America is becoming an increasingly low touch culture, yet studies have also shown that high touch cultures are rated lower in adult aggression and violence. This loving family enjoys their massage time together. Vimala Schneider McClure observed the benefits of mothers in India regularly massaging their babies. She put together a sequence of strokes, which combine Indian and Swedish massage techniques and reflexology. This ancient art of infant massage is practiced around the world, but has only recently been re-discovered in the West.
Massage helps regulate the digestive, respiratory and circulatory systems.
It promotes development of the part of the brain that controls motor coordination, learning and memory. Classes usually met for three to five sessions privately or with a group. Classes are designed for you with your baby from birth to pre-crawling, and can be adapted for older children. Our hands-on method allows you to learn the art of interactive massage to suit your baby's individual needs. We encourage families to attend together.