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.
New UK restrictions and
what they mean to you
As the UK faces a new strain of coronavirus, which is spreading much more rapidly than the original, all four nations have introduced tougher restrictions to save lives and protect our health services. Please refer to our statement, where we will publish the most recent and urgent updates.
Accessible to all -
CPD and resources
We have collated some resources to help with your own awareness of equality and diversity, including a webinar on Unconscious Bias and reflective practice on our Accessible to All article (International Therapists, Issue 134). Each step we take to increasing inclusivity in our industry helps more people gain access to therapies, and feel comfortable and supported doing so.
Congratulations to our
2020 award winners
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 winners and finalists.
Social links:
Social prescribing
for loneliness
Dr Michael Dixon, Chair of the College of Medicine and Integrated Health, addressed how social prescribing could be used to combat loneliness in a speech at the Westminster Insight conference. He highlights that social prescribing is a useful tool when it comes to supporting those who are feeling isolated, as the scheme provides new opportunities for people to socialise.
