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Tag: Complementary

  • Norman Dunsby FFHT Attends International Nurses Day

    Norman Dunsby FFHT Attends International Nurses Day

    International Nurses Day 12 May 2025 – University of Chester On 12 May, Norman Dunsby FFHT attended International Nurses Day at the University of Chester. Read about his experience below! It was a great privilege when I was invited to take part and celebrate International Nurses Day and deliver holistic treatments at the University of…

  • The Spring Issue of International Therapist is Here!

    The Spring Issue of International Therapist is Here!

    Spring has finally arrived. Daffodil petals have unfurled, the birds have begun to conduct their melodic dawn chorus, and colour has crept out from the muted greys of a gloomy winter. Rejuvenation and revitalisation are fundamental aspects of the spring season, so it was a natural choice for self-care and ‘feeling rejuvenated’ to be the…

  • Congratulations to the winner of our winter competition…

    Congratulations to the winner of our winter competition…

    Congratulations to Jo Scoble for winning our International Therapist Winter 2024/25 competition. They won an FHT themed bundle, which included a tote bag, a shirt, a notebook and pen, a wax melt, and a candle, along with some appointment cards and consultation forms. Jo Scoble is a qualified massage and crystal therapist based in the…

  • A Spring Awakening: Finding Yourself Again

    A Spring Awakening: Finding Yourself Again

    Inspired by spring, Martha King shares with us her advice for the season ahead “Stress filled her days, tasks never done.Chasing the sun, she is always on the runOn your own list, she is not even there.Lost in the maze of the life you had…” Does that sound familiar? You keep moving—always doing, always giving,…

  • Changes to Instagram Layout

    Changes to Instagram Layout

    Do you use Instagram to promote your therapy business? Then you may have noticed the changes in which posts are laid out on your profile. Prioritising the popularity of short form content like Reels, Instagram has decided to shift away from the traditional ‘square’ shaped post (1080px x 1080px) in favour of a rectangle shaped…

  • We’d love to hear your thoughts!

    We’d love to hear your thoughts!

    Click here to fill out our International Magazine Feedback Survey The International Therapist magazine thrives off feedback and Member interaction. We would like to thank all our Members who have taken part in recent surveys, and to those who have already provided valued feedback about the magazine. We are dedicated to representing our broad membership,…

  • Looking to gain a new qualification? Check with the FHT first!

    Looking to gain a new qualification? Check with the FHT first!

    The start of a new year can be a great time to jump into something new. Perhaps you’ve been considering incorporating a new therapy into your practice or developing your knowledge of a treatment. Maybe you’ve even spotted the perfect course and you’re eager to get it booked right away! If you are looking to…

  • Eastbourne Local Support Group

    Eastbourne Local Support Group

    On Wednesday 11 December 2024, the Eastbourne LSG held their Christmas meeting with a quiz which challenged and reinforced their knowledge as therapists. They answered questions on a variety of subjects which included some FHT related questions!  They did a taste test of herbal teas, played guess the essential oils, labelled bones, muscles, and glands, and…

  • Waterlooville Local Support Group

    Waterlooville Local Support Group

    On September 18 2024, Eva Chong travelled down from London to talk to the Waterlooville group about nutrition for inflammation. Eva is a naturopathic nutrition advisor as well as a lawyer. She became interested in nutrition following her mother’s and her own lockdown cancer diagnoses. Eva was an incredibly knowledgeable and impassioned speaker! She is well-researched,…

  • The Summer Issue of International Therapist is here!

    The Summer Issue of International Therapist is here!

    This edition of the magazine is inspired by the theme of Embracing Change and New Beginnings. This summer, we want to encourage you to step out of your comfort zone, develop your knowledge, and maybe try something new. Filled with exceptional articles from industry experts, FHT Members, and FHT Accredited Course Providers, the summer 2024…

  • The Link Between Muscles and Hormones – How Kinesiology Can Transform Our Work with Clients.

    The Link Between Muscles and Hormones – How Kinesiology Can Transform Our Work with Clients.

    Claire Snowdon Darling is a presenter at this year’s FHT Training Conference. She’s kindly provided us with more information on her work and Kinesiology for you to read before diving into her webinar, ‘How Hormones Affect Muscles’. Claire Snowdon Darling – Functional Wellness We are in the middle of a global health crisis. According to…

  • Celebrating Therapeutic Massage Day

    Celebrating Therapeutic Massage Day

    Therapeutic Massage Day is coming up on 01 May. To celebrate, we’ve created some members-only downloadable social media content for you. All you have to do is select your favourite styles, personalise them with your own caption, and post. Download your social media assets today by going to the Members’ Area > Members Resources >…