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International Therapist Issue 129 (Summer 2019)
This issue includes articles on the following: Aromatic memories, by Peter Mackereth, Ann Carter and Paula Maycock; Tennis injuries and prevention strategies, by Lance Doggart and Sarah Catlow; The effects of sleep on the skin, by FHT; A mindful approach to the menopause, by Clarissa Kristjansson; Home-made cleaning products, using essential oils, by Sharon Lovett;…
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A small knee bone is making a comeback
A small bone more common in clients with arthritis is making a comeback, according to an article published in the Journal of Anatomy. The fabella is a small independent bone located behind the lateral femoral condyle that is common in non-human mammals. It is absent in many humans who have lost the bone through evolution.…
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Three top tips for therapists working with trigger points
Author, therapist and therapy trainer, Jane Johnson offers us her top three tips for working with trigger points in a new video. We had the pleasure of catching up with Jane at the 2019 FHT Training Congress after she delivered two fascinating talks on postural correction and trigger points for beginners. Find the latest training…
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Quote of the week
Are we spending too much time on our smartphones? Do we need a break from them to spend quality time with loved ones, read a good book, or appreciate the wonders of the natural world? Our digital detox starts at 5pm today. Have a great weekend, enjoy some downtime, and we look forward to catching…
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FHT pleased to sponsor Natural Health International Beauty Awards
We recently helped Natural Health magazine celebrate the very best in holistic beauty by sponsoring its International Beauty Awards. It was the perfect opportunity to raise the profile of FHT and our members to its readers over seven months of pre-awards promotion, at its awards event and in post-event communications. FHT Vice President, Maria Mason…
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Making International Therapist more environmentally friendly
As many of you are aware, FHT’s membership magazine, International Therapist, is produced by printers that have FSC® chain of custody certification to ensure that materials used are tracked from well-managed forests to the consumer. They also use efficient processes to reduce the consumption of energy and water, and inks that are vegetable-based. And while…
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Quote of the week
Prevention is better than a cure: according to the 2019 FHT Member Survey, 52% of our members say they see clients who take a preventative approach to their health and wellbeing. Find a therapist in your area
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A day in the life of an FHT Ambassador
My name is Pam Hardy and I have been a Member of the FHT for 14 years and Coordinator for the Eastbourne and South Downs FHT Local Group for the last six years. I have recently become an Ambassador for the FHT and wanted to share with you my day as an Ambassador. I was…
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FHT member Tamer Morsy wins gold medal at massage world championship
Congratulations to Tamer Morsy, MFHT, who took home a gold medal, after finishing first place in the Freestyle Massage Western inspired category at the World Championship in Massage, held in Copenhagen from 22-23 June. No stranger to professional recognition, Tamer adds the gold medal to a string of recent awards, including a bronze medal at…
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FHT promotes therapies in Natural Health magazine
We are delighted to have contributed two articles to Natural Health magazine’s July issue, to promote the FHT, our members and the therapies they practice. In part of a two-page feature, we talk about how sleep affects the skin and what type of beauty therapy products can be used to support skin recovery. Look out for a…
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Quote of the week
In the reading room: Kelly De Souza, MFHT, discusses a series of projects she has set up within her local hospice to improve staff and patient wellbeing (First published in International Therapist, issue 128, Spring 2019) #worldwellbeingweek #wellbeingweek Read more
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A tribute to Richard Eaton
The FHT was very sad to hear that Richard Eaton passed away on 14 June 2019. Richard was author and editor of the excellent College of Medicine Complementary Medicine Roundup, which was always brimming with useful information and links to research, reports and events of interest to not just College members, but anyone who shared…
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