Creating a foundation of love, health, and connection.
We believe every child deserves a nurtured beginning and are committed to helping parents provide just that.
How Your Tiny Touch Matters
Gone are the days of scrolling your phone for that clip you saw months ago or waiting for an on-call nurse to call you back at 3 am while your baby frantically cries in discomfort.
Look no further than into your own hands (literally!) to bring your baby into peace and comfort.
As a mom, I have also had nights of feeling overwhelmed by the vast information on social media. After decades of medical research and touch therapy studies, I'm ready to share a self-paced course with you and your family.
What you’ll learn
Discomfort to Comfort
By the end of this section, you will know how to transition your little one from the discomfort of congestion, colic, teething, and gas to comfort and connection with you and your family.
Full Body Connection
This is your library of videos to empower your understanding of the mind-body connection for little ones. Choose from legs & feet, arms & hands, back, face, chest, and abdomen.
Family Activities
This section of further resources can get the whole family to join in harmony with songs, riddles, and activities to engage and entertain your little one during their pivotal wake windows.
Learn at your own pace.
This is your little HUB for step-by-step lessons and a one-stop resource for you and your spouse to practice your new skills, empowering your connection with your little one.
Vanessa Black LMT, CIMT, CPMT
Welcome to Tiny Touch Tribe!
As a busy mom with four kids at home, I have spent the past 16 years researching and gaining insight into how to reach the optimum mind-body connection through more holistic practices.
Now, as a licensed massage Therapist, yoga teacher, and Montessori teacher, I’m excited to walk you through every single step of the way!
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Infant massage requires that you use only gentle pressure (think of 10 to 30 percent)! There is a lot that can be accomplished with this amount of pressure, and we explain precisely the areas of the body that are being affected as we move from sequence to sequence. We also offer suggestions for where to hold your baby and how long to continue each technique for optimal benefits. Modifications are also suggested for children who have limited mobility. However, if your child has been diagnosed with a specific medical condition or if something does not seem right to either you or your baby, we encourage you to ask your medical provider if infant massage will work for your family. As a good rule of thumb, it is always recommended that you share with your provider that you are massaging your little one!
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You actually don’t need any oils or lotion in order to massage an infant. However, if you would like to add essential oils for added benefits, feel free! We have a handout within the course that talks about some of our favorite essential oils, their benefits, and some of our go-to carrier oils.
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Infant massage does not require that you remove your baby’s clothing. In most cases, the massage is performed right over your baby’s clothes. However, if you choose to use this opportunity to allow for some skin-to-skin contact, then go right ahead! One of the most important things to remember is that the room temperature should be comfortable - not too warm and not too cold.
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While it may seem like the time when your baby needs it the most, our number one rule in our massage courses is to never massage a sleeping or crying baby. It’s important to always ask permission before beginning the massage. While this may sound silly to some, babies have their own way of communicating whether they want to be touched or not. In the course, we outline for you some red light cues and green light cues that you can use as a guide to know if your baby feels comfortable with the massage. All children, including babies, should be respected and taught to have full autonomy of their own bodies. As they grow older, we’d like for them to enjoy getting massages for the many benefits it provides, so they should learn early on that if they feel uncomfortable, they have the ability to communicate that they do not want to be touched. By adhering to this strict rule, we’re helping to raise the next generation to set clear boundaries when it comes to their own body.
