Infant Massage Classes - Sunshine Coast
Join me to learn the art of baby massage.
supporting babies to be stronger, healthier and happier.
Becoming an infant massage instructor has been one of the most rewarding career decisions I've made. I love teaching parents techniques to enhance their bond with their babies whilst improving their baby's health and wellbeing.
You can learn to massage your baby at any age. Beginning at 1 month up to almost crawling and again when your baby is older. By learning to massage your baby you will discover the many vital health benefits of this beautiful practice.
It’s important that massage is not only relaxing for your baby, but for you also. Infant massage provides a wonderful closeness and teaches your baby about loving, nurturing and appropriate touch.
As an experienced midwife, birth doula, postnatal doula, breastfeeding educator and mother, my classes provide us with an opportunity to discuss issues related to your baby and motherhood. It's a wonderful way to meet other parents and share your parenting experiences together.
During the class, I will perform the massage on a life size doll, while you follow the steps with your baby. The classes are relaxed and paced to allow for nappy changing, feeding or settling your baby. Crying is welcomed.
Infant Massage Course
The Infant Massage Course Curriculum includes:
What are appropriate oils to use
Recognising cues for massage time
Massage routine for the whole body
Contraindications for massage
Specific routine for colic, wind and constipation
Exercises for flexibility and to assist lymphatic drainage
Techniques to use for toddlers and older children
Baby yoga routine
Benefits of Infant Massage
Massage releases both oxytocin and endorphins in parent and baby
Assist in relieving discomfort from teething, chest or sinus congestion, colic, wind or constipation
Relaxation through touch supports infants to sleep longer and promotes a sense of safety
Massage is a not only relaxing but fun for both parent and baby
Teaches conscious relaxation techniques, a life long skill
Enhances neurological and cognitive development
A great way to help babies adapt to their new “out of the womb” world and physical space
Increases infant’s body awareness, improves sensory awareness, balance and strength
Enhances the bonding process between parent and baby
Strengthens the immune system encouraging better health
Daily massage is a wonderful way to teach a baby that they are safe. Supporting both mother and baby in their healing together after a traumatic birth or immediate postpartum experience.
Teaching dad what you learn provides dad with a skill to spend quality time with their baby and make a real difference in their baby’s life.
My classes are taught in a variety of ways.
See below for gift vouchers
Group Classes
Group classes provide an opportunity to connect with other parents.
They are run over 3 weeks.
3 x 1. + hour sessions - 6 parents maximum - $110 total for all 3 lessons
What to bring
A change mat and two towels
Wear comfortable clothing as we sit on the floor
What I provide
Free infant massage oil for you to keep
Full instructions for infant massage strokes
Refreshments
Please feel welcome to arrive 15 minutes early to feed and settle your baby.
One one one private instruction in your home "Deluxe package"
Learn to massage your baby in the comfort of your own home.
2 x 1 hour lessons - $190.00 total
Full infant massage instruction and notes
A bottle of baby appropriate massage oil
Relaxing herbal foot bath for mum
Shoulder rub with lavender infused oil
Aromatherapy, supporting mums relaxation
Breastfeeding support if needed
One mums experience!
Can't rate Flourish Mums and Bubs highly enough. The massage workshop has made such a difference in our household. We practice the massage each night before bed and find our once gassy baby sleeps soundly after his massage. Our first night of massage at home Marley laughed as we did 'the aeroplane' stroke, his very first laugh. He was so relaxed he did a big poo right after the massage, amazing support for colic. I also purchased the Postnatal Restorative tea which I love. I tried the breastfeeding tea at my friend's house and it’s delicious.
Upcoming Classes
“Many cultures throughout the world massage their babies daily. Massaging the infant is not seen as a luxury but a crucial part of the infants emotional health and physical development. It’s understood by these cultures that infant massage builds stronger bones, installs fearlessness and enhances movement and limb coordination.”
Testimonials
What mums had to say after completing infant massage training.
“As a new mummy, I cannot recommend this class enough. I was very eager to learn how to massage my son who was 8 weeks at the time. Our first class with Jodi was warm and inviting. I was impressed by her nurturing and calm manner. Jodi’s passion and wealth of knowledge made me confident in practising massage on my son. She gave us plenty of great tips and advice. It was a relaxing class that allowed me to bond with my child. Every week, Jodi, our wonderful instructor brought us a lovely quote or top tip for the week as well as all the wonderful baby massage techniques which was demonstrated as we worked on our baby. Definitely a must for anyone with a bub.”
“Jodi is calm and has so much love for babies. Jodi was confident in the strokes she was teaching us which in turn made me feel safe.
I felt more connected to my baby throughout the baby massage sessions. He was so calm, it was a lovely experience.”
“Infant massage with Jodi was wonderful, she has such a relaxing vibe and extremely knowledgeable.
It has really helped me communicate love and trust with baby and we can bond in a way other than playtime.
Jodi was very helpful and thorough when teaching the massage moves and what they are useful for.
Eg. Soothing teething pains, helping with joints when Bub starts to move around more, colic, bowl movement etc.
Overall it was a great class and I will defiantly recommend it to other parents.”
