Not sure where you want to work when you qualify? This article provides an overview of just some of the settings where qualified therapists can work – from luxury spas, football clubs, and cruise ships, to working in a hospice, as a therapist lecturer or even moving into higher education. (First published in Student Therapist, 2009/2010.)
FHT Member, Maria Mason, started her career as a mobile holistic beauty therapist and now owns an award-winning salon in Bristol. She talks about her career path, and what it takes to run a successful therapy business. (First published in International Therapist, Issue 93, July 2010.)
FHT Member, Lynn Munro, talks about her work as a peer massage instructor in schools. Peer massage involves teaching children a short, ‘playful’ massage routine that they then practise on each other (fully clothed) in the classroom setting. (First published in International Therapist, Issue 93, July 2010.)
Anthony Marchella worked as a sports therapist/masseur for Blackburn Rovers Academy. He talks about how he secured this work and what it involved. (First published in Student Therapist, 2008-2009.)
Romy founded Neal’s yard Remedies in 1981, which offers natural remedies, organic skin and body care products, and a range of complementary therapies. (First published in International Therapist, Issue 80, January 2008.)
Noella talks about her role as director of product and treatment development at Elemis. (First published in International Therapist, Issue 93, July 2010.)
Leading make-up artist Ariane Poole works with the UK’s top fashion and beauty photographs and launched her own brand of cosmetics. (First published in International Therapist, Issue 81, March 2008. Please note that the competition featured in this article has expired.)
Matt Roberts launched the UK’s first one-to-one training centre at the age of 21 and is a successful personal trainer. (First published in International Therapist, Issue 79, November 2007.)