Little Rainbow Infant Massage
Occupational therapy inspired, these classes are designed, developed, and delivered by Carla Nehme, a certified Infant Massage Therapist
Our group sessions are 45 minutes each and comprise of 3 weeks. We recommended attending the full three weeks of classes for primary caregivers.
Classes cater to the different developmental stages from 0 weeks to 12 months.
Babies must be between 0 weeks and 12 months old to attend.
Week 1
Permission sequence, Basic massage techniques – Legs, Abdomen, Back Massage, When to massage, How long to massage for, Contraindications, Oils to use, Relaxation and chance to meet other Parents and Babies.
Week 2
Follow up week 1 and offers in-depth Baby Massage Techniques for symptoms such as Wind, Gas, Constipation, Colic & Reflux.
Week 3
Follow up week 1-2, Full Body Massage Sequence, Relaxation Techniques & learning to read your Baby’s Cue.
Sweet Pea Sessions
6 weeks to 6 months
Sweet Sunshine Sessions
6 months to 12 months
Private Class
Newborn to 12 months
Music & Baby Yoga
Available for both age groups
Sweet Pea Sessions
6 weeks to 6 months
3 x Group classes
Limited to 8 spots per class
Sweet Sunshine Sessions
6 months to 12 months
3 x Group classes
Limited to 8 spots per class
Private Class
Newborn to 12 months
1 hour individual sessions.
Ideal gift to new parents and carers.
Music & Baby Yoga
Available for both age groups
Designed to introduce babies to safe, gentle stretches, with a strong focus on building cognitive skills and communication skills with Parents/Caregivers.
Relieving your baby
Hi, my name is Carla,
In 2015, I had 4 Children under the ages of 3.
This included a set of twins, followed by my number 5 in 2017 (5 under 5). This definitely came with a lot of challenges, highs and lows. I clearly remember the day’s I struggled to settle my babies down. I tried my best to educate myself by reading handbooks, listening to podcasts and talking to other mums.
A lot of things didn’t always work when it came to comforting them and I remember being so hard on myself. I came across an article about infant massage which I then decided to further my knowledge and put into practice what I was learning having my own babies to work with and creating that much needed bond. This was definitely my turning point and life changing for me and my babies.
It was then my inspiration to get certified and open Little Rainbow Infant Massage. This all came so naturally to me, especially with having a love for babies, and a much needed hands on support service in the community. I know this will allow all parents and all caregivers to feel more confident, less stressed, and create a closer bond with their baby while making new friends.
I look forward in helping you, meeting your beautiful babies and giving me the opportunity to be part of your parenthood journey.
Understand, cope and relieve with us
In your sessions at Little Rainbow Infant Massage, you will learn
- Permission sequence
- Basic massage techniques – Legs, Abdomen, Back Massage
- When to massage
- How long to massage for
- Contraindications
- Oils to use
- Introduction to techniques for symptoms such as Wind, Gas, Constipation, Colic & Reflux
Organic Cold Pressed Oil will be provided in session and some can be purchased online or after the session to take home.
Our Happy Parents
Upcoming Classes
Our 45 Minute classes run for three weeks.
Class sessions are flexible and sensitive to the babies’ needs and routines – in any session, your baby might feed, sleep, play, have a nappy change and receive some baby massage.
Classes cater to the different developmental stages from Newborn to 12 months. Babies must be between 6 weeks and 12 months old to attend.