Nothing is more heart breaking then a sick child. A child with a cold, flu, serious illness or injury needs attention with the heartfelt and hope-filled thoughts that there is more that can be done to help and boost the immune system of the child. 

'Kangaroo' a premature baby will allow the child to grow and put on healthy weight, and strengthen the resilience of all the babies systems.  The continual 'kangaroo' attachment of holding a child on your chest will connect your heart energy to the child. 

Children of every age need that heart to heart connection. Older children may not accept the idea of a long-drawn-out hug but may be accepting of gentle massage of the back, feet or hands and an occasional hug during the day.

Massage of the back is connecting to many acupressure points including the double line of acupressure points following beside the line of the spine that connects to the internal systems of the body. Immune boosting acupressure points on the chest, K27  below the collar bone and close to the breast bone, can be massaged gently; or just hold the chest with the intention that the points and the thymus will be stimulated and visualize that healing flow.

Reflexology of the feet and hands connects to and stimulates the systems of the body. 

My son will catch every 'germ-bug' walking around town. Several months ago I began an experiment with my son's feet.  Every night I massage his feet with twelve essential oils diluted in massage oil to boost his immune system. It is going well. Yes, he did get sick again. Duration of an illness has become shorter and less severe. I believe the massage is working. 

Touch, loving caring healthy touch is healing. Healthy touch with intention, visualization and prayer can be life changing. Daily massage can be very beneficial to boost the immune system.

Be Healthy. Stay Healthy. Massage.
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I gained confirmation and understanding in the idea of trusting and listening to my instincts (mother knows best) when I took a course in 2009 so that I could teach infant massage. I recognized the similar ideas that I had used on my son manymanymany years ago when he was a baby (back in the days before I had become a massage therapist).

My favorite part of an infant and child massage is the playful stretches. My favorite stretch rhyme being; “How big is baby (arms down next to body), So big (arms move up with hands over baby’s head).” Even today, I have lovingly commented, “how big is baby” as my teenage son has grown taller than myself now.

I enjoy meeting the babies, meeting the caring parent(s), and the sharing of the information and ideas that is best suited for each babies' needs.

Parents that I see usually have similar comments and questions. What type of pressure should I use, is there a direction I should work in, what order do I work the sections of the body, how much time, how many times, and what about when (s)he is crying.

The instruction time we have together will give you the confidence to know you are doing the right thing and teach you the healthy touch of massage for your child.

A one on one infant massage class is a nice gift for new parents. When you buy this class as a gift you would be able to get the book and the oil and wrap it with the gift certificate. Or let the parents pick up the book and oil when they come for the class.
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