Tag: complementary therapy
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FHT Excellence Awards 2024 Are Now Open
Our annual Excellence Awards are back! It’s time to celebrate the amazing work our members do on a daily basis. The FHT Excellence Awards provide a platform to showcase your work and illustrate how professional therapists positively impact health and wellbeing. We understand the humility of our members and recognise that you may prioritise making…
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Will you STEP into learning?
Have you heard about our amazing initiative coming in March? STEP (the Student Therapist Education Programme) is our first ever online programme tailored specifically for therapist students. This event is FREE to attend and runs from 4 March to 15 March 2024, aiming to: STEP includes 14 days of access to live webinars, recorded sessions,…
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The APPG-BAW Apprenticeships Showcase
FHT Vice President Caroline Larissey attended the All Party Parliamentary Group on Beauty and Wellbeing (APPG-BAW) apprenticeship showcase event last week on 19 September, looking to demonstrate a range of beauty treatments that benefit wellbeing. The APPG-BAW, initiated by MPs Carolyn Harris and Judith Cummins in 2019, serves as a powerful advocate for the UK’s…
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…And the Nominations are in!
After much deliberation by our expert judging panel, we’re proud to announce that our FHT Excellence Awards finalists have been chosen for 2023. This recognition is a testament to their unwavering commitment, outstanding achievements and remarkable contributions to their respective fields within the realm of holistic therapy. After careful consideration of numerous nominations, our esteemed…
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The Importance of Self-Care for Complementary Therapists
As complementary therapists, you offer invaluable support and care to your clients, working tirelessly to alleviate pain, promote wellbeing and restore balance in others. But, when doing this, it’s easy to neglect your own self-care needs. Self-care is not just a current buzzword; it is an essential aspect of life, especially for therapists. In honour…
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37% reduced doctor’s visits after undertaking complementary therapy, survey finds
A survey conducted by the Federation of Holistic Therapists (FHT) shows a significant increase in the positive effects of complementary therapy practices alongside healthcare, including a 37% reduction in doctors’ visits. Conducted in partnership with the Integrated Medical Alliance (IMA) to help promote social prescribing among standard medical practices, the FHT survey points to the…
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