Infant Massage 101

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Educator JENNIFER TAYLOR

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Method Lecture

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Course overview

In this course, you will learn how to safely massage infants. Touch is so important and infants benefit greatly from massage. This course will cover the history and benefits of Infant Massage, safety guidelines and contraindications, appropriate massage techniques during each developmental stage, infant bonding, and massage cues. You will also learn Infant Massage during special situations, as well as marketing strategies. This course will include how to effectively communicate the importance of Infant Massage with parents and you will be able to confidently teach parents Infant Massage strokes. Please bring a baby doll, small baby blanket and writing materials.

Subject areas

This course counts toward the state boards and subject areas below.

Florida Board of Massage Therapy

Massage Therapist

8h Relevant to and focus on massage therapy techniques (must be in the presence of instructor and include hands-on participation by the licensee and/or demonstration by the instructor)

Georgia Board of Massage Therapy

Massage Therapist

8h Direct Hands-On Supervised Instruction - must contain at least 70% direct hands on placement or movement of the physical body