Nirvana

Bonding has been defined as "a unique relationship between two people that is specific and endures through time".

Touch is a very powerful element in human bonding, as are communication, both verbal and non-verbal, and prolonged eye contact. Infant massage encompasses and supports all these vital aspects of bonding. Delayed bonding may occur due to situations such as premature birth, recovery from caesarean, medical complications, adoption, lack of physical and emotional support and post natal depression. In these cases Infant Massage can begin to recreate the elements of bonding.

Fathers can especially benefit from infant massage. It gives them time to connect and interact with their child on a deeper level than day to day contact provides.

Infant Massage is also beneficial to Special Needs Children and older children and facilitates deeper understanding, integration and connection with their parents and carer’s. 

A baby is very sensitive to massage or stroking and such areas as their head, upper and lower back and the base of the spine have proved the most beneficial in the early stages of their life. Even the gentle rub of a towel after bath time can give your child great comfort and pleasure and time should be taken to develop this process into a comforting pre-bed routine.

BENEFITS
Assists the bonding process
Develops confidence in handling the baby
Aids relaxation
Relieves pain and discomfort e.g colic
Aids digestion
Aids in cleaning the pores of the baby’s skin
Promotes relaxing sleep
Aids parents to calm an irritable child
Stimulates the immune system

One-to-one instruction:

Course of 3 sessions (In your own home) - £60.00

(If further sessions are required, these will charged at £10.00 each)

Group session:  Course of 5 sessions
(Group size 6—8 maximum) - £35.00 per person

Course prices include organic massage oil and handbook.

Please contact me for further details.