Frequently Asked Questions.
1. What are the credentials of the instructor? All classes are taught by Lorie Cox, a Registered Nurse who is a Certified Infant Massage Trainer and a Certified Pediatric Massage Therapist. This training included specific touch Education for premature babies. Lorie received training under the personal instruction of Master Pediatric Massage Teacher Tina Allen LMT. Tina Allen is an internationally sought author and speaker and the Founder of LiddleKidz Foundation. Learn more about this comprehensive training here. LiddleKidz
2. How do I know which class to register for? Though there is an order of milestones that babies & children generally follow, each child is unique. Each child may develop at a slightly different pace than another due to various factors. For this reason & to maintain good safe order in a group setting, it helps to register for a class based on your child’s developmental stage rather than their age. (for example it is sometimes more efficient to have a class of newborns separate from a class of toddlers, due to commonality of parent questions and modifications of massage strokes)
3. Why are prices not posted on the website? Cost is different depending on your unique need. It is generally assumed that a series will take 4 lessons to complete all of the content. Though occasionally a parent would like 1 or 2 more lessons, or due to their work schedule, prefers a slightly longer session completing the content in 3 lessons. The Center for Touch also offers home visits which include an additional mileage cost. In 2018, the calendar will offer more opportunities for larger “group” sessions. This will allow the cost of parent massage training for everyone to be as affordable as any other parent/child community classes parents typically engage in (such as swimming lessons, baby yoga, kindermusik etc)
4. Do you have Gift Certificates? Yes! Call or email for more information.
5. What do I bring to class? Parent must be present at all classes. Bring your baby/child, a towel or blanket for them to sit on. Massage oil will be provided if you desire it but it is fine to use no oil as well. We do not allow use of oil from home in the classroom.
6. What is the difference in the terms tactile stimulation, containment holds, gentle touch, nurturing touch and massage?
*Tactile Stimulation-is the technique where the skin is given conscious and structured touch with the palms—either by stroking, gently pressing or simply placing the hands on the body. It is important to remember that the touch is stimulation for the skin, not the muscles (it is not a type of massage).The stroking movements are applied with as much direct palm-to-skin contact as is comfortable for the recipient. As people’s sensitivity to touch varies, it is possible to apply the technique through clothing. Infants & children have a high need for this to maintain a stable healthy mental and social life.
Nurturing Touch- is simply placing your hands on your baby/child –it is loving and still. This allows them to become familiar with your touch. Your Touch Class instructor may also teach you how to do this for your baby at home when you are discharged from NICU. It is also used on older children with certain medical conditions. Nurturing touch is touch that feels good and is positive provides a good foundation for healing, attachment & bonding
Simple Massage- is a series of firm, but gentle strokes usually done 3 times a day for 15 minutes for a baby in the NICU. Your Touch Class instructor may also teach you how to do this for your baby at home when you are discharged from NICU. It is also used on older children with certain medical conditions.
Basic Massage- is also touch, using appropriate strokes & technique to provide tactile stimulation, engaging receptors in the skin/body, also stimulating the brain and release of calming hormones with decrease of stress hormones; promoting health, well being, and attachment while possibly enhancing all other body systems positively.
7. Who can come to class with me? Any adult who also loves and cares for your child. Other children of yours are welcome if you have another adult with you to watch them. No childcare is provided in class.
8. Is massage safe for all children? What if my child/baby has a medical issue? To clarify, some sort of “Touch” is good for all children. This does not necessarily mean “massage” is appropriate for all children. There are some medical conditions in which “massage” would not be indicated. This is called a “contraindication”. Sometimes this is a temporary condition and sometimes it is more long term. (see the next question about the difference in a “precaution” and a “contraindication”). It is also to be understood that though your child’s diagnosis may be on the massage contraindication list, this does not mean that modifications or adaptations could not be made. It is possible that when taught and applied correctly, you may provide a form of gentle nurturing touch to give your child the benefits. For this reason, it is important to disclose any medical conditions on the registration form. The following are contraindications for “massage”
9. What is the difference in a “contraindication” and a “precaution”? A contraindication as stated above means that under those circumstances (with those diagnoses’) you would NOT do massage – it is not “indicated”. A “precaution” medical condition means “use caution” with massage and touch. Most likely with those specific diagnosis's you may do an adapted version of touch. Your instructor is trained to teach you these modifications. Though in some cases, you might do not provide touch of any kind. For instance, this may apply to micro babies in the NICU until they reach a specific weight. The following are examples of medical conditions which require a precaution consideration before implanting touch or massage:
*adapted from Liddlekidz guide per Tina Allen LMT CPMT
Contact Lorie Cox RN CIMT for more information
and let us know how we can best serve you. 903 981 3206
centerfortouch@gmail.com
1. What are the credentials of the instructor? All classes are taught by Lorie Cox, a Registered Nurse who is a Certified Infant Massage Trainer and a Certified Pediatric Massage Therapist. This training included specific touch Education for premature babies. Lorie received training under the personal instruction of Master Pediatric Massage Teacher Tina Allen LMT. Tina Allen is an internationally sought author and speaker and the Founder of LiddleKidz Foundation. Learn more about this comprehensive training here. LiddleKidz
2. How do I know which class to register for? Though there is an order of milestones that babies & children generally follow, each child is unique. Each child may develop at a slightly different pace than another due to various factors. For this reason & to maintain good safe order in a group setting, it helps to register for a class based on your child’s developmental stage rather than their age. (for example it is sometimes more efficient to have a class of newborns separate from a class of toddlers, due to commonality of parent questions and modifications of massage strokes)
3. Why are prices not posted on the website? Cost is different depending on your unique need. It is generally assumed that a series will take 4 lessons to complete all of the content. Though occasionally a parent would like 1 or 2 more lessons, or due to their work schedule, prefers a slightly longer session completing the content in 3 lessons. The Center for Touch also offers home visits which include an additional mileage cost. In 2018, the calendar will offer more opportunities for larger “group” sessions. This will allow the cost of parent massage training for everyone to be as affordable as any other parent/child community classes parents typically engage in (such as swimming lessons, baby yoga, kindermusik etc)
4. Do you have Gift Certificates? Yes! Call or email for more information.
5. What do I bring to class? Parent must be present at all classes. Bring your baby/child, a towel or blanket for them to