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Interactive Pediatric Massage Build Healthy Relationships thru Positive Touch Studies show that children who receive massage therapy show benefits of enhanced immune function and brain development, reduction of stress, and a sense of well-being. With touch being such a vital part of a child’s growth and development, it's important that parents are given tools to help build trust, security, and respect for one another. If you want to learn more about deepening the bond with your child, preventing bullying, tackling ADHD, growing pains, and stress reduction, then this class is for you! MITTS: Massage for Infants, Toddlers, & Teens ──── Who Should Attend? Parents, Grandparents, Kids 9wks-15yrs ──── Can Massage Make your Child Smarter? LET’S FIND OUT! Call to reserve your spot today! 770-904-9453

Pediatric Massage

What is Infant Massage? A regular routine of infant massage can benefit both the caregiver and the child who is 2 years old and younger. This is why a Certified Infant Massage Teacher ( CIMT ) will demonstrate massage techniques to the parent or caregiver that they can do directly with their child. This usually takes place in a group setting. Studies show that massage helps increase bonding between caregiver and child. A few of the many benefits of Infant Massage include: Improved Sleep Patterns Deepens Bonding Enhanced Immune Function Helps with Colic and Constipation Helps with Brain Development A few of the many benefits of Pediatric Massage include: Improved Focus Comforting Growing Pains Reduced Aggressive Behavior More Restful Sleep Enhanced Pulmonary Function Studies show, Massage can benefit children who are diagnosed with: Autism ADD/ADHD Asthma Cancer (helps with stress reduction) Cerebral Palsy PTSD (due to change in school, neighborhood, d

Infant Massage Inspires Parental Confidence Phyllis HanlonMay 11, 2015 MASSAGE Magazine | The arrival of a new baby can provoke both excitement and a bit of fear in even the most confident mom and dad. But in some cases, that confidence may begin to erode as baby cries, fusses, refuses to nurse or demonstrates some other upsetting behavior. While studies have shown that massage can help calm a stressed infant, they also indicate that parental confidence can realize a boost from touch therapy with their baby . Decades-Long Tradition Vimala Schneider McClure, founder of the International Association of Infant Massage (IAIM), witnessed infant massage in an orphanage in India in 1973. The incredible benefits she saw prompted her to found her specialized organization to promote the practice. She points out that infant massage has been an integral part of caregiving tradition in many countries around the globe for decades—and for several good reasons. She asserts

MITTS: Massage for Infants, Toddlers, and Teens

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