Infant Massage

Loving Touch to Grow On

Becoming increasingly popular, Infant Massage is taught by certified instructors to new mothers as a way of promoting strong nurturing bonds with their newborns. Encouraging infant health, Infant Massage incorporates nurturing touch, massage, and Reflexology in a fun, one-on-one interaction. This is a way of conveying love, an essential ingredient for emotional and physical well-being.

Infant massage can help improve circulation in newborns and relieve some common ailments such as gas and colic. Studies performed at the University of Miami on premature infants prove that massage can result in significant weight gain and developmental improvements.

Benefits of Infant Massage:

Improves sleep – massage allows your baby to relax and release stress, resulting in sounder and longer sleep Aids neurological development – myelination of nerves is increased, something essential for the development of the brain Regulates the digestive tract providing relief of gas, colic, and constipation Helps relieve chest congestion – some strokes help the immune system fight infection while others loosen phlegm and drain the lungs. Allows babies to release accumulated tension, and gives your baby a lifetime tool for dealing with stress A Father can become actively involved in the young life of his baby Empowers parents – parents feel they are taking an active role in understanding their baby better and relieving his or her discomfort. To help your baby grow and develop in such a positive way is rewarding for any parent!

Learn Infant Massage….

Your baby’s first language

Private or group classes are available.