Infant Massage

Infant massage has been used historically and across cultures to promote infant development, caregiver bonding, and overall health and wellness.

Sign - Up for Upcoming Infant Massage Class

Current research on the benefits of infant massage can include:

  • improved sleep

  • reduced stress for babies and parents/caregivers

  • improved feeding and weight gain

  • increase immune system function and reduce excess mucus

  • relieve teething and growing pains

  • aid in digestion

  • relieve gas and colic

  • promote achievement of developmental milestones

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Current Infant Massage Offerings:

  • Join a small group of caregivers and babies for an intimate hour each week. In this 4 week program, parents/caregivers will receive direct instruction and hands-on practice in infant massage strokes and the associated benefits. In addition to learning the lifelong benefits of infant massage, parents/caregivers will also have the opportunity to participate in discussion and share strategies related to relevant infant topics. Connecting with other parents and caregivers of infants also provides an invaluable support system for your baby’s early life. You will also have access to consult with a pediatric physical therapist about concerns on an individual basis, if needed. Class is great for babies 3 weeks to pre-crawling.

    We offer lots of opportunity for review and practice so that you can be sure to walk away feeling confident with your new skills. This is a one-on-one opportunity you will be able to enjoy for a life-time with your child!

    4 WEEK FULL INSTRUCTION:

    Week 1 — Intro to IM; Legs and Feet

    Week 2 — Stomach

    Week 3 — Chest and Arms

    Week 4 — Face and Back; Gentle Movements

    COST: $100

    Babies 3 weeks to Pre-crawling

    Virtual and In-Person Group Options

  • With 1:1 sessions, each visit will be tailored to you and your baby. We will go at your pace, with one-on-one attention. Infant Massage can begin as early as the first week of birth.

    In-Person : $200 in office (travel fee added for home visit)

    Zoom Virtual: $150

    What’s included:

    3 Visits completed within 8 weeks

    Full Infant Massage Instruction

    Developmental screening each visit by a Pediatric Physical Therapist

    Free copy of Healthy Baby Habits Book

  • This is a small VIRTUAL class where we will learn about the benefits of infant massage and a specific routine for Colic and Gas relief. This small virtual class will be about 30-40 minutes.

    COST: $15

    Please NOTE: Classes are Central Standard Time (CST).

  • Create Your Own Group!

    (3 Baby/Parent Combo Minimum)

    Full Series of 3 - 4 Classes (your choice of location)

    COST: $80 per baby/parent combo. Added travel fee outside of Porter County.

Other Information:

  • Classes and groups have minimal and maximum participate requirements.

  • Are you interested in learning infant massage before your baby is born? No problem, join any class! Once your sweet baby is born, you can come to a refresher along with your baby.

  • A discount for families who have completed an IN First Steps’ Evaluation.

  • If you are a Foster Parent and you are interested in attending a class, please reach out for the discounted rate for infant massage.

Let’s make this easy!

Fill out the form below to let me know of your interest. With your information, I can then start setting up new classes or let you know what is coming up! Do not worry, you are not committed if you fill out the form. If you prefer, you can email me instead at jthurner@valpotherapykids.com.

Testimonials

 
Testimonials

“I can’t say enough positive things about Dr. Jenny Thurner and infant massage class! It has been something both Billy and I looked forward to every week. What an incredible way to bond with your baby and valuable skill to help comfort, connect with, and soothe your little one. To be honest, I thought this was a splurge and we were a little extra to sign up for a class like this. After the very first class, I can’t say how priceless this knowledge actually is. Carolina absolutely loves it! We take the skills we learned in class and use them everyday – favorite part of my day! Highly recommend!”

- Kara N

“I enrolled in Valpo Therapy Kids infant massage course because I was looking for something beneficial to my daughter's development that would get us both out of the house while I was on maternity leave. It turned out to be one of the best decisions I made during my child's first year. I could tell Jenny genuinely cared about teaching this lifelong skill to parents. I say “lifelong skill” because that’s exactly what it is. Six months after graduating from this course, baby and I still practice infant massage as a part of our nightly bedtime routine. It has helped to forge a strong bond between us. I never expected it be the highlight of my day, but it often is. You are physically close to your baby, exchanging eye contact, smiles, coos. It's a very special time that I wouldn't trade for anything. Baby massage has been a true gift to our relationship.” - Christina F.

“I highly recommend services with Jenny. She was absolutely phenomenal. I took her infant massage class for my son. The class was full of information that could be used in many ways with my son and even myself. She is very knowledgeable and personable. Her classes are interactive and you can tell her passion is there in every moment she interacts with her patients and parents. I'm thankful I took her class and was able to have her help in the beginning stages of my son's development.” - Amy H

“Jenny was great! We took her Infant Massage Class and we loved it. The class followed baby’s cues so if he wanted to snuggle/nurse because it was new it was totally ok. She was also so accommodating when my husband had to come instead of me for one of the classes. Would definitely recommend, our little one loves massages now, even though it was new during class .” - Cristina A