Gentle Touch® Infant Massage Video

Medically endorsed, the Gentle Touch® Infant Massage Video shows parents demonstrating several progressive routines. Medical, therapeutic, and developmental specialists explain the benefits of this unique approach. The focus is on communicating with, nurturing, and soothing the baby. Parents can contribute to the healthy physical and emotional development of their child, provide more nurturing parenting, and strengthen their parent-child relationship. Special issues of parents and babies are covered. Beautifully filmed; 47-minutes; Gentle Touch Parent-Child Program, LLC. A great gift!

Gentle Touch® Pregnancy Session

A 3 hour session involves a safe, effective massage, where the mother is in control. She also experiences a variety of relaxation, prenatal bonding and self-nurturing techniques. Counseling, support, and current information are available. * Massage to ease physical discomforts & increase flow of nutrients to the baby. * Feel comfortable with touch; experience body changes positively. * Relaxation for mother and baby. * "Connect" to body & emotions, especially important during birth. * Communicate and bond with baby in the womb. * Cope with strong memories, emotions and change. * Learn self-nurturing techniques. * Information about pregnancy, childbirth options, and parenting. * Support for the family during this transitional time. Office in Asheville, NC. Day & time is arranged. [Please do not add this item to your shopping cart. Call or email for more information, rate or gift certificate.]

Gentle Touch® for Parents & Young Children

GROUP: Parents with their baby (birth-crawling), learn to touch/ massage appropriately. Baby's growth, health, development, and emotional well-being improves. Parents deepen bonding, relax, share, learn and have fun. Group classes last 4-6 weeks. Each session is 2 hours long. Cost: $ (inc. handouts, free "stuff", bottle of oil, parent-baby photo, certificate of completion). Scholarships may be available. Locations in Asheville, Western North Carolina and surrounding area. INDIVIDUALIZED ATTENTION: This is for babies who were born premature, are fussy, or who have special needs. It is also for toddlers, preschoolers, and parents who prefer this. Gentle Touch® Parent-Child Program can easily be incorporated into the child's care and family life. Locations include your home, hospital, childcare, or pediatric office. Day & time are arranged. Length depends upon need. Cost varies. [Please do not add this item to your shopping cart. Call or email for more information.]

Gentle Touch® Training for Professionals

On-site or distance learning programs are tailored to the participants, vary in length, and focus on the Gentle Touch® Parent-Child Program, pregnancy, prenatal and infant mental health, sensory integration, home visiting, developmental practices in primary pediatric care, child abuse prevention, or family-centered practices. Consultation is available for maternity and pediatric providers and residential programs that would like to integrate family-centered principles and practices to a greater degree. OPEN TRAININGS in Asheville, NC in the Spring and Fall. Open & closed (agency only) trainings offered nationally and internationally. Length and cost vary. http://www.gentletouchparent-child.com/training.html. [Please do not add this item to your shopping cart. Call or email for more information.]

Ceremonies & Counseling

Marriages, Blessingways to honor the pregnant mother or family, Baby Welcomings, Memorials (especially for early loss), and other ceremonies to acknowledge important times or changes are meaningfully designed and facilitated. Counseling is available regarding losses (miscarriages, abortions, stillbirths, neonates, infants, toddlers), birth traumas, adjustment during pregnancy and with young children, adoptions, and building parent-child relationships from conception to age 5. Steve Miller offers counseling, hypnotherapy, and psychic readings for personal and spiritual growth. Adults and couples. Please inquire about cost. [Please do not add this item to your shopping cart. Call or email for more information.]