Infant massage is a wonderful way for parents and caregivers to bring the benefits of touch to their newborns and young children.
Some of the benefits include:
Promotes relaxation, helping babies to self-regulate
Enhances immune function
Improves circulation and normalizes muscle tone
Encourages better sleep
Decreases elevated levels of the stress hormone, cortisol
Helps with congestion, gas and colic
Improves digestion
Encourages pre-verbal communication between caregivers and their infants
Helps parents feel more confident and competent in caring for their children as they learn their cues and rhythms
Fosters positive bonding and one-on-one quality time together
Helps parents relax and unwind
It’s never too late for parents to begin practicing massage with their babies and children!
Instructor: Brandie Mitchell, RN is a Certified Pediatric Massage Therapist with the Liddle Kidz Foundation.
Private, Group, and In-home classes available
infant massage, milestones, + mindfulness series
A 3-session series that focuses on techniques for calming your baby with touch and connection, key developmental milestones, and mindfulness practices for moms and dads.
Families will learn specific techniques and principles that can be used with children of all ages. Connect with other families and discover the many benefits of therapeutic massage for babies, as well as enhancing your own stress management skills with mindfulness.
$120/family, includes massage oil and ebook
(minimum 3 families)
infant massage Private Instruction
In-home private lesson
Includes massage oil and instructional ebook
Pediatric Massage
Pediatric Massage Therapy is beneficial for children of all ages and with a variety of health concerns.
Some of the conditions we work with are:
Contractures
Hypertonicity/Hypotonicity
Seizures
Spasticity
ADD/ADHD
Sports-related injuries
Anxiety
Asthma
Autism
Cerebral Palsy
Cystic Fibrosis
Down Syndrome
Hearing Loss
Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis
Muscular Dystrophy
Spina Bifida
Visual Impairment
Terminal Illness, Palliative Care, Hospice Massage
In-Home Appointments Available