What Is Pediatric Massage?

Course overview

This course focuses on the importance of pediatric massage and gives participants information on who may perform pediatric massage, how to become trained in this area, the applications for pediatric massage, the many benefits associated with this modality, and research that has reinforced these benefits. We discuss the importance of including parents in sessions with young clients, as well as the value of receiving specialized training to work with pediatric clients and children with special health-care needs who are hospitalized or have been diagnosed with a terminal illness. During this session, Tina Allen, founder of the Liddle Kidz Foundation, will share: Applications for, and where to use, pediatric massage. Benefits of pediatric massage and relevant research facts. How to receive training in pediatric massage therapy.