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.
Local restrictions
updated
As infection rates continue to rise, we are seeing more restrictions being introduced throughout the UK, which all affect our members differently. On FHT's website, you can find links to announcements, resources and FAQs, as well as some tips on what key things to look for if a restriction comes into effect in the area where you work.
FHT letter to
government
In recognition of our members' professionalism and the contribution they make to the health and wellbeing of the nation, the FHT has written to Alok Sharma MP to ask for his support in ensuring that the inappropriate phrase 'massage parlour' is no longer used in legislation and Government communications regarding coronavirus.
FHT Excellence Awards go online for 2020!
This year we are dedicating a full week to our FHT Excellence Awards, with this year's winners being announced on our social media channels. Two categories will be announced each day, finishing with our newest category, Green Therapy Business of the Year, which will be celebrated all day with tips, videos and blogs on how we can make our industry greener.
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Unconscious Bias
webinar
FHT's Unconscious Bias webinar, exclusive to FHT members, aims to broaden your understanding of inclusivity. Within the session you will identify your own biases and accept that bias exists in all of us, recognise and understand how unconscious bias might play out in practice, clinic and with other clients and have a clear plan to challenge your own bias behaviours, and develop more inclusive behaviours.
