Infant Massage Workshop |
$99 A PERSON
MAMA Pass and 9 Month Pass Holders receive 10% off |
The perfect first outing with your new babe!
Class BreakdownFirst 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 |
About The Course Instructor
My name is Carolynn Darrell and I am excited that you are inviting me on your parenting journey.
Ancient wisdom, modern parenting is a tagline I created to describe my parenting and teaching philosophy. There has been a recent surge of interest and research in parenting practices of long, long ago. Swaddling, infant massage and breastfeeding are a few of these practices that are high on the modern parent's radar. My philosophy honours thousands of years of evolutionary wisdom, but also values the needs and realities of 21st century families. My interest in parenting really began as an interest in infant development. I studied child health at Brock University and graduated with an honours B.A. I became a certified Child life specialist through a post graduate program at McMaster University. I practiced Child Life for many years at both Sickkids and Holland Bloorview Kids Rehab. I really enjoyed helping children and teen's navigate and gain mastery over their healthcare experience. But my smallest clients and their parents troubled me. I wasn't sure how to truly help them until I became certified as an infant massage instructor. The benefits of this instruction went well beyond the baby, and perhaps helped the parents the most, by empowering them when they feel most vulnerable, especially when their baby wont stop crying or has colic. A desire to help more parents in this effective and powerful way led me again to further graduate education. I completed a Masters of Arts degree from Brock University where I was able to study some important questions about infant massage and parenting. My greatest experience of all however, has been the birth of my own beautiful children. They teach me everyday that each child, family and parent is unique and they deserve to be treated that way.
My name is Carolynn Darrell and I am excited that you are inviting me on your parenting journey.
Ancient wisdom, modern parenting is a tagline I created to describe my parenting and teaching philosophy. There has been a recent surge of interest and research in parenting practices of long, long ago. Swaddling, infant massage and breastfeeding are a few of these practices that are high on the modern parent's radar. My philosophy honours thousands of years of evolutionary wisdom, but also values the needs and realities of 21st century families. My interest in parenting really began as an interest in infant development. I studied child health at Brock University and graduated with an honours B.A. I became a certified Child life specialist through a post graduate program at McMaster University. I practiced Child Life for many years at both Sickkids and Holland Bloorview Kids Rehab. I really enjoyed helping children and teen's navigate and gain mastery over their healthcare experience. But my smallest clients and their parents troubled me. I wasn't sure how to truly help them until I became certified as an infant massage instructor. The benefits of this instruction went well beyond the baby, and perhaps helped the parents the most, by empowering them when they feel most vulnerable, especially when their baby wont stop crying or has colic. A desire to help more parents in this effective and powerful way led me again to further graduate education. I completed a Masters of Arts degree from Brock University where I was able to study some important questions about infant massage and parenting. My greatest experience of all however, has been the birth of my own beautiful children. They teach me everyday that each child, family and parent is unique and they deserve to be treated that way.
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 www.iaim.ws
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 www.iaim.ws
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.
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.
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