Infant Massage Courses, Perth, Western Australia

4 Session Infant Massage Courses	<<back to courses and workshops
This course is designed for parents wanting to learn more about infant massage; we cover the full infant massage routine, including lymphatic exercises, the colic massage sequence, touch relaxation and the permission sequence. I encourage you to follow up at home during the week what you learn during each session. This is to enhance and strengthen the connections (neural pathways) in your baby's brain, remembering that babies learn best through multisensory experiences and repetition. Massaging your child is the best way for him or her to receive positive, nurturing touch. You could even incorporate soothing music in the background with a relaxing blend of aromatherapy essential oils in a burner for the ultimate sensory experience! By the end of the course, you will have a full understanding and appreciation of why infant massage is so beneficial for your child and how to adapt massage for your growing child, until their teenage years. There are three 4 session infant massage courses available: public infant massage courses, private infant massage courses and individual infant massage course. Click here for a complete course outline. Have a look at the Massage Products available for purchase. There is a DVD available to purchase for those who cannot attend a course.
4 session Infant Massage Course – Public Group Location: Woodvale Family Centre, 30 Chichester Drive, Woodvale, WA 6026 Group classes held Monday afternoons for 3 consecutive weeks (session 3 & 4 combined) Time: 1:30 - 2:45pm Each session lasts approximately 1 hour, allowing up to 15 minutes for discussion time afterwards. Class numbers: MINIMUM 3 parents per course – your place will be secured once your deposit has been received, required at least one week prior to commencement of course. Balance due by end of first session. Cost: $120 per person ($108 Kidzabuzz voucher/Concession) Course dates for 2008: Monday October 6, 13, 20 Monday December 1, 8, 15 REGISTER here for a 4 session Infant Massage course – Public Group 4 session Infant Massage course – Private Group Location: Your choice, agreeable by group members Time: Allow up to 1 ½ hours per session per week over 3 weeks (note: session 3 & 4 combined). Please contact Natalie stating your preferred date & start time once you have registered. Class numbers: MAXIMUM of 10 For 5 or more parents, a DISCOUNT will apply. Deposit required at least one week prior to commencement of course with balance due by end of first session. Cost: $120 per person ($108 Kidzabuzz voucher/Concession) REGISTER here for a 4 session Infant Massage course – Private Group 4 session Infant Massage course – Individual Location: Of your choice, your home is preferred Time: Allow up to 1 ½ hours per session per week over 3 weeks (note: session 3 & 4 combined). Please contact Natalie stating your preferred date & start time once you have registered. Cost: $160 ($144 Kidzabuzz voucher/Concession) REGISTER here for a 4 session Infant Massage course - Individual
Please note: prices are subject to change without prior notice.
4 Session Infant Massage Course Outline... So what do I learn? Session 1 • Introduction • Oils to use for massage • Permission sequence • Contraindications (where massage should be avoided) • Strokes for legs and buttocks • Parent relaxation Session 2- • Benefits of infant massage • Infant body language (understanding non-verbal cues) • Daily cycle (the best time to massage) • Bonding • Strokes for abdomen and chest • Touch relaxation Session 3- • Massage for the growing child (how to alter technique) • Strokes for face, arms and back • Colic discussion / colic massage strokes (also used for constipation & wind) Session 4- • Lymphatic exercises • Stroke review • Questions, thank you and evaluation A parent manual and a bottle of massage oil for each participant are included in a 4 session course.