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  • Quote of the week

    We interviewed Georgia Barnes, from the Soil Association for the latest issue of International Therapist, who talked to us about natural and organic products. Have you read your Summer issue yet?

  • Quote of the week

    Are we spending too much time on our smartphones? Do we need a break from them to spend quality time with loved ones, read a good book, or appreciate the wonders of the natural world? Our digital detox starts at 5pm today. Have a great weekend, enjoy some downtime, and we look forward to catching…

  • Quote of the week

    Prevention is better than a cure: according to the 2019 FHT Member Survey, 52% of our members say they see clients who take a preventative approach to their health and wellbeing. Find a therapist in your area

  • Quote of the week

    In the reading room: Kelly De Souza, MFHT, discusses a series of projects she has set up within her local hospice to improve staff and patient wellbeing (First published in International Therapist, issue 128, Spring 2019) #worldwellbeingweek #wellbeingweek Read more

  • Quote of the week

    Today is the first day of summer in the Northern Hemisphere and the longest day of the year. Speaking of summer in the Great Gatsby, F. Scott Fitzgerald says, “And so with the sunshine and the great bursts of leaves growing on the trees, just as things grow in fast movies, I had that familiar…

  • Quote of the week

    We’ve chosen our favourite aromatherapy quote, by Robert Tisserand, a leading figure in the industry. What are your favourite quotes about aromatherapy? #AromatherapyAwarenessWeek

  • Quote of the week

    Winning industry awards can lead to exciting new career opportunities. Last year Nefeli Tsiouti was presented with the 2018 FHT Sports Therapist of the Year award. An international member of the FHT, Nefeli is a sports massage therapist with a background in dance and dance science. As such, the focus of her work and research…

  • Quote of the week

    We can often be our harshest critic. Thích Nhất Hạnh says, ‘To be beautiful means to be yourself. You don’t need to be accepted by others. You need to accept yourself.’ What’s your favourite quote?

  • Quote of the week

    FHT Vice President, Mary Dalgleish, will be giving a presentation on aromatherapy at the 2019 Integrative Health Convention in London this October. The convention aims to bring together members of the public and health professionals with an interest in complementary and integrated healthcare, to learn, share and connect. As well as explaining the health benefits…

  • Body massage is the most popular complementary therapy with clients

    A survey conducted by the FHT has found that body massage is the complementary therapy that is most popular with clients. For our 2019 Member Survey, we asked members to rank their treatments in order of popularity, with 52% of respondents listing body massage as the most popular with clients. Last year’s most popular treatment,…

  • Quote of the week

    In an article on yoga for dementia in the latest edition of International Therapist, Tania Plahay tells us that yoga is highly adaptable and for everyone. Tania says, ‘Older people often say to me, “Oh, I’m too stiff to do yoga.” To me, that is like saying, “I’m too dirty to have a shower.” Yoga…

  • A big ‘Thank You!’ to our nurses

    Held on the anniversary of Florence Nightingale’s birthday, Nurses’ Day is held on 12 May each year to celebrate the contribution that nurses make to the health and wellbeing of all. The day is recognised and supported by the Royal College of Nurses, which provides guidance and resources to nurses looking to mark the day…