Infant Puppy Massage

I love being a Certified Educator of Infant Massage. I love it because it's not about teaching classes and making money. It's about all of the knowledge that I gained from becoming a Infant Massage Instructor.

 

I love what I have learned about infants, bonding, parenting, love, sleep patterns, pregnancy and birth from the books and studies I have read. I love what I have learned from experience each time I teach a session or massage a baby myself.

 

Mainly I awe at the power the of touch.

 

 The power of positive touch can affect:

 

self esteem

self image

emotional development

physical development

sleep & more

 

It's true for babies, it's true for two year olds, it's true for twelve year olds.

Loving touch is a small and simple way to make an outstanding difference.

 

I use the power of positive touch EVERY day as a two-year old teacher.

It's as simple as a hug when their mom leaves.

or holding their hand when they want you to play with them across the grass.

 

Touch in the early years is a powerful way to show love.

The lack of positive touch also has its consequences.
 

Today I was thinking about how much I love infant massage, and how important it is for each baby and child. Then I decided to try out some of what I know and love with my little puppy.

 

I didn't use all the same strokes or do the oil down, sing-song routine, but I adapted what I know to my puppy. Just as a mother would adapt the routine for a rowdy toddler. Infant massage isn't just for babies, it should just start there.

 

 

He gnawed on his brush and stayed still the whole time while I did all his legs, belly, back and face.

 

Touch shows love.

 

That's why I do what I do.

 

If you're interested in my July class, let me know asap.

More information can be found at www.localbabymassage.com

 

Why can't you just massage my baby? | Cache Valley Baby Massage

It would be convenient & easy for us to call a massage therapist and set up an appointment for our baby to feel all the benefits of massage. We love massages ourselves and we love our babies so why not right?

We're going to dig deeper than the obvious. Let me tell you more about baby massage. 

There are so many benefits to massaging your baby, however, most of the significant benefits come from consistent massage and the intimate experience with the parent/caregiver.

Bond

One-on-one time

Oxytocin is released (love hormone) 

Fathers ALSO produce this hormone

Secure attachment

Relaxation

Babies & parents feel more relaxed

Natural rewarding way to relieve stress from baby & parent

Decreases level of cortisol (stress hormone) in our bodies

Communication

Touch is the first form of communication

Enhances ability to understand needs & respond to baby

Increases confidence in parents & sensitivity to unique cues

When parents have attentive responses to needs, 

children will be healthier and more secure in adulthood.

Development

Stimulates growth & healthy development of body, mind & spirit.

Muscle toning

Respiratory regulation

Immunity

Circulation 

Body Awareness

Positive Self-Image

Emotional Development

Gain healthy weight 

Enhance digestion (aka less blowouts)

Reduces symptoms associated with colic, gas or constipation

Improves skin condition (eczema) 

Relief for teething pains

Longer and Deeper sleep

Taking a class is an investment in your families overall health, happiness & relationships.

After taking the five week course, you will know how to massage each & everyone of the babies you will have in your life... an intimate bond & communication you can have with each of them in unique and perfect ways.

Group Baby & Me Classes

Cost of $120 includes five weeks, with all parents/caregivers

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Costs | Cache Valley Baby Massage

Costs. Aren't they a funny thing?

If things didn't cost so much, we could do anything. Sky-diving, 40 kids, no work, eat out every night, hire a maid... Living the sweet life. Oh wouldn't that be nice to do nothing and everything all at the same time.

Until.... we crash and burn. 

If we didn't work hard and pick and choose where and when we spend our money or time, we probably wouldn't value those amazing things we work so hard to have. In that light, I appreciate cost, and work and chores. 

Tonight I was thinking about cost as I was planning and studying for my baby massage classes. I am so intrigued by the research and studies I have found on infant massage that I just read and reread.

I told myself, maybe more people would learn to love Infant Massage like me, if it didn't cost so much to take a class. But honestly, it's worth every penny.

I flew to Oregon in the middle of one of the hardest semesters of my life, ended up paying over a thousand dollars to get certified and start this adventure. I don't regret one penny. Even, if I just change one life, it'll be worth it. Sometimes cost sets us back and that's okay. Sometimes cost sets us back and we miss out on amazing opportunities.

I'm glad I save most of my pennies. I'm also glad I use my hard earned money on valuable things, like becoming a Certified Educator of Infant Massage. Slowly but surely we're going to make a difference in lives with Infant Massage. I truly believe that. I know that is true because my life has already been changed for the better from the knowledge I gain each day.

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