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According to a report by the Office of National Statistics, by the year 2066, there will be an estimated 20.4 million adults aged 65 years and over in the UK, who will make up more than a quarter (26%) of the total population (ONS, 2018). The report also highlights that, “the likelihood of being disabled…

We launched the International Therapist podcast this Spring so that our professional complementary, beauty and sports therapists can gain inspiration from others in the industry.  In the first series on the FHT Virtual Congress, we spoke to expert seminar hosts at the FHT Virtual Congress about their careers, journeys and goals for the future.   Series two – Celebrating Excellence…

In each issue of International Therapist magazine, we share six ways to support you professionally and personally. In IT Summer 2021 (Issue 137), we look at ways to practice self-care between clients… As therapists, we know that working with clients who are unwell or emotionally draining can take its toll. This, paired with the adjustment…

As a member of the FHT, your Summer issue of International Therapist will be arriving soon! In this issue, you will find: A special feature on how our environment shapes our health and how we can become the architects of our own communities.  Reflexology expert Sue Ricks, MFHT, writes about her work with babies and…

In an article published on Natural Health website, aromatherapist and FHT Vice President Mary Dalgleish offers tips on how to use essential oils safely to tackle some common health complaints associated with travelling. In Essential Oils: Natural Travel Companions For Your Health, Natural Health readers learn: how sniffing one or two drops of ginger essential…

In International Therapist Spring 2021 (Issue 136), FHT accredited course provider and physiotherapist Jane Johnson contributed an article on sciatica which looks at how therapists can support clients living with the condition. Jane gives an insight into the function of the sciatic nerve, common causes of sciatica, symptoms and medical/non-medical support that can be given.…

Every month, Action for Happiness produces a calendar packed with daily actions we can take to increase our own happiness and that of others around us. This July, the charity’s ‘Jump back up July’ calendar focuses on daily actions to help you bounce back after the past year. On day 28, ‘think about what you can learn…

After the unprecedented year we have all experienced, and the ongoing pandemic, it has never been more important to recognise the many ways professional therapists can make a real difference to the health and wellbeing of others. Nominate yourself or someone you know in the FHT Excellence awards tomorrow and you could be in for…

The FHT’s first Virtual Congress took place from Sunday 13 to Friday 18 June 2021.  With over 640 attendees and 50 expert speakers, we are proud to announce that this year’s congress has been our largest educational event to date. We would like to thank all those who helped to make the 2021 FHT Virtual Congress such a valuable learning experience for industry professionals.  The event is one of our highlights each…

The FHT Excellence Awards showcase how you, our members, are making a difference to people living in your local community – from helping clients to improve their health and wellbeing, to providing tailored learning and support to students and qualified therapists. After the unprecedented year we have all experienced, and the ongoing pandemic, it has…

We appreciate that extra safety measures and PPE requirements have meant that clinics and practices haven’t been as green as they were prior to the pandemic, but that doesn’t mean that your business can’t boast a range of eco-friendly initiatives. Below are just a few ways that therapy practices can and are continuing to operate…

Around 90% of skin cancers can be avoided by adopting simple sun safe strategies, when UV levels reach 3 or above take action to protect your skin by following Skcin’s Five S’s of Sun Safety… Slip on clothing • Clothing can be one of the most effective barriers between our skin and the sun and…