What to look for in a massage therapist
- Federation of Holistic Therapists, CThA, or BMTC membership
- Recognised qualification (ITEC, VTCT, BTEC Level 3 minimum)
- Public liability and professional indemnity insurance
- Initial consultation including health screen
- Sports massage specialism if injury-related
- Quiet, private treatment space
Typical pricing: £40-£75 60-minute massage, £55-£95 sports massage, £80-£140 hot-stone
Regulator / certification: Federation of Holistic Therapists (FHT), Complementary Therapists Association (CThA), BMTC