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  • Announcing the 2017 FHT Members’ Dinner

    We are thrilled to announce the 2017 FHT Members’ Dinner, which will take place at the Royal Pump Rooms in Leamington Spa, on Friday 17 November. Bringing together like-minded members, expert professionals, and key industry contacts, the FHT Members’ Dinner is a great way to relax, have fun and network in style. Also home to…

  • New survey shows that 60% of people are not pulse aware

    A new survey undertaken by Arrhythmia Alliance, supported by Opinion Health research, shows that more than 60 per cent of people are not pulse rhythm aware (survey of 1,555 people across UK – 27 May – 2 June 2017). ‘The responses to our survey further reinforce the need to raise awareness and educate the public…

  • Social media linked to anxiety, depression and poor sleep

    Young people who use social media (such as Facebook, Twitter and Instagram) for more than two hours each day are more likely to report poor mental health, including psychological distress, according to a recent report. The ‘#StatusOfMindSocial media and young people’s mental health and wellbeing’ report examines the impact of social media  on the health…

  • Aromatherapy Awareness Week 2017

    Aromatherapy Awareness Week, which runs from 12-16 June, is a wonderful opportunity to show potential clients and employers the many benefits this complementary therapy has to offer. To help spread the word, FHT members can: Download the FHT’s free promotional leaflet/poster, to print and distribute in your local area and a cover/banner image for use…

  • Ten tips for managing stress at work

    Susan Scott, business psychologist, nutritionist and author of new book, How To Have An Outstanding Career, offers 10 tips to help you avoid workplace stress: Increase your personal stress awareness. Recognise the symptoms. These can be physical, emotional, behavioural or psychological. Consider what might be causing you to feel the way you do and what action…

  • Congratulations to our prize draw winner!

    We’re happy to announce that the winner of our quarterly prize draw is Mrs Eleanor Bootles! Eleanor is the lucky recipient of a Massage Training School Starter Kit from Physique, worth £110. Our next drawing will take place 31 August, 2017. We’ll be giving away a Portable Flexible massage couch from Affinity! Learn more on…

  • Quote of the week

    Here’s your quote of the week! “I have stood on a mountain of no’s for one yes.” – B. Smith Tell us about your ‘yes’ moment!

  • FHT responds to Charity Commission consultation

    The Charity Commission for England and Wales is currently reviewing its approach to deciding whether an organisation that uses or promotes complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) is eligible to have charitable status. As such, it opened a public consultation to seek views on: the level and nature of evidence to support CAM; conflicting and inconsistent…

  • Potential early warning signs of osteoporosis found in South Asian women

    Pre-menopausal South Asian women could be more at risk of developing osteoporosis in later life than white Caucasian women, a new study in the Journal Bone reports. In the first study of its kind, researchers from the University of Surrey examined bone resportion (the breakdown of bone tissue by osteoclast cells) in over 370 pre and…

  • Accredited Course Provider shares benefits of infant massage at Malawi orphanage

    Gayle Berry, FHT Accredited Course Provider, and owner of Blossom and Berry Baby Massage spent time in Malawi to help teach baby and infant massage to staff at the Ministry of Hope baby orphanage. Here Gayle tells us her story: ‘I am an expert on baby massage and yoga and have worked hard to build…

  • Quote of the week

    ‘I choose to make the rest of my life the best of my life.’ – Louise Hay How are you living your best life? Tell us, along with your own favourite quotes, in the comments!

  • FHT Board Members talk heat, health, and happiness in Liz Earle

    FHT President Paul Battersby is back with another magazine contribution. This time he is joined by FHT Vice Presidents Mary Dalgleish and Maria Mason in Liz Earle magazine. The article focuses on a three step plan to eat well, move well and look well for overall health and happiness. It then goes on to highlight…