Tag: FHT Local Support Groups
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Discussing pain perception at an FHT local group
During our previous meeting, we had a fascinating talk on rethinking pain by Lin Leong, a neurophysiotherapist and yoga teacher, writes Hereford group coordinator Carina Stinchcombe. Lin gave us an overview of the mechanisms active in persistent pain. As our collective understanding of pain perception develops, it seems that tissue damage, misalignment or degradation are…
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Manchester North coordinator promotes FHT Local Support Groups in new video
Manchester North FHT Local Support Group (LSG) coordinator Martin Thirlwell has recently created an informative video to highlight the benefits of the FHT and being part of an LSG. The video gives us an interesting glimpse of a recent meeting, where group members attended a workshop on first aid, learning potentially life-saving skills. Group members…
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Body positivity and mindful eating discussed at Hereford FHT Local Support Group meeting
Twenty people attended a fantastic talk by Lisa Beasley on body image and mindful eating, writes Hereford FHT Local Support Group coordinator Carina Jones. Lisa’s Bristol-based company, My Body Positive, runs talks and workshops to help women step out of the diet culture and embrace a person-centred, empowering model of food awareness. By placing physical…
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Lavender farm fun for Chester FHT Local Support Group
The Chester FHT Local Support Group enjoyed a visit to a lavender farm in Rainford, near St Helens, writes group coordinator Dee Kelsall. We had a great turnout, with a group of 15, and the weather was glorious. Attending a lecture, we learned about the growing of the plants, as well as the quality-control methods…
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FHT local support group news: Hertfordshire hears about healthy eating
We always look for ways to bring informative speakers to FHT members in the Hertfordshire area and sometimes we go a little further and work with local businesses and organisations, writes Hertfordshire LSG coordinator Jay Chandarana. Recently, we got in touch with the owners of a new vegan place in town (Letchworth Garden City) and…
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The benefits of being an FHT Local Support Group Coordinator
Hazel Tudor, Liz Cox and Alison Brown talk about why they became FHT Local Support Group Coordinators. Find out more at http://www.fht.org.uk/lsgs
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