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Quote of the week
As a scientist, Dr Julie McCullough is committed to researching the benefits of complementary therapies and adding to the growing evidence base. In International Therapist 124, Dr McCullough says, ‘As a scientist, I felt compelled to find information on how and why complementary therapies were helpful and effective for so many people.’ As part of…
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National fitness day 2018
On Wednesday 26 September sports enthusiasts and health campaigners across the UK are coming together to promote National Fitness Day, highlighting the role physical activity plays in health and wellbeing. The day will be officially launched at the City of London Corporation’s Guildhall Courtyard by ballerina and Strictly judge, Dame Darcey Bussell, who will guide…
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FHT writes plant profile for Natural Health magazine
We regularly contribute to national consumer publications to promote the FHT, its members and the therapies they practice. This month we provided a plant profile on basil for consumer magazine, Natural Health. In its September issue we talk about how basil is used in Ayurveda and examine the health benefits of the plant, including its…
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Dates announced for National Massage Day and Pro-Touch Awareness Month
It has recently been announced that National Massage Day (NMD) is to be held on 1 October, from 2018 onwards. Originally hosted by Gill Tree, NMD is now owned by Liz Badger, founder of The Therapist Business Club, who has launched a new Pro-Touch Awareness Month, to coincide with the same start date. In collaboration…
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FHT Vice President pens article for Massage World
FHT Vice President, Mary Dalgleish, has recently written an article for issue 101 of Massage World magazine. We regularly contribute to national publications to raise awareness of our members and the FHT Complementary Healthcare Therapist Register, accredited by the Professional Standards Authority for Health and Social Care, a body accountable to Parliament. In her article,…
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Quote of the week
Influential GP, Dr Michael Dixon, believes complementary therapy will play a greater role in healthcare in years to come. Dr Dixon says, ‘In the future, as we start to expand our view of what local health involves and who needs to be included in that, I think complementary medicine will become a major influence – not…
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Founder of Beauty Despite Cancer to address delegates at the 2018 FHT Conference
We are delighted that Jennifer Young, MFHT, will be joining us as a speaker at the 2018 FHT Conference in November. Jennifer has a BSc (Hons) in Biology and is an experienced microbiologist, nutritional therapist, aromatherapist, beauty therapist and product formulator. She is the creator of Defiant Beauty, specialist skincare for those affected by cancer,…
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Complementary Therapy Awards shortlist announced
A big ‘Congratulations!’ to all those who have made it through to the finals of the 2018 Complementary Therapy Awards, sponsored by the FHT. The finalists were announced by event organisers, Chamberlain Dunn, on 12 September and we’re delighted that a number of FHT members, FHT accredited course providers and former FHT Excellence Award winners…
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Radio interview – FHT Conference speaker Dr Julie McCullough on reflexology
As the headline sponsor of Chamberlain Dunn’s Complementary Therapy Awards, the FHT has been invited to put forward industry experts to promote the health benefits of complementary therapy on UK Health Radio. Hear the latest of these interviews, with Nana Akua (aka LadyXsize) talking to FHT member, Dr Julie McCullough, about the benefits of reflexology,…
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FHT features in September issue of In the Moment
The FHT regularly contributes to national consumer publications to promote the FHT, its members and the therapies they practice. This month we provided a full-page article on seated acupressure massage for In the Moment magazine. In the Moment is a monthly lifestyle magazine, covering wellbeing, creativity, good living and travel. In its September issue (#16) we discuss…
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Quote of the week
Education, education, education: FHT members, Lance Doggart and Sarah Catlow highlight how sports therapists can teach runners the tools to aid their injury recovery and reduce the future injury risk: ‘Educating runners in their approach to training, footwear selection, muscle strengthening and flexibility can aid in the prevention process, return the runner to full fitness…
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