As nature awakens and blooms with new life, it’s the perfect time for you, as holistic therapists, to align yourselves and your clients with the energy of renewal and growth. Spring offers a wealth of opportunities to integrate holistic practices that promote wellness and balance. Here are some activities to infuse your holistic therapy practice with the spirit of the season. Outdoor Mindfulness Walks: Encourage your clients to connect with the rejuvenating energy of nature by taking mindfulness walks outdoors. Guide them to notice the sights, sounds and sensations around them, grounding thems ..read more

Complementary Therapy Week is right around the corner. Taking place from 20 to 26 March, it’s the perfect time to celebrate your practice and bring awareness to your clients. Knowing the best way to take advantage of the occasion can be tricky, so we’ve come up with four quick and easy things you can do to prepare for Complementary Therapy Week 2024.  Download Our New Social Media Assets  Even for the social media savvy, finding the time to create engaging content amid working a full calendar can be a challenge. That’s why the FHT has come up with some members-only downloadable socia ..read more

Denise Iordache, sleep therapist & founder of JoySpace Therapy, talks us through steps for better sleep in anticipation of Sleep Awareness Week 2024, taking place from 10 to 16 March. Sleep, often considered the elixir of life, plays a crucial role in our overall wellbeing. In a world that is constantly buzzing with activity and demands, sleep is often the first casualty. Recognising the importance of restful sleep, Sleep Awareness Week serves as a vital reminder to prioritise our sleep needs and take proactive steps towards achieving a healthier and more energetic life. As a sleep expert ..read more

We’re thrilled to announce that we are sponsoring one of our own FHT members for the upcoming London Marathon on Sunday 21 April. Ruth Carter, a sports and massage therapist with FHT since 2016, has embarked on an inspiring journey. She began running the ‘Couch to 5k’ training plan during lockdown to stay active, and since then, she’s completed several running events, including multiple half marathons. Currently, Ruth is training to tackle the London Marathon in April 2024. Her participation aims to raise funds for MACS, a small national charity dedicated to supporting families of children bor ..read more

At the FHT, we believe massage is one of the most powerful ways to nurture our mind-body connection. To kick of National Massage Awareness Week 2023 (USA), we wanted to share five ways this holistic practice can enhance your overall wellbeing. 1 Stress Reduction In our fast-paced world, stress is a constant companion for many. Massage therapy offers a sanctuary of calm and relaxation. The gentle kneading and manipulation of muscles can stimulate the release of endorphins, which are natural mood enhancers. This not only helps alleviate stress but may also improve your mental clarity and emotion ..read more

This year, National Massage Week is taking place from 22-28 October 2023. At the FHT, we want to help our members spread the word about how different types of massage treatments can support health and wellbeing. Massage can help your clients in many ways. For instance, treating yourself to a massage may: Help reduce muscle tension Increase joint flexibility Support relaxation Improve circulation Relieve stress To help spread the word, we’ve put together some FHT member assets, available for you use. These can be found in the FHT Members’ Area under the header ‘Downloads and Resources’. We ho ..read more

The National Massage Championship (NMC) will be returning to Olympia Beauty again for the fifth year. The competition will be taking place on Sunday 15 and Monday 16 October 2023 at ExCel London. This incredible event welcomes all qualified massage therapists and bodyworkers to compete for recognition (and a trophy or two) within six categories. These categories are: Advanced/Clinical Massage Freestyle Massage Swedish/Deep Tissue Massage Spa/Wellness Massage Eastern Massage Chair Massage Each category costs £129 to enter and you can receive a discount when entering into multiple categories ..read more

As we transition into the autumn season, there’s no better time to focus on self-care and wellbeing. September is the perfect opportunity to embark on a journey toward happiness, and what better guide to accompany us than the Action for Happiness calendar? September often marks the return to routine after the carefree days of summer. For many, this transition can bring stress and busyness back into our lives. Therefore, dedicating September to self-care is a fantastic way to re-centre yourself and prioritise your mental and emotional wellbeing. It sets the tone for the rest of the year and can ..read more

Entering the FHT Excellence Awards is a fantastic opportunity to showcase your achievements and contributions as a holistic therapist. In order to make your entry stand out, it’s important to address key questions that highlight your unique qualities, professional development and impact on both your business and community. Here’s a guide on what to include in your awards entry answers: Question One: Why do you, or the person you are nominating, deserve to be [Complementary/Beauty/Sports] Therapist of the Year? Highlight what sets you or the nominee apart from other therapists. Discuss the exce ..read more

The RCCM is delighted to be holding the annual RCCM Conference on the 4 August 2023 at RLHIM, London. The event will showcase UK research in complementary and integrative healthcare and is suitable for researchers, clinicians, practitioners and postgraduate students. It is a friendly and collaborative event with plenty of opportunities for networking and exchanging ideas. The unique conference brings together researchers and clinicians across disciplines, to support and build the evidence base for complementary and integrative healthcare. The day will include a keynote speaker, workshops on sp ..read more