Friday 20 June 2008

Latest Beauty News
For the latest industry news, including anti-ageing treatments and the launching of a new awards programme for the beauty, spa and health industry, have a look at the Professional Beauty website.

Friday 13 June 2008


New Marketing Book For Complementary Therapists

We have just added the new 3rd edition of Marketing Your Complementary Practice: 101 tried and trusted ways to attract and retain clients . The title has changed slightly from the previous edition- it was Marketing for Complementary Therapists: 101 tried and tested ways to attract clients. Copies are now available at Richmond house and Summer Row.

Tuesday 10 June 2008

New Look BHMA Website

The BHMA (British Holistic Medical Association) website has a new feature. The Integrative Health Resource provides online access to information about a range of conditions and treatments, including conventional as well as complementary. You can access the site by clicking on the link above.

Monday 9 June 2008

Reiki Awareness Week

June 8-14th 2008 is UK Reiki Federation’s Reiki Awareness Week. For more information about Reiki, try looking at the UK Reiki Federation website.
We have two books ( copies at RH & SR Library) and a DVD on Reiki at Richmond House Library. Links to online catalogue details are below.
DVD - What is Reiki
Books- The Reiki Sourcebook, Steine, Bronwyn
Healing Reiki: re-unite mind, body and spirit with healing energy, McKenzie Eleanor

The Allergy Show

The Allergy Show will be taking place at Olympia, London, between June 13-15th. It is aimed at people who have a range of allergies and intolerance's and also at the health professionals who treat them. One of the free seminars at the show on Saturday 14th will be on cosmetic allergy, explained by Consultant Dermatologist Dr Alison Shanks. For a list of all the seminars and exhibitors and to buy tickets (£6.00, plus 90p per order, under 16s go free when accompanied by a paying adult) have a look at the Show site

Thursday 5 June 2008

Holistic Health 2008

An event dedicated to complementary health and alternative therapy, that is supported by the FHT, will be taking place on September 21st and 22nd at Donington Park Exhibition Centre, East Midlands. This is Holistic Health 2008, and features will include complementary therapy suppliers, taster treatments and seminars and workshops. Click on the link above for further information.