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The Christie’s complementary therapies praised by cancer patient Patient, Tracey Bradley, has praised The Christie’s award winning complementary therapy service that supports patients and carers through all stages of their cancer journey with therapies, including: acupuncture, aromatherapy, hypnotherapy, massage and reflexology. Tracey said; “I started chemotherapy in December and one of the side effects I…
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Charity Look Good Feel Better, has launched an awareness film to mark its 20th anniversary. The film highlights the importance of their free skincare and make-up workshops and what it means to the women that attend them. Look Good Feel Better was also featured in the article, ‘Boosting Morale’, in January’s issue of International Therapist.…
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Would you like a grant of £4k – £15k AND a free one year learning programme? You can now apply for this year’s Lloyds Bank Social Entrepreneurs Programme. If you are successful, you will receive a place on a year long learning programme, along with a grant of £4,000 if you are starting a social…
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Cancer Research UK launches ‘Spaceship’ smartphone game to seek cancer cures Cancer Research UK today unveils Play to Cure: Genes in Space – a world-first mobile phone game in which people across the globe will be able to help scientists unravel gene data to find the answers to some of cancer’s toughest questions. “Play to…
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February’s FHTNews is out! In our monthly e-newsletter, we update you about your membership and what’s happening in the therapy world. Members, check your inbox for the latest news and information. Images: iStockphoto and FHT
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Primary research opportunity for students Marcia Fletcher from Find the Cause is looking for students to help with Kinesiology primary research. Marcia has been exploring a piece of primary research for the Kinesiology Foundation, in discussion with Professor George Lewith and Professor Paul Dieppe. She is now seeking university students with an interest in CAM…
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FHT Annual Training Congress 19th and 20th July 2014 East Midlands Conference Centre, NG7 2RJ Join us at the FHT Annual Training Congress for two full days of seminars and workshops from leading experts in the therapy industry. We know our members take great pride in maintaining the highest levels of therapy excellence, so we’re offering…
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Interested in writing case reports? On Friday 28th March, the Research Council for Complementary Medicine (RCCM) will be holding a workshop between 1.45- 4.45pm on ’ Writing case reports for CAM’ at London South Bank University. This workshop will focus on the importance of case reports in practice and for research. Speakers include : Dr Clare…
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Should first aid training be compulsory for therapists? Have your say… Although it is highly unlikely, clients may have an accident or become unwell when having a treatment, which may be completely unrelated to the treatment itself. While first aid training may be a legal requirement in certain situations, should it be compulsory for ALL…
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The January issue of International Therapist is on its way to members. This issue includes articles by Judith Whatley, who looks at reflexology for clients with stress and anxiety, and Liz Hawkins, who discusses how mindfulness can enhance the therapeutic relationship, plus a look at the first UK boutique ayurvedic retreat, how myofascial continuities can…
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Professor Tony Stewart of Staffordshire University and Dr Ian Walton of the Sandwell Clinical Commissioning Group talk about the effectiveness of Emotional Freedom Technique on BBC Midlands. Click the play button above. (Source: https://www.youtube.com/)
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A new study by the City Hospital in Nottingham finds that the rate of Gout is soaring in the UK Prof Alan Silman, the medical director of Arthritis Research UK, echoed the concern about obesity and identified foods such as red meat, shell fish and dairy, and red wine and beer as potential contributors. He…
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