Organic Massage Oil and handouts of the massage will be provided.

The course helps you understand the benefits of positive touch, relaxation, communicate through touch and massage and have an understanding of oils/ massage medium suitable for use with babies.

The sessions will include relaxation, demonstrations of the strokes (I demonstrate the strokes on a doll), time for you to practice these strokes on your own baby (if they are in the mood for massage), presentation of information, and discussion. If your baby is asleep or needs to feed etc. you simply watch. Or you may be able to practice on a baby doll.

The massage sequence is taught a little each week, so that you get used to giving and baby gets used to receiving massage. This gives you a chance to practice at home between sessions. 

Parents often worry about their baby crying during a class - this is normal and please be reassured that you do not need to worry about this! On the whole babies soon enjoy the massage and class and we have lots of fun!

A massage class also provides an opportunity for support, getting together with friends - or meeting new ones.

Classes are available at my home in Christchurch. I am prepared to travel to your group if you have a suitable venue. I can also offer massage tuition to both parents on an individual basis. Please phone me to discuss any queries you may have.