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Infant Massage
"Nurturing the connection between parent and child, from the very beginning"
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Learn how to give your baby, a beautiful soothing massage.
I will teach you how to share the amazing healing power of touch with your baby to enhance bonding, and support their health and wellbeing.
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Baby Massage is a beautiful, relaxing activity all care givers can do with their babies and infants, and is an excellent parenting skill you can return to again and again to help with common digestive and teething pain, tummy time and bonding.
The first connection between parent and baby is through physical loving touch. Learning baby massage techniques early sets up deep emotional bonds, builds confidence in understanding how babies communicate their cues, and helps your little one feel securely attached, laying down the foundations for a lifetime of trust, respect and compassion. Learn the power of touch and the many benefits of infant massage as well as making social networks with other parents and caregivers.
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These groups are completely baby led, we welcome all of their sounds and states.
It is emphasised each session that if you need to feed, change or cuddle your little one, that is ok.
I demonstrate on a doll giving you the opportunity to practise on your baby. If your little one is not wanting massage at this time you can practise on a doll so as not to miss this opportunity to practice and perfect your skills.
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“I had a really great class and enjoyed learning ways I can help my baby."
"Clare made the class very comfortable and was so helpful and knowledgeable. I would definitely recommend this to a friend."
"The class was so relaxing and comfortable me and bub had a great experience this morning."
"The class was really helpful and Clare explained everything well and gave lots of examples and different options. I would absolutely recommend these classes to a friend."
My Services
Introduction to Infant Massage
What to expect from this class:-
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Appropriate oils for baby massage.
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Contraindications to massage.
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When and where to massage.
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Permission sequence.
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Strokes for basic sequence.
Infant Massage Full 4 Week Course
What to expect from this course:-
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Incorporates all of workshops 1-4 described below.
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How to incorporate massage into daily routine.
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Appropriate oils to use.
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Communicating with your baby, understanding their cues and behaviour states.
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The benefits of massage for parents and babies and the importance of touch for life long health outcomes.
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Baby reflexes and infant brain development.
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Stroke routines for different body parts, relaxation, colicky babies.
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Feel empowered and confident in parenting.
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Graduation Certificate and morning tea on the 4th session.​
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Infant Massage - Stomach & Digestion
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This will focus on wind, constipation and aims to relieve colic symptoms.
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You will learn massage sequences for the abdomen to aid and assist digestion and improve gut health.
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Health benefits of infant massage.
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Appropriate oils to use.
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How to incorporate these sequences into daily routine.
Infant Massage - Congestion & Teething
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Facial and chest massage sequences to help relieve congestion, sinus and teething discomfort.
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Health benefits of these sequences.
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Relaxing arm and hand massage incorporating some reflexology.
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Permission sequence.
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Infant Massage - Back & Tummy Time
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Soothing back massage, incorporating the importance of Tummy time.
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Relaxing massage for legs and feet, including some reflexology techniques.
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Health Benefits of these sequences.
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How to incorporate this into daily routine.
Infant Massage - Lymphatic / Baby Yoga
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Lymphatic Massage to promote flexibility, co ordination and relaxation (also known as Baby Yoga).
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Relaxing arm and hand sequences.
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Fun and playful, with nursery rhymes.
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Health Benefits of these sequences.
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How to incorporate this into daily routine.
Infant Massage 1:1 Home Visit
What to expect from this home visit:-
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90 minute private home visit.
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This is tailored to your needs.
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I can cover massage sequences based on workshops 1-4.
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Time for Q &A, all from the comfort of your own home.
Infant Massage Antenatal Introduction
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This group session will given you an insight into Infant massage so you can learn some basic tools and skills to start as soon as your little one is born. Also a great way to secure bonding whilst pregnant and make new social networks.
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A 1:1 follow up, 1 hour home visit postpartum will be arranged at your convenience for stroke reviews and questions.