Infant Massage
All Yoga Mamas infant massage treatments are performed by Registered Massage Therapists {RMTs}, which may be eligible for coverage under your health care benefits.
Infant massage is an immediate and effective way to develop a loving attachment with your baby, and help them with their growth through every major postural-motor milestone. Touch is their first form of communication - when massaging you are speaking, and listening to your child, in a whole new way.
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Physical Benefits of Infant Massage for Baby
• Promote longer and deeper sleeping patterns • Relieve symptoms of "colic" or gassy periods • Relieve constipation • Stimulate their circulation, breathing and digestive rhythms • Improve your baby’s muscular coordination and flexibility • Helps with intrauterine and birth trauma Emotional Benefits of Infant Massage for Baby
• Reduces cortisol (stress hormone) and stimulates the release of endorphins and oxytocin (which subdues feelings of pain/discomfort, and increases the feeling of wellbeing) • Can ease some tension with separation anxiety and weaning Infant Massage also helps baby with:
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What to expect at your first visit
During your first infant massage your practitioner will review your baby's health history, goals and treatment options before treatment begins. Goals and expectations for treatment can range from wanting a fun, new experience for your baby, to relieving tension or scar tissue restrictions from a particular condition. At the end of treatment, you will receive a treatment plan and self-care instructions that you can do with your baby at home so the effects can be longer lasting.
FAQs
Can both parents attend the treatment?
Both parents are more than welcome to come to the appointment.
Does baby need to be undressed?
Dressed or undressed (with a diaper) is perfectly okay for infant massage.
How many treatments should my baby get?
It depends on the goals of the parents but it is generally recommended to come 1-2x a week if the issue is persistent. Parents will be shown how to massage/care for their baby as well at home so the treatment effects last longer.
When is the best time for massage?
Usually, a time when your baby is most calm, such as an hour after feeding or when they've had some sleep.
What pressure do you use during treatment?
Only light pressure. Your practitioner will be paying close attention to any sign of discomfort in baby and will adjust movements based on baby's response.
What happens if the issue persists?
A change in your treatment plan will be made if baby is not progressing as well as they should. At times it's best to do infant massage in conjunction with Chiropractic care.
Both parents are more than welcome to come to the appointment.
Does baby need to be undressed?
Dressed or undressed (with a diaper) is perfectly okay for infant massage.
How many treatments should my baby get?
It depends on the goals of the parents but it is generally recommended to come 1-2x a week if the issue is persistent. Parents will be shown how to massage/care for their baby as well at home so the treatment effects last longer.
When is the best time for massage?
Usually, a time when your baby is most calm, such as an hour after feeding or when they've had some sleep.
What pressure do you use during treatment?
Only light pressure. Your practitioner will be paying close attention to any sign of discomfort in baby and will adjust movements based on baby's response.
What happens if the issue persists?
A change in your treatment plan will be made if baby is not progressing as well as they should. At times it's best to do infant massage in conjunction with Chiropractic care.
Your Infant Massage Therapist
Sarah Bolton, RMT
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Sarah is a Registered Massage Therapist focusing her practice in pregnancy, postnatal and infant care. She offers prenatal massage, postnatal massage, infant massage, deep tissue massage and relaxing aromatherapy massage in our Toronto wellness clinic.
Sarah’s approach to massage therapy is clinical and holistic in nature. She offers a variety of techniques and modalities that will help you reach your treatment goals, and help you feel your very best long after your appointment with her. Sarah has been practicing since 2019 and has had a lot of experience with peri-natal care, as well as treating infants as young as 4 months old. She caters her massage treatments to each individual’s needs and strives to help you find solutions to any pain, stress, or restricted mobility you may be going through. Over the years her practice has been mindful of the mind-body connection (and how powerful it can be!), how movement can be medicinal, and all the different ways self-care can be restorative. Sarah is confident in her ability to treat you, no matter what your treatment goals are. |
Cancellation Policy:
All wellness cancellations must be a minimum of 24 hours, prior to your appointment time. We have a limited amount of wellness appointments available and they are in high demand. Any appointments cancelled outside of the 24 hours will be charged in full. Thank you for your understanding COVID-19 considerations will be made.
All wellness cancellations must be a minimum of 24 hours, prior to your appointment time. We have a limited amount of wellness appointments available and they are in high demand. Any appointments cancelled outside of the 24 hours will be charged in full. Thank you for your understanding COVID-19 considerations will be made.
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A Note About yoga Mamas' Cancellation Policies
Please note that we do not offer refunds. Each event/course/training/wellness appt has it's own specific cancellation policy which is listed on each registration page. Please take the time to read these in full prior to registering. Each event/appointment that we run is in partnership with a practitioner who is focusing their independent career in pre and postnatal health. This is their beautiful livelihood. This is why we have these policies in place. Thank you very much for your understanding. Jamie Kalynuik, Founder of Yoga Mamas
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