Angela Macleod, MFHT, and her physiotherapist husband, Ian, run The Natural Healthcare Clinic in St Albans, Hertfordshire. In this article, Angela explains how reflexology has helped a non-verbal client with a rare genetic disorder called Angelman syndrome. (First published in International Therapist, Issue 94, October 2010.)
Kate Nellist looks at some of the many ways that aromatherapy can bring comfort and relief to older clients. As well as looking at how certain oils may benefit poor memory, digestion, sluggish circulation and aching and painful joints, Kate looks at some key considerations when treating the elderly. (First published in International Therapist, Issue 85, November 2008.)
Penny Price looks at the power of smell and how the therapeutic effects of different essential oils can be used to benefit the emotions. Read this article to learn how easing esters may benefit clients who are anxious or agitated, and analgesic alcohols soothe painful memories. (First published in International Therapist, Issue 91, January 2010.)
Christine Fisk, Vice-president of the FHT, looks at how different essential oils can be used in the summer months – from helping to prevent travel sickness, to soothing mild sunburn. (First published in International Therapist, Issue 93, July 2010.)
Baby massage has been practised in some countries for centuries and is becoming very popular in the West. Read this article and learn about the many benefits that this gentle technique has to offer – from helping to relieve colic and improving sleep in baby, to improving bonding and helping parents to understand cues from their baby. (First published in Student Therapist, 2008/2009.)
Dr Peter Mackereth, Anita Mehrez and Ann Carter work at the Complementary Therapies Rehabilitation Unit at The Christie in Manchester. They look at some of the myths surrounding massage and cancer, and how people affected by this condition can benefit from treatment. (First published in International Therapist, Issue 81, March 2008.)
Freshwinds is a community-based charity in the West Midlands that provides a free, integrated health service to those affected by life-limiting illnesses or social exclusion. This article provides an overview of the charity, complementary services it provides, plus an aromatherapy and reflexology case study. (First published in International Therapist, Issue 92, April 2010.)
Janet Leitch, MFHT, is a nurse therapist working at the Marie Curie Hospice, Belfast. In this article, she explains how a dovetailed approach to client care, involving social work and complementary therapy, greatly benefited an anxious patient with pulmonary fibrosis. (First published in International Therapist, Issue 93, July 2010.)
In 2009, Get Well UK announced the positive findings of a year-long pilot project in Northern Ireland, which provided primary care patients access to CAM services via their GP. This article provides an overview of the projects findings, as well as case study and the personal accounts of three complementary therapists involved. (First published in International Therapist, Issue 87, March 2009.)
Teresa Rich, MFHT, explains the history, benefits and uses of hand reflexology – often an ideal supplement or replacement to standard reflexology if a client’s feet cannot be treated. (First published in International Therapist, Issue 80, January 2008. NB: the FHT members’ catalogue offer featured in this article has expired.)