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.
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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.
Update to PPE requirements for close contact services
For England, the government's guidance for keeping workers and clients safe in close contact services now states that practitioners can wear a clear visor OR goggles (polycarbonate safety spectacles or equivalent), in addition to a Type II face mask. See our updated coronavirus statement and FAQs for more information.
Dr Michael Dixon on virtual consultations
In the Summer issue of International Therapist magazine, Dr Michael Dixon, chair of the College of Medicine and social prescribing lead for England, discussed the unexpected benefits of virtual consultations, for both himself and his patients.
Announcing the 2020 FHT Excellence Awards finalists
Thank you to everyone who entered and nominated in the 2020 FHT Excellence Awards. It's never been more important to showcase your work and show the many ways professional therapists can make a real difference to the health and wellbeing of others. We're delighted to announce our finalists...
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On the blog: How to recycle your used PPE
Single-use PPE falls currently under ‘non-recyclable waste’ in traditional recycling centres and until now there hasn’t been an easy option for safely disposing used PPE. Recycling company, Terracycle, have created an innovative system that means one-time use face masks and disposable gloves can be recycled.
