Brampton Infant Massage Classes

Our INFANT MASSAGE PROGRAM is a 4 part educational series systematically designed to teach care givers how to massage infants, toddlers and young children for health and well-being.

Session 1: UPPER EXTREMITY (hands, arms and shoulders)

~ 45 min

During this session care givers will learn basic massage terminology and techniques that will be used throughout the entire series. Massage  in the upper extremity is designed to help promote blood and nerve flow and to minimize growing pains. Each class will focus on non-verbal contact cues and bonding.

Session 2: CHEST and ABDOMEN

~ 45 min

The techniques learned during this session are focused on alleviating congestion from a cold or respiratory infection and aiding digestion. Care givers will learn specific movement patterns to focus on and what areas to avoid when massaging little ones.

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Session 3: LOWER EXTREMITY (feet, legs, hips and pelvis)

~ 45 min

This session is specifically helpful as the little ones transition to toddling and walking. The techniques taught in this class will promote improved motor function, joint stability, and muscle tone.

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Session 4:  HEAD, NECK and FACE

~ 45 min

Children and babies that receive massage in these areas often experience  benefits such as  improved latching for breast feeding, improved speech, and weight gain. Children who sustained medical intervention during birth such as forceps, vacuum, pro-longed or stalled labour or C-section sustain significant forces to the head and neck and can benefit from regular massage in this region.