Massage
Why a baby massage?
Neonatal massage courses have become increasingly popular due to their many benefits for the baby’s development and well-being.
Let’s take a look at the main benefits of a newborn massage course!
Strengthening the parent-child bond
Neonatal massage encourages physical contact between parents and baby, thus strengthening the bond between them: the gentle, caring touch can help create a strong emotional involvement, which is very beneficial for the baby’s affective and social development.
Stimulation of physical development
Baby’s physical development is stimulated by the massage: the gentle movements aid blood circulation, digestion and motor skills. In addition, children who receive regular massage can develop better motor coordination, body awareness and posture.
Relief from colic and gas
Infant massage also helps relieve colic and gas. Some massages, such as gentle circular movements on the tummy, help relax abdominal muscles and relieve gastrointestinal discomfort.
Improving sleep
Including a little massage in the bedtime routine can help your child relax better and prepare for a deeper, more restful sleep. Some parents have found that babies who are regularly massaged in the evening, for example after a good bath, have a more regular sleep and are calmer during the night.
Reduction of stress and anxiety
Baby massage can help reduce stress and anxiety in babies, but also in parents! The touch calms their nervous system and this helps everyone to reduce stress levels and promote relaxation.
*It is important to note that infant massage courses should be conducted by qualified professionals and that parents should learn the correct techniques to massage their baby safely. It is also recommended to consult the child’s paediatrician before starting any infant massage programme.
Infant massage packages
Group course in the clinic (max. 5 families)
Why a group massage course?
For great social interaction!
Group infant massage courses can provide to the parents the opportunity to get in touch with other parents and share similar experiences. This can help create a supportive social environment for parents and children, who will have an early but gentle interaction that is beneficial to the child’s personal development.
Every Friday, I will welcome you in my space at the Thérapies 6 studio (Boulevard des Tranchées 6 – Geneva) for a total of four meetings. Each session will last one and a half hours. ( More information)
Programme of a group massage course.
Each session includes :
250 CHF
- Welcome and introduction
- Introduction to massage
- Demonstration of massage techniques
- Discussion and questions
- Time for relaxation
- Summary and practical advice
Each course can be adapted to the specific needs of the participants
Private course at home
(Only for residents in the Geneva canton)
Why a child massage course at home?
A child massage course at home can be an excellent option for parents wishing to learn how to massage their baby in the comfort of their own home and have access to greater personalisation, time flexibility, discretion and privacy.
I will come to your home each week for a total of three sessions.
Programme of a private massage course
Each session includes:
350 CHF
- Welcome and introduction
- Introduction to massage
- Demonstration of massage techniques
- Discussion and questions
- Time for relaxation
- Time for relaxation
Hybrid Course: Massage And Sleep (Only for private courses at home in the Geneva Canton)
What if we don’t stop at massage, but go further and every week, in addition to learning how to massage our baby, we do also talk about his/her sleep? This course is the perfect solution for parents who want to learn how to massage their baby in the comfort of their home and have access to more personalisation, flexibility, privacy and a deeper insight into their baby’s sleep behaviour.
Each week I will come to your place for a total of three sessions.
Hybrid massage-sleep course (private)
Each session includes: :
350 CHF
- Welcome and introduction
- Analysis of a "sleep sheet" completed before our first meeting
- Introduction to massage
- Demonstration of massage techniques
- Discussion and questions about massage
- Discussion and questions about sleep, with a personalised strategy
- Relaxation moment
- Summary and practical advice
Hybrid Course: Massage And Sleep (Only for private courses at home in the Geneva Canton)
What if we don’t stop at massage, but go further and every week, in addition to learning how to massage our baby, we do also talk about his/her sleep? This course is the perfect solution for parents who want to learn how to massage their baby in the comfort of their home and have access to more personalisation, flexibility, privacy and a deeper insight into their baby’s sleep behaviour.
Each week, we will meet each other in my clinic, for a total of 3 sessions.
Hybrid massage-sleep course (private session at the clinic)
Each session includes: :
250 CHF
- Welcome and introduction
- Analysis of a "sleep sheet" completed before our first meeting
- Introduction to massage
- Demonstration of massage techniques
- Discussion and questions about massage
- Discussion and questions about sleep, with a personalised strategy
- Relaxation moment
- Summary and practical advice
FAQ
Common Questions
Unfortunately, I cannot promise a "zero tears coaching", simply because the cry is the primordial language for an infant/toddler. Certainly I am not advocating the cry-it-out method: I will never ever ask you to let your baby cry alone in a bed and in a dark room and to go and see him or her every 5-10-15 minutes. Rather, I will ask you to stay close to your baby until he or she falls asleep. This will mean that if she cries, you will be there to assist her and above all you will be able to understand what kind of cry it is and respond to it quickly.
On average two weeks, but for some families it can take longer. The timing is mainly related to the health of the child, who may have problems with teething, have a small virus or be going through peaks of motor/cognitive development during the coaching. These factors can slow down the coaching process.
Have you ever seen cases like ours? So far I have helped 200 families, none of them ''hopeless''! Obviously, each family is a microcosm, within millions of interactions, emotions, feelings... Of course, when I work with a family, I customise my support as much as possible so that we can reach our goals in the best possible way. The main thing will always be to focus on the existing difficulties, try to accept them and share thoughts, feelings and emotions as much as possible. With the right commitment, any situation can be resolved, leading to a much-deserved rest for everyone!
Absolutely not! Depending on the age of the baby and the advice of the paediatrician, we will see together if we can gradually, in a very gentle way, eliminate night feeds, but only that ones! As long as the mother and the baby want to breastfeed, they must do so. A sleep coaching will certainly can't decide when to stop a breastfeeding journey!
Immediately after the birth! Many studies have found that the earlier you start, the more benefits you have on the parent-child relationship. As a massage teacher, I highly recommend to the parents to take a course, very helpful to deal with tummy aches or crying at the end of the day, for example! If you are about to have a baby, start to look for massage teacher close to your home. If you live in Geneva, you can contact me directly and I will come to your place or redirect you to group session events