Training
Courses for you, vetted and approved...
We’re committed to supporting every member with CPD, whatever your field. Search or scroll below to access and book a range of training courses that have been vetted and approved by the FHT, so you can be sure these meet the highest standards.
Courses also qualify for points towards your Continuing Professional Development (CPD) which is a requirement for all FHT Members and Fellows.
If you are an FHT Accredited Course Provider and would like to list your courses, click here
Trigger points
Discover how to identify and deactivate trigger points as part of your massage, experience having your own trigger points deactivated and learn how to teach clients to deactivate their own. With Jane Johnson.
CPD points: 12
Prerequisites: Level 3 in body massage, Swedish massage, sports massage or sports therapy
Introduction to ScarWork
Discover the impact of scar tissue and learn new skills for treating clients with scars. This course will teach you six simple ScarWork techniques and the various applications. With Emma Holly.
CPD points: 6
Prerequisites: Level 3 in body massage, Swedish massage or sports massage and 1+ year’s experience
Relaxation, meditation and mindfulness for therapists
Discover relaxation, meditation and mindfulness skills to benefit your treatments and enhance your personal development. Learn techniques and advice to help your clients reach deeper levels of relaxation. With Christine Browne.
CPD points: 5
Prerequisites: Any qualified therapist
Trigger points
Discover how to identify and deactivate trigger points as part of your massage, experience having your own trigger points deactivated and learn how to teach clients to deactivate their own. With Jane Johnson.
CPD points: 12
Prerequisites: Level 3 in body massage, Swedish massage, sports massage or sports therapy
First Aid for Therapists - Emergency First Aid at Work
This course, which covers the full content of the emergency first aid at work training, is specifically designed for therapists in the therapy and salon environment. With Karen Murrell.
CPD points: 6
Prerequisites: Any qualified therapist
Pregnancy Massage
Learn a relaxing pregnancy massage and have confidence in understanding pregnancy and the best ways to treat at all stages, including positions, acupressure points and much more. With Jemma Cooper.
CPD points: 14
Prerequisites: Level 3 in body massage, Swedish massage, aromatherapy massage or sports massage
Detox Massage
Learn this massage treatment which aids digestion and helps detoxify the body and discover the emotional links and areas of the body linked to digestion. With Jemma Cooper.
CPD points: 7
Prerequisites: Level 3 in body massage, Swedish massage, aromatherapy massage or sports massage
Osteopathic Techniques - Sport and Spine
Learn the most useful osteopathic soft tissue and articulation techniques, including techniques to the spine, pelvis and some peripheral joints, and how to personalise your treatments for different clients. With Cameron Reid.
CPD points: 12
Prerequisites: Level 3 in body massage or sports massage
Cancer Awareness for Holistic and Beauty Therapists
This CPD introduction to working with those affected by cancer covers the condition, the treatment, side effects and the ways in which therapists can help. With Jennifer Young.
CPD points: 6
Prerequisites: Any qualified therapist
Stretching Your Clients
Understand how to incorporate safe, simple stretching into your massage routine and learn how to deliver couch-based and seat-based stretches for the neck, back and more. With Jane Johnson.
CPD points: 6
Prerequisites: Level 3 in body massage, Swedish massage, sports massage or sports therapy
Soft Tissue Release
Enhance your massage routine and discover this form of stretching which involves gently fixing the soft tissues and applying a passive stretch whilst maintaining a lock. With Jane Johnson.
CPD points: 6
Prerequisites: Level 3 in body massage, Swedish massage, sports massage or sports therapy
Pregnancy Massage
Learn a relaxing pregnancy massage and have confidence in understanding pregnancy and the best ways to treat at all stages, including positions, acupressure points and much more. With Jemma Cooper.
CPD points: 14
Prerequisites: Level 3 in body massage, Swedish massage, aromatherapy massage or sports massage
Hurry - early bird offer ends 7 June 2019!
Detox Massage
Learn this massage treatment which aids digestion and helps detoxify the body and discover the emotional links and areas of the body linked to digestion. With Jemma Cooper.
