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  1. Evening
    Arabic 3 upper: module 1

    Learn Arabic either an in-person course in Covent Garden or live online sessions.

    Suitable if you have studied Arabic for three years or equivalent and have a fairly good command of the Arabic language.

    Kean Street Wellbeing Centre

    Wed 23 Sep 2026
    Taïssir K Mahmoud
    Full fee £259.00 Senior fee £259.00 Concession £168.00
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    Arabic 3 lower: module 1

    Learn Arabic either an in-person course in Covent Garden or live online sessions.

    Suitable if you have studied Arabic for three years or equivalent and have a fairly good command of the Arabic language.

    Kean Street Wellbeing Centre

    Wed 23 Sep 2026
    Taïssir K Mahmoud
    Full fee £259.00 Senior fee £259.00 Concession £168.00
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  3. Evening
    Italian 2 lower: module 2
    Suitable if you have completed Italian 2 lower: module 1.

    Kean Street Wellbeing Centre

    Thu 24 Sep 2026 (and 7 other dates)
    Maria Fontana
    Full fee £239.00 Senior fee £239.00 Concession £155.00
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  4. Deep tissue massage: a CPD workshop

    Expand your skills to apply deep tissue massage techniques with confidence. Learn how to relieve fatigue, muscle tension, and improve flexibility.


    This is for therapists who hold a Level 3 qualification in massage.

    This course is accredited by the Federation of Holistic Therapists (FHT).

    Kean Street Wellbeing Centre

    Fri 25 Sep 2026 (and 3 other dates)
    Mark Woollard
    Full fee £279.00 Senior fee £279.00 Concession £279.00
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  5. Weekend
    Foundations of Nutrition: The importance of sugar and stress

    This course introduces the essential principles that underpin how we nourish our bodies and support everyday wellbeing. It provides a clear starting point for understanding the relationship between nutrition, stress, and energy, helping you build a strong foundation for further learning.

    Kean Street Wellbeing Centre

    Sat 26 Sep 2026
    Clare Daly
    Full fee £89.00 Senior fee £89.00 Concession £89.00
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  6. Counselling: Advanced Skills

    A practical, in-person course focused on developing core counselling skills through hands-on exercises. Each week introduces a new skill, with plenty of opportunity for real-time practice, observation, and reflection in a supportive group setting.

    Prior to enrolling, please complete a short application, by clicking 'Start Assessment', so the department can ensure the course is suitable for you.

    Kean Street Wellbeing Centre

    Mon 28 Sep 2026 (and 1 other date)
    Myriam Ferreira
    Full fee £279.00 Senior fee £279.00 Concession £181.00
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  7. Shiatsu: taster workshop
    Shiatsu is a Japanese healing art, deeply rooted in the philosophy and practices of traditional Chinese medicine. This therapeutic form of body work involves applying pressure to the body using a practitioner’s thumbs, palms, elbows, knees and feet. Discover the basics of how to give this relaxing and therapeutic pressure point massage.

    Kean Street Wellbeing Centre

    Tue 29 Sep 2026 (and 3 other dates)
    Fernando Cabo
    Full fee £69.00 Senior fee £69.00 Concession £69.00
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  8. Chair massage: taster workshop
    Learn a simple, safe and effective chair-based massage that will de-stress and relax you. This introductory routine includes shiatsu techniques and massage of the neck, shoulders, arms and back. On-Site massage is performed through clothes and is suitable for working on a chair at home.

    Kean Street Wellbeing Centre

    Tue 29 Sep 2026 (and 1 other date)
    Mark Woollard
    Full fee £69.00 Senior fee £69.00 Concession £69.00
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  9. Gua Sha body massage: taster workshop

    Gua Sha is a traditional Chinese medicine practice in which a tool is used to scrape people’s skin in order to reduce inflammation and chronic pain. It can also help to relieve muscular pain and tension. Come along and learn some techniques to use on family and friends.

    Kean Street Wellbeing Centre

    Thu 1 Oct 2026 (and 1 other date)
    Mark Woollard
    Full fee £69.00 Senior fee £69.00 Concession £69.00
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    Assertiveness
    Would you like to be more assertive? Develop the skill of communicating effectively and on equal terms with others in these practical workshops designed to help you gain self esteem and confidence.

    This course takes place in person.

    Kean Street Wellbeing Centre

    Fri 2 Oct 2026 (and 3 other dates)
    Debora Collister
    Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £229.00 Concession £149.00
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  11. Weekend
    Mobile Hot and Cold Stone Therapy: a CPD workshop

    This course is specifically aimed at the mobile therapist wishing to offer clients a hot and cold stone massage, without the need to carry a massive traditional hot stone heater around with you!

    This course is accredited by the Federation of Holistic Therapists (FHT).

    Kean Street Wellbeing Centre

    Sat 3 Oct 2026 (and 1 other date)
    Mark Woollard
    Full fee £149.00 Senior fee £149.00 Concession £149.00
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    4.9
    Indian head massage: workshop

    Discover the ancient and highly therapeutic practice of Indian head massage. Learn how tension is held in the neck and shoulders and how to alleviate this in family and friends by practising a basic routine.

    Kean Street Wellbeing Centre

    Sun 4 Oct 2026 (and 2 other dates)
    Oge Okoh
    Full fee £119.00 Senior fee £119.00 Concession £119.00
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    Reflexology workshop

    Discover the principles of foot reflexology. Learn the basic principles and experience how this method can boost the body’s ability to relax and rebalance during a class offering guided massage sequences.

    Kean Street Wellbeing Centre

    Sun 4 Oct 2026 (and 1 other date)
    Janet Lee
    Full fee £119.00 Senior fee £119.00 Concession £119.00
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  14. Evening
    Reflexology: an introduction
    Experience the relaxing benefits of hand and foot reflexology and learn how to relieve stress. Please wear comfortable clothing and bring a bath towel.

    Kean Street Wellbeing Centre

    Tue 6 Oct 2026 (and 1 other date)
    Janet Whitehead
    Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £129.00 Concession £129.00
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  15. Facial Cupping: taster workshop

    Interested in facial cupping but don’t know where to begin? This highly effective and increasingly popular therapy can delay the visible signs of ageing, increase circulation in the face and help reduce puffiness. Perfect to use on yourself or friends and family.

    Kean Street Wellbeing Centre

    Tue 6 Oct 2026 (and 1 other date)
    Mark Woollard
    Full fee £69.00 Senior fee £69.00 Concession £69.00
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