Infant Massage
BOTH LOCATIONS
Infant massage therapy is an important tool to help alleviate physiological ailments such as colic, gas and constipation. It can help develop muscle tone, coordination and strength. Touch can soothe an upset baby and provide fun playtime experiences. Most importantly, massage therapy can be used as a bonding experience where deep human to human connection can develop through therapeutic touch that embodies safety and love. Infant massage is a reciprocal experience where your baby is learning about you and the world and you are learning about your baby. Through touch, you can deepen your understanding of your baby’s unique body language and subtle cues.
Infant massage sessions operate as a client centered treatment where you and the Registered Massage Therapist will engage in a conversation to find out what your baby’s greatest needs are. The massage will then be focused on your goals for the session.
The Registered Massage Therapist will teach you how to massage your baby so you develop the tools to use these techniques when needed.
Infant massage treatments can encompass the following: Full body massage including upper and lower limbs, abdomen, chest, back, face and head. Specific treatments for colic, gas, constipation and congestion can be taught as well. You will learn soothing techniques to help your baby settle down and sleep better.
Your INFANT Massage THERAPISTS
STEPHANIE MAXWELL RMT, CYT
MASTER THERAPIST
Stephanie Maxwell is a Registered Massage Therapist, a Certified Infant Massage Instructor, a Massage Therapy Educator and a Pre and Postnatal Movement Specialist.
Her practice focuses on supporting individuals and families through the transitory journey of pregnancy and postpartum parenthood.
Stephanie completed her Massage Therapy Diploma at Sutherland-Chan School of Massage Therapy in Toronto, Ontario in 2014, where she subsequently held a faculty position as Massage Therapy Instructor and Clinical Supervisor for four years. She has worked extensively with pre and postnatal birth parents, supporting them through their pregnancies and into their postpartum life. She loves to help people find the joys and the ease of movement in their bodies and in their lives, and to support them through the transitory journey of parenthood.
Stephanie works with infants 6-52 weeks of age and their parents out of our Corydon Avenue location.
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Stephanie’s therapeutic massage treatments aid in better pregnancy, birth and postpartum experiences. Through the application of massage therapy techniques, nervous system downtraining, education and movement, Stephanie focuses on balancing and aligning your pelvis and supporting structures, to help your baby sit in the best possible position, and aid in more physical comfort for you. Her hands on work facilitates comfort, ease and relaxation.
Stephanie’s infant massage classes support postpartum individuals by teaching them tools to help soothe & bond with their new babies.
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Stephanie developed, and currently teaches the Massage Therapy Course at Evolve College in Winnipeg, Manitoba.
At Sutherland-Chan, as well as teaching and supervising other courses and clinics, she:
• Developed and taught the Pregnancy Massage Therapy Course
• Supervised the High-Risk Pregnancy Specialty Clinic at Sunnybrook Hospital
• Supervised the Post Surgery Specialty Clinic at Toronto General Hospital in Gynecology, Urology and Oncology
Stephanie has worked extensively with pre and postnatal birth parents, supporting them through their pregnancies and into postpartum life. Her practice focuses on:
• Creating sound postural alignment, which aids in optimal fetal placement and easier births with fewer interventions needed
• Pre and Postnatal breast massage
• Post cesarean birth and post-surgical scar tissue treatments
• Painful pelvic syndromes such as: endometriosis, pregnancy related pelvic girdle pain, sacroiliac joint pain & low back pain
• Diastasis Recti Abdominis Rehabilitation
• High Risk Pregnancies
Stephanie holds certificates in:
• Pre and Postnatal Massage Therapy and Breast Massage - Perinatal Massage Therapy Education
• Pregnancy Related Pelvic Girdle Pain - Dr. Sinead Dufour, Reframe Rehab
• The InCORE Method® - Diastasis Recti and the Postpartum Core, Munira Hudani
• Pre/Postnatal Fitness Specialist - Pelvienne Wellness
• Core Confidence Specialist - Core Confidence Education
• Infant Massage - Somatic Institute of Healing
• Birth Work - Mamastefit
• Yoga - 200 Hour Certification - YogaSpace
• Yoga For Pelvic Health - Pelvic Health Professionals
• Postnatal Yoga - YogaSpace
• Restorative Yoga - Yoga Therapy Toronto
• Yin Yoga - Yoga Therapy Toronto
• Yoga Nidra - YogaSpace
Randi Nowicki RMT, CIMI
MASTER THERAPIST
Randi graduated from Wellington College of Remedial Massage Therapies in 2012 and has taken additional training in reflexology, pregnancy massage and neuro-proprioceptive tape application. Through her years of practice, Randi developed a passion for supporting families during pregnancy, postpartum recovery and especially infant care. In 2018 she became a Certified Infant Massage Instructor and now offers private and group classes.
Private classes are taught at the clinic in a weekly three-part series. Each one-hour class covers massage techniques for different areas of the body and common ailments, as well as review of techniques from prior classes and the opportunity for parents to ask questions.
While infant massage is most beneficial when performed by parents, Randi also offers therapeutic massage treatments for infants with muscular conditions and injuries, and provides guidance for parents to continue care at home.
For more information on group classes, please visit her website.
Randi works with infants 2-52 weeks of age and their parents out of the Portage location.
INFANT Massage rates
To book an appointment or for more information please call
204-774-5521 (Portage) or 204-775-5521 (Corydon)
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