INFANT MASSAGE
Touch is the first form of communication and a special way to interact and bond with your baby.
Kirsten is a Certified Infant Massage Instructor (CIMI) . Small group classes ( up to 8 babies) for mums, dads and grandparents or private classes are available.
BENEFITS OF INFANT MASSAGE
- Reduces anxiety and improves alertness in baby
- Strengthens baby’s immune system
- Enhances attachment and bonding
- Relaxation for baby and parent – Oxytocin release reducing stress hormone levels in children and their parents, may help mothers recover from PND.
- Enhances emotions and improves mood by increasing dopamine level
- Provides relief from discomfort
- Relieves sinus and chest congestion
- Reduces symptoms of eczema
- Reduces crying time
- Improves deep sleep by increasing oxytocin, melatonin and serotonin levels
- Stimulates digestion, respiration and circulation
- Increases birthweight in premature and low birth weight babies
- Teaches parents how to understand their baby’s body language and how to respond to non-verbal cues
- Improves body awareness
- Relieves colic, wind and constipation and may relieve reflux.
- Has many benefits for children with special needs e.g improving muscle tone in children with neurological conditions such as Cerebral Palsy & Downs syndrome.
Class size: Maximium 8 babies
Duration: 2 hours
What to bring: Your beautiful baby, a change mat or towel
Cost: $75 per person includes a booklet and organic cold pressed massage oil.
Private Classes available by appointment Cost: $200 ( 1-4 people). This can be in Studio, your home or via Zoom.