March 7, 2008
Massage Today's Latest Issue
March 2008's Massage Today Publication, Volume 8, Num. 3 Issue. Releases front page story on "The Benefits of Infant Massage" by Christie Bondurant. Informative article. Read More
FEBRUARY 25, 2008
Diana Moore, Teaches in New York City
New York City – Once again, Loving Touch brings the CIMI, Certified Infant Massage Instructor Program to New York City, February 21 - 23. The Swedish Institute was established in 1916 by Captain Theodore Melander of Sweden as a school for Physiotherapy. Located in the Manhattan Borough, the Swedish Institute has maintained its focus on massage therapy throughout the years and has the oldest Massage Therapy Program in the country. In addition to its undergraduate and graduate programs, they offer Professional Continuing education courses.
This is our seventh year presenting the Loving Touch Infant Massage Program at the Swedish Institute. We were pleased to have 23 students enrolled. Educational backgrounds were diverse including; massage therapists and students of massage therapy, physical therapists, occupational therapists, nurses, early interventionists and a speech language therapist amongst others. Having such a diverse group of therapists makes our trainings dynamic as well as interesting because we cover a broad range of subjects specific for the use and practice of infant massage. Our trainings tend to be female dominated, however, we had the distinguished honor of two male therapists in attendance. It’s wonderful to get a nurturing perspective from the opposite gender.
I was extremely impressed with the vision everyone shared about their plans to implement infant massage into their practices. The night prior to the training it snowed and we still had two very nice groups of parents and babies in attendance for the parent infant demonstration class. One of our attendees brought his family to the training for the parent demo class and it was a magical moment for all of us. With skilled hands he lovingly massaged his daughter as she smiled and cooed at him! We had one mother bring her four-week-old daughter. Since her daughter was sleeping she was able to watch and learn a lot from the other parents. She was delighted and plans on incorporating the practice in her daily parenting ritual. Students in attendance included a group of three NICU nurses from Saint Barnabus Medical Center. Their objectives, of course, are to bring the practice back to their unit and introduce it to their families and in-service their unit. There was tremendous enthusiasm and excitement from the group. We shared many hugs as we departed and I felt that their lives had been touched by this new understanding of the many benefits infant massage promises. Thank you to all for your wonderful input. Here are a few of the comments from students in their closing evaluations.
“I‘m so glad I took this course- I can’t wait to start implementing it and seeing all the positive results”
“Excellent course. I am very glad I attended and will use the knowledge extensively in my practice.”
A view from Brooklyn Heights - Snow Day!
Babies holding hands
Babies talking with each other.
Swedish Institute, CIMI Training, February 22-24, 2008
