Tag: Complementary
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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…
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FHT 2017 Training Congress launched!
We’re thrilled to reveal that this year’s 2017 FHT Training Congress will be held at the Holistic Health show, 21 – 22 May, at the NEC Birmingham. Featuring 32 educational sessions of CPD training over the two day event, the Training Congress is a fantastic opportunity to network, learn the latest therapy trends, grow your business…
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Why should you try Reflexology?
Ever considered trying Reflexology? The January issue of Natural Health gives you the top reasons why you should. Reflexology can help boost your circulation, offer relief from pain, help with fertility and much more. And according to Helen Atkinson, star of the new FHT “My therapist helps me…” campaign: ‘My [reflexology] treatment not only provides…
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NICE publishes updated guidelines on low back pain
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has published its updated guidelines on low back pain and sciatica. NICE guidelines make recommendations on a wide range of topics, including preventing and managing specific conditions, to promote integrated care where appropriate. We’re pleased to report that the updated guidelines still recommend manual therapies and…
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Helen’s story: My therapist helps me…
To promote the health benefits of complementary therapies and direct people to the FHT’s independently Accredited Register when looking for a therapist, the FHT has launched a new campaign called ‘My therapist helps me…’, which draws on the experiences of genuine clients. To support each of the campaign’s adverts – the first of which is…
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FHT Excellence Awards winner gives presentation in Parliament
Member and FHT Excellence Award winner, Angela Green, and her colleague, Dr Anne Johnson, were recently invited to give a presentation about the complementary therapy service at Velindre Cancer Centre at an All-Party Parliamentary Group (PGIH) meeting. Held on 18 October at the House of Commons and chaired by David Tredinnick MP, the meeting…
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FHT sponsors Olympia Beauty!
We are proud to announce FHT will be a sponsor of the Nutrition & Wellbeing LIVE stage at Olympia Beauty on 2-3 October – new for 2016 – in association with Massage World and Holistic Therapist Magazine. We look forward to seeing you at the biggest and best ever Olympia Beauty, now celebrating 12 years.…
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FHT hosted courses
Following popular demand, we’re pleased to bring you two FHT hosted courses in Exeter this August… Facial reflexology – Saturday 13 August The aim of this workshop is to give an understanding of how to give a practical facial reflexology treatment as either a standalone therapy, or as an additional treatment for enhancement. Course tutor:…
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A place for supplemental tools within the massage industry
By Una Tucker, FHT accredited provider at Kneader On-Site Massage In our world of technology and fast-paced 24/7 lifestyles, getting a relaxing massage can be like stepping back into a simpler time. Although there are electric and battery-operated options, the majority of massage therapists have kept routines reliably simple and hands-on – a strategy that…
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My Journey with the Total Release Experience (TRE)
By FHT accredited training provider Caroline Purvey My journey started over four years ago when I was about to embark on opening my own yoga studio. A dream I held after leaving full time teaching in a 24/7 boarding school. I was trained to trainer level and taught yoga to staff and pupils as well as…
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Free webinar with Macmillan Cancer Support
Join Macmillan Cancer Support for a free webinar: giving advice on physical activity… Every month, Justin Webb, Macmillan’s Physical Activity Engagement Manager, is hosting a webinar on how to give very brief advice on physical activity to people living with cancer. Open to all healthcare professionals, the webinar will help you to raise awareness of the…
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How essential oils work in the body
Robert Tisserand, co-author of Essential Oil Safety, offers an insight into the world of essential oils and how they work in the body through a series of free mini video lessons, delivered straight to your inbox every day. Learn more here NB: Please note the FHT does not endorse the ingestion of essential oils or…
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