member Wins BBC Radio 2 Pitch Your Passion!
On 4 August, FHT Member and Complementary Therapist Marie Szkretka appeared on Romesh Ranganathan’s Pitch Your Passion feature, where she had 45 seconds to convince Romesh and his several million listeners of the wonders of massage therapy. Read her winning pitch in the form of a poem, below… When my body feels like it’s weighed…
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Join us at the UK Massage Championship
The UK Massage Championship promises to be the massage highlight of the year, and we’re delighted to be attending as a sponsor. The UK Massage Championship was founded by Bhavesh T. Joshi (London School of Massage), who recognized the need for a high-standard Championship in the UK with a judging panel comprising experts, teachers and…
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How can we be more Holistic?
In today’s fast-paced world, some of us aren’t able to make time to think about our health and well-being until we crash or become physically or mentally unwell. We often see friends or family seeking quick fixes to diminish symptoms of burnout but they may not always get to the root cause of the problem,…
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Caroline Larissey – VTCT Excellence Awards
“A huge thank you VTCT for inviting me to attend the 2024 VTCT Excellence Awards. What a wonderful event celebrating achievement in our industry! It was truly inspiring to see the finalists, winners and those highly commended for their outstanding work. Their dedication and talent are a testament to the bright future of our sector.…
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Boost your massage therapy business: Mastering email marketing techniques
Plus Top 10 Email Marketing Tips Do you avoid this because you don’t like ‘bothering’ people? Do you avoid this because you actually don’t know what to say? Do you avoid this because you just don’t know the how, the set up, tech, how often? It’s time to take action as this marketing tool is…
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Caroline Larissey – Reflection on a Year as Vice Chair of the FHT
It’s hard to believe a full year has passed since I had the honour of being elected Vice Chair (International Federation of Health and Beauty Therapist) of the FHT. I want to start by expressing my heartfelt gratitude to all of you, our members for entrusting me with this important role. Your vote of confidence…
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FHT SUPPORTS NHBF MANIFESTO LAUNCH IN WESTMINSTER
The Federation of Holistic Therapists Stands with NHBF in Calling for Greater Recognition and Support for the Sector. On 8 May, 2024, The Federation of Holistic Therapists (FHT), announced its support for the National Hair & Beauty Federation (NHBF) and the launch of its ‘Manifesto 2024’ at a parliamentary event in Westminster. The parliamentary event…
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The Link Between Muscles and Hormones – How Kinesiology Can Transform Our Work with Clients.
Claire Snowdon Darling is a presenter at this year’s FHT Training Conference. She’s kindly provided us with more information on her work and Kinesiology for you to read before diving into her webinar, ‘How Hormones Affect Muscles’. Claire Snowdon Darling – Functional Wellness We are in the middle of a global health crisis. According to…
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How to Relieve Hand Strain in Massage Therapists
FHT’s partner Physique have collaborated with The Sports Massage Association to bring you this useful guide to help manual therapists take care of their hands with the aim of aiding career longevity in massage therapy. As a practitioner you may be concerned about how repeatedly performing manual therapy for soft tissue injuries may be damaging your hands,…
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Why Didn’t I Think of That? – Clare Riddell, Pressure Point
FHT’s annual Training Conference has officially started! We’re super excited for you to see what this year has to offer. Clare Riddell, has very kindly provided us with more information on herself and her practise for you to read before watching her webinar, ‘Why Didn’t I Think of That?’. Clare Riddell – Pressure Point I’d…
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What to Include in Your FHT Excellence Awards Entry
We know that when it comes to award applications it can be difficult to know what to write to make your application stands out. If you feel a bit stuck, we’ve written a handy guide to inspire you. Check out the prompts below for some ideas on how to showcase your unique qualities, professional growth,…
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