Infant Massage Classes
"Foundations for Connections" with Chelsea Kirksey, LMT
Recommended for newborns to pre-crawling babies (0-6mos)
$25/Class for $80 for Series
Upcoming Classes
September Series in Holland
Tuesdays
9/8, 9/15, 9/22 & 9/29
Holland Family Massage
653 Michigan Ave. Ste. 300
Holland, MI 49424
6:30pm-8:00pm
Fall Series in Grandville
Sundays
9/20, 9/27, 10/4 & 10/11
GR Birth & Wellness
3181 Praire St. SW Ste. 100
Grandville, MI 49418
6:30pm-8:00pm
What to Expect
This series is relaxed and kept intentionally small. Babies can sleep, feed or move as they needed.
Dolls are available if Baby isn't interested in participating.
We do utilize the floor for sitting, so bring anything that could help you be comfortable. Yoga mats are available.
Week 1
Bonding Through Touch
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Benefits of infant massage
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Following baby’s lead
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Engagement vs disengagement cues
Week 3
Sensory Development & Regulation
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Supporting body awareness
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Overstimulation cues
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Massage for regulation
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Creating calming routines
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Massage for naps & bedtime
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Adapting massage to everyday life
Week 2
Comfort Through Touch
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​Common sources of discomfort
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Gentle tummy massage
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Movement for gas, constipation and congestion
Week 4
Daily Routines
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Creating calming routines
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Massage for naps & bedtime
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Adapting massage to everyday life