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Baby Massage

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Baby massage fosters mutual trust, understanding & develops your confidence with your baby. Your baby's immune system, circulation and digestion are stimulated, whilst it helps relieve fractiousness, anxiety, colic & constipation. It helps baby sleep longer & sounder. It is the perfect preparation for co-ordinated movement & mobility, setting your baby on their feet with 'perfect posture' both sitting & standing, with strength & flexibility in all the right places. Baby massage is a natural response to your baby's inherent need for tactile stimulation.

Claire trained with Peter Walker who has been a physical therapist and yoga teacher since the late 1970s, he studied yoga, experiential anatomy and physiology until the mid '80s with Arthur Balaskas, an associate member of RD Laing's Philadelphia Association. During this period he worked within a group supervised by Dr Laing giving psycho-gymnastic and rebirthing workshops both in the UK and abroad. Between 1980-1986 Peter taught yoga techniques and massage in a number of Dr Laing's therapeutic communities. From the early eighties he has worked with new mothers and babies, and babies with special needs, teaching postnatal yoga for mothers and developmental baby massage and soft gymnastics for infants and children.

To Book & Payment
Please visit our Shop if you would like to book a course. Your payment can be made by either via Paypal or by bank transfer.

Your course joining details will confirm the dates and times of your booking.

Clients Testimonials:

January 2010 Melissa says:
This is a fantastic class with a brilliant , informative teacher, Claire. My son absolutely loves baby massage thanks to Claire and has learnt to keep his head up from doing the massages on his back. He also loves the different holds we were taught and often goes to sleep in the tree hold! I would really recommend this course. You get the chance to have a chat, ask questions and learn about something that you can do with your baby in a friendly, warm environment. I know that i will go back and do it all again for my next baby just for the great experience it has been. Thank you Claire we love you. LOL

May 2010 Faye says:
Both I and my daughter Darcie thoroughly enjoyed the course, and I learnt a whole host of skills that I will use time and time again! Baby massage has become a very special part of our daily routine which we both enjoy and look forward to. I have found that massage calms Darcie and has helped with a number of digestive problems which she had; a fab course which I would highly recommend.

January 2010 Jessica says:
A fantastic course with a very knowledgeable teacher. Excellent value for money and a very personal service. Lessons were not rushed and worked completely around the baby and their needs at the time. Would definitely recommend.

January 2010 Kate says:
Baby massage class was brilliant. Claire is a lovely lady and is very knowledgable - fitted in around my son and his sleeps which was great. Thoroughly recommend.

"Anjelica and I both enjoyed and benefited from the course. Thank you. I was very satisfied with the relevance of the course and the knowledge and professionalism. The communication prior to the start of the course I was very satisfied with, and I thought the overall value of the training compared to the price paid was excellent. I would receommend MG Health's Baby Massage course to friends and colleagues".
P.S. Sept 05 (Northampton)

"Luke loves his massages and is very relaxed after, he has extended his 1st nights sleep to 5 hours.
I was very satisfied with the relevance of the course and the knowledge and professionalism. The communication prior to the start of the course I was very satisfied with, and I thought the overall value of the training compared to the price paid was excellent. I would receommend MG Health's Baby Massage course to friends and colleagues".
S.T. Sept 05 (Northampton)

"Using massage with Matthieu has really helped us, he experienced a bout of colic at the beginning and the massage combined with heating his feeds slowly sorted this. He is very relaxed, loves being massaged and slept from 5 weeks onward all through the night. Contented, yes and very happy. He is also very strong and the baby massage focuses on developing strength, stamina and flexibility ready for a baby to face the challenges of rolling, crawling, & toddling"
Update: "Matthieu started to walk at 8 months and is now confidentenly running at 17 months."
C.M.G. Nov 05 (Northampton)

"I enjoyed our one to one baby massage course because I was relaxed in my own home and the sessions fitted in very nicely with our routine so Matthew wasn't too tired. The hand out is great as a prompter and we finished the course feeling happy about the baby massage and Matthew is loving it."
R.T. Aug 07 (Northampton)

January 2010 Claire says:

Thank you, always lovely to get positive feedback from the lovely familes I have the pleasure to support with their new babies.

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Soft Gymnastics

THESE SESSIONS ARE CURRENTLY NOT RUNNING

What is Soft Gymnastics?

Soft gymnastics sessions are for toddlers and their parents. The sessions focus on using movement and developing your toddlers coordination, flexibility, strength and stamina. Using creative, imaginative stories we will use the movements and some massage techniques we have learnt to explore the story with a lovely opportunity for everyone to join in the group relaxation at the end before a refreshing cup of chai. (your choice).

What age group is this suitable for?

These sessions are suitable for those just findng their feet up to those that are climbing and running. Parents are encouraged to participate (it's not strenuous) as it helps you develop a deeper bond and learn what techniques will help to stimulate and relax your child.

How long is a session and how long is the course?

A session last 60 minutes and there are 7 sessions in a course. There is no need to bring any equipment as everything is provided.

How do I book a session?

Visit the contact page and either email us or telephone us to book your sessions. Payment can be made either online via paypal or on the first session. An email confirmation will be sent to you advising you when your course will begin.

We look forward to welcoming you to our Soft Gymnastics sessions and hope that you go away from them feeling that you and your toddler are more in harmony.

Baby Massage