Baby Massage for Professionals

Baby Massage Workshop

Friday 4th September | 10:00am – 1:00pm

Birth Time: The Village, Annandale, Sydney

$245

A practical, hands-on training designed for health and perinatal professionals supporting families in the postnatal and early parenting stage.

Learn how to confidently integrate baby massage into your practice using an occupational therapy-informed approach, supporting infant regulation, attachment, and early development from birth to 6 months.

This half-day workshop focuses on real clinical application - not just techniques, but how and when to use them with families in practice.

You’ll leave with a full toolkit you can immediately use with clients, including structured massage sequences, guidance on reading infant cues, and simple ways to support unsettled babies through touch.

Suitable for beginners or professionals looking to refresh and expand their skills.

What you’ll learn:

  • Foundations of infant massage and sensory regulation in infants

  • Reading infant cues and understanding readiness for touch

  • Practical baby massage techniques (hands-on practice)

  • Supporting sleep, bonding, digestive discomforts, and unsettled infants

  • Integrating movement and baby yoga principles

  • The ‘why’ behind different strokes - what to use and when, how to adapt for different needs

What’s included:

  • Professional development certificate

  • Handouts for ongoing reference

  • Tea / coffee + bickies

  • All training materials provided

After the workshop:

Optional lunch catch-up nearby - a chance to connect with other professionals in the perinatal space.

Professional Training Packages

Practical workshops designed for professionals working with new parents (eg. nurses, doulas, midwives, early parenting support / family support workers, allied health professionals). Available online or in person (Sydney).

You can expect a skills-based session packed with evidence-backed infant massage techniques to share confidently with the families you support, taught by an experienced Occupational Therapist.

Contact us to discuss bespoke training packages.

Not just for babies.

Every time a mother massages her baby, her body releases oxytocin - the “feel good” hormone. This shared boost has protective benefits for maternal mental health, helping to lower stress, support mood and act as an evidence-based buffer against postnatal depression and anxiety.

“To care for a new mother is to care for a new life. In supporting her, we help build the foundation for future generations who are resilient, nurtured and loved”