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About Infant Massage
Advantages of the IAIM Infant Massage Program
Did you know that parents who take a class with IAIM learn much more than just the mechanics of a massage routine? My program involves many touch styles, movement, interaction, and communication.
Both research and anecdotal evidence from families have shown that infant massage can benefit babies and families in many ways.
They can be grouped into four categories: Interaction, Stimulation, Relief and Relaxation.
Interaction in Infant Massage May Include:
- Promotion of bonding and secure attachment
- Verbal/non-verbal communication
- Development of trust and confidence
- Using all the senses
- Feelings of love, respect, and being valued
Each Massage May Stimulate:
- Circulatory and digestive systems
- Hormonal and immune systems
- Coordination and balance
- Learning and concentration
- Muscular development and growth
- Mind and body awareness
Parents May Find that Infant Massage Helps Relieve:
- Gas and colic
- Constipation and elimination
- Growing pains and muscular tension
- Teething discomfort
- Cramps
The Massage Promotes Relaxation which May be Shown Through:
- Improved sleep patterns
- Increased flexibility and muscle tone
- Regulation of behavioral states
- Being calm and being able to calm themself
- Reduction in stress hormones
Why Take A Class
The easiest way to learn to massage your baby is with the help of an IAIM Certified Infant Massage Instructor (CIMI). The strokes and styles of massage are easier to grasp when demonstrated by our experienced instructors. Pressure, rate, rhythm, the length of the massage, respect, bonding, why babies cry, babies’ body language, relaxation, and parent empowerment are some of the skills and topics you will learn.
Little Arrows Infant Massage Courses
Be Confident With Every Aspect of Infant Msssage
I only teach a little at a time to ensure that you are confident with every aspect. I teach the same tried and tested IAIM syllabus that has been used since the early 1990's. I offer two main types of service: infant massage classes and private instruction.
My classes offer a supportive group environment where parents can share experiences and learn from each other while having fun. A typical IAIM course consists of five sessions of one to one and a half hours duration. Each session is held at weekly intervals to allow you and your baby to absorb all the information and get used to the massage. I keep the group sizes small to ensure personalized attention. The recommended age for group classes is from birth to one.
I also conduct workshops and demonstrations for professional groups and conferences.
Booking
Please use the Contact Me Page to schedule you and your baby for the next available course.