Infant Massage Classes
One of my sons "helping" me teach! He LOVES massage!
Are you a parent looking for a gentle and effective tool to help you calm and connect with your baby? Perhaps you are just looking for a new way to interact with them? What about also improving their; sleep, relaxation, muscle tone, digestion, neurological development and immunity, and encouraging relaxation? Infant Massage is a wonderful way to support your baby's health and well-being while also enhancing your relationship!
I offer a series of 6 - 1 hour sessions in which you will learn how to give your baby a full body massage, including specific strokes to help with difficulties such as colic and constipation. There is emphasis on infant communication to help you develop confidence in your ability to interpret your baby's unique cues. Our discussion times include; natural ways to encourage sleep and settling, how to incorporate massage in your daily routine, stress management for parents, which oils to use, safety during massage and how to continue massage as your baby grows.
Baby should be between the age of 4 weeks and 1 year but you will learn how to adjust the massage for toddlers, older children and even teens. Nurturing touch remains a need for children of ALL ages!
Join us! Connect with other parents while connecting with your baby!
I offer a series of 6 - 1 hour sessions in which you will learn how to give your baby a full body massage, including specific strokes to help with difficulties such as colic and constipation. There is emphasis on infant communication to help you develop confidence in your ability to interpret your baby's unique cues. Our discussion times include; natural ways to encourage sleep and settling, how to incorporate massage in your daily routine, stress management for parents, which oils to use, safety during massage and how to continue massage as your baby grows.
Baby should be between the age of 4 weeks and 1 year but you will learn how to adjust the massage for toddlers, older children and even teens. Nurturing touch remains a need for children of ALL ages!
Join us! Connect with other parents while connecting with your baby!
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VIRTUAL CLASS
DATE: early 2024 TIME: to be determined COST: $80 + tax per parent/baby couple (partners welcomed to join in as well!) We could all use a little connection. This class will enable you to do just that with other parents who are in the same boat, while simultaneously enhancing your bond with your baby as you learn the art of Infant Massage! (And check out that list of benefits above!) You can reserve your place in the class by filling out the form below. Once I've confirmed your spot, we can arrange for payment by email transfer and you'll receive instructions for our time together, including our first Zoom link! |
Get on the list by submitting your information at "sign me up!" above.
Private classes
If you prefer to learn Infant Massage in the comfort of your home with friends or community members, please connect and we can find a time that works for you!
What my Infant Massage class participants are saying...
- "I just loved the casual atmosphere and that I totally felt comfortable just taking care of my own and my baby's needs while we were there. I also loved the side-conversations...so important for a mom's mental health to talk to other moms!”
- “Tuesday Night… Baby: Screaming (won't even stop for boob!) Me: Get out the massage oil and start massaging her, she starts LAUGHING and is all smiles!!!!!! It was amazing... I felt so proud :)”
- “The bonding that massage can create between mom and baby by doing massage is the best part, but it was really nice just to get out and meet other moms and babies as well.”
- "Personality of (Wanda) made class comfortable for me and my child. She also seemed very interested and knowledgable on the subject.”
- “I really learned more about her cues and what she likes. Now when she's really upset and I can't seem to figure out what's wrong, often a little foot rub calms her right down! It's also a great way to spend time together.”
- “I felt totally accepted and able to do whatever I needed to meet my baby's needs...so even when she slept the whole time I didn't feel like we were missing out!”
- "I learned an important skill that I think I will get a lot of use out of in the upcoming years - I will definitely recommend this class to others."
- "I would recommend this class for sure! The massage techniques we learned have already proved to be beneficial to my baby (ie helping with tummy trouble and gas issues) and I love the relaxation and the love that I can show my daughter through massage."
- "Wanda made us feel very comfortable throughout the classes. I would definitely recommend it to my friends. My baby really seems to enjoy his massages, and I really enjoy the bonding time. What I liked best is just finding another activity to do with him and another way to relate to my baby."
- "My favorite part about the class was bonding with my little princess. Yes me and my baby girl have benefited as it helps her to relax and calm down when she is irritated or upset. Our instructor was fabulous. Loved how she related her own personal experiences and always took time to have us share our thoughts and feelings. It is easy to feel alone and in your own bubble when you are a mother of a new baby especially your first."
- "I would definitely recommend the class - and I will! I love that we have a bonding activity that gets us to slow down together...If the timing is right, of course."
- "I loved learning a new way to interact & bond with my baby. I feel that this class has provided us the opportunity to learn together. I hope to continue massage in the future and especially after I go back to work that we will use massage as part of special mommy-baby time to reconnect. Wanda you have found your calling. You are a wonderful instructor. You have the ability to make people feel welcomed and comfortable in less that a minute upon meeting you. I saw how you made a point to chat with each mother each week which was very considerate. I feel like I have known you for years when we have only known each other for a few weeks! I would recommend this class to my friends without hesitation."
- "Meeting other mothers and babies. The instructor helped me feel comfortable in the class. She involves everybody in her class, she is a wonderful person. I would recommend this class."
