Infant Massage for Families

Service Description

Infant massage classes teach parents/caregivers how to incorporate nurturing and healthy touch safely into their lives and with the individualized attention their babies deserve. Classes ensure parents/caregivers are educated in nurturing touch, bonding techniques, communication and behavioral states as well as broader developmental benefits. What you will learn: -Massage strokes and touch relaxation -Bonding techniques and ways to recognize your baby’s cues -How to ask permission and how doing so builds respect -How to choose the best oil for your massage -How to identify the best time massage and ways to work it into your daily life -….and so much more! Infants who experience regular massage often see reduced stress, nervous system improvements and improved self-regulation and body-awareness. According to Infant Massage USA, parents who have attended infant massage classes have reported improvements in many developmental aspects like muscle tone, joint mobility, gastrointestinal issues and response to forms of therapy. It is especially helpful for children who require extra support, including babies born premature, babies born addicted, and HIV+ babies. Recommended age for infant massage is from 6-weeks to pre-crawling. Classes are also available for children with special health conditions.