Infant and Kids Massage
1 hour workshops

How to use the 1 hour workshops:

• 1 hour intro to baby massage; massage strokes and techniques
• 1 hour baby / kids massage workshop; specific massage techniques for children's needs
• Colic Relief Massage workshop

Are you looking for an effective, natural remedy that you can help your child with the following?

Chest congestion
Sinus congestion
Headaches due to stress / anxiety
Tummy aches
Constipation (encopresis)
Wind
Muscular tension
Growing pains
Poor circulation
Teething
Conjuctivitis / blocked tear ducts
Reflux
Colic
Low muscle tone/ hypotonicity
High muscle tone/ hypertonicity

Massaging your infant or child is an easy way that you can assist their health and wellbeing! Idibidi Kids will teach you the correct pressure, massage strokes and techniques to help relieve many childhood conditions and ailments. Natalie understands that children can be very sensitive and emotional about many conditions, and respects your privacy.

Learning in the comfort and familiarity of your home, especially with older children, can help alleviate their fears. Remember that it is only yourself that is massaging your child; Natalie demonstrates on her massage doll and provides suitable handouts and diagrams for future reference.

Whats more is that Idibidi Kids will come to you so you can relax and learn in the comfort of your home or centre, anywhere you choose!

Testimonials
Examples of 1hr workshops tailored to customers specific needs

1 hr workshop tailored for 2 yr old child with Global Development Delay:
May 2009: From A.M and son "R"; she had been taking her son to a physiotherapist who recommend learning some massage.
"R" had low muscle tone, referred to as 'hypotonic' so I modified the workshop to show R's mum massage strokes that would specifically help with her son's low muscle tone.
What did you like best about the workshop? The one on one instruction was informative and easy to understand. I was happy with the service Idibidi Kids provided; it exceeded my expectations. Learning to massage my son will help improve his wellbeing and help him and I to bond.

The 'COLIC RELIEF' MASSAGE workshop:
September 2009: From the Powell family; son Ryder @ 8 weeks old, specifically wanted to learn about the colic massage routine to help with colic and wind:
Baby Ryder

The Powell's were given an Idibidi Kids GIFT CERTIFICATE for a 1hr workshop by a good friend at work.
What did you like best about the 'Colic Relief' Massage workshop? We loved the convenience of Natalie coming to our home at a pre-arranged time that suited both parties. We had plenty of time to get through everything and we felt relaxed and able to enjoy the session. Our baby was also quite settled being in his own environment. We followed the colic massage routine for the 2 weeks recommended and found it did ease colic symptoms. Our baby also enjoyed the massage; now that his colic seems to have subsided, we still massage him as part of play (we do it every night before bed which he loves and calms him down beautifully!). We feel it has helped with bonding as our baby enjoys it and smiles/laughs while being massaged. It is incredibly rewarding to be able to touch and play with our baby and know that he loves it! The service that Idibidi Kids provided was outstanding and we would thoroughly recommend I.K. to others who have had a baby. Thank you Natalie for teaching us an invaluable skill that brings so much love to our little family! We appreciate all your help and contact.

FREE INFORMATION:

Colic research - paper

Read an article on the effectiveness of infant massage with a colicky baby here (PDF).
Source: The Journal of the American Academy of Pediatrics. 

Colic relief: massage for your baby - article
by Natalie Garmson

Article: "How massage and relaxation techniques will help your colicky baby"

Reflux relief: How massage can assist your baby with reflux: recommendations and overview by Natalie Garmson

Article: "The Digestive System, Vagus Nerve & How Massage Can Assist Babies with Reflux"

Find out what exciting Idibidi Kids Massage products are available to purchase, including our beautifully presented Gift Certificates, available for any Idibidi Kids service!

There are three Infant Massage Workshops available: public group, private group or individual workshops.

Find out what you learn in the Introductory Infant Massage & Colic Relief Massage workshop's here.

Public Group

Location: Northern suburbs (Tapping)
Time and Date: please contact Natalie to schedule. The workshop is 1 hour.
Class numbers: maximum 5 parents and bubs per workshop
Cost: $60 each

Workshop dates for 2010:
Contact Natalie for dates available.

Coming in 2010...
@ Community Midwifery W.A
Introductory workshop to Infant Massage (Parent & Baby workshop)
Location: Community Midwifery W.A. Pregnancy & Childbirth Centre,
Location TBA
Time: 1030am to 1130am, allow discussion time till 12pm
Date: taking registrations now!

You MUST register your interest in attending the CMWA workshop. Please contact Idibidi Kids via the contact form or
phone 0411 615 641. Please include your baby's age.
Available to purchase at the CMWA workshop:
Idibidi Kids Infant Massage: Parent's Guide, Cert.Organic Sweet Almond oil & Cert.Organic Sesame Oil

REGISTER here for a 1 Hour Introductory Workshop – Public Group

Private Group

Location: Your choice (your home is preferred), agreeable by group members
Time: Allow up to 1 hr 15 min.
Class numbers: MAXIMUM of 10 parents
Cost: $60 each (discount available for 5 or more parents)

REGISTER here for a 1 hour Introductory Workshop – Private Group

Individual (one on one)

Location: Of your choice, your home is preferred, nth or sth of the river
Time: Allow 1 hour
Cost: $85 (small charge applied in excess of 50km one way from Joondalup)

REGISTER here for a 1 hour Infant or Kids Massage Workshop - Individual

Outline

The 1 hour workshop is a wonderful introduction to infant massage for those wanting a general introduction, alternatively parents can do a
1 hour 'Colic Relief' Massage workshop. Not all strokes for a full body baby massage will be covered. Idibidi Kids will tailor this workshop to suit you and your child's needs. Here is an example of a general 1 hour workshop:
• Permission sequence
• Oils to use
• Introduction to specific massage strokes
• When is the best time to massage?
• How long can I massage my baby for?
• Information about the Parent Education & Infant Massage course.

What is included in the cost of the 1 hour workshops?
You will each receive a small bottle of organic massage oil. If you are attending the Colic Relief Massage workshop you will also receive the Parent's Guide to Infant Massage and Your Colicky Baby.

Products available for purchase for the 1 hour infant massage workshop:

• The I.A.I.M. official Infant Massage handbook, detailing strokes and techniques with the use of photographs as a guide.
• Cert. Organic Sweet Almond Massage Oil
• Cert. Organic Sesame Oil Other Idibidi Kids products available to purchase:
• Idibidi Kids Infant Massage Gift Certificates

PLEASE NOTE: If you have any specific concerns regarding your baby's health that you would like to focus on in the 1 hr workshop eg colic or reflux, please notify Natalie when registering for the workshop, or via the contact form, thank you.

Please note: prices are subject to change without prior notice. An additional cost for travel over 50km may be charged. You will be notified at time of booking.