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Mary Atkinson and Toni McGloin invite you to a lively, informative evening with like-minded people interested in the holistic approach to health and well-being. Please contact Mary  for more information. Everyone welcome!Â
What’s on, where and when and for whom?
- Below are the events for the Chichester and Surrounding Area local support group of the FHT (Federation of Holistic Therapists). All events and workshops are open to everyone; FHT members, members of other therapy associations and the general public. Many of the talks lead onto full day or weekend workshops and courses for those wishing to take certain subjects a little further.
- The entrance fee for each of the talks is still just a very reasonable £5 for FHT members (£3 for students) and £7 for non-members. The meetings start at 7:00 (feel free to arrive from 6:45pm) and they finish by 9:00.
- Light refreshments will be available.
- Plenty of car parking space in the roads around the hall.
- We meet on the first Wednesday of every other month (February, April, June, August, October, December)
- There’s a write up and photos of our meetings in December 2011 and February 2012 on my blog – click here to read more.
Where do the talks take place?
The venue is  St Michael’s Hall, Summersdale Road, Chichester P019 6PN (click on the link to St Michael’s Hall for location and zoom). It’s a small and cosy hall with lots of parking on the road outside. To help you find it here’s a photo. We’ve also made a lit-up sign to help guide you when it’s dark outside.
Our Next Meeting – June 6th 2012 – Introduction to Chair Massage
Date: Wednesday 6th June 2012 – 7pm to 9pm
Venue: St Michael’s Hall, Summersdale Road, Chichester, PO19 6PN
Topic: Introduction to Chair Massage
Speakers: Rachel and Meghan from Jing Institute of Advanced Massage Training
On-site massage has become increasingly popular in recent years as office workers experience problems such as migraine and wrist RSI’s. During this interactive workshop we will be looking at some tried and tested techniques and self help exercises that can be adapted for use on an ordinary chair. This workshop is suitable for all – no bodywork experience required.
Rachel Fairweather and Meghan Mari have more than 30 years experience in the industry working as advanced therapists and trainers, first in New York and now throughout the UK. A truly dynamic duo celebrated as two of the best trainers in Europe by their students and colleagues. Rachel and Meghan have set up first level 6 (degree level) course in advanced massage in the UK. Last year they were awarded with the Camexpo Outstanding Achievement Award 2011 for their work in our industry. You can read more about Rachel and Meghan on my blog feature Today’s Holistic Therapists – Jing Institute.
Our August Meeting – An International Celebration for FHTs 50th Anniversary
Date: Wednesday 1st August 2012 – 7pm to 9pm
Venue: St Michael’s Hall, Summersdale Road, Chichester, PO19 6PN
Topic: An International Celebration for FHT’s 50th Anniversary
This evening we will be celebrating the international work of our members. We will share personal experiences, stories and advice from local complementary and beauty therapists who have volunteered their services abroad. Joint co-ordinator, Mary Atkinson, will host the session and begin by talking about her work bringing positive touch to the children affected by the Tsunami in Japan. Joint co-ordinator, Toni McGloin, will end the session by leading us in some story massage on each other. We’ve chosen an Olympic theme for the story massage to celebrate the international vision of health and well-being for all. We hope you can join us for this informative, interactive and inspiring evening in honour of the FHT’s contribution to complementary and beauty therapy for the past 50 years.
Our October Meeting – Qigong in Daily Life
Date: Wednesday 3rd October 2012 – 7pm to 9pm
Venue: St Michael’s Hall, Summersdale Road, Chichester, PO19 6PN
Topic: Qigong in Daily Life
Speaker: Kim Lovelace
Qigong is a practice of aligning breath, movement and mindful awareness for exercise, healing, and meditation. The tradition places great emphasis on finding external support to help us travel along Life’s path. This evening we will find out more about Qigong. We will also practise a few simple self-help movements that help to provide clarity to read signposts and offer support to lighten our load.
Kim Lovelace first discovered qigong some twenty years ago whilst studying shiatsu. Its regular practise now permeates all aspects of his life. Kim is an experienced shiatsu practitioner and teacher, using qigong movement and imagery frequently as “homework” for clients. You can find out more about Kim and his work on my blog feature Today’s Holistic Therapist.
Our December Meeting – Colour for Health and Well-Being
Date: Wednesday 5th December 2012 – 7pm to 9pm
Venue: St Michael’s Hall, Summersdale Road, Chichester, PO19 6PN
Topic: Colour for Health and Well-Being
Speaker: Gill Routledge
Colour is a universal language and the key to understanding ourselves at the deepest level. During this workshop we will discover how Colour can be used in a variety of ways to relax, de-stress or energise the body. We will learn some simple techniques using Colour for a balanced healthy body and mind. Breathing green into the lungs and heart area, for example, is great for increasing creativity.
Gill Routledge was a Nurse for 30 years and now is the Publisher of the Therapy Directory, a Journey Therapist and Colour Practitioner. To find out more email gill.therapydirectory@gmail.com or look her up in the Therapy Directory.
