Infant Massage Workshop
$99 A PERSON
MAMA Pass and 9 Month Pass Holders receive 10% off​

​The perfect first outing with your new babe!

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Class Breakdown

First Class: Strokes for the legs; Discuss newborn reflexes including crying
Second Class: Strokes for the arms, chest and face; Discuss the science of bonding
Third Class: Strokes for the tummy and the gas and colic routine; Discuss theories on colic and solutions
Fourth Class: Strokes for the back, full-body routine and gentle exercises/games for baby; Discuss how to keep the connection as they grow

KEY MESSAGE:  YOU will be the only person to touch your baby. My role is to simply teach and empower you to massage your baby.
Infant massage is an ancient practice revived that harnesses the power of touch to heal and bond. Current research, clinical studies and observation support the following benefits to name just a few:

Benefits for baby
• Promote longer and deeper sleeping patterns
• Relieve symptoms of "colic" or gassy periods
• Improve cardiac and respiratory output
• Help baby develop sense of self

Benefits for parents/caregivers
• Enhance and facilitate parent/child relationships
• Increase confidence and sensitivity as you learn to read and respond to your babies' cues
• Provide special, focused time together
• Decrease stress

The Instructor

Morgan Livingstone CCLS CIIT MA
Hello, I am Morgan Livingstone, your infant massage instructor trainer and certified child life specialist.

I am passionate about supporting infant’s diverse needs through positive touch and massage, nurturing communication in a positive safe environment that fosters bonding and healthy attachment with parents.
The ancient practice of infant massage has found renewed interest in our modern world as we appreciate the simple but valuable benefits of this traditional practice.
I have an undergraduate degree in Early Childhood Education from Ryerson University, and worked for many years as a lead teacher in an infant room in a busy downtown child care facility. During my work as a child life specialist at Princess Margaret Hospital, I supported many young babies receiving treatment during long term hospitalizations, and their parents. It was then that my desire to increase and improve supports for young babies in hospital began. I returned to graduate school to complete my masters, where my research focused on the coping needs of premature babies at risk for eye disease. These infants underwent frequent, uncomfortable procedures and assessments, and I developed a parent education program that taught parents infant massage and comfort positions to help improve pain management, and foster positive touch during an otherwise painful time.  I continue to work with and support families facing illness, trauma and loss in my community practice and provide infant massage certification courses around the world in developing countries to medical professionals and directly with parents during their infant’s hospitalization.

​My own role as a mother of two children has been wonderful and eye-opening as I apply my philosophies and experience with the ever-changing young individuals they have become. Massage has been a part of our life as a family from birth, and continues as the children grow older and change. 
I look forward to working with you and your babies.
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International Association of Infant Massage
The curriculum you will be taught has been developed by Vimala McClure at the International Association of Infant Massage (IAIM).  The IAIM has been teaching instructors and parents the art of infant massage since the early 1980's. The program is based on a wonderful combination of Swedish and Indian Massage techniques, simple yoga and basic reflexology.  To find out more information on the IAIM please connect to http://www.infantmassagewinc.com/home.html or www.iaim.net
Cancellation Policy:
Please note that we do not offer refunds.  Cancellations made 1 week or more from the event date will be credited to the account. Cancellations made less than a week from the event will not be credited or refunded. Thank you very much for your understanding.