Anniversary – A decade of Appleton Baby Massage
This is where it starts L-R: How it started 2013; first class at Yoga in Cheshire; first class at garden room; receiving award from David Mowat MP 2012; Photo for WG; Receiving award 2014; Nomination 2016; 2015; Mothercare 2019; Guest on Radio Warrington 2020; How it’s going 2023 Tuesday, January 8, 2013, My first baby massage class as an instructor at Yoga in Cheshire’s studio in Stockton Heath. It was a really icy, snowy and a very cold day. Not ideal conditions to be taking babies out. Three mums and babies were booked onto my first...
read moreAll of You: Touch, Sight, Sound & Smell
The Key Elements of Baby Massage Baby Massage is a two-way communication between parent and baby. It’s much more than a method of relaxing baby, it draws on all of their senses of touch, sight, sound and smell. All these senses can be triggers of emotion for both parent and baby. Touch – The central element. Touch is the first sense to be developed in the womb and it is the first the last sense to leave us before we die. The importance of touch for wellbeing in humans will nurture baby’s emotional and physical needs. “It’s through our...
read moreReach Up For The Sunrise: Toddler Yoga
Ada-May showing us her tree pose After teaching toddler yoga within nursery settings for many years, I’m now offering classes pay-as-you-go at my home garden studio in Appleton from June. Aimed at children from around 2 years to pre-school, the yoga inspired moves are a fun introduction to yoga. Simple stretching exercises has been proven to improve flexibility, attention, listening skills and the ability to follow instruction. This can also reduce anxiety, frustration and instil calmness. The yoga inspired moves and poses are...
read moreWhat Happens Tomorrow
This past year has been a challenging year for new mums. Many have been robbed of their maternity leave – this is not what they imagined. They thought they would be enjoying numerous baby activities, endless coffee afternoons at Costa, meeting lots of like-minded mums and making new life long friends. Instead it’s been a lonely and isolating time. Babies are only babies for a finite time – they grow, become mobile. For some baby classes, like baby massage and baby yoga, it can be too late – they’re crawling and...
read moreMatter of Feeling
We eased into 2021 with optimism and excitement of a New Year, new hope… The promise of vaccines on the horizon giving us the ability to control the virus and give our freedom back. However, this optimism was dashed only days into the year and we were placed back into lockdown. A complete anti-climax, disappointment and frustration. Many people were ready say ‘good riddance’ to 2020, but for the families, who I have had the privilege of welcoming to classes, 2020 was a special year of celebration with the arrival of their...
read moreIs there anyone out there?
We are half way through the second national lockdown. I was just getting back on my feet. The business was risk assessed, Covid awareness certified, visors, sanitisors and enhanced cleaning. I resumed my classes towards the end of September so had just ran just one block of courses before Lockdown 2 struck. The following block was set to start on the week of the restriction. I was fully booked…everyone paid in advance and in full. Well, with distancing measures, my studio could only take three bookings when I would normally have six or...
read moreZoom In….
If someone had suggested at the beginning of the year that I should deliver my classes online, I would have been rather dismissive with a ‘don’t be ridiculous’ response. I would not have had the confidence, not have known how to go about doing it, let alone heard of Zoom. Fast forward to this week, and I delivered my first paid-for classes via Zoom. It’s amazing what you can achieve when forced to do so. Once I got my head around the concept, I thought I would give it a whirl. Then there was the decision with how to price...
read moreHold me. Massage is key to reducing anxiety
“A wise mother knows: It is her state of consciousness that matters. Her gentleness and clarity command respect. Her love creates security.” Vimala McClure, author, The Tao of Motherhood Over the past month, yes it’s only been a month, the way we live has changed dramatically. Not only with the concern over contracting coronavirus, but ensuring we keep our babies protected. We no longer have the freedom to do what we want, meet with friends, take part in activities, visit family or just nip out for a coffee. Time with baby is precious and...
read moreSafe. Cleanliness is…..
Cleanliness is the Hallmark of perfect standards and the best quality inspector is the conscience J R D Tata Regardless of the current outbreak, when it comes to my classes, I have always maintained a thorough cleaning routine and ensured that parents can book with confidence with the peace of mind they are bringing their baby to hygienic environment. With coronavirus gathering pace in the UK, the concern over contracting the virus becomes even more mindful, especially with a vulnerable newborn baby. As we all become...
read moreThe Reflex. Blending massage & reflexology
A new year brings new changes. For 2020, massage classes will combine therapeutic touch of reflexology. So not only will parents learn wonderful techniques of massage, but will have the added benefit of learning reflexology, bringing a fresh element to classes and at no additional cost to the course. Reflexology is an ancient form of touch, where every area of the body is associated with reflex points on the feet. Gentle pressure is applied to these points to balance the body and reduce a number of conditions. Massage and reflexology work in...
read moreBaby Massage Course to be announced soon!
