Infant Massage Classes for Parents
Classes are geared towards 9 weeks - 4yr olds, but the techniques can be adapted to children of any age.
The power of touch can relax, help with communication and development, and build confidence for the infant and caregiver through creating a stronger bond between the two. Invest in your child’s health and learn tools that will last a lifetime!
Parents are taught about different types of touch, infant behavioral states, cues, and reflexes and how to incorporate massage techniques to relieve and relax issues such as: teething, digestion, constipation, sleep disorders, and even colic.
With the crawlers to toddler stage, yoga poses and stretches for both the children and parents are incorporated to help break child restlessness for maximum benefit. Along with topics discussed throughout the class, handouts with pictures and descriptions are given for each of the protocols.
For working parents, taking five to ten minutes a day to massage your child will help to alleviate the five to ten hours of absence they experience. A stronger parental bond is created by taking one on one time with the child.
For maximum benefit, Teresa, a working mother of three, strongly encourages fathers to join mothers in the classes. It is very important that both parents share the time bonding with their child.
Teresa had the honor of meeting and learning directly from Tina Allen, founder of leading children’s health and nurturing touch organization, Liddle KidzTM Foundation. Tina is a respected international lecturer, author, and authority on infant and pediatric massage.
Teresa Porter founder of Sirrine Studio with Tina Allen of LittleKidzTM Foundation.
More information about the Liddle KidzTM Foundation can be found on their website:
http://www.youtube.com/liddlekidz
Testimonials
"I first met Teresa through our chiropractor when I needed a massage to help relieve some back pain. Since that time our daughter (our second child) was born and has experienced fairly significant discomfort from gas and digestion. As her father I often feel helpless as there isn’t much we can do during these times other than rock her and try to find a comfortable position or her to be in.
While we started down the usual paths of altering my wife’s diet and introducing pro-biotics, we had heard infant massage was another tool many parents found useful to help their children. The first person I thought of was Teresa having seen her mention the infant massage classes in one of her email newsletters. My wife and I decided to give it a try and also brought along our 2 year old son so he could take part as well. The class turned out to be more than we expected and was a great learning experience.
Teresa is an excellent teacher and I was impressed with how well she went with the flow to get though the material while going with the ups and downs of an 8 week old and a two year old who aren’t always cooperative. We found the class to be a great opportunity to learn how massage can be beneficial to our kids and most importantly to learn what "not" to do (very important when it comes to massaging the stomach area).
Since taking the class we have had the opportunity to employ the massage techniques we learned from Teresa on multiple occasions and have been amazed at how much it can help relax our daughter. Being 2 years old our son doesn’t often sit still long enough to want a massage but, the few occasions he has, it was pretty impressive to see how much he enjoyed them and relaxed.
Overall, I see the techniques we learned in the infant massage class as giving us another tool to employ not only as our daughter’s digestion system matures but also, throughout our kids childhoods. I would strongly recommend both Teresa and the infant massage class to others."
- John and Cheryl December 2011
"I took Teresa's infant massage class when my daughter, Leia, was about twelve weeks old. From the very first class, Leia loved the massage. She would calm down instantly and even fell asleep after I was through. Being a first time mom, I loved learning a special way to connect with my daughter. I think the most valuable thing I learned from the class was the stomach massage. I have used it many times and continue to use it when I can tell Leia is uncomfortable. When she was about five months old, we took a road trip. At one of our stops, Leia was very uncomfortable. She was fussy and I could tell her tummy was bothering her. I stood her on my knee and did some of the techniques Teresa had taught me and, as I rubbed, she pooped :). Instantly she felt better and was able to fall asleep in her car seat. Without taking the class I don't think I would be able to relieve her pain so quickly. Thank you Teresa!"
- Patti April 2011
Schedule:
Age 9weeks - 4years old
Thursdays: 2/16 - 3/8 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Fridays: 2/17 - 3/9 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Location:
Gilbert, AZ
Exact address will be given at time of registration.
What to bring:
- A blanket or pillow for the baby or toddler to lay on.
- A small three ring binder with plastic sheets to put all the handouts in.
- Organic oil will be provided.
- Most importantly, your child or children. Children need to be healthy and well to participate.
Cost:
Register by 2/10/12 for class and pay only $75 for four week classes. Regular fee is $100. Teresa is willing to make house calls. House calls must have a minimum of two moms/couples and fees will range from $125 to $200 per mom/couple depending on travel time and the size of class.
Registration FormPlease contact Teresa to register via email at teresa@sirrinestudio.com.
Call or email Teresa to make sure space is available. Do not hesitate to call with any questions.
Fees needs to be paid in full to attend the first class. Credit cards accepted. Make checks payable to Sirrine Studio at:
P.O. Box 2238
Mesa, Az 85214