At Oak Integrative in Burnaby, our infant massage therapy provides gentle, loving care to support your baby’s growth, development, and overall well-being. Designed for newborns and infants, our sessions help strengthen the bond between parent and child while promoting relaxation, comfort, and healthy development.

Infant Massage

Who Can Benefit

  • Newborns and infants of all ages

  • Babies experiencing digestive discomfort, colic, or sleep difficulties

  • Parents looking to strengthen connection and improve bonding

  • Families seeking gentle, non-invasive support for overall infant wellness

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Benefits of Infant Massage

Infant massage offers a range of physical and emotional benefits for both baby and parent:

  • Infant massage helps soothe babies, reduce fussiness, and encourage more restful sleep. Gentle touch activates the parasympathetic nervous system, supporting calmness and emotional regulation, which can improve bedtime routines and overall sleep quality.

  • Gentle abdominal massage techniques can relieve gas, colic, and constipation. Stimulating the digestive system through carefully guided touch can help ease discomfort and support regular bowel movements, making feeding and digestion more comfortable for your baby.

  • Massage stimulates blood flow and lymphatic movement, delivering nutrients to tissues and supporting the body’s natural detoxification processes. Improved circulation can boost overall health, strengthen immunity, and encourage healthy growth and development.

  • Regular infant massage provides a nurturing opportunity for parents and babies to connect. Eye contact, gentle touch, and verbal reassurance during massage help foster attachment, trust, and a sense of security, promoting emotional well-being for both parent and child.

  • Infant massage can help regulate the nervous system, promoting a sense of calm and emotional resilience. This is particularly helpful for overstimulated or fussy babies and can encourage better self-soothing abilities as they grow.

  • Targeted massage helps improve muscle tone, flexibility, and coordination, supporting physical development milestones such as rolling, crawling, and sitting. Gentle stretching techniques included in infant massage sessions can also enhance overall mobility.

  • For infants recovering from minor surgeries or illnesses, massage can aid healing by stimulating circulation, reducing tension, and supporting comfort during recovery.

What to Expect During Your Session

Each infant massage session in Burnaby begins with a consultation to understand your baby’s needs, temperament, and any health considerations. You and your baby will be comfortably positioned in a warm, safe space. Our trained therapists guide parents through gentle, age-appropriate techniques that you can continue at home to reinforce benefits. Sessions typically last 30–45 minutes, and can be customized to your baby’s needs

Why Choose Oak Integrative?

At Oak Integrative, our infant massage therapists are specially trained in newborn and infant care. We provide a safe, nurturing environment where parents can learn effective techniques to soothe, comfort, and support their baby’s development.

Book your infant massage in Burnaby today and give your baby the gift of gentle, nurturing touch.

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