Therapeutic Workshops
What are therapeutic workshops?
Our series of short therapeutic workshops at the Chilterns Neuro Centre help provide targeted, manageable interventions to improve overall wellbeing and offer a solid foundation for sustainable health improvements. These courses are particularly effective because they empower individuals, enabling them to integrate strategies into their daily lives to help make improvements.
By concentrating on practical and achievable milestones, they help people experience quick wins, boosting their motivation and confidence. Our courses not only improve physical health but also foster a sense of accomplishment and control, encouraging long-term adherence to healthy habits.
We have several workshops taking place during term 4 and more information on these, including dates and how to book your place, can be found below.
Beginner’s Core Class
The Basic Core Class is a 6-week course will help you learn how to strengthen your core muscles to enable better function for everyday living. This course is a mixture of physical exercises and education.
Wednesday 4 June | 1-2pm
Wednesday 11 June | 1-2pm
Wednesday 18 June | 1-2pm
Wednesday 25 June | 1-2pm
Wednesday 2 July | 1-2pm
Wednesday 9 July | 1-2pm
To book your place, please email appointments@chilternsneurocentre.org or ask at reception.
Mat-Based Core Class
The Mat-Based Core Class is a 6-week course is for those who have experience and an understanding of core based exercises and want to challenge their core muscles further and work harder. This course is for anyone who is able to get on/off the floor independently and able to exercise in a variety of positions.
Wednesday 4 June | 1-2pm
Wednesday 11 June | 1-2pm
Wednesday 18 June | 1-2pm
Wednesday 25 June | 1-2pm
Wednesday 2 July | 1-2pm
Wednesday 9 July | 1-2pm
To book your place, please email appointments@chilternsneurocentre.org or ask at reception.
Standing Balance
The Standing Balance Class is a 6-week course for tips and advice on how to improve your standing balance in relation to managing your symptoms.
Thursday 5 June | 1-2pm
Thursday 12 June | 1-2pm
Thursday 19 June | 1-2pm
Thursday 26 June | 1-2pm
Thursday 3 July | 1-2pm
Thursday 10 July | 1-2pm
To book your place, please email appointments@chilternsneurocentre.org or ask at reception.
Weight Management
Living with MS, Parkinson’s or recovering from a stroke brings unique challenges, especially when it comes to maintaining a healthy weight. Our specialised Weight Management Workshop is designed to empower you with tailored strategies that address your physical, emotional and lifestyle needs.
In this supportive and inclusive program, you’ll learn to manage your weight effectively while respecting your body’s unique capabilities. The course combines evidence-based nutrition guidance, gentle and adaptive exercises and techniques to boost motivation and self-care.
The course will cover:
- Theory of weight loss, goal setting and portion guidance.
- Review of goals and portions, identification of barriers to change. Monitoring progress.
- Cost benefit analysis, overcoming difficult times.
- Coping with relapses, avoiding yoyo dieting. Long-term success.
Whether your goal is to shed pounds, maintain a healthy weight, or improve overall wellbeing, this course provides practical tools and a compassionate community to help you succeed. Rediscover your strength and take control of your health in a way that works for you!
Tuesday 3 June | 2-3pm
Tuesday 17 June | 2-3pm
Tuesday 1 July | 2-3pm
Tuesday 15 July | 2-3pm
To book your place, please email appointments@chilternsneurocentre.org or ask at reception. If you would like to speak to a therapist about the course and if it is appropriate for you please feel free to contact Claire Fenlon.
Improve Your Balance
Our ‘Improve Your Balance’ course provides you with exercises and strategies to help your standing balance. It is a practical and educational course to give you knowledge and skills on how to improve your balance.
You must attend all five sessions to benefit from the course.
Monday 9 June | 1.30-2.30pm
Monday 16 June | 1.30-2.30pm
Monday 23 June | 1.30-2.30pm
Monday 30 June | 1.30-2.30pm
Monday 7 July | 1.30-2.30pm
To book your place, please email appointments@chilternsneurocentre.org or ask at reception.
Breath Support
When the muscles and joints that work our breathing mechanisms become weak or stiff, the lungs become less efficient. This means you may become short of breath, come more easily tired when carrying our everyday tasks. Some people find it hard to cough strongly enough to clear phlegm, which can develop into a chest infection. Others may have difficulty generating enough volume to speak clearly. All of these functions rely on good breath capacity/support.
The course will cover:
- Basic anatomy of your breathing mechanisms
- How to monitor your breathing capacity
- Exercises to increase breath capacity, focusing on which ones to do and when
- When to ask for further help
The format will be three relaxed sessions (you must attend all three) where we will come up with practical ways to achieve realistic changes. There will be a maximum number of 12 attendees and you may attend with a family member too.
- Tuesday 10 June 2025 | 1-2pm
- Tuesday 24 June 2025 | 1-2pm
- Tuesday 8 July 2025 | 1-2pm
To book your place, please email appointments@chilternsneurocentre.org or ask at reception.
Relaxation
Relaxation is a two-part workshop that provides an introduction to a variety of relaxation techniques and highlights the importance of adding relaxation to your daily life.
You must attend both sessions to benefit from the course.
Wednesday 18 June | 10-11am
Wednesday 2 July | 10-11am
To book your place, please email appointments@chilternsneurocentre.org or ask at reception.
New(ish)ly Diagnosed with Parkinson’s Events
Have you recently been diagnosed with Parkinson’s? Or, perhaps, not so recently but you’re still getting to grips with your diagnosis. We have two new(ish)ly diagnosed events coming up to give you an idea of some of the support that is available through our charity and through other local providers, featuring workshops on voice, Parkinson’s Power, relaxation, bowel and diet and medication.
Wednesday 14 May | 5-7pm
Wednesday 4 June | 5-7pm
If you would like to come along, please email info@chilternsneurocentre.org to book your place. This gives us an idea of numbers, if you haven’t booked, you are still welcome to come along. You do not need to be a member to come along, and you can bring someone with you.
Art
The Art Course is a 6-session course designed to give you a chance to socialise with others and regain confidence in your creative ability with the support of our volunteer artists.
Wednesday 7 May | 1.30-3.30pm
Wednesday 21 May | 1.30-3.30pm
Wednesday 4 June | 1.30-3.30pm
Wednesday 18 June | 1.30-3.30pm
Wednesday 2 July | 1.30-3.30pm
Wednesday 16 July | 1.30-3.30pm
To book your place, please email appointments@chilternsneurocentre.org or ask at reception.
Previous Workshops
Sleep Workshop: 30 April 2025 – 14 May 2025
Spinal Mobility: 28 April 2025 – 19 May 2025
Full Body Stretch: 28 April 2025 – 19 May 2025
Upper Limb: 25 April 2025 – 16 May 2025
Standing Balance Class: 24 April 2025 – 29 May 2025
Fatigue Management: 23 April 2025 – 4 June 2025
Basic Core Class: 23 April 2025 – 28 May 2025
Advanced Core Class: 23 April 2025 – 28 May 2025
Empower: 22 April 2025 – 20 May 2025
Newly Diagnosed (MS) Event: 11 March 2025 – 1 April 2025
Lower Limb Course: 10 March 2025 – 31 March 2025
Low Impact Mobility Course: 10 March 2025 – 31 March 2025
Improve Your Balance Course: 7 March 2025 – 4 April 2025
Relaxation Course: 5 March 2025 – 19 March 2025
Empower Course: 4 March 2025 – 1 April 2025
Sleep Workshop: 15 January 2025 – 12 February 2025
Weight Management Workshop: 14 January 2025 – 25 February 2025
Breath Support Workshop: 7 January 2025 – 4 February 2025