CPD points: 7
Prerequisites: Level 3 in body massage, Swedish massage, aromatherapy massage or sports massage
Hurry - early bird offer ends 7 June 2019!
Osteopathic Techniques - Sport and Spine
Learn the most useful osteopathic soft tissue and articulation techniques, including techniques to the spine, pelvis and some peripheral joints, and how to personalise your treatments for different clients. With Cameron Reid.
CPD points: 12
Prerequisites: Level 3 in body massage or sports massage
Hurry - early bird offer ends 7 June 2019!
Reflexology for those Affected by Cancer
Learn how to adapt your reflexology treatment for those affected by cancer. This course also covers the condition, treatment, side effects and more. With Beauty Despite Cancer’s Katie Scott.
CPD points: 14
Prerequisite: Level 3 reflexology
Hurry - early bird offer ends 7 June 2019!
Facial Massage
Develop your skills by attending this course which combines the use of lifting and muscle stabilisation techniques, facial acupressure and advanced facial massage techniques. With Rachel Black.
CPD points: 5
Prerequisites: Level 3 body massage, Swedish massage or Indian head massage
Hurry - early bird offer ends 7 June 2019!
Assessing and Treating Neck Pain
Learn the causes of neck pain and the different approaches to treatment. This course will cover massage techniques, passive stretches, exercises, aftercare advice and more. With Jane Johnson.
CPD points: 6
Prerequisites: Level 3 body massage, Swedish massage, sports massage or sports therapy
Hurry - early bird offer ends 7 June 2019!
Assessing and Treating Back Pain
Learn the causes of back pain and the different approaches to treatment. This course will cover massage techniques, passive stretches, exercises, aftercare advice and more. With Jane Johnson.
CPD points: 6
Prerequisites: Level 3 body massage, Swedish massage, sports massage or sports therapy
Hurry - early bird offer ends 7 June 2019!
Respiratory Conditions and Aromatherapy
This course will look at the physiology and anatomy of the respiratory system, the disorders which affect it and treatment plans using essential oils. With Penny Price Aromatherapy’s Louise Mac.
CPD points: 5
Prerequisite: Level 3 aromatherapy massage
Hurry - early bird offer ends 14 June 2019!
Oncology Sleep Ritual Body Treatment
Learn this oncology sleep ritual full body treatment for those affected by cancer. This course also covers the condition, treatment, side effects and more. With Beauty Despite Cancer’s Katie Scott.
CPD points: 14
Prerequisite: Level 3 body massage, Swedish massage, aromatherapy, sports massage or sports therapy
Hurry - early bird offer ends 14 June 2019!
Aromatherapy Detox for Cellulite
Learn about the causes and pathology of cellulite as well as practical skills to diminish its signs using aromatherapy essential oils and carriers. With Penny Price Aromatherapy’s Louise Mac.
CPD points: 5
Prerequisite: Level 3 aromatherapy massage
Hurry - early bird offer ends 14 June 2019!
Postural Assessment
Provide your clients with a new service by performing postural assessments and understanding what your observations mean; a valuable skill which can help inform your treatment. With Jane Johnson.
CPD points: 6
Prerequisites: Level 3 in body massage, Swedish massage, sports massage or sports therapy
Hurry - early bird offer ends 14 June 2019!
Postural Correction
Help your clients improve their posture with practical skills to change pelvic, thoracic and neck posture, as well as the rationale behind the exercises provided. With Jane Johnson.
CPD points: 6
Prerequisites: Level 3 in body massage, Swedish massage, sports massage or sports therapy
Hurry - early bird offer ends 14 June 2019!
Adapting Massage for Clients at Risk of Lymphoedema, DVT and Bone Metastases
Learn how to adapt massage for clients at risk of these three silent effects of cancer and cancer treatment, covering the symptoms, massage pressures and much more. With Maureen Bonner.
CPD points: 7
Prerequisites: Level 3 in body massage, Swedish massage, sports massage or aromatherapy massage
Hurry - early bird offer ends 14 June 2019!
