Infant Massage

Create a lasting bond with your little one.

During group or individual sessions, we cover the whole body for baby, and address teething pains, bonding, skin-to-skin, digestive issues, premature & special needs babies, colic/gas, birth injury/trauma, facial massage to assist with breastfeeding & latch issues, etc. I prefer to teach each family the full 5 class series, so families will learn how to massage all of baby's body parts and will feel confident and comfortable to continue at home. The IAIM textbook & organic, cold-pressed infant massage oil are provided for each client who signs up.

GROUP CLASSES: Please contact me for inquiries regarding upcoming group class offerings.

PRIVATE CLASSES: I am currently accepting clients for private infant massage classes. Reach out with questions about pricing and availability in order to coordinate a one-on-one 5-week series.

Good to know…

  • Julie is a Certified Infant Massage Instructor (CEIM) through the International Association of Infant Massage (IAIM)

  • Julie offers both private & group infant massage courses to families.

  • Infant massage courses typically consist of five, 75–minute sessions

What is the IAIM program?

  • Unlike many other infant massage organizations, IAIM instructors around the world only teach parents and caregivers to massage their own baby and instructors always teach on a massage doll.

  • This unique yet powerful aspect of IAIM’s program provides parents and caregivers a safe and nurturing space to bond and learn about their own baby.

  • Parents who take an infant massage class with Julie learn much more than just the mechanics of a massage routine. The program involves many different styles of touch, movement, interaction and communication.

  • Both research and anecdotal evidence from families have shown that there are many ways that babies and families may benefit from infant massage.

Benefits for Babies:

Interaction

Regular massage promotes quality time with both parents:

  • For bonding and secure attachment

  • Feeling loved, valued, and respected,

  • Early contact with both parents, developing empathy,

  • Verbal and non-verbal communication, using all of the senses,

  • Developing trust and confidence

Relaxation identified after massage by:

  • Deeper sleep

  • Improved sleep patterns,

  • More flexibility and relaxed muscle tone,

  • Regulation of behavioral states,

  • Being calm and being able to calm themselves,

  • Reduction in stress hormones,

  • Increase in “feel good” hormones

Stimulation

Regular massage supports infant development by:

  • Stimulation of all body systems including the digestive, hormonal, immune and circulatory systems, elimination, muscle tone, joint mobility

  • Improving self-regulation

  • Experiencing body’s sensing, coordination and balance to better body awareness Encourage vocalizations and communication

  • Release of neuro-mediators involved in brain development

  • Improving sleep quality

  • Encouraging parent-directed learning and concentration

Parents describe that massage helps relieve:

  • Gastro-intestinal issues: Colic, constipation, and wind/gas,

  • Teething discomfort, excess mucus

  • Reduce growing pains and muscular cramps