Learn, Grow, Connect, Bond

through facilitated
Infant Massage Classes

What Are Infant Massage Classes?

I believe that you are the expert on your child, I am the facilitator, and your baby is the teacher! While the emphasis is on listening, observing and following your babies cues; we will cover techniques you can use to relax, engage and even help ease pain and discomfort for your baby. These classes do provide you space and an opportunity to connect and bond with your baby through healthy physical touch. These classes are about connection and not therapeutics because I strongly believe this activity should be a "do with baby" and not a "do to baby".  We follow a 5 class series and cover a new set of techniques each week. This ensures we are not overstimulating baby and we have lots of opportunities through the week to integrate what we have learned into our lives! The 5 class series is below! If class settings are not your style & you prefer 1:1 we can do that too! We can do 1:1 classes in your home or at the studio. during 1:1 sessions we can cover more ground and reduce the classes from 5 to 1 or 2.

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Class 1: Legs & Feet
Class 2: Stomach & Chest
Class 3: Arms & Hands
Class 4:Face & Back
Class 5: Gentle Stretches & Gas/Colic

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Important Details?

Please try to arrive 10 minutes early to arrive and get settled in. There is a staircase so please anticipate that. If you need help getting up the stairs or getting your things up or down, I will help you. There is water at the studio if you need any. Please inform me at least 24 hours prior to a cancellation so that I can give your spot to another person. The class will not exceed 1 hour. It is encouraged to bring some soft comfy blankets to lay your baby on, and I will have some pillows and blankets available as well. Please plan to sit on the floor and bring any items you might need to sit on the floor. Please bring an oil of your choice. I like to encourage edible unscented oils.Parters and family members are welcome, but we only allow the baby to receive 1 parents touch at a time because it can be very overstimulating for the baby to receive 2 different qualities of touch during a massage. If your baby is still in your belly, you’re a grandparent/dad/aunt/uncle, or you know your baby will be anxious then bring a doll to practice the techniques on! Bringing a doll is also a great idea if older siblings will be present - it gives them something to do and helps them feel grown up & helpful.

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What to bring:

• Soft comfy blankets or towels to lay your baby on. 

• If your baby is still in your belly, you’re a grandparent/dad/aunt/uncle, or you know your baby will be anxious then bring a doll to practice the techniques on! 

• Whatever things you will need for you or your baby.

• An Oil of your choosing. Some guidelines encourage sticking with cold pressed,  unscented, edible oils. i.e.) Coconut oil, Apricot oil, Grapeseed oil. Burt’s Bee’s Baby makes a very nice safe oil that is easily available on Amazon. If we stick with these oils there is not any concern if your baby ingests it and the scents to not mask or alter their smell development. You can use something that comes from your pantry or something that you buy specifically for infant massage. If you’re unsure if your baby’s skin is able to tolerate the oil, you can put a small amount on a small area of your baby’s skin and ensure that there is not a reaction. 

 

Optional: 

• Something comfortable for you to sit on. We will be on the ground. Maybe a comfortable blanket or pillow.

• Feel free to bring your partner

• Feel free to bring your other children if you need to. We will work around distractions. If you do bring other children maybe bring a baby doll so that they can also learn and practice massage alongside us!

 

Please don’t bring:

• Pets unless they are trained service animals

• Peanut Oil - Peanuts are highly allergic to some individuals with this allergy, let’s avoid it completely. 

• Any sickness you or baby currently has. Don’t worry, there’s other classes you can attend. It’s best to not spread anything to anyone else.

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Free Consultations:

If you have any concerns about any of the information above, or if there is anything that you want me to know before the session about you, your family or about your baby, please text me at 720-355-5580 or email me at email me at kyleigh.e.thurman@gmail.com

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Pricing:

$125 / 5 Class Series

$65 / 1:1 Class

(Don't worry if you have to miss a class! You can set up a 1:1 or come to the next class and learn there!)

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