The Federation of Holistic Therapists

The Federation of Holistic Therapists The UK's largest professional association for Complementary, Beauty and Sports therapists

For over 60 years, the Federation of Holistic Therapists (FHT) has been a driving force in maintaining high standards in therapy education and practice in the UK. We're the largest professional association for therapists, with thousands of members specialising in everything from sports and remedial therapies to complementary healthcare and holistic beauty treatments. As a not-for-profit organisation run by therapists, for therapists, we're dedicated to advancing and protecting our members' interests and career progression.

FHT Hosted Course:"An Introduction to EFT" provides a foundational understanding of Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT), ...
16/01/2026

FHT Hosted Course:
"An Introduction to EFT" provides a foundational understanding of Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT), a powerful self-help tool combining tapping on acupuncture points with cognitive reframing. Learn how to reduce stress, manage emotions, and promote personal healing in this interactive, practical course. Ideal for beginners seeking emotional balance. With The Well-being Alchemist

Book your place here: https://www.fht.org.uk/education/an-introduction-to-eft

FHT Accredited Course:This three-part Myofascial Release training provides a clear, practical approach to working with f...
12/01/2026

FHT Accredited Course:
This three-part Myofascial Release training provides a clear, practical approach to working with fascia. Beginning with a required Introduction course, students then progress to Upper and Lower Body techniques. The programme supports improved movement, reduced restriction, and enhanced client outcomes, while developing confident, effective hands-on skills.
£250 each OR £600 for all 3 (save £150)
With West Shires School of Complementary Health

Book your place here: https://www.therapytrainingwales.co.uk/introduction-to-myofascial-release

FHT Hosted Course:Back pain is one of the most common complaints among clients, often linked to poor posture, muscular i...
09/01/2026

FHT Hosted Course:
Back pain is one of the most common complaints among clients, often linked to poor posture, muscular imbalances, and restricted joint mobility. This workshop explores the principles of biomechanics and postural alignment to help practitioners understand how these factors contribute to back pain and how to address them effectively. With Victoria Salomon of the Ixchel Massage & Movement Therapies

Book your place now here: https://www.fht.org.uk/education/biomechanics-and-postural-alignment-for-back-pain

Network, share, support and care! Get your new year off to a great start with a Local Support Group meeting, supported b...
02/01/2026

Network, share, support and care! Get your new year off to a great start with a Local Support Group meeting, supported by the FHT. 🙌

Local Support Groups are run by amazing FHT Members who are passionate about promoting therapies and supporting therapists in their local community. This month we’ve got the first meeting of our new Stockport Group! Show new coordinator May Cheung your support for her first meeting at BizSpace, Cheadle on January 29th!🙏

These are the Local Support Group meetings for January 2026. Happy New Year everyone! 🎉🥳

✨Eastbourne
Gong Bath with Benjamin of Moon Planet
Wednesday 7th January at 7.30pm
In person at Eden Blue, Eastbourne

✨Blackburn
Plan Your Year & Craft Seasonal Packages That Sell
Thursday 8th January at 11am
In person at Utilita Hub, Blackburn

✨Bridgend & Coast
Social Media Talk
Thursday 15th January at 6pm
In person at Ty Morfa Centre, Aberkenfig

✨SE London / NW Kent
Dynamic Reflexology & the Four Elements
Monday 19th January @ 6pm
In person at Community Room, Orpington Fire Station

✨Bournemouth
Hypnotherapy with Jana Henley
Monday 19th January at 7pm
In person at Moordown Community Centre, Bournemouth

✨Waterlooville
Colonic Hydrotherapy with Lorraine Paxman
Wednesday 21st January at 7.30pm
In person at Horndean Technology College, Waterlooville

✨Stockport - New Group!
Confidence & Clarity
Thursday 29th January at 7pm
In person at BizSpace, Cheadle

✨Belfast and District
Enjoy a relaxing massage
Friday 1st January at 6.45
In person at Body & Sole, Lisburn

Click the link to find your Local Support Group
www.fht.org.uk/local-support-groups

Thank you to all of our Members for the amazing work you do. For the help, support and care you give to so many people i...
23/12/2025

Thank you to all of our Members for the amazing work you do. For the help, support and care you give to so many people in your communities. Thank you for sharing our passion for training and education, and for maintaining the very highest standards in practice.

Congratulations to all of our Excellence Awards Finalists and Winners. Thank you to all of our Local Support Group Co-ordinators and Ambassadors, who do such much to spread the message of everything that the FHT stands for. Thank you to all of our magazine contributors for telling your stories. Thank you to all of our Accredited Course Providers, Speakers, Tutors and Educators for sharing your passion and knowledge with us all.

We wish all of our members a happy and peaceful festive season! 🎄🎁🎅

Please note: The FHT will be closed for Christmas from 4.45pm on Tuesday 23rd of December through to 9.00am on Monday 5th January 2026. Our emails, social media and telephones will not be attended during this time. Please email any enquiries to info@fht.org.uk and we will respond as quickly as possible on our return.

FHT & Jing Hosted Course: Want real results without the guesswork? Fix in Six is a high-energy, hands-on workshop teachi...
17/12/2025

FHT & Jing Hosted Course: Want real results without the guesswork? Fix in Six is a high-energy, hands-on workshop teaching the proven Jing Method HFMAST protocol-blending myofascial release, trigger point therapy, Amma fusion and advanced stretching to get clients out of pain fast. Supercharge your skills and transform your practice in just half a day!