Aromatherapy for Headaches and Migraines
Find out more about headaches and migraines and how aromatherapy can help sufferers. Learn various treatments to deal with these conditions and more. With Penny Price Aromatherapy’s Louise Mac.
CPD points: 5
Prerequisite: Level 3 aromatherapy massage
Hurry - early bird offer ends 14 June 2019!
Cancer Awareness for Holistic and Beauty Therapists
This CPD introduction to working with those affected by cancer covers the condition, the treatment, side effects and the ways in which therapists can help. With Jennifer Young.
CPD points: 6
Prerequisites: Any qualified therapist
Hurry - early bird offer ends 21 June 2019!
First Aid for Therapists - Emergency First Aid at Work
This course, which covers the full content of the emergency first aid at work training, is specifically designed for therapists in the therapy and salon environment. With Karen Murrell.
CPD points: 6
Prerequisites: Any qualified therapist
Hurry - early bird offer ends 21 June 2019!
EMM-Tech Short Course
Discover how the EMMETT technique addresses pain and body movement. This course contains eleven moves which have been specially selected from the EMMETT technique practitioner course. With Lesley Salt.
CPD points: 7
Prerequisites: Any qualified therapist
Hurry - early bird offer ends 21 June 2019!
Online: Anatomy & Physiology Level 3 Diploma
Meeting the national occupational standards, this FHT-Approved Qualification Course carries 20 CPD points. The tutorial is fully interactive and all assessments are marked immediately online, so allowing you to study completely from home, in your own time, at your own pace. With the ETS unrivalled, unlimited student support you will never feel alone and you have unlimited time to complete the course. ETS are specialists in their field, with 100s of testimonials, and the course comes with their guarantee.
Online: Health & Safety Level 3 Diploma
Online: Pathology Level 3 Diploma
Chapmans Reflexes
Chapmans Reflexes acts on the nerves, fascia, muscle and lymph with rapid results using gentle techniques easy to learn and easier to integrate into your practice. This fully hands-on two-day course will reduce pain and dysfunction in acute and chronic conditions. Perfect for neck, back, joints, sports injuries, children through to the elderly. Do what others can't to make a change.
Korean Hand Therapy
Learn this unique therapy to treat the whole body using only the hands! More than just hand reflexology- learn micro-meridians that exist on the hands. This course guides the therapist from an introduction to full clinical application . Korean Hand Therapy is both powerful and practical and can be easily integrated with other therapies in the same session. A wonderful skill for your skill set.
T: 01325 367 179
WaveStone Relaxation Massage including Deep Tissue
The WaveStone is a hand carved Jade massage stone that was invented to save the therapists hands. This 1 day mainly practical course shows how the WaveStone can protect your hands whilst giving a relaxing massage for the client. We run courses in 5 locations. Check the website for more details.
T: 01483 237676
Massaging People Who Have Dementia
An award-winning course equipping you to enable a person with dementia feel comfortable about nurturing touch on their terms. Explore specialist massage techniques, compassionate communication, legislation, consent, connecting without words, reducing many presentations associated with dementia. Understand the benefits of massage for older people and people with dementia to deliver your specialist service confidently. Now with trauma-informed content.
T: 07899944650
Dorn Method and Breuss Massage Workshop
The Dorn Method is a very gentle and safe, non-manipulative treatment to correct misalignments on the spinal column and joints. It's designed to help people of all ages with all common back, neck and joint problems, sciatica, leg length difference, migraines/headaches etc. The Dorn Method is easy and quite straightforward to learn and will give you 10 CPD points.
T: 07500298347
Pain management - an introduction to nerve reflexology
This two-day advanced workshop is for Reflexologists who want to enhance their therapy practice and learn how to use Nerve Reflexology to support clients in pain. You will learn neuro-A&P with respect to pain; types of pain; nerve reflexology; clinical reasoning through consultation & assessment; use of pain measurement tools; the impact of scars and fascial connection in pain.
T: 07989 768774
Freeing the shoulders - advanced massage
If you regularly see clients with shoulder issues & you would like to be much more effective then this course is for you.
