Event Supporters

Working closely with key Associations and Publications enable us to market the event directly to your industry. Please click on the company logos below:

The Nutri Centre

The Nutri Centre is located on the lower ground floor of the world renowned Hale Clinic in London. Opened by Prince Charles in 1988, the clinic has become Europe's leading Centre for Complementary Medicine. Situated in the heart of London, it houses not only some of the UK's most eminent practitioners, but also Europe's leading natural medicines dispensary (at the last count it had 22,414 different products!) and an extensive Library and Bookshop on Complementary Medicine, thus integrating all the services under one roof.

Balens

Balens is a well established, family run business, with over 55 years’ experience. They are one of the largest brokers in the UK for Complementary Therapists, Health Professionals, Organisations, Businesses and Charities; and have over 35 staff dedicated to providing help and support to their clients. As the Marketplace continues to grow, Balens do not stand still. As innovators and pioneers in this growing field, Balens are continually evolving new customised facilities to meet the needs of their clients and have recently expanded their range of services even further.

Balens has been active in the field of education for Health Professionals, delivering lectures as part of qualification and CPD courses at various Universities and Colleges over the years, and are therefore very happy to sponsor the workshops at camexpo 2008 to help Health Professionals to further their knowledge and competency. Balens Ltd and H&L Balen & Co are Authorised and Regulated by the Financial Services Authority.

ASSOCIATIONS

British Complementary Medicine Association

The BCMA may not yet be the largest organisation in the CAM world but it is certainly unique in its structure and philosophy. Which is why they have developed a new VSR Council - The British Complementary Therapy Regulatory Council. Why is the BCMA unique? Well, the executive consists ONLY of volunteers who make recommendations to the BCMA Council which, in turn, consists only of member therapy associations and independent schools. They make the final decisions ensuring that whatever the BCMA do is focused totally on the future of CAM, without being compromised by career paths or political bias. Meet BCMA representatives at this year's camexpo.

Aromatherapy Trade Council (ATC)

Formed in 1992 to safeguard the availability of responsibly marketed essential oils, the Aromatherapy Trade Council (ATC) is the authoritative and democratic trade association for the specialist and ever expanding UK aromatherapy essential oil trade. As the independent and self-regulating trade association for the aromatherapy industry, the ATC works closely with the Aromatherapy Organisations Council (AOC) - the UK governing body for the aromatherapy profession, to promote training and education.

The Federation of Holistic Therapists

The Federation of Holistic Therapists is the largest association in the UK, representing over 20,000 professional therapists. Founded in 1962, the FHT is a non-profit making organisation who, by setting industry standards, ensure best practice for therapists and their clients. No other UK association has influenced the acceptance of Complementary Therapies in the UK more than the FHT.

The Complementary Medical Association

The Complementary Medical Association (CMA) is the world's largest professional membership body for practitioners, students and colleges. It is committed to delivering excellence within the complementary medical field and also has strong links with the conventional field. Its commitment to CPD is exemplary as is their dedication to helping their members build their businesses. Due to its high media profile the CMA is in a unique position to promote complementary medicine and its members to the public and the medical profession, thus the CMA and its members are synonymous with best practice.

Complementary Therapist Association

The CThA is the leading organisation representing over 9,000 Complementary Therapists in the UK and Ireland. Members receive a quarterly journal/newsletter, insurance, a listing on EmbodyForYou.com, Embody marketing materials, and access to Local Member Groups and Online Discussion Forums. The CThA also looks after your professional interests in regulation and national representation, professional development and the development and acceptance of therapies with other organisations.

The International Therapy Examination Council

The International Therapy Examination Council (ITEC) is the UK's leading awarding body for professional qualifications in Beauty Therapy, Complementary Therapy and Sports Therapy. ITEC qualifications are considered to be the highest available worldwide and provide diploma and certificate holders with the best possible opportunities for employment in their fields. The ITEC has over 500 colleges worldwide, and some 15,000 ITEC qualifications are awarded annually.

The NHS Alliance

The NHS Alliance is the representational organisation of primary care and Primary Care Trusts. It currently represents over 90% of Primary Care Trusts (and many of their equivalent organisations in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland). Its strength is as a value-based organisation, which has always emphasised equality, inclusiveness, co-operation, democracy and multiprofessional working. It is not only an advocate of primary care but also of the new equal working relationship between manager, clinician and lay person, both at the centre and throughout each PCT.

British International Spa Association

BISA - the British International Spa Association - is an association set up by professionals in order to establish minimum standards and quality of service to the Spa Industry. It acts as an educational platform for the industry, endorsing spa therapist qualifications gained at BISA approved schools. BISA is also involved in the recruitment of staff for the emerging Spa Industry. BISA is aimed at individuals who are, or want to become, fully-trained Spa Therapists, spa outlets who wish to operate within the recognised wavebands of the Association, and schools who wish to train Spa Therapists to recognised standards.

