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Baby Massage Classes (Barnet)

* Day/time of classes:
Mondays 9.45am-10.45am.

* Venue:
The Wesley Hall, 9 Stapylton Road, Barnet EN5 4JJ.

* Cost:
Courses run per half term from 4-6 weeks, costing £35.00-£45.00.

A follow on course is also available to continue making time for baby massage, try out different oils, meet up with the other mums etc.

Baby massage bebefits both the giver and receiver - the classes offer the opportunity to:
* learn about these benefits
* practices the massage routine
* learn to massage with confidence, making it fun for both you and baby
* Pick up tips on refelxology for common baby complaints
* learn about different oils (including some aromatherapy oils)
* learn about preperation and safety awareness (like when its best NOT to massage the baby) as well as some exercises for warming up your hands
* Meet other mums and babies.

Not only is baby massage great for all the family to learn (it can help to provide a 'specific role' for dads who might otherwise feel a little 'left out', especially if baby is breast fed), but it would also be an asset for childcare professionals to add to their portfolio of skills.

The Wesley Hall is clean, warm and carpeted and provides a safe environment in which to learn baby massage. The Hall is adjacent to the library, just opposite the enterance to 'The Spires' car park. If Barnet is too far to travel to then workshops can be held in your own home for a group of friends, classes are also held in Finchley N3 and Mill Hill NW7. Please phone for further details or email.

Caroline Higgins is qualified to teach baby massage, having trained with the Middlesex School of Complementary Medicine. She also holds a diploma (ITEC) in Anatomy, Physiology and Holistic Massage, a diploma (ITEC) in Reflexology and is a Reiki practitioner. She has been 'police checked' by the CRB to Enhanced Level. She has 4 young children, all who love massage, she has been running classes at the Wesley Hall since February 2005 and also teaches Baby Massage for Surestart.