Proud Member of IAIM

I am a proud member of the International Association of Infant Massage (IAIM) it was founded by Vimala McClure in the 1980's after travelling and seeing many cultures using Infant Massage as a natural daily expression of love.

This course draws on Indian and Swedish strokes which have been developed and refined over many years.

This is so much more than massage, its the connection and bonding created through the natural nurting touch.

The benefits:

Infant massage has a huge range of benefits for you and your baby. Through the nurturing touch and quality time spent in a loving and calm environment. Loving touch is essential for healthy development of all babies.

Here are the important benefits of Infant Massage:

Helps increase the hormone of love (oxytocin) for everyone involved.
Helps Improve Weight Gain
Helps Baby Sleep Better
Relaxation
Bonding
Improves Circulation
Helps Digestion
Helps reduce cries and fuss
Develops mental, social, and physical strengths

Fiona Cooke- Experienced Maternity Nurse & Author -Infant Massage

The Classes:

Welcome to Fiona's Infant Massage Classes.

Join me in Herefordshire and Shropshire for my nurturing classes designed for parents and babies.

Classes are set in a cosy and private environment, where we come together as a small community as we embark on the Infant Massage journey together.

Over the course of five weeks, you'll discover the gentle art of infant massage, learning essential strokes and techniques in a supportive and comfortable setting.

Join my small community of parents and babies and bond with your baby through the power of touch.

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Fiona Cooke- Experienced Maternity Nurse & Author - Infant Massage Class

Listen to the parents

Here are just a few words of kindness from the lovely Mums who have attended my Infant Massage Course.

I feel the tension leave my body the minute I walk in and so does my baby!

From the very first class Fiona has made myself, my partner and my baby feel comfortable, calm and welcome. The atmosphere is so relaxed that I feel the tension leave my body the minute I walk in and so does my baby. Fiona’s class is my favourite class we attend as the sessions are a judgement free zone where I feel I have made friends with likeminded mums who can help me through the journey of motherhood. Fiona not only provided us a useful skill of baby massage but also shares her wealth of knowledge which I have found very helpful in my first months as a mum. I’d recommend this class to anyone and look forward to it each week.

Our first group, but we needn’t have been worried!

Fiona’s infant massage classes have been the highlight of the week for me and my son. We started when he was 8 weeks old, our first group, but we needn’t have been worried - Fiona creates a very safe space where all caregivers and babies are welcome “as they are”. I have loved learning the massage strokes, having a dedicated time to really focus on my baby with no distractions or sense of hurry, and getting to know his likes and dislikes. My son also seems to really enjoy his massage and seeing his little friends each week! He is so relaxed and naps so well afterwards. We now regularly massage at home too. Fiona is a very skilled and knowledgeable instructor. She is warm, generous with her experience, non-judgmental and I always leave feeling topped up after seeing her. I’d very highly recommend Fiona’s infant massage class to all new caregivers!

Listen to the parents

I take pride in delivering a calm and gentle approach when it comes to support and guidance for all new parents. Here are just a few words of kindness from the lovely Mums I have worked with.

Supportive and gentle

I have to say that I would not be breast feeding had I not had Fiona as a maternity nurse. From day one she was incredibly emotionally supportive to me as a new mother. With my son she was gentle, confident, and practical and it is obvious that she finds soothing babies instinctive and natural. The combination of skills looking after both mum and baby took the anxiety out of being a new motherhood for me.

Anu A - Mother

Afraid to breast feed in public spaces

I am a very private, almost prudish, person so with regards to breast feeding, although I wanted to do it, I made it clear I would only do it in private and on my own. I found with Fiona’s guidance I was much more relaxed about it than I thought I ever would be and now I feed in public (behind a scarf). This is due to Fiona gently guiding me in the right direction.

Lizzie T - Mother

Precious moments and quality time

We were able to share this precious moment and also have quality time together as a couple. My husband and I were abit apprehensive having someone live in with us especially at this delicate time, but Fiona slotted into our lives beautifully. Fiona also encouraged my husband and myself to go out by ourselves a few times during her stay – which was a real treat.

Infant Massage

Enhancing your baby's well-being and development

Proud Member of IAIM

The benefits:

The Classes:

Experience the warmth and support of a nurturing community.

Listen to the parents

Listen to the parents

Anu A - Mother

Lizzie T - Mother

Nina S - Mother

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