Customized Massage Sessions for Kids

As certified in Pediatric Massage Therapy, it is my pleasure and duty to treat children with respect, patience, being mindful of their uniqueness and individualism. Therefore, I customize each massage for the child's needs. If they are in sports, if they have special needs, if they have been hospitalized recently (teaching safe touch) as well as with kids and families who have been diagnosed with a terminal illness. During the past 5 years, I had the pleasure to work with a palliative group; that offered my massage service. Therefore, I have been blessed to work with children who have been diagnosed with cancer diagnosis, rare conditions and in and out of hospitals, it is through them that I have found my calling as a pediatric massage therapist. All children starting from birth need nurturing touch, they thrive on it and it is also crucial for their, physical and mental development.

Benefits

  • Over all relaxation
  • Decrease anxiety and stress
  • Reduces aggressive behavior
  • Increases respiratory function
  • Increases body awareness
  • Improves muscle tone and joint mobility
  • Reduces sensitivity to touch
  • Introduce safe nurturing touch
  • Promotes better sleep patterns
  • Increases bonding
  • Teaches healthy boundaries


​Baby & Toddler Classes with Mommy/ Daddy

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​Baby and Mommy/ Daddy
(birth- 12months)


​​Baby and mommy/daddy class: Parents and caregivers will learn basic massage strokes. Receive information on benefits of massage, bonding time, calming techniques and much more. In a group setting or private classes can be arranged.
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​Toddler and mommy/daddy: Parents and caregivers learn how to creatively use massage techniques with the growing and active toddler; who might not have the attention span to sit or lay for a traditional massage. Therefore we use songs rhymes, games, stories, stretching and movement activities to keep the toddler engaged. In a group setting or private classes can be arranged


Toddler and Mommy/ Daddy
(1-5 years)

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​Benefits

Physical:
  • Strengthens and regulates baby' respiratory, circulation, immune and gastrointestinal functions
  • Relaxes and soothes nervous system
  • Improves muscle tone and motor skills
  • Stimulates the brain and contributes to mental growth and development
  • Promotes weight gain in low birth weight infants
  • Reduces fussiness and irritability
  • Relieves gas and constipation and reduces colic symptoms
  • Decreases the production of stress hormones
  • Relieves congestion and assists with reflux
  • Reduces pain and achiness
  • Aids in digestion

Emotional:
  • Communication is enhanced between child and parent/ caregiver
  • Promotes a healthy body image and body awareness
  • Helps with better sleep patterns and for longer periods of time
  • Strengthens baby's sense of touch and provides sensory experiences
  • Nurtures the parent- child bond
  • Decreases post-partum depression and nervousness
  • Increases confidence of the parent
  • Encourages a special , focused time for bonding and interacting
  • Improves parental understanding of the child's nonverbal cues
  • Increases the parent's ability to calm a stressed out or sick child