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Body massage is the most popular complementary therapy with clients
A survey conducted by the FHT has found that body massage is the complementary therapy that is most popular with clients. For our 2019 Member Survey, we asked members to rank their treatments in order of popularity, with 52% of respondents listing body massage as the most popular with clients. Last year’s most popular treatment,…
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FHT member offers advice to Professional Beauty readers
FHT member, Kate Mulliss, has recently been featured in Professional Beauty magazine, offering readers advice on how to support clients with arthritis and rheumatism. In the April 2019 issue of Professional Beauty Kate discusses how aromatherapy massage is one therapy that can be beneficial. Kate suggests which carrier oils and essential oils are best to…
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Top tips for stress free travel this summer
With today’s hectic and ‘always on’ lifestyle, it’s more important than ever to take time to unwind and relax. Spending time doing the things you enjoy with friends or family or even on your own can help to recharge your batteries and re-balance your wellbeing. But the truth is, going on holiday can sometimes be…
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Yoga could help with depression during pregnancy
Yoga-based therapies can help manage antenatal depression, according to a review published in Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice. A team of scientists in the UK and Singapore conducted a systematic review of six clinical studies, involving 405 pregnant mothers, that examined the effects of yoga on depression during pregnancy. All six studies showed reductions in…
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Quote of the week
In an article on yoga for dementia in the latest edition of International Therapist, Tania Plahay tells us that yoga is highly adaptable and for everyone. Tania says, ‘Older people often say to me, “Oh, I’m too stiff to do yoga.” To me, that is like saying, “I’m too dirty to have a shower.” Yoga…
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Positive touch
In the latest in a series of interviews with 2019 FHT Training Congress expert speakers, we speak to Lorraine Senior, MFHT, about education, autism spectrum disorders and positive touch. Tell us a bit of background about yourself… I am a qualified teacher with over 25 years’ experience, supporting children and young adults with special…
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Manchester North coordinator promotes FHT Local Support Groups in new video
Manchester North FHT Local Support Group (LSG) coordinator Martin Thirlwell has recently created an informative video to highlight the benefits of the FHT and being part of an LSG. The video gives us an interesting glimpse of a recent meeting, where group members attended a workshop on first aid, learning potentially life-saving skills. Group members…
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A big ‘Thank You!’ to our nurses
Held on the anniversary of Florence Nightingale’s birthday, Nurses’ Day is held on 12 May each year to celebrate the contribution that nurses make to the health and wellbeing of all. The day is recognised and supported by the Royal College of Nurses, which provides guidance and resources to nurses looking to mark the day…
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The wonderful art of Thai yoga massage
In the latest in a series of interviews with 2019 FHT Training Congress expert speakers, we speak to Kathryn Ellis about Thai yoga massage, music, and managing to avoid overuse injuries. Tell us a bit of background about yourself… I first came across the wonderful art of Thai yoga massage when I saw it…
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FHT to give presentation at Integrative Health Convention
FHT Vice President, Mary Dalgleish, will be giving a presentation on aromatherapy at the 2019 Integrative Health Convention in London this October. The convention aims to bring together members of the public and health professionals with an interest in complementary and integrated healthcare, to learn, share and connect. As well as explaining the health benefits…
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Complementary therapies can reduce stress in women with breast cancer
Complementary therapies can improve quality of life in women with breast cancer, according to a research article published in the Journal of Evidence-Based Integrative Medicine. The article presents evidence on complementary therapies as a ‘stress reduction strategy’ and also examines their effects on immune response in women with breast cancer. Recognising the significant contribution of…
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Make May meaningful
Action for Happiness (AFH) has launched its latest calendar, ‘Meaningful May’, encouraging people to find more meaning and purpose in life. AFH publishes monthly calendars, available in 12 different languages, offering daily suggestions on the theme of the respective month. Meaningful May has 31 suggested actions that can help you focus on what’s important and…
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