STEP WebinarS & SPEAKERS

Take a look below at the webinars running as part of STEP. Many more to be announced!

Here we have a range of talks from expert speakers and industry professionals, from Business Advice, New Therapies and the Importance of CPD. Find these categorised under 'Business Webinars' and 'Therapy Webinars'.

Business Webinars

Top 5 Tips for Rebooking Your Massage Clients - The Jing Institute

The dynamic duo and Jing directors Meghan Mari and Rachel Fairweather talk top tips on how to rebook your clients, and how to turn that one off massage into a life long client.

Rachel Fairweather & Meghan Mari are the dynamic co-founders and directors of the Jing Institute of Advanced Massage (www.jingmassage.com), a school providing degree level hands on and online training for all who are passionate about massage. Rachel & Meghan are authors of the best selling book "Massage Fusion", and have received multiple awards for outstanding achievement in their field.


How to Network in Order to Grow Yourself and your Therapy Business - Jane Johnson

Learn practical steps to grow yourself and your business through networking. Using real life examples Jane will explain how networking has helped her, as well as how she has helped other people by being part of their network. Have pen and paper handy as Jane poses questions to help you start your own network.

Watch an introduction video about this seminar here.

Dr Jane Johnson is a physiotherapist with a passion for helping students and qualified therapists to feel confident in their skills and knowledge. She is the author of 7 therapy books: Postural Assessment, Postural Correction, Deep Tissue Massage, Soft Tissue Release, Soft Tissue and Trigger Point Release, Therapeutic Stretching, and The Big Back Book: Tips and Tricks for Therapists.


How to Get More Massage Clients for Your Business - The Jing Institute

How to get more massage clients for your business - we get top tips from Meghan Mari and Rachel Fairweather on how to grow your massage business and how to get that big mouth client to be your biggest fan and best sales person!

Rachel Fairweather & Meghan Mari are the dynamic co-founders and directors of the Jing Institute of Advanced Massage (www.jingmassage.com), a school providing degree level hands on and online training for all who are passionate about massage. Rachel & Meghan are authors of the best selling book "Massage Fusion", and have received multiple awards for outstanding achievement in their field.


The Power of Belief - John Molyneux, MolyFit

The most powerful tool you will ever own is yourself and your most valuable asset is your time. In this seminar, you will recognise that whatever career you begin, you must trust your judgement and believe in your own abilities. You will recognise the importance of finding your voice and promoting what you do in your local community.

John Molyneux FFHT, is an award-winning sports therapist with 25 years’ experience. As well as running a successful sports therapy practice, he owns and runs MolyFit, an online platform that promotes the benefit of exercise for older adults. He is an author, accredited course provider for Parkinson's and runs numerous community projects throughout Hertfordshire.


How to Keep Clinical Notes that Can’t be Faulted - Jane Johnson

As an Expert Witness for cases involving massage, Jane has read thousands of pages of clinical notes. Today she will share with you common errors she sees and how to avoid these. She will explain how, with the use of simple self-auditing (which she’ll teach you), how you can ensure your own notes are not just good – they’re outstanding!

Watch an introduction video about this seminar here.

Dr Jane Johnson is a physiotherapist with a passion for helping students and qualified therapists to feel confident in their skills and knowledge. She is the author of 7 therapy books: Postural Assessment, Postural Correction, Deep Tissue Massage, Soft Tissue Release, Soft Tissue and Trigger Point Release, Therapeutic Stretching, and The Big Back Book: Tips and Tricks for Therapists.


Inclusivity and Accessibility in Practice - What we Might Need to Consider - Lucy Trend, STMTS

I've put together a little check list to help you follow best practice, to be clear to clients about what you offer, and show them that you provide a safe, and welcoming space. I'll also offer some hints and tips about how to take care of your clients' dignity, interact respectfully, so that they leave feeling truly cared for.

Lucy Trend founded Shiatsu and Thai Massage Training Scotland in Glasgow in 1998, offering training in Eastern styles of massage, and Mindfulness. Lucy is passionate about inclusivity. She works with a broad spectrum of clients and students with a vairety of needs, physical and mental health issues, neurodivergence, trauma, LGBTQI+ and people with physical and cognitive disabilities.


How to Squeeze the Pips Out of CPD! - Jane Johnson

Jane will explain Continued Professional Development (CPD) and how to make it fun. She will provide many examples of how to complete CPD, and will explain where to access and how to use the FHT support materials. Learn to maximise your opportunities for CPD in ways you may not have thought of so that no opportunity is missed!

Watch an introduction video about this seminar here.

Dr Jane Johnson is a physiotherapist with a passion for helping students and qualified therapists to feel confident in their skills and knowledge. She is the author of 7 therapy books: Postural Assessment, Postural Correction, Deep Tissue Massage, Soft Tissue Release, Soft Tissue and Trigger Point Release, Therapeutic Stretching, and The Big Back Book: Tips and Tricks for Therapists.


Reiki and the Standards Required to Work Within Statutory Settings - Martin Thirwell, Reiki Tradition

In this Seminar you will learn the training requirements required to professionally work within NHS Orthodox medicine statutory settings either single-handedly or part of much larger multidisciplinary teams, either voluntary or in paid positions. This seminar will teach you about the Core Curriculum and national Occupational Standards, Training Hours, Case Studies and further Development Days.

