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Angela 086 3019519
Baby Massage Classes
The benefits for baby include:
· Supports the bonding process
· Improves blood circulation
· Allows them to feel love, acceptance and security
· The baby learns how to relax and become more calm
· Can improve sleep patterns
· Stimulates a heightened sense of well being
· Promotes development of digestive tract and respiratory organs
· Reduction of colic symptoms and other digestive problems
€80 for 4 classes receipts given for health insurance
New Classes being held in Evolv Health Food Store in Enniscorthy 051 428798
Private and group classes held here at lodge road therapy room 051 428798
New Classes starting regularly please ring Angela on
051 428798 for more information
Infant Massage Class Price List
This is a truly enjoyable class for parents / care givers and baby. This class is designed to promote bonding through nurturing care.
Massage is a wonderful way to augment the important early bonding of parents and their infants. It is also very powerful in relieving colic and other symptoms of infant stress. Gentle touch is vital for babies existence and allows them to feel loved and secure. Infant massage is carried out daily as part of the routine for example when changing the babies nappy. The emphasis of infant massage is on communication of parent and baby. The classes are designed around the baby and is thought at a pace that suits both parent and baby. The techniques used are based on the work of Vimala McClure, author of Infant Massage a Hand book for Loving Parents and the founder of the organization IAIM
As an infant massage instructor I feel that infant massage should be part of the development of the child and not just at the baby stage. Through out the classes there are tips on how to continue the massage through out their young lives and most of all make it fun.
The benefits for parents include:
· Bonding and relaxation
· Communication, verbal and non verbal
· Increased parental competence in relating to and handling the baby
· Fun and joy
· Opportunities for close bonds and intensive communion between two people
· Development of awareness through loving touch and caring attention
· Teaching in a group offers parents the opportunity to exchange their ideas and experiences
Class content
In the classes you will learn to massage the infants:
· Feet / legs
· Tummy
· Chest
· Arms / hands
· Face
· Back
The colic stroke is adapted to cover other digestive problems including; constipation, wind and bloating. A baby suffering with any of the above will usually tend to cry often and bring there knees up to there chest. The colic routine is done in the morning, afternoon and evening for two weeks. It is important for parents to persevere, years of research from ‘the touch institute’ who have conducted years of research into infant massage.
There are different topics that are covered including:
· Crying
· "Spoiling"
· Colic
· Massage for a developing child
Yoga based exercise is also included in the classes and there will be nursery rhymes included also. There will be hand outs given to the parents to give some assistance.
Reflexology is the use of pressure points on the foot that correspond with the body. This is performed very gently in the infant massage by putting light pressure on the sole of the feet. Infants can become very relaxed when having their feet massaged.
This is a very enjoyable class and refreshments are available to all parents and carers. It provides them with the opportunity to chat and swap ideas as this can be an isolating time for you and your baby.
The Infant Massage classes can be attended from birth until the child is one year old. For a booking form please click here.
International Association of Infant Massage
I am registered with the International Association of Infant Massage (IAIM). Their mission statement reads:
"the purpose of the International Association of Infant Massage is to promote nurturing touch and communication through training, education and research so that parents, caregivers and children are loved, valued and respected throughout the world community"
BUPA Ireland Coverage of Infant Massage Classes
As part of their comprehensive maternity benefits covered by their Health Manager and Health Manager Gold schemes, BUPA Ireland are now offering Baby massage as a reclaimable expense. Up to €100 can be claimed towards the cost of these classes when carried out by members of the International Association of Infant Massage (Irish Chapter is Baby Massage Ireland).
Click Here for a Form for Infant Massage classes
VHI Coverage of Infant Massage Classes
As part of their comprehensive maternity benefits covered by their family plan and family plan plus schemes, VHI are now offering Baby Massage Classes as a reclaimable expense. Up to €75 can be claimed towards the cost of these classes when carried out by a member of the International Association of Infant Massage (Irish Chapter is Baby Massage Ireland).
Click Here for a Form for Infant Massage classes
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