Welcome
Established in 1962, the Federation of Holistic Therapists (FHT) is the largest professional association for complementary, holistic beauty and sports therapists, as well as those starting out or teaching in this exciting and growing industry. We provide practical support to our members and protect the public's health by ensuring high standards in both training and practice.
Protecting the public's health
We run the largest Accredited Register of complementary therapists to have been independently accredited by the Professional Standards Authority for Health and Social Care, a body accountable to parliament, helping the public to choose a non-statutory regulated health practitioner with confidence.
Helping therapists to flourish with...
Comprehensive tailor-made insurance
Professional insurance can be confusing, but all practising therapists should have it – that’s why we’re here to help. We're authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority, so we can arrange it with our well-known insurance providers – an exclusive service for our members.
Keeping members up to date with industry news
Members receive copies of our magazine, International Therapist, and regular e-updates. Published on a quarterly basis, International Therapist offers a broad range of articles from therapy-specific articles to expert business advice. The magazine is a membership benefit, so it's not available off-the-shelf or by subscription.
Promoting members to potential clients
Members have their own profile page on our website (eligibility criteria apply), a professional suffix, lapel badge and logo to use on their own marketing materials. We also raise the profile of our members with advertising and editorial in national publications and by representing our members at parliamentary level.
We have been
heard!
We are delighted that some therapy services are able to reopen. It's thanks to you, sending letters to your MPs, taking part in our survey to support lobbying and by signing our petition that we have been heard. We will continue to campaign so that all members can return to work safely, providing much-needed services to clients and communities.
'Return to work pack' for members
With different countries now starting to ease their way out of lockdown, lots of our members are asking us how they can return to full practice safely. We have produced some guidelines and resources to help members prepare for returning to work, if/when your country's government has indicated that it is safe for you to return to full practice.
FHT becomes core member of healthcare collaborative
The FHT is pleased to announce that it is a Core Member of the recently formed Integrated Healthcare Collaborative (IHC), which has been busy lobbying the government to represent the interests of complementary therapy practitioners during COVID-19. The IHC is working together to increase access to therapies, promote greater integration and improve patient outcomes.
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Aromatherapy feature in Natural Health magazine
To celebrate Aromatherapy Awareness Week, we were delighted to share a feature contributed by FHT to the latest issue of Natural Health magazine. FHT Vice President and qualified aromatherapist, Mary Dalgleish, writes about the relaxing, balancing and stimulating effects of essential oils.
