a +HeartMath licensed provider
UPCOMING 3-part series Thursdays 1 - 2 PM April 11, 18, 25
at Flor da Vida in Verona, NJ
Approach
We welcome you and your baby to experience
Baby C.A.L.M., which integrates a polyvagal-informed approach of
Lomi Keiki infant nurturing touch and therapeutic Lomi massage with
maternal relaxation and mindfulness techniques to promote
psychobiological health for the mother–baby dyad,
Combining touch with gentle movements, like the flow of the ocean, reminiscent of the womb, non-verbal communication and relaxation meditations
Infant Benefits
Human touch has been scientifically proven to release oxytocin, the 'bonding hormone'.
Touch enhances our mood, helps heal from trauma, and
improves the quality of the dyad relationship as well as:
- Decreased stress hormones
- Temperature regulation
- Regulation of oxygen saturation
- Heart rate stability
- Improved sleep/alert cycles
- Breathing regularity
- Physical growth improvement(i.e., height, weight, head circumference)
- Increased vagal tone
- Massaged babies show improved emotionality, sociability, soothability, temperament and better face-to-face interaction behaviors.
According to the International Association of Infant Massage (IAIM) health benefits for the baby may include improved self-regulation and sleep, stimulation of body systems (including digestive, hormonal, immune, and circulatory systems), joint mobility, and better coordination and body awareness.
Maternal Benefits
- Documented reduction in postpartum/.postnatal depression and inter-relationship challenges.
- Increased parent-infant bonding and secure attachment.
- Improved breastfeeding relationship, including length and production by stimulating prolactin.
Mothers also report feeling more comfortable and confident caring for
their baby with a greater understand and response to their baby’s cues
Accelerated mother-infant attachment as well as increased maternal sensitivity and child responsiveness have also been demonstrated among mother-child dyads through the implementation of massage therapy.
Porecca et al., 2017; Shoghi et al., 2018
Mental Health First Aid certification
NEW CLASS!! In this comprehensive course, students will learn essential skills to provide initial support to clients experiencing mental health challenges, with a focus on recognizing symptoms, offering appropriate aid, and guiding them towards professional assistance .