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Standards Authority for Touch in Cancer Care Described by is founder, Sue Harmsworth MBE, as “a revolutionary step for spas, therapists and most importantly consumers”, the Standards Authority for Touch in Cancer Care (SATCC) is a registered UK charity. The organisation aims to unite spas and therapists to provide a ‘safe haven’ for those touched by cancer. It encourages spa businesses to engage their teams in Level Three training with additional in-depth instruction in the safe and confident delivery of high-touch treatments for clients experiencing the disease. www.satcc.co.uk
Wellness Tourism Association The Wellness Tourism Association (WTA) offers anyone connected to any aspect of wellness tourism the opportunity to help shape the industry’s future. Believing in ‘one community, working together to support the sustainable future of wellness tourism for the global good’, the WTA is a worldwide network. Members guiding the global wellness tourism industry include destination marketing organisations; hotels, resorts and retreats; tour operators; travel advisors; wellness practitioners and media partners. www.wellnesstourismassociation.org
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UK Spa Association Founded in 2013, the UK Spa Association (UKSA) is a not-for-profit impartial trade body. Its aim is to bring unity and a voice to its members and partners in the wider spa sector. The UKSA’s strategic priorities include education, campaigns, including the UK’s National Spa Week and networking opportunities for businesses. By connecting and empowering individuals and businesses, the UKSA believes it can continue to raise standards within the spa industry and help to ensure consumer confidence in the professional spa and wellness services that its members provide. www.spa-uk.org
World Federation of Hydrotherapy and Climatotherapy Founded in 1937, the World Federation of Hydrotherapy and Climatotherapy (FEMTEC) brings together the public and private institutions that represent thermal establishments in more than 30 member countries (either statutory or affiliated). Based in Italy, it promotes international collaboration by sharing sector-specific studies, research and training. FEMTEC has several commissions and sub-commissions as well as four permanent training centres in Italy, Russia, China and Tunisia. www.femteconline.org
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