Infant (Baby) Massage - Instructor Course

Course

In Newport

£ 155 VAT inc.

Description

  • Type

    Workshop

  • Level

    Advanced

  • Location

    Newport (Wales)

  • Class hours

    7h

  • Duration

    2 Days

Learn how to provide a soothing baby massage FHT Accredited course

Research is now showing that baby massage can be extremely beneficial for both mother and baby. This form of therapy is becoming increasingly popular.
This is a 2 day course - the second day being 1 month after day one.
This 2 day course will teach you to how to become an Infant Massage Instructor so that you can then provide classes for parents who would like to learn this wonderful skill.

This course is open to qualified massage therapists, midwives, health visitors & qualified nursery nurses.

The aim of this course is to enable therapists to instruct their clients in infant massage techniques - also known as baby massage. Successful completion will allow you to teach mums, dads or caregivers (on a one to one basis or in groups) how to safely massage their babies. The techniques will be demonstrated on an Infant Massage doll. This is a great addition to your therapy repertoire, as it is both deeply rewarding and far less strain on your body.
Between day 1 and day 2 you will be required to complete case studies which will take around 6 hours of your time

Suitable for: qualified massage therapists.

If you are a midwife or health visitor and interested in attending please contact the center.

Facilities

Location

Start date

Newport
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Lakeside Drive, NP10 8BB

Start date

On request

About this course

As well as attending both days of the course all attendees will complete 2 case studies to demonstrate their effective instruction in Infant Massage

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Subjects

  • Massage
  • Recognised Massage Qualification
  • Massage Therapy
  • Infant massage
  • Relaxation
  • Stress relief
  • Contra-indications
  • Relief from Colic
  • Disabilities
  • Benefits of Massage

Teachers and trainers (1)

Michele  Broom

Michele Broom

Tutor

Michele runs a busy on site massage practise in the Bristol, Bath and Swindon area offering seated massage, reflexology, deep tissue, Indian head and aromatherapy massage. She is a Reiki Master and qualified teacher and lectured for the City of Bristol College for 4 years at diploma level.

Course programme

The course will cover:

  • Contraindications
  • Benefits of Infant Massage/baby massage
  • Massage techniques both basic and advanced
  • Specific techniques to aid ailments such as colic
  • We will discuss massage and children with disabilities

Students will be required to complete two case studies between day 1 and day 2 - so you will need a couple of willing volunteers! it is anticipated that this will take between 5-6 hours of your time. In addition to therapists, this course has been much sought after by midwives and health visitors.

You will need a baby-size doll or The Infant Massage doll to attend - please contact the center for massage doll suppliers' details.

Additional information

Payment options: Book your place for this course with a deposit. Balance due a month prior to course date.

Infant (Baby) Massage - Instructor Course

£ 155 VAT inc.