Infant Massage Classes
Infant Massage is a beautiful, traditional parenting
practice in many parts of the world. Mothers
(and fathers) have offered their babies the gift of nurturing touch for
generations, just as they received it from their parents when they were
infants. Infant Massage provides the
framework for a loving connection that builds secure bonding and attachment, and can
continue to strengthen as baby grows.
Infant massage classes held at Cadence Wellness are a wonderful way for parents to further develop and deepen the bond with their baby, while learning to identify infant cues, and providing their babe with the gift of nurturing touch and many health benefits.
Leslie Horwood, RMT is a Certified Infant Massage Instructor with the International Association of Infant Massage (IAIM). The IAIM in a non-profit organization that began in 1978, and now teaches infant massage in over 50 countries around the globe. This mission of the IAIM is "to promote nurturing touch and communication through training, education and research so that parents, caregivers and children are loved, valued and respected throughout the world community." The principles and practices of the IAIM program are soundly rooted in research, both in clinical scientific settings and practical, in-home examples of the benefits. Leslie is honoured to be part of such an outstanding organization, and is excited to bring the IAIM program to families in her community.
Infant massage classes held at Cadence Wellness are a wonderful way for parents to further develop and deepen the bond with their baby, while learning to identify infant cues, and providing their babe with the gift of nurturing touch and many health benefits.
Leslie Horwood, RMT is a Certified Infant Massage Instructor with the International Association of Infant Massage (IAIM). The IAIM in a non-profit organization that began in 1978, and now teaches infant massage in over 50 countries around the globe. This mission of the IAIM is "to promote nurturing touch and communication through training, education and research so that parents, caregivers and children are loved, valued and respected throughout the world community." The principles and practices of the IAIM program are soundly rooted in research, both in clinical scientific settings and practical, in-home examples of the benefits. Leslie is honoured to be part of such an outstanding organization, and is excited to bring the IAIM program to families in her community.
Benefits of Infant Massage
The benefits of infant massage may be very profound for you and your baby. Many research studies completed in the US and Europe support Infant Massage and show impressive results regarding sleep, stress reduction, self soothing, and overall development. The many benefits of Infant Massage can be grouped into four categories: Interaction, Stimulation, Relaxation and Relief. Here is an idea of some of the benefits you and your baby may see through infant massage.
Interaction:
Promotion of Bonding and secure attachment; Verbal/non-verbal/pre-language communication; Development of trust and confidence; Engaging all the senses; Feeling of love, respect, and value.
Stimulation of:
Circulatory and Digestive systems; Hormonal and Immune systems; Co-ordination and Balance; Learning and Concentration; Muscular Development and Growth; Mind and Body awareness
Relaxation:
Improved sleep patterns; Increase flexibility and muscle tone; Regulation of Behavioral states; Being calm and being able to calm themselves (self-soothe); Reduced stress hormones (cortisol)
Relief from:
Gas and colic; Constipation and elimination; Growing pains and muscular tension; Teething discomfort; Cramps
Interaction:
Promotion of Bonding and secure attachment; Verbal/non-verbal/pre-language communication; Development of trust and confidence; Engaging all the senses; Feeling of love, respect, and value.
Stimulation of:
Circulatory and Digestive systems; Hormonal and Immune systems; Co-ordination and Balance; Learning and Concentration; Muscular Development and Growth; Mind and Body awareness
Relaxation:
Improved sleep patterns; Increase flexibility and muscle tone; Regulation of Behavioral states; Being calm and being able to calm themselves (self-soothe); Reduced stress hormones (cortisol)
Relief from:
Gas and colic; Constipation and elimination; Growing pains and muscular tension; Teething discomfort; Cramps