One of our greatest roles as a parent is to come to know and love our child for the unique gifts they are so that as they grow, they can better come to know and love themselves. This getting to know one another, or bonding, is one of the many benefits of massage.
Hi! I’m, Suzanne Tucker, mom of twins plus two, a Physical Therapist and a Certified Educator of Infant Massage. I teach baby massage to new parents all over the world and I’d love to teach you!
Infant Massage is Powerful.
Touch is the first sense your baby developed inutero. Touch is baby’s first language, making it the perfect way to tell them that they are loved. That they are safe. Research shows us that our baby’s spend their entire first year exploring their sensory world and their place in it. At the most basic level they are figuring out how things work. Is the world a safe and nurturing place? Can they trust it?
Make Time to Connect.
What better person is there than you, mom or dad, to hold your baby’s hand (quite literally) and let them know in no uncertain terms YES!!! The world is a safe and nurturing place… because you are in it with them. Because you love them and are here for and with them as they move and grow and explore this world.
In making time for Infant Massage with your newborn, you are making time to connect. Connection (quite possibly my favorite word on the planet) is a powerful thing when it comes to parenting. Infant Massage will help you connect in three very important ways, 1) to yourself 2) to your new role as mom or dad, and (some would say most importantly, though I think they are ALL important…) 3) to your baby.
When Do I Start?
Though learning massage with your baby is ALWAYS a good idea, the pre-crawling stage is ideal. Many parents start when baby is just two to four weeks old. Others begin class when baby is closer to three or four months old. Some begin as late as six to nine months of age and still LOVE it, though they always vow that next time (if there is a next time!) they’ll start sooner.
The long and short of it is, there is never a bad time to begin this loving ritual.
But I live All the Way Over HERE?!?!
Because of the awesome time of CONNECTEDNESS in which we live via the internet and technology, I can now bring this weekly class to you! No matter where you live, if you have a computer (ideally with a camera set up so I can see you too!!!) you are welcome to join.
My online four-week infant Massage course is divided into the following weekly lessons.
1) Feet and Legs
2) Tummy and Colic Series
3) Chest and Arms
4) Face and Back
Other than Connection, Why Am I Doing This Again?!?
Infant massage performed regularly improves babies sleep, digestion, and motor skills. It offers relief from colic, teething and gas pains, and helps them to relax and manage the stresses of life. Now go back and re-read those last two sentences. Slowly.
That’s a long list of very good things. Shall I repeat that it helps with sleep? Maybe I need to highlight the fact that research shows babies that receive massage on a regular basis for just 10 minutes a day cry 50% less after only two weeks?
Still need more? I didn’t think so. 
But I’m going to give you more anyway because the benefits of massage with your baby are soooooo powerful. There are four main benefit categories for WHY massaging your baby is so important: Stimulation, Relaxation, Relief and Bonding. I could go on about this… for hours. So I’ll stop here and say, if you have any doubt as to the benefits of spending time connecting with your baby via infant massage, email me.
Join us!
Take advantage of this and all the other resources online these days for new parents and know that you are not alone!!! It really does take a village to raise a child.
$60 for the 4 wk class series (via Paypal or check)
Here is a video of Suzanne’s class and some of the things parents are saying:
“I highly recommend learning infant massage from Suzanne. You and your baby will love the experience. ” — Jami
“We BOTH love it! Now I feel much more connected to my baby, like I understand and can respond to his needs. It’s made me much more confident.” — Jen
“This is a wonderful way to bond with your baby that is intentional. just you and your baby being with each other.” — Michelle
Private Classes As Well!
A private class includes one hour of massage training via skype, a picture book of techniques and “graduation” certificate for your baby. This is ideal for:
- Parents adopting an infant or child
- Moms that have returned to work and need a flexible time/day
- Couples that both work or want to learn together
- Anyone wanting to learn the techniques with lots of individual attention
- Giving as a gift to new and expecting parents
$75 for a one hour Private Class (by appointment)
Email Suzanne to join her weekly class, schedule a private lesson or purchase an Infant Massage Class Gift Certificate for someone you love!!!
About Suzanne
Suzanne Tucker, PT, and Certified Infant Massage Instructor, has practiced since 1992 and teaches Infant Massage to a wide variety of child-focused groups including Parents As Teachers, Children’s Hope International, La Leche League, foster parent agencies and other child centered organizations. She is passionate about infant massage education to parents and professionals of all types that play a role in nurturing, loving and supporting children as they grow. Suzanne and her infant massage class was featured on www.STLtoday.com [video].
Suzanne with husband Shawn and daughters Morgan and Reilly
For further information, contact Suzanne at tuckersuzanne (@) sbcglobal (dot) net.
Is your baby troubled by colic? One effective treatment for colic is infant massage. If you want to learn a few techniques that can ease your baby’s discomfort, download this free report on Infant Massage for Colic.
