What is Pediatric Massage Therapy? Massage therapy is adapted to the needs of each individual. A session for a 2 year old will be much different than a session for an 18 year old. Massage therapy can provide nurturing touch that helps children develop into well-adjusted adults. Pediatric massage can also provide a means of healing for children with specific health care needs as well as improve common childhood discomforts. Research has shown that pediatric massage can aide and enhances physiological, neurological and psychological development.
Children who have undergone traumatic events or suffered illness or injury which has led to pain and discomfort can receive massage to help alleviate the discomfort. Pediatric massage not only combats the pain and symptoms of the conditions that they experience but it can also assist in recognizing and alleviating the stress, anxiety, fear or loneliness associated with medical treatment or life experiences.
Massage therapy can help children recognize and deal with emotional stress in a positive and healthy manner. When anxiety and stress are under control and stress hormones are regulated then the physical nature of discomfort can be addressed.
Massage is beneficial for people of all ages! Pediatric massage is for children between the ages of 1 β A CPMT is a massage therapist who has received advance training to provide massage to children with a variety of health care needs. The training includes a variety of massage techniques for working with children of various physical, developmental, emotional or mental challenges. Pediatric Intake. Please complete the Pediatric Intake form and bring with you to your first appointment.
If you do not have the Pediatric Intake form prior to your appointment please arrive 20 min early so that you may fill out the welcome packet upon arrival. Some children may require release from their physician. Please ask your doctor if you have any concerns about your child receiving massage.
