Great News for the New Year!
I will be running two free Taster Sessions at Belgrave Library on
Friday February 16th at 11am and Wednesday April 17th at 2pm. We have a snug little meeting room and I will provide everything you need - oil, towels and handouts.
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Spaces are limited to 8 babies per session and will book out fast!
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Bookings for these free sessions strictly through Belgrave Library
9800 6489
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To book your private session in your own home, or to join a full course group at Belgrave Library, see prices and contact details by clicking link below. Dates for 2024 to follow shortly.
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Childhood Care &
Connections
Stephanie Mapleson
Certified Infant Massage Educator
Infant Massage Australia
Bachelor of Education (Hons) 3-8 years
Master of Social Work
Diploma of Care and Education
Diploma of Remedial Massage
Holistic Aromatherapy Diploma
Mother Care Pregnancy Massage Certificate
Professional Nanny
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About Stephanie
I have been trained and employed in Early Childhood Education (preschool years) since 1991. In 1995 I began training in Massage and Aromatherapy while raising my three children, focusing on providing services to women, particularly during pregnancy.
Qualifying as an Infant Massage Educator in 2004 gave me the skills to enhance family relationships by encouraging bonding and attachment, and increasing parents' confidence and competence at recognising babies' non-verbal communication. I found it a beautiful way to connect families through loving, responsive and respectful touch and promote a Secure Attachment pattern in their baby.
I ran a niche business based at home and in the community for several years while living in Tasmania before returning to tertiary education and Social Work in 2011.
I am passionate about supporting family functioning and individual wellbeing through nurturing care and connections and look forward to beginning your Infant Massage journey with you.
I am based in the outer Eastern suburbs of Melbourne and operate within a 10km radius of Wantirna, both privately and in community locations.
Benefits of Infant Massage
Helps parents and babies to relax and promotes deeper, longer sleep for babies
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Improves colic, constipation and immune system and calms irritable babies
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Establishes a close, loving, respectful and responsive communication with your baby
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Promotes bonding and attachment which leads to a Secure Attachment for your baby
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Boosts a baby's serotonin levels, which is known to reduce the risk of SIDS
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Provides an opportunity for partners to spend quality time with their baby
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Strokes can be adapted for older children and children with special needs
Services
Home Visits
Both group and individual sessions are available in your own home. Enjoy a personalised experience in the comfort of your own home, tailored to your baby and schedule, or share the experience with a group of friends/ parenting group. Sessions are ideal for babies 4 weeks to 12 months and may have a minimum of 4, maximum 8 participants.
Sessions will run over 4 weeks for groups or 1 week for individuals.
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$160 per person (individual)
x 1.5 hour
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$40 per person (group)
x 1 hour session
over 4 weeks
Community Locations
From time to time classes will be available at community locations, for a maximum of 8 participants.
If you do not belong to a parenting group, these sessions can be a valuable source of connection to other parents, resources and advice.
Sessions will begin at
Belgrave Library in 2024.
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$40 per person x 1 hour session
over 4 weeks
Gift Vouchers
Gift vouchers are available,
the perfect gift for new or expecting parents!
$160 for 1 x 1.5 hour session in your own home at your own time.
Sessions for Partners
I have experience running baby massage courses for fathers/ partners...this is a great way for partners to develop a meaningful, loving and respectful relationship with your baby from the very early weeks.
Available privately in your home at a time to suit you and your baby's individual routine, or with a group of your friends/ parenting group.
Groups in community locations will be available from time to time. Sign up for emails to be notified of these classes.
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$160 per person (individual)
x 1.5 hour
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$40 per person (group)
x 1 hour
over 4 weeks
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All parents will receive 100ml bottle of Organic, Cold-Pressed Sweet Almond Oil, colour handouts each week and a list of relevant resources.
Contact Stephanie by clicking on the link below for further information on community locations or to book a course in your own home.
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0409 568 259
Jeanette, VIC
Drawing on her experience as a mother, massage therapist and early childhood educator, Stephanie presented as very capable and articulate, with her heart in the right place for this work.
Lisa, TAS
I was a client of Steph's for massage during my pregnancy and for her Infant Massage classes. I loved her friendly, warm nature and valued the information I learned, as well as the Infant Massage routine.
Sarah, TAS
The classes were so relaxed and friendly; my partner also felt very comfortable in his "Dads' Group" on Saturday mornings!
Would definitely recommend for new parents.