Infant Massage is a gift of presence that blesses the little one as well as the entire family. The first source of joy that comes from Infant Massage is the intentional gift of time spent together. Just look at that photo of the mother practicing massage with her daughter. There is eye contact, and gentle touch, and attention in the purest sense. Infant massage promotes bonding and secure attachment. It encourages verbal and non-verbal communication. It instills a sense of security and respect.
Infant Massage also stimulates muscular development and tone, and engages the circulatory, digestive, and immune systems. It can aid in the relief of constipation, gas pains, colic, teething discomfort, and muscular tension. Infant Massage additionally offers relaxation which can support improved sleep patterns, improve the ability to calm oneself (self-regulation), and lower levels of stress hormones.
The benefits that come to parents via Infant Massage are also numerous. It can help parents gain deeper understandings about their babies. It actually decreases stress hormones and increases the levels of relaxing hormones (such as oxytocin and prolactin) and offers relaxation and improved sleep to parents! It can also help with postnatal depression and offer parents the class-time opportunities to meet other parents of infants.
Kathy is a Certified Educator of Infant Massage through Infant Massage USA and the International Association of Infant Massage.
She is available to offer classes in a variety of settings to individual families and to groups of parents and their babies. Most often classes are offered for pre-crawling infants, but there is flexibility for parents with older infants/toddlers. Classes are typically an hour long and are offered as a set of 4 or 5 sessions. Learn more about Infant Massage infantmassageusa.org
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Affirmations from Parents who have studied with Kathy:
Kathy’s Infant Massage Classes have become my primary recommendation to parents with infants! She has created a fun, welcoming atmosphere and exudes an openhearted, genuine love for the parent-child connection. My son felt it too… he couldn’t stop smiling at her throughout every session! Whether your goal is to learn massage techniques and benefits or solely to enjoy purposeful time with your child, investing in these classes with Kathy may be one of the finest early parenting decisions you can make.
Kristen Gregory
Additional comments from other parents:
"Thanks to these classes, I feel closer to my son."
"I loved the one on one time with my baby."
"After each class, I felt calmer!"
"My daughter had a really hard time separating from my touch. She always wanted to be on my body. She couldn't self-soothe. Your classes were the first time my daughter could accept resting on the floor with me close to her, but separate from her. She loves the massages, and it has helped her trust herself."
"My daughter has sensory concerns, and it has sometimes been difficult for her to accept my loving touch. By learning infant massage techniques, we are beginning to bond in some new and wonderful ways."
"Kathy brings peace and tranquility to her work."
Affirmations from Parents who have studied with Kathy:
Kathy’s Infant Massage Classes have become my primary recommendation to parents with infants! She has created a fun, welcoming atmosphere and exudes an openhearted, genuine love for the parent-child connection. My son felt it too… he couldn’t stop smiling at her throughout every session! Whether your goal is to learn massage techniques and benefits or solely to enjoy purposeful time with your child, investing in these classes with Kathy may be one of the finest early parenting decisions you can make.
Kristen Gregory
Additional comments from other parents:
"Thanks to these classes, I feel closer to my son."
"I loved the one on one time with my baby."
"After each class, I felt calmer!"
"My daughter had a really hard time separating from my touch. She always wanted to be on my body. She couldn't self-soothe. Your classes were the first time my daughter could accept resting on the floor with me close to her, but separate from her. She loves the massages, and it has helped her trust herself."
"My daughter has sensory concerns, and it has sometimes been difficult for her to accept my loving touch. By learning infant massage techniques, we are beginning to bond in some new and wonderful ways."
"Kathy brings peace and tranquility to her work."
