Category: Charity
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FHT Proudly Sponsors Massage Therapist in London Marathon
We’re thrilled to announce that we are sponsoring one of our own FHT members for the upcoming London Marathon on Sunday 21 April. Ruth Carter, a sports and massage therapist with FHT since 2016, has embarked on an inspiring journey. She began running the ‘Couch to 5k’ training plan during lockdown to stay active, and…
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Jumpers for Dinners Day
On Friday 8 December, participate in the 2023 Jumpers for Dinners day organised by the Hair and Beauty Charity. This annual event encourages all hair, beauty and barber professionals, along with their teams, to don their favourite Christmas jumpers, elf attire or Santa costumes while making a small donation that can create a significant impact.…
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A Therapist’s Guide to supporting World Mental Health Day 2023
The 10 October marks World Mental Health Day 2023 and is a significant occasion that raises awareness about the importance of mental wellbeing. 1 in 6 of us are affected by mental health problems every week. As a complementary, beauty or sports therapist, you have a unique opportunity to contribute positively. There are many ways…
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Engage in Optimistic October
This month’s Action for Happiness calendar is all about optimism, dedicating the month to spreading positivity and fostering joy. Optimism is more than just seeing the glass as half full; it’s a mindset that can profoundly impact our overall wellbeing. Research consistently shows that optimists tend to enjoy better physical and mental health, cope with…
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Join in with Altruistic August
Creating a wave of kindness to spread around the world, this month’s Action For Happiness Calendar’s theme is ‘Altruistic August’, all about the selfless concern for the wellbeing and welfare of others, often without any expectation of personal gain or reward. Practising altruism can bring joy and fulfilment to both the giver and the receiver.…
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Spreading kindness at Christmas time
Action for Happiness has launched an advent calendar with a difference this Christmas. Forgoing the usual chocolates, Action for Happiness has created a ‘kindness calendar’, that focuses on what people can do for others over the Christmas period. The calendar has suggested good deeds for each day of December, and includes suggestions such as donating…
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Help us bring cheer with Crisis at Christmas!
Crisis at Christmas is calling all therapists to volunteer their time to help people facing homelessness.
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FHT Vice President’s epic Everest challenge
FHT Vice President Maria Mason set out for Nepal yesterday to take part in an epic challenge that will see her ascend Mount Everest. Over three weeks Maria will be ascending just beyond Everest Base Camp to an altitude of 5,700 m, close to two thirds of the full height of the world’s highest peak,…
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FHT and MND leading out in race across London
FHT Member Will McAllister helped cyclists at the MND Association’s cycling event on 30 July.
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FHT Members’ News – July Issue
The July issue of FHT Members’ News is out today! Featuring the latest news in the therapy world, job and training opportunities, as well as information about your membership, make sure you don’t miss out. This month’s news includes: Celebrate with us in style Complementary medicine in Switzerland now a mandatory health insurance service College…
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Missed the last Pedal for Parkinson’s event? Two more around the bend
Parkinson’s UK is looking for Volunteer Massage Therapists to support their series of cycling events across the country this summer – can you help?
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Accredited Course Provider shares benefits of infant massage at Malawi orphanage
Gayle Berry, FHT Accredited Course Provider, and owner of Blossom and Berry Baby Massage spent time in Malawi to help teach baby and infant massage to staff at the Ministry of Hope baby orphanage. Here Gayle tells us her story: ‘I am an expert on baby massage and yoga and have worked hard to build…
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