WA Lic. # MA00022474

Nationaly Certified
by NCBTMB

Infant Massage

INFANT BENEFITS:

improves immune system
helps baby learn to relax
promotes sounder and longer sleep
promotes positive body image
promotes bonding and communication
helps to regulate digestive, respiratory, and circulatory systems
helps relieve discomfort from gas and colic, congestion, and teething
decreases production of stress hormones
cross cultural studies show that babies who are held, massaged, carried, rocked and breast fed, grow into adults that are less aggressive and violent, and are more compassionate and cooperative
recent research shows benefits for premature infants, children with asthma, diabetes, and certain skin disorders
mothers with postpartum depression have shown improvement after starting infant massage
teenage mothers have shown improved bonding behavior and interactions with their infants

PARENT BENEFITS:

provides a special focused time that helps deepen bonding
helps parents to understand and respond appropriately to baby's nonverbal cues
promotes feelings of competence and confidence in caring for baby
improves parent-infant communication
increases parents' ability to help child relax in times of stress
eases stress of parent who must be separated from child during the day
it is fun and relaxing for parents to massage their children

DETAILS:
This instructional massage can be done anytime after birth. While the baby relaxes and receives his/her massage, the parents are taught the simple and effective massage techniques. The massage strokes are easily adaptable to each persons own style. A 2oz Baby Massage Oil in either Sweet Orange, Lavender or Unscented is included. Classes last between 30 and 75 minutes depending on the number of babies and their behavior.

Private or group classes available. Group classes may include up to 5 babies with parents/gaurdians. If you and someone you know want to learn infant massage, why not do it together.

Private Class - 30 to 45 minutes $35
Group Class - 45 to 75 minutes $15 per baby

There is a $20 fee for Out-Call appointments

| | | | | | | |