Baby & Child
Massage
Massage
and Aromatherapy can be very useful for children and
teenagers who are sitting exams, or having a stressful time
for whatever reason. Parents are asked to accompany
children under 16 to treatments.
½ hr £20, 1 hr £30,
or 4 x ½ hr £65, 4 x 1 hr £100
"Infant massage has traditionally been used throughout many
cultures around the world, but has only recently gained
popularity in the West. European and American mothers are
now discovering that massage has massive benefits for both
their baby and themselves. Research has shown, and mothers
agree, that because touch conveys nurturing and love,
massage enhances bonding between mother and baby. Also,
because massage releases endorphins (the body’s natural
pain reliever) it helps to reduce the pain of colic and
teething, helps to clear sinus and chest infection, helps
baby to relax and induces sound, healthy sleep.
Research has also shown that children who are massaged show
decreased levels of stress hormones. And children who are
experiencing conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis,
asthma or diabetes show less anxiety and report feelings of
increased well being after massage. Massage therapy is used
to help children suffering chronic pain, and research has
also shown that children with ADHD, autism and other
special needs also benefit greatly from the massage
experience. When organising massage for children, it’s
especially important to ask the child for permission before
the massage begins, and also to ensure that the therapist
is thoroughly qualified to work with, and sensitive to, the
needs of children."
Embody's guide to Baby & Infant
massage
Relax Kids
Relax
Kids™ offers a unique system of children's relaxation and
personal development that is being enjoyed by thousands of
children, parents, teachers, play workers and therapists in
the UK.
At Indigo Holistics, Weekly classes &
Workshops for children,
Books, CD's, & Affirmation
cards,
and resources for parents and
teachers are
available.
Massage In Schools
Programme
The
MISP is a massage
programme to help eleviate stress and anxiety in
schools, leading to calmer children, less aggression,
positive touch and less bullying. It can form part of
the Personal, Health, Social and Citizenship education
at KS1 and KS2 and may contribute to the Healthy Schools
Award, especially in the area of emotional health and
well-being. It can also be used as part of the positive
behaviour strategy.
