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.
COVID-19 update
As all four UK nations start to ease their way out of lockdown, please ensure that you have refamiliarized yourself with government guidance for close contact services, before returning to work. Lots of useful links, information and resources can be found in our recently updated Coronavirus Statement and FAQs, Preparing to Return to Therapy Practice Guidelines, and Return to Work Pack.
Supporting self-care
We hope that some of the articles and resources we share during April - Stress Awareness Month - will help you and your clients to tackle some of life's stressors, both now and in the future. In this blog item, access a short video by Peter Mackereth that outlines three rapid 'toolbox' interventions to help take the stress out of receiving a vaccination.
2021 FHT Virtual Congress
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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The immersion effect
In International Therapist (issue 135), we discussed the benefits of cold water immersion and shared some tips of how to swim safely outdoors. As part of the feature, we spoke to Sophie Hellyer, face of the wild swimming community, Rise Fierce, as well as some FHT members who enjoy swimming outdoors in their spare time.
