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Untying the Infant Body -
Introduction to Pediatric Massage

Clock Hours: 15.5

This 2 day 15.5 hour course is designed for Massage Therapists, Chiropractors, Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists, Speech Therapists, Midwives, IBCLC's, Dulas and all Infant Care professionals. This class is an introduction to infant massage that focuses on anatomy and hands on techniques for nervous system regulation, muscle release and more.

Like to Host a Class?

Call or Text Jillian at 717-406-5020

About Untying the Infant Body

Course Description

This course is an introduction to infant massage which focuses on anatomy and hands on techniques for nervous system regulation, muscular assessment and treatment. Special emphasis will be placed on developing clinical observation and reasoning skills for working with infants, babies and caregivers; building a network of providers to refer to; introducing body-mind practices for self care; educating the care giver.

Total clock hours: 15.5

 

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of Untying the Infant Body, students will be able to

  • discuss the differences of working with infants and babies vs adults

  • identify, utilize and discuss the 3 polyvagal defense hierarchy states

  • recognize the 3 polyvagal defense hierarchy states in infants and babies

  • describe how to stimulate the vagus nerve

  • discuss and demonstrate the 5 ways to calm infants and babies

  • describe the different fascia layers

  • describe and demonstrate the hands on techniques for infants and babies

  • deliver assessment of muscular trouble spots, plan and execute a treatment plan

  • describe and discuss body reading infants and babies

  • describe and educate parents on in home activities to work on with their child

  • clarify, assess and address scope of practice

  • analyze and discuss with caregiver when a referral is necessary

  • discuss and describe the importance of building a network of experienced referral providers

  • discuss and analyze container culture

  • demonstrate practices that support self care

 

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of Untying the Infant Body, students will be able to implement infant massage techniques and evaluation measures into their practice. This includes recognizing the 3 polyvagal states, calming the baby, teaching the caregiver at home activities and referring to appropriate practitioners.

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Not an LMBT?

Providers who do not hold a license to touch are welcome to attend this course. To attend, you will be required to sign a form that states that the information in this class is for instruction purposes only (to teach to clients) and that you will not engage in any hands on bodywork.

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