- "I loved this class!! The art of touch through massage has given me a way to share special moments with my son and interact with him in a way I didn't previously know. Wanda is a great instructor as she truly understands infants and adapts her class accordingly. I would bott hesitate for a moment to strongly recommend this class."
- "I highly recommend this class, and Wanda was an excellent instructor! She makes you feel very comfortable, she's a very approachable person! I loved interacting with the other mommys, and just having that time with my baby!"
- "My instructor was awesome! She/you made us feel so welcome and like you were genuinly happy we were there. You can tell you enjoy what you do and it is not just a job. That makes people enjoy your class so much more! I like everything about the class, I couldnt pick just one thing. Everything from getting out and meeting new Moms and being able to be with a group of people that couldnt of been more understanding.. to being away from the class, home alone with a crying colicy baby. Then setting your baby in front of you and being able to really help them, help them get all those gas bubbles out and seeing the relief in their face.. it is soo rewarding! Yes, I would recomend it to my friends. I actually did!"
- "I loved the supportive feel of the group. The class offered enough time for massage, feeding, diaper changes, and lots of interaction between parents and Wanda. During class time we learned the massage moves but also how to interact with our babies. Wanda did a great job of making us feel comfortable regardless of how baby's day was going. I would highly recommend this class."
- "My baby and I enjoyed the Infant Massage class with Wanda. She was kind, welcoming, friendly and genuinely caring. Hearing her personal stories were inspirational, knowing the benefits massage will create in the relationship with my child. Infant Massage has benefited my baby and I by giving us special bonding time, a time to relax and focus on each other. I would and have most definitely recommended this class."
- "I would recommend this to anyone and everyone! I loved it and so did (my baby). I loved learning the massage and being able to use it to bond with her more and develop a new routine. Wanda is so loving and sweet and made us feel completely comfortable."
- "I have already recommended this class to my friends:) wanda, you amazing at what you do, i loved the connection I was able to make with (my baby)."
- "Wanda made us feel very comfortable throughout the classes. I would definitely recommend it to my friends. My baby really seems to enjoy his massages, and I really enjoy the bonding time. What I liked best is just finding another activity to do with him and another way to relate to my baby."
- "My favorite part about the class was bonding with my little princess. Yes me and my baby girl have benefited as it helps her to relax and calm down when she is irritated or upset. Our instructor was fabulous. Loved how she related her own personal experiences and always took time to have us share our thoughts and feelings. It is easy to feel alone and in your own bubble when you are a mother of a new baby especially your first."
- "The instructor was amazing. I would recommend this class to friends. Learning a new way to bond with baby while enjoying the company of other mothers is both immensely beneficial to both baby and mom. I enjoyed the massages with little sayings...I love you, found my baby loved that the most."
- "Loved learning the massage techniques, meeting other moms and babies. My son's gas is much improved and we have bonded even more. I always felt very very comfortable with the instructor. Yes would definitely recommend and even though I know the techniques would most likely do it again with a second baby for the same great experience." -Christie and Luke
- "I would recommend this class and have. I heard about the class from a friend of mine who took it and spoke highly of it. I liked the relaxed atmosphere (even when my baby was noisy or fussing) and the chance to connect with other mothers. It was also nice to have the time to learn and bond with my baby. We benefited from the class in that it helped with my babies constipation."
- "Loved it. Just getting out with other mom's was great, making lasting friendships is awesome. Baby and I feel closer, she enjoys the touch/massage. I also like that Ruby's birthmark on her leg is seeming to disappear and I believe message is helping this. I would and Will recommend the class!" - Andrea & Ruby
- "I enjoyed having the opportunity to have a little one on one physical touch time with my baby. It's not always easy to get that when home with other kids running around. I loved the speed of learning and Wanda's quiet, calm, gentle style. We try to do a little massage everyday so I would say we definitely benefited from the class. I would totally recommend this class to anyone (not just friends)."
- " (I enjoyed) Meeting with other moms, comfortable environment. Instructor was easy going. The class has encouraged bonding through massage. I would recommend the class to friends."
- "I have recommended the class to some friends who are pregnant, and with new borns. Our instructor was very personable and friendly, yet professional. I felt comfortable talking to her about my baby! I feel like me and Sophie benefited from class, she started sleeping great after the second week of daily massage. and I love the time together, its a bonding therapeutic time for both me and her. She now just lays there and smiles while I rub her legs and feet, arms and hands... Still working on the tummy chest massage!!" -Amanda and Sophie
- "I liked being able to see the moves done in person. We have definitely benefited from the class, massage helps calm Kate down, and makes me relax as well. I would definitely recommend the class." Melanie & Kate
- "I would definitely recommend it and felt very comfortable! It was a fun, relaxed, healthy, enjoyable atmosphere. I liked learning the massage and I enjoyed the social aspect. We have definitely benefited- belly issues and puking have been a real struggle for Braegha and this has helped her feel better and helped everyone sleep." Krystol & Braegha