Infant Massage
Give your baby the best possible start in life, learn how to massage your baby.
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​The ancient practice of Infant Massage is a unique and wonderful way to deepen the bond you have with your child.
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Nurturing touch is a naturally rewarding way to relieve stress for both you and your baby. Touch has been shown to decrease levels of Cortisol (stress hormone) in our bodies.
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​Infant Massage Deepens Bonding:
Infant Massage provides you with essential one-on-one time that will enhance your family bonding, understanding and ability to nurture.
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Infant Massage Improves Communication:
Touch is our first form of communication. So it is always natural to assume that communicating through touch enhances your ability to understand your baby’s special needs and respond appropriately.
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Infant Massage Contributes to Development:
Stimulates growth and healthy development. The systems of the body are stimulated during massage which assists in the absorption of nutrients and elimination of what is not needed
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Infant Massage Helps Baby to Sleep Better:
Not only does massage help your baby to release stress which builds daily from new experiences, it allows them to relax.
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​Learn massage for your infant or toddler, using personal step-by-step instruction from a Licensed Massage Therapist.
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Infant Massage 4-week Series:​
- In the series, we will meet weekly for four weeks.
- Each session runs approximately 60 minutes.
- Materials will be provided to help support your practice.
- Massage oil will also be provided.
- This class is designed for babies from three weeks through pre-crawling.
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The majority of the class is hands-on: using a doll to learn the techniques. You will gain confidence in handling your child, learn to read your baby's cues creating a loving bond through nurturing touch.
*All family members welcomed
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*Dads, grandparents, support persons and sibling are invited to attend and participate in the massage
Bring with You:
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Your baby, 3 weeks to 11 months old
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Baby's usual supplies
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Towel or blanket
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Doll to practice on, if you have one
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Cushion or mat for yourself to sit on, as the massage takes place on the floor
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Wear Loose, comfortable clothes
"If you become a teacher of your child, the relationship will be everlasting.
If you become parent of your child, then after the first eighteen years you have to depart."
-Yogi Bhajan