On this advanced massage course we will enhance your repertoire of techniques and your effectiveness when working on a client's shoulders - a really common area of stiffness and soreness.
T: 029 20591118
Qualification in Manipulative Therapy
'Time taken in assessment is time saved in treatment'- Karel Lewit. Gain from years of experience over an intensive week of practical and theory tuition within a small group. Sharpen your clinical skills leading to accurate assessment, diagnosis and rehabilitation of spine-related dysfunctions. Intensive practical tuition in HVLA manipulation techniques to the cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine/pelvis.
T: 01362 696079
Dry needling course for health professionals
CPD Health Courses Dry Needling training. Click here: https://www.cpdhealthcourses.co.uk/ "One of the best courses I've attended" Alistair M (Sports Therapist). Learn how to apply dry needling for: tennis elbow, rotator cuff injuries, frozen shoulder, knee & hip pain, lower back pain, neck pain & headaches, foot & ankle pain, plantar fasciitis, ankle inversion sprains, achilles tendinopathy, TMJ pain.
T: 020 3289 5205
Ayurvedic therapist course
Covering:
- History of Ayurveda.
- 5 Element Theory - Macro & Micro Universe
- Body Tissues and Channels (Srotas)
- 3 Humours of the Body (Doshas) - Vata, Pitta & Kapha
- Constitution of the Body and its clinical diagnosis
- Diseases of the 3 Doshas - Vata, Pitta & Kapha
- Marma Points, their anatomy, location and symptoms
- Ayurvedic massage and other treatments, along with contra-indications
- Ayurvedic treatments:
- Body treatments like Udvartana, Gharshana,
- Face and head treatments along with Saundarya
- Foot and hand treatments,
- Back treatments including Kati Basti etc
- Pinda Sveda, Samvahana
- Eye treatments, Shirodhara
- Methods of preparing herbal combinations for tailor-made treatments including poultices, Churnas for treatments etc
Please visit the Ayurveda Pura website for more course dates and locations!
T: +44 (0)20 8312 8383 Option 2
IMPACT Workplace Wellbeing Instructors' Training
IMPACT Wellbeing is used in education, health, social care, corporate wellbeing and enhances therapists' practices. The simple, adaptable and effective relaxation techniques with a mindfulness-based approach are for the workplace and home. Instructors teach individuals or groups (students, parents, stroke survivors, carers and staff) to use IMPACT to improve their wellbeing. Online manual and resources are provided.
T: 07941046291
Dorn Method and Breuss Massage Workshop
The Dorn Method is a very safe and gentle, non-manipulative treatment for people of all ages. It is used to correct misalignments of the spinal column and joints. It will help people with all common back, neck and joint problems, sciatica,scoliosis,whiplash, headaches/ migraines.
This accredited course is very easy and straight forward to learn will give you 10 CPD points.
T: 07922 132198
Complementary Therapies in Cancer Care E-Learning
Butterfly Touch Therapies Training e-Learning, for qualified Massage, Reflexology and Reiki Practitioners wishing to adapt their skills to treat patients with a cancer diagnosis. This training delivers an insightful and innovative learning experience in the cancer and palliative healthcare field, with audio's of patient experiences; case studies, guidelines, best practices and contraindications. Also providing videos for adaptation of therapy treatment delivery.
T: +44(0) 7712703753
Level 5 Diploma in Clinical Therapy
Our FHT accredited Level 5 Diploma in Clinical Therapy runs over 6 individual modules which each will introduce you to a different modality that can be used within treatment, assessment or rehabilitation for sports and clinical injuries. Suitable for Therapists that have achieved a Level 4 Certificate or Diploma in Sports Massage or similar.
T: 07887535766
Dorn Method & Breuss Massage workshop for better backs and joints
'No therapist should be without the knowledge of the Dorn method!'
The Dorn Method is one of the easiest and fastest to learn Back and Joint care therapy you’ll ever come across, making it ideal for any complementary therapist. Help your clients overcome common back, neck and joint problems. Accredited by the FHT. You will receive 10 CPD points.
