Guidelines of Use Leadership, Professionalism, Education John French Chief Executive The Federation of Holistic Therapists

Guidelines of Use Leadership, Professionalism, Education Who we are In 1962, FHT founder, Mr Wallace Sharps started The Society of Beauticians In 1963 the Society of Beauticians became the Society of Health & Beauty Therapists In 1975 the organisation was renamed the Federation of Holistic Therapists to represent its members who were expanding their fields of interest to reflect the holistic approach to therapy treatments Since inception FHT has always been the UK’s largest and leading professional association for complementary, beauty & sports therapists A not for profit organisation representing our members at national and international level

Guidelines of Use Leadership, Professionalism, Education FHT Structure The Federation comprises 6 Councils; International Federation of Health & Beauty Therapists International Council of Holistic Therapists International Council of Health, Fitness & Sports Therapists Association of Therapy Lecturers Health & Beauty Employers Federation Governing Council comprises a President & 7 Vice- Presidents elected annually by members 20 staff at Head Office in Hampshire, England 84 Local Support Groups nationally Professional Association of Clinical Therapists

Guidelines of Use Leadership, Professionalism, Education Who we represent Represent and support 20,000 multi-disciplinary therapists promoting the highest standards in education and professional practice Fully qualified and insured professional therapists in over 400 different therapies Therapists qualified to a minimum National Vocational Qualification Level 2 NVQs are the direct Government sponsored qualifications in the UK Sister organisation TIS Ltd, a leading provider of associated insurance to the industry

Guidelines of Use Leadership, Professionalism, Education Membership Features Professional status and recognition Campaigning, promoting and protecting the interests of the professional therapist Representation on all UK therapy governing bodies The industry's leading professional therapist magazine Access to the most comprehensive therapist insurances Discounted continued professional learning The UK's largest local support network Peer-reviewed therapy supplies catalogue Advice and guidance on therapy business and legal matters FHT is a not for profit organisation run by therapists for therapists.

Guidelines of Use Leadership, Professionalism, Education Education Continued Professional Development Seminars Conferences Qualifications Holistic Health Training Congress MSc in Complementary Medicine & Health MSc in Sports Injuries MSc in Remedial Injuries

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