Martin became an Accredited Reiki Training provider with the FHT in 2015. I own a renowned Reiki Practice based in the Tranquil village of Springhead Oldham in Lancashire. With over 40 years experience with Reiki I specialise in Integrated Healthcare. Teaching and training students to work within Orthodox Medicine either single handily or part of much larger multidisciplinary teams.


How to Start a Massage Therapy Business - The Jing Institute

Dynamic duo Meghan Mari and Rachel Fairweather talk about starting a massage business, and more importantly - How to quit your day job! Top tips this week include: Organising your schedule, figuring out how much to charge, and getting on board with Marketing - TTP TTMP!

Rachel Fairweather & Meghan Mari are the dynamic co-founders and directors of the Jing Institute of Advanced Massage (www.jingmassage.com), a school providing degree level hands on and online training for all who are passionate about massage. Rachel & Meghan are authors of the best selling book "Massage Fusion", and have received multiple awards for outstanding achievement in their field.


Self-Care for Therapists - Dr Kate Beaven-Marks, HypnoTC

This session is focused on self-care for all types of therapists. It starts with an exploration of the impact on poor self-care on life, before considering the benefits of self-care. Following that are some proactive self-care strategies and some reactive approaches. There are several experiential elements within the session that illustrate the techniques within the session.

Dr Kate Beaven-Marks is an energetic, enthusiastic, experienced clinical hypnotist, hypnotherapy trainer, international presenter and author. She applies her extensive practical and theoretical knowledge and significant therapy experience to her teaching, including in NHS hospital environments and has a busy London-based hypnotherapy practice. She is passionate about helping each therapist develop to their fullest potential.


THERAPY Webinars

Benefits of Becoming a Dementia Informed Practitioner - Nicolle Mitchell, Massage for Dementia

This seminar will help you understand some of the benefits of opening up your service to include people living with dementia. We’ll examine important factors you need to consider to confidently make a profound difference improving the quality of life and health outcomes for your clients who may need our services the most but are least able to ask.

Hello, I'm Nicolle Mitchell, Holistic Massage Practitioner, specialist in treating people living with dementia. I train therapists to become more dementia-informed in their practice, navigating verbal and non-verbal consent, exploring the evidence-based benefits and adding specialist therapy techniques to your toolbox enabling you to become more confident and inclusive in your practice. "When words escape us, touch says it all."


Don't Chase The Pain - Chris Phillips, The Cotswold Academy

We will explore the sciWe often start treatments where pain/tightness is reported, but does this offer long term relief? Let's understand how we can work with tissue, gain insight into pain patterns, and the roles of antagonists and synergists. Learn to use body reading to identify muscle imbalances (locked-long / locked-short), and explore effective treatment strategies beyond pain points for lasting relief.

Sports Massage tutor (Level 3 & 4) since 2006 and Principal of the Cotswold Academy. Dedicated to empowering therapists and clients with in-depth knowledge, while guiding students in building successful careers in the industry.


3 Deep Tissue Techniques That Help Protect Your Body as a Massage Therapist - The Jing Institute

Looking after your own body is super important to ensure a long and happy career as a massage therapist. Here at Jing we teach body mechanics to help you avoid straining your body whilst treating.

Rachel Fairweather & Meghan Mari are the dynamic co-founders and directors of the Jing Institute of Advanced Massage (www.jingmassage.com), a school providing degree level hands on and online training for all who are passionate about massage. Rachel & Meghan are authors of the best selling book "Massage Fusion", and have received multiple awards for outstanding achievement in their field.


Transforming Pediatric Healthcare Through Touch Therapy - Tina Allen, Liddle Kidz Foundation

Discover the transformative benefits of pediatric massage and touch therapy. Learn how Liddle Kidz® Foundation has successfully implemented these evidence-based techniques in hospitals and healthcare settings worldwide, enhancing comfort, reducing pain, and improving quality of life for children with diverse medical needs.

Tina Allen, founder of Liddle Kidz® Foundation, is a global expert in infant and pediatric massage, collaborating with over 200+ institutions like Mayo Clinic, Stanford Medicine and St. Jude. An award-winning author and humanitarian, her groundbreaking work has advanced pediatric touch therapy worldwide, earning her prestigious honors and transforming healthcare for children and families.


Trauma Awareness - Sandy Newbigging, Calm Academy

Unresolved past trauma can massively impact our health, wealth, relationships, and success later in life. It can also cause common issues like low self-esteem, anxiety, self-sabotage, perfectionism and procrastination. Knowledge is power, so Sandy teaches what trauma is (because not every ‘bad event’ is a trauma) and how trauma can impact us - so you can help others more deeply.

Sandy is a therapeutic coach (specialising in trauma and the mind-body connection), a meditation teacher and author of twelve books. As the founder and principal tutor of the Calm Academy, he's been training practitioners in his Mind Detox and Calmology methods since 2008 and has won the FHT 'Tutor of the Year' award.

MORE WEBINARS TO BE ANNOUNCED...