International Therapy Conference
An International Therapy Conference takes place on 25-26 October 2008 in Winchester. The conference will be focusing on the Bowen Technique. For further information click on this link.

New Research Book for Sports Therapy

Any Sports Therapy student who is doing their final year dissertation, should have a look at Research Methods in Physical Activity, (2005, 5th edition) which we have just added to the stock at Richmond House Library- copies for Summer Row are on order. This title has also been added to the Diagnostics and Injury Management reading list.

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.

META-Medicine Introductory Talk

There will be an introductory talk, organised by 'Get Coached', on META-Medicine® at Central England Holistic Therapies, Birmingham on Thursday 17th July 7-9.30pm. Click here for details.

New Reading List Title

We have just added the new 3rd edition of Marketing Your Complementary Practice: 101 tried and trusted ways to attract and retain clients , to the Ethics and Accountability reading list. 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.

HJ Business Live
The HJ Business one day conference for salon professionals or aspiring salon owners will take place on Monday 23 June at Kensington Roof Gardens in London. For details, click on the link.

Sports Therapy Research

If you are looking for the latest research, SportEx Dynamics and SportExMedicine include 'Journal Watch' pages detailing papers included in journals such as Clinics in Sport Medicine and American Journal of Sports Medicine, with an added 'SportEx Comment'.

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.

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

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.

LTA Sports Science and Sports Medicine Conference 2008

The LTA will be holding a Sports Science and Sports Medicine Conference on Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd June at the Millennium Gloucester Hotel, Harrington Gardens London SW7 4LH. For more details, including the conference program, click here.