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  • Quote of the week

    New in the reading room: reflexology could be a beneficial treatment for people who are experiencing migraines, a recent study suggests (Imani et al, 2018). Read more

  • Meditation and meaning

    In the fourth in a series of interviews with 2019 FHT Training Congress expert speakers, we talked with Anna-Louise Haigh about meaning, millionaire Mondays and meditation. Tell us a bit of background about yourself… I am Yorkshire lass, however grew up in rural Ontario, Canada where life was very nature-based and sports oriented. The sense…

  • College of Medicine publishes Complementary Medicine Roundup

    The College of Medicine has published its latest Complementary Medicine Roundup. Written by former barrister, Richard Eaton, the February roundup is packed with a wealth of information on the latest developments in complementary therapy, from research and advocacy, to current challenges and areas of progress. The latest roundup begins with a mention of the 2018…

  • Mindful March

    Being more mindful and living in the moment is the main focus of Action for Happiness’ (AFH) Mindful March action calendar. AFH publishes monthly calendars, available in 12 different languages, offering daily suggestions on the theme of the respective month. Mindful March follows Friendly February, where daily actions aimed to bring happiness to others and…

  • FHT featured in February issue of Natural Health

    We are delighted to have contributed an article for Natural Health magazine’s February issue, to promote FHT members and the therapies they practice. In a one-page article written by the FHT, we look at rose essential oil, examining its origins and benefits. The article is part of the ‘plant profile’ series in the magazine, which…

  • Quote of the week

    New in the reading room: Gwyn Featonby, 2018 FHT Tutor of the Year and Education Lead at the NHS Natural Health School, talks about developing the first NHS-approved complementary therapy school (first published in International Therapist, issue 127) Read the full article  

  • Opportunities present in an unlikely fashion

    This week we caught up with Dermalogica’s Candice Gardner, who will be speaking about chemical peels at the 2019 FHT Training Congress. We talk about skin science, music and education.   Tell us a bit of background about yourself… I was born and raised in South Africa, but from a young age I was fascinated…

  • FHT promotes members and its Accredited Register in Health & Wellbeing magazine

    We regularly advertise in consumer publications, promoting the FHT, our members and the therapies they practise. In the March issue of Health & Wellbeing magazine – circulated to over 40,000 readers – you will find an insert about the FHT’s Accredited Register. It’s our mission to make the public more aware of our members and…

  • FHT partners with Jing for free webinar

    The FHT is delighted to be partnering with Jing Advanced Massage Training for a free webinar on myofascial release for fibromyalgia and other chronic pain conditions. Taking place on Wednesday 27 March from 11.00 to 11.45am, this webinar will be hosted by Jing director Rachel Fairweather, who will talk about her upcoming myofascial release for…

  • FHT shares the benefits of crystal therapy with In the Moment readers

    Find a full-page article written by the FHT in the latest issue of In the Moment. In its February 2019 issue (#22) we turn our attention towards crystal therapy, 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…

  • FHT sponsors 2019 National Massage Championship

    Following the success of the first ever National Massage Championship at Olympia Beauty last year, which was won by FHT Member Mario De Sousa and judged by FHT Vice President Mary Dalgleish, we are thrilled to announce our sponsorship of this year’s event. Taking place on 29-30 September at Olympia Beauty, London, qualified therapists are…

  • Quote of the week

    We asked asked Angie Buxton-King about the best advice she had been given, and she replied with, ‘Don’t sit on your hands, use them to help others’. I’m sure we would all agree that this is brilliant advice! Read our interview with Angie here (First published in International Therapist, Issue 127, Winter 2019).