Infant Massage

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Healthy Motions^® Massage Therapy
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Infant Massage Therapy Instruction
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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.

Some Benefits of Infant Massage for Babies May Include:

Relieving discomfort from constipation, gas & colic

Helping baby sleep better

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

Promoting bonding and attachment

Normalizing muscle tone and improving circulation

Stimulating brain development

Promoting body awareness

Some Benefits of Infant Massage for Parents and Caregivers May Include:

Providing special baby-focused time for mothers, fathers, and caregiver

Learning to understand and respond to baby’s cues (i.e., improved communication with baby)

Promoting strong bond between parent and baby

Learning techniques to soothe and comfort your baby

Feeling comfortable and confident in their ability to care for baby

Decreasing caregiver’s stress level

Group Classes

Open to infants from 4 weeks to pre-crawling

Three 1 hour classes ($50/infant at Healthy Motions. typically $90/infant at other locations). Couples welcome.

Class size is limited so early registration is recommended.

Private Classes

Open to infants from 4 weeks to crawling

Two 45 minute to 1 hour classes. Couples welcome.

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

Please wear comfortable clothing as techniques are taught on the floor.

Extra diapers

Waterproof changing pad/mat

2 blankets (one for the baby to lie on & one in case the baby is cold)

A pillow (optional)

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