T: 01789 266214
Level 4 Diploma in Sports & Remedial Massage
Our FHT accredited Level 4 Diploma is designed for those who are looking to use massage professionally and aim to develop advanced Sports and Remedial Massage techniques.
This is a highly practical and theory based course which focuses on advanced massage techniques, with a strong focus on injury treatment and management.
T: 07887535766
Myofascial Dry Cupping
Our FHT accredited short course in Dry Cupping for is designed for those who are looking to use Dry Cupping modalities professionally within Massage Therapy, injury treatment and rehabilitation. This course focuses on the use of Dry Cupping Therapy from a Western perspective and the muscular-skeletal system. Open to Therapists at Level 3 or above.
T: 07887535766
Facial Reflexology (Bergman Method)
“A contender for London’s best facial treatment” - Journalist Sarah Vine.
“Incredible training, mind-blowing techniques…it transformed my business!” - Reflexologist Pam Giblin
This London School of Reflexology specialist training with Ziggie Bergman, winner of 2017 AoR award for Excellence/Innovation in modern Facial Reflexology for creating the method you will learn, teaches you the unique benefits of offering reflexology on the face. Inspired by her training with Native American shamen and healers in New Mexico, it is particularly of benefit for conditions such as migraines, sinus problems and bruxism as well as being ideal for children with ADHD, autism, elderly and sick clients and those wanting to reduce stress. A lovely side effect of working the face is that it leaves clients with a healthy glow.
Recommended by Tatler, Telegraph, Harpers' Bazaar, Daily Mail, Sunday Express, You, Cosmopolitan.
T: 07429441124
Zone Face Lift - Take off 10 years in 12 weeks
“A spiritual facial treatment, unlike any other…the effects were immediate.” (Sunday Express)
Learn this unique Native American healing-inspired blend of facial reflexology, facelift massage, quartz crystals, holistic facial and specialist tools to lift the face and spirit. Rave press reviews! Taught by AoR Innovation/Excellence Award-winner Ziggie Bergman, the creator of Zone Face Lift.
”Incredible training, mind-blowing techniques…it transformed my business!” (Reflexologist Pam Giblin)
Open to all Level 3 therapists.
T: 07429441124
Mix and Match Massage
Advance your massage skills with an in-depth course, that gives you the confidence and knowledge to provide a truly bespoke massage treatment.
Covering:
- Advanced massage techniques,
- Body, face, foot and hand acupressure,
- Hot stones,
- Warm bamboo
- Consultation and treatment values
- Therapist support, advice and posture
- Emotional links with the body
- Massage lymphatic points
- Chakra balancing
- Make your own personalised spritz
This course is split over two weeks, on four days (19th, 20th, 26th and 27th August 2019).
T: 01202985038
Advanced reflexology
The course will cover: infertility, maternity reflexology, cancer care reflexology, meridians, Chinese reflexology, craino sacral reflexology, chalation & hand reflexology.
T: 07713473951
Table Thai Stretch Massage
The course is taught over two days and will cover:
- - theory of Thai yoga massage and location of energy lines
- - basic Thai yoga massage techniques
- - effective stretches for the client in Supine and Prone position
- - how to use your whole body safely and effectively
- - good body positioning to achieve maximum effect with minimal effort
T: 07967 751158
BSc Sport Injury and Treatment
Successful completion of the course will lead to a BSc (Hons) Degree in Sport Injury & Treatment from The University of Chichester. Students will have the knowledge and skills to be able to work independently as a sports injury therapist, once appropriate insurance cover has been gained.
Aromatherapy for Arthritis & Rheumatism
An information-packed day qualified aromatherapists. We will explore effective treatment options for arthritic conditions in terms of selecting appropriate essential oils and aromatic bases, this course will take your knowledge to another level. This will be a thoroughly interesting day, primarily theoretical but we'll also explore treatment modalities such as massage, thermotherapy and cryotherapy with practical demonstrations and participation.
T: 029 20591118