Aromatherapy & Allied Practitioner’s Association

The AAPA was established in 1994 by a small group of therapists who wanted an association that truly represented its members from a professional viewpoint. In the last 14 years, the AAPA has grown from strength to strength as members appreciate the professional support, including low cost CPD opportunities. AAPA members are exempt from London Borough Council Special Treatment Licences and they have an excellent low cost insurance package. The AAPA is certainly an association of which you can be proud to be either a full member or a student member (by training at one of their 19 accredited training providers).

Holistic Local

Holistic Local is a social networking and business directory that unites people who are passionate about holistic, green and natural living. If you have a CAM business then it's free to get listed in their directory and you can also advertise your events, workshops and courses. Or, if you're just interested in living a more natural life why not use Holistic Local to connect with thousands of like-minded people and find out what's happening in your local area.

Shiatsu Society

Shiatsu is a traditional hands-on Japanese therapy. A deeply relaxing experience and regular sessions help to prevent the build up of stress. Conditions helped: * Back / joint pain * Neck stiffness * Sports injuries * Stress. The philosophy underlying Shiatsu is energy flows throughout the body in a series of channels. Ki can stop flowing freely. Practitioners use techniques to improve energy flow - gentle pressing, fingers, knees, feet and stretches. The client stays fully clothed. Benefits: * Relaxes mind / body * Restores / balances energy * Eases tension / stiffness * Enhances wellbeing. Our practitioners are: * Current Members * Insured * Abide by our Code of Ethics/Conduct. Shiatsu Society (UK), Eastlands Court, St Peters Road, Rugby, Warwickshire CV21 3QP. Tel: 0845 130 4560. Email: [email protected].

PUBLICATIONS

Health Matters

Health Matters is the only health food trade publication audited by the Audit Bureau of Circulation. Established in 1999 to establish the science behind complementary healthcare, the magazine goes to every independent and multiple health food store in the UK, plus selected pharmacists who have indicated a special interest in natural products and remedies. Total circulation 5,500. 100% requested. For further information, please contact Paul Newbon, Editor (07834 357965), or Richard Roe, Publisher (07776 206077).

Massage World

Massage World is a bi-monthly magazine, with a national and international audience of massage and bodywork professionals. Established 5 years ago, as the first independent UK magazine focusing specifically on massage therapy, it has a wealth of experience behind it. With articles on new and established techniques, business information, professional trends and regular features from experienced practitioners in the field, Massage World keeps its subscribers in touch with their work, their clients and their own health. Massage World is an active supporter of the General Council for Massage Therapy and its role in establishing voluntary self-regulation for the profession.

Dragons Tale

Dragons Tale is the magazine of the London College of Traditional Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (LCTA). It offers a range of informative articles, research, information and opinions on Oriental medicine and is the only magazine of its kind to be distributed to all members of the British Acupuncture Council, Register of Chinese Herbal Medicine and Acupuncture Association for Chartered Physiotherapists; reaching almost all practitioners who work with acupuncture in the UK. Dragons Tale aims to provoke thought and inspire practitioners on a wide range of topical issues. It also provides a snap-shot of life as a Chinese medicine practitioner to those considering training.

Positive Health Magazine

Positive Health, launched in 1994 and published from Portsmouth UK, is one of the world's foremost magazines devoted to all aspects of complementary medicine - Aromatherapy, Massage, Bodywork, Meditation, Healing, Nutrition, Chinese Herbal Medicine and Yoga are just a few of the disciplines covered. Positive Health's substantial award-winning internet site contains more than 2,000 pages of articles, links and research, as well as book reviews, events listings, educational resources, products and practitioner listings.

Today's Therapist

To learn, grow and succeed is the vision of Todays Therapist in supporting students, graduates and professional therapists in the health and beauty industry. Over 10,000 therapists worldwide rely on Todays Therapist to bring them the essential information they need, with expert advice from leading industry professionals. Use our easy search tool to find articles on subjects that are relevant to YOU. Take your massage skills to the next level with our tailor-made DVD collection. Whilst our unique e-book will give you all the tips you need to develop your business. COMING SOON: Masterclass Tele-seminars presented by our industry experts, and online Networking Forum enabling you to get in touch with like-minded therapists. JOIN OUR AFFILIATE PROGRAMME and receive up to 25% in commission!

CAM magazine

The UK’s premier magazine for practitioners of complementary and alternative medicine, CAM magazine is the first independent, controlled circulation magazine with unrivalled coverage of the latest news, research and political developments. So if you are a fully trained practitioner or a student who is at present completing a relevant practitioner’s course you should be subscribing to CAM. CAMlifestyle, CAM’s sister title, is the free to stock magazine for clients. Giving practitioners nationally a great opportunity to provide an even better service to their clients, as well as reinforcing the service they provide. For more information on CAM or CAMlifestyle telephone our sales team on 01279 816300, email [email protected], or our subscriptions department on 01279 810080, email [email protected].