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.
Lockdown restrictions
set to ease
On 22 February the PM announced England's roadmap out of lockdown, signally that personal care/close contact services will hopefully reopen from 12 April, if all goes to plan. First Ministers are yet to provide provisional dates for Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. Please visit your government's website on a regular basis to check the latest developments, as well as the FHT Coronavirus statement and FAQs.
Join a community of therapists and earn CPD points
COVID-19 has meant that sadly, local groups have been unable to meet face-to-face since last March. But it has led to many groups talking via Zoom instead and connecting digitally. We encourage our FHT members to find any active group (it doesn't have to be local to you) to chat to other therapists, attend virtual meetings about a range of interesting topics, earn CPD points and enjoy that much needed sense of community and support.
2021 FHT Virtual Congress
- two days of expert speakers!
The 2021 FHT Virtual Congress will feature expert speakers, insightful seminars and show discounts, and the best part is you can enjoy everything that is on offer from the comfort of your own home. Your ticket will allow you to access the wide range of videos from our speakers anytime across the two days, giving you the flexibility to tailor the event to your interests and lifestyle.
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Effects of lavender
during dental treatment
A recently published clinical trial evaluated the effects of aromatherapy with lavender essential oil on stress and pain perception in 24 children aged 7 to 9 years, receiving dental treatment at a clinic in Iran (Ghaderi and Solhjou, 2020). The findings show that aromatherapy with lavender essential oil can result in significantly reduced pulse rate and salivary cortisol level in children during dental treatment.~
