Who:   Ideal for infants and their caregivers at least a full 2 months old to pre-crawling stages.

Where:  The Rosemary Birthing Home, 830 Central Avenue in downtown Sarasota

When:  Every other Friday from 11-12 noon. Please rsvp in advance as classes sizes are limited to 8.

Why:  Learn a wonderful 20 minute routine that can be performed at this stage and as your child
            grows that will deliver a lifetime of benefits for both giver and reciever.

Fee:  $25 for the class which includes a handout, massage oil, personalized instruction in a 
         personable and safe environment.  A sliding scale is available for families who need assistance.
 

Highlights of the Class

The class is facillaitated by Dr. Deanine Picciano in a small group setting.  Baby and care giver are comfortably positioned on the floor soft pillow and blanket while Dr. Picciano leads you thru a routine step by step that accomodates all levels of experience.  Caregivers are guided to work at their own pace and allow the infant to lead the process as the layers of the massage routine are taught.  A symphony of happy peaceful babies enjoy the entertaining and therapeutic benefits as much as the caregivers do in witnessing their tiny ones discover the power of positive touch.   Meet other likeminded families who are discovering ways to empower themselves with theraputic healing touch. Please wear comfortable clothing for the floor work and bring along any baby items you need to freely enjoy the hour. 

*Discover techniques that help sleep, digestion and sensory integration.
*Learn a well rounded routine that delives benefits for you and your baby that will last a lifetime.
*Enhance bonding communication and understanding your bab's unique cues.
*Learn techniques that can help you treat and support you bab'ys immune system and help common  
  issues such as cough, colds, stuffy noses, ear infections and constipation.

Loving and present, healing touch is so important.  It is through massage that we can experience a nuturing bond with our babies. For many cultures, infant massage is a vital part of welcoming baby into the world and enhancing their health and communicating beyond the physical body into the emotional, social, and spiritual spheres of a child’s life.

The Benefits of Therapeutic Massage for Infants and Children

Enhances stress adaptation and promotes deeper sleep cycles.
Encourages sensory integration 
Enhances development and coordination, relaxation and lowers the stress hormone cortisol.
Brain development and integration are enhanced
Kinesthetic awareness is increased
Improves skin nutrition and helps remove dry scaly skin
Improves immune system functions and response
Assists in lymphatic flow
Children feel nurtured and loved
Caregivers feel empowerment especially adjunctive care givers
A decrease in pain, stress, anxiety and tension is experienced by both giver and receiver
Self love is fostered
Healthy boundaries are established and promoted
Relaxation is taught at an early age
Closeness and trust in others is fostered through touch which assists in comforting touch averse individuals

For an extensive overview of numerous studies on the benefits of massage visit the Touch Research Institutes page here:
www6.miami.edu/touch-research/Research.html

Contact Dr. Deanine Picciano AP, LMT  941-726-2345