Infant & Pregnancy Massage in Lee’s Summit, MO
One of the most fundamental ways to connect with a newborn is through touch. It is the first sense developed in utero and the last to leave at the time of death. It is the only sense without which, we cannot survive.
Christina Kartsonis-Woltkamp serves as program director for Infant Massage of Kansas City. Christina is a certified educator through Infant Massage USA. She has organized two types of affordable parenting education programs in Infant Massage that include classroom style or private in-home instruction.
Whether you are an expectant parent, or your baby is already born and you have a desire to learn and practice Infant Massage with your child, we have a forum available for you to learn the techniques developed from the founding organization of Infant Massage.
The massage techniques you will learn are based off century-old practices from the Indian culture, Swedish massage, principles of yoga and reflexology. Handouts, guided demonstrations and a bottle of massage oil are provided.
Benefits of Infant Massage
Promotes sound sleep
Eases teething pain and Colic issues
Aids in Digestion
Stimulates growth hormones
Bonding
Sensory stimulation
In-home (private) Infant Massage Instruction
4-1 hr sessions $30 per session (A 5th session is recommended later on when baby becomes mobile)
Juggling a new baby’s schedule along with your own can be challenging and overwhelming for parents; particularly if this is your first child. This is why Christina offers affordable In-home Infant Massage instruction metro-wide. She will work with you to arrange a convenient time focused around your baby’s schedule. Often, in-home visits are arranged so that Dad can also participate.
Please contact Christina directly at 816-223-5546 for more information.