Category: Other
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FHT introduces In the Moment readers to the Alexander Technique
Find a full-page article written by the FHT in the latest issue of In the Moment. In its April 2019 issue (#24) we introduce readers to the Alexander Technique, looking at what a treatment would typically involve, as well as five key benefits of the therapy. The article is part of a ‘Have you tried’ regular…
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FHT member takes bronze at European Massage Championships
Many congratulations to FHT member Tamer Morsy who was recently awarded a bronze medal at the European Massage Championships. Tamer, who started his massage career last year, finished third in the beginners category at the European Massage Championships, held in Italy from 30 March to 1 April. One of the expert judges for this category…
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Massage could help reduce occupational stress for people working in emergency medical services
Massage could be an effective therapy for reducing stress in people working in emergency medical services, according to a study published in the International Journal of Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork. People working in emergency services often suffer from occupational stress, so the study sought to establish whether massage could help. Researchers recruited 58 people working…
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Music to our ears
In the latest in a series of interviews with 2019 FHT Training Congress expert speakers, we speak to John Bram Levine about the therapeutic power of music. Tell us a bit of background about yourself… I have been creating original music and playing piano since I was six. I originally trained as an electronic…
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FHT member in the press
An article about FHT Member Sarah Woodhouse recently featured on the website of Bury Free Press, highlighting her work as a reflexologist and Bowen practitioner. The article talks about how Sarah has expanded her business, now offering treatments to children after she was able to support her son with a knee problem and asthma. Sarah…
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Reflex and development
Now in the reading room: Lorraine Senior, MFHT, talks about introducing reflexology to a school for children with autism. (First published in International Therapist, Issue 123, Winter 2018.) http://ow.ly/jnuJ30ohWPL #WorldAutismAwarenessDay
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New podcast looks at eating for longevity
In his latest podcast, GP, Author and TV Presenter, Dr Rangan Chatterjee talks to world-leading researcher Professor Valter Longo about eating well for longevity. Professor Longo shares his views on diet and nutrition, discussing high protein diets, ketogenic diets and low carb diets; communities in where people live longest, like in Sardinia and Okinawa; and…
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Quote of the week
New in the reading room: We interviewed Dr Sarah Stewart-Brown, Professor of Public Health at Warwick Medical School for International Therapist issue 127. We talked about complementary therapies, mental wellbeing and her current research interests: https://www.fht.org.uk/article/interview-with-sarah-stewart-brown
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Building a practice that you love
My name is Jill Woods, and I’ve been asked to do a short introduction to myself and the session I am going to be doing for you at the FHT training congress in May. I’ve also been asked to give you my one bit of advice that I feel will help you grow your practice…
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Lavender farm fun for Chester FHT Local Support Group
The Chester FHT Local Support Group enjoyed a visit to a lavender farm in Rainford, near St Helens, writes group coordinator Dee Kelsall. We had a great turnout, with a group of 15, and the weather was glorious. Attending a lecture, we learned about the growing of the plants, as well as the quality-control methods…
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Get active this April
Action for Happiness (AFH) encourages us all to look after our physical and mental wellbeing, with its Active April action calendar. AFH publishes monthly calendars, available in 12 different languages, offering daily suggestions on the theme of the respective month. Active April has 30 suggested actions that can be followed throughout the month, to help…
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