Infant Massage

Healthy Motions^® Massage Therapy
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Infant Massage Therapy Instruction
communicating love through touch

Learn to massage your baby in a series of private or group classes. Infant massage is one of the most natural and pleasant methods of providing early nurturing touch. Infant massage consists of techniques based on Indian and Swedish massage, reflexology and yoga. Infant massage has numerous benefits for babies and parents. Group classes also provide an opportunity to meet other parents with infants and discuss topics of interest.
About the Instructor (Granetta Coleman):
Granetta is a Massage Therapist licensed in Washington, DC. She is a graduate of the Potomac Massage Training Institute of Washington, DC. She has been practicing as a massage therapist, since 2003. She is a Certified Educator of Infant Massage trained by the International Association of Infant Massage (IAIM). In addition, Granetta has a young daughter, who enjoys massages from mom.

UPCOMING
CLASSES

Please go to our Events Calendar to see upcoming classes.

**Registration required**
*Space is limited*

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private instruction also available

Some Benefits of Infant Massage for Babies May Include:

v Relieving discomfort from constipation, gas & colic

v Helping baby sleep better

v Babies crying less, as parent’s become more
responsive to baby’s cues

v Promoting bonding and attachment

v Normalizing muscle tone and improving circulation

v Stimulating brain development

v Promoting body awareness

Some Benefits of Infant Massage for Parents and Caregivers May Include: v Providing special baby-focused time for mothers, fathers, and caregiver

    v     Learning to understand and respond to baby’s cues
(i.e., improved communication with baby)
v     Promoting strong bond between parent and baby
v      Learning techniques to soothe and comfort your baby
    v     Feeling comfortable and confident in their ability to care for baby
v     Decreasing caregiver’s stress level

Group Classes

v Open to infants from 4 weeks to pre-crawling

v Three 1 hour classes ($50/infant). Couples welcome.

v Class size is limited so early registration is recommended.

Private Classes

v Open to infants from 4 weeks to crawling

v Two 45 minute to 1 hour classes. Couples welcome.

v Held at Healthy Motions® Massage Therapy office - $90/infant. Email contact@Healthymotions.com or call 202-276-0517 to schedule your private classes.

What to Bring to Class

    v     Please wear comfortable clothing as techniques are taught on the floor.
                 v     Extra diapers
    v     Waterproof changing pad/mat
    v     2 blankets (one for the baby to lie on & one in case the baby is cold)
    v     A pillow (optional)