Infant Massage
"Infant massage is an age old tradition dating back to the beginning of time. Studies have shown that babies that were held, rocked, massaged and carried showed more compassion and cooperation into their adulthood"
Vimala McClure - Founder of the International Association of Infant Massage and author of the book Infant Massage, A Handbook for Loving Parents.
Classes:
Technique:This class uses the curriculum of the IAIM, International Association of Infant Massage. All the strokes in this course are safe for young babies. The strokes combine Indian style massage, Swedish massage, Reflexology, Touch Relaxation and Yoga. Instruction is based on the book Infant Massage, A Handbook for Loving Parents by Vimala McClure.
Each Infant Massage course runs for 4 weeks, meeting once per week, for approximately 60 minutes each class. Every class will include stroke demonstration as well as discussion. Strokes are demonstrated by the instructor through the use of a doll. During the course only the parents, or the baby's caregivers, will ever touch your baby!
Discussion: Discussion topics include: infant behavioral states, reading your infant's body language and cues, colic, bonding, attachment and much more. During the 4 weeks parents and caregivers will learn, and experience, the many benefits of Infant Massage. Parents will have a forum to exchange ideas, and discuss concerns, pertaining to life with a new baby. Babies will enjoy the benefits of loving touch in a social and safe environment.
Benefits of Infant Massage for Babies:
- Relaxes and helps decrease stress for you and your baby.
- Relieves discomfort from constipation, gas and colic.
- Helps normalize muscle tone and improve blood circulation.
- Helps baby sleep better (therefore parents sleep better too).
- Stimulates brain development and improves sensory awareness.
- Promotes bonding and attachment.
Benefits of Infant Massage for Parents and Caregivers:
- Helps parents feel more comfortable and confident in their ability to care for their baby.
- Teaches parents to recognize and respond to baby's cues.
- Promotes techniques to soothe and comfort babies.
- Provides an additional avenue for close and nurturing contact.
- Encourages baby focused time.
Ricki Ainbinder is a Certified Infant Massage Instructor (CEIM) (CIMI) and a member of Infant Massage USA, and The International Association of Infant Massage. To speak with Ricki about the benefits of infant massage or to find out about registration for the next available session call: 203 653-5131
No New Classes available at this time!
Start your own class!!!!$100.00 for 4 classes.
Get together 3 or more families and start your own class.
Private sessions also available.
$75.00 per hour
To find out more call:
203 653-5131 or email: mothernurture@massagetherapy.com