For anyone curious about this dynamic workshop, enjoy a free lesson: Treating Trigger Points for Neck and Shoulder Pain. Simply complete the form and dive in!
https://si224.infusionsoft.app/app/form/2f56029a824dd22fa850d9ccec43c10f

Book your place today here:
https://www.fht.org.uk/education/fix-in-six-advanced-clinical-massage-for-fast-lasting-pain-relief-0

FHT Accredited Courses: Here is our final instalment of Accredited course providers! All of the courses below are availa...
16/12/2025

FHT Accredited Courses:
Here is our final instalment of Accredited course providers! All of the courses below are available at anytime or on various dates ✨

You can have a look at more of our accredited courses on FHT's training and education page here: https://www.fht.org.uk/education
Or for a full list of our currently accredited courses you can see them here:
https://www.fht.org.uk/accreditation/find-an-accredited-course-provider

The providers in this post are:
Institute for Optimum Nutrition
Hope Hypnotherapy and Sports Massage
Facial Reflexology & Zone Face Lift - Ziggie Bergman
breeze.academy.health
Breathing Space

FHT Accredited Courses: As promised, here are some of our accredited providers' courses that are available at anytime! W...
15/12/2025

FHT Accredited Courses:
As promised, here are some of our accredited providers' courses that are available at anytime! We will post another range of 'available anytime' courses tomorrow✨

You can have a look at more of our accredited courses on FHT's training and education page here: https://www.fht.org.uk/education
Or for a full list of our currently accredited courses you can see them here:
https://www.fht.org.uk/accreditation/find-an-accredited-course-provider

The providers in this post are:
Functional Wellness
Gateway Workshops
Calming Influences
One Mind Academy
Marie Duggan Butterfly Touch Therapies Ltd

FHT Accredited Courses: Below is a summary of some of the accredited courses taking place in 2026! Stay tuned next week ...
12/12/2025

FHT Accredited Courses:
Below is a summary of some of the accredited courses taking place in 2026! Stay tuned next week to see our roundup of courses that can be accessed anytime✨

You can have a look at more of our accredited courses on FHT's training and education page here: https://www.fht.org.uk/education
Or for a full list of our currently accredited courses you can see them here:
https://www.fht.org.uk/accreditation/find-an-accredited-course-provider

The providers in this months post are:
West Shires School of Complementary Health
Institute for Optimum Nutrition
Integrated myology
HypnoTC: The Hypnotherapy Training Company
Gentle Release Therapy
Massage for People Living with Dementia

FHT Hosted Course: Less than a week to go until the last Soulful Breathwork Foundation of the year! We have a few slots ...
10/12/2025

FHT Hosted Course: Less than a week to go until the last Soulful Breathwork Foundation of the year! We have a few slots left so don't miss out!
Are you a coach, healer, therapist, or practitioner looking to deepen your ability to support your clients' personal growth and transformation? This immersive one-day Breathwork Training is designed for individuals who want to bring profound healing into their practice by harnessing the power of breath.

With One Mind Academy

Book here: https://www.fht.org.uk/education/soulful-breathwork-certification-0

At Therapy Expo 2025 we launched an exclusive membership offer for sports therapists: Half Price FHT Full Membership for...
08/12/2025

At Therapy Expo 2025 we launched an exclusive membership offer for sports therapists: Half Price FHT Full Membership for new UK applications with a Level 3 and above sports qualification (subject to the FHT acceptance criteria). We’ve now extended the offer beyond the show until 31st January 2026!

If you’re a sports therapist looking to join a professional association, now’s the time to join the Federation of Holistic Therapists! Our Full Membership usually costs £85 per year. With our exclusive sports therapist offer, you’ll SAVE £42.50! Enjoy these benefits, and more:

✨Professional status and recognition, showing that you maintain high standards in therapy practice.
✨A listing on the UKs largest register for complementary, beauty and sports therapists with your own online profile.
✨A subscription to our quarterly, printed magazine, International Therapist and regular e-updates.
✨Discounted access to seminars, workshops and CPD.
✨Access to our Annual Training Conference, Local Support Groups, Excellence Awards and more!

Click the link complete an application today! https://www.fht.org.uk/fht-sports-membership

Therapy Expo

*Terms and Conditions Apply. New members only. Must have a level 3 and above Sports Qualification, subject to the FHT acceptance criteria. UK applications only. See website for more details.

It’s a wrap! Thank you to everyone that joined us at Therapy Expo 2025. What a great show! It was an absolute pleasure t...
28/11/2025

It’s a wrap! Thank you to everyone that joined us at Therapy Expo 2025. What a great show! It was an absolute pleasure to meet so many new people from so many different backgrounds, united by their love of therapies and helping people. Thank you to all the members that dropped by the stand to say hello, it was great to see you. It was lovely to meet up with Nina and Rachel from The Jing Institute, thanks for dropping by! Thanks to our Excellence Award Winners, Leigh Edwards, Sunita Johal and Victoria Salomon for spending time with us. Thanks to the amazing Jane Johnson PhD for two fantastic talks. Finally, it was wonderful to be joined for two days by our new president Maria Mason. See you at the next one! 🙏

Jing Institute of Massage & Complementary Medicine The Move Doctor Crimson Catz Ixchel Massage & Movement Therapies Maria Mason Number 1 Therapy Rooms Therapy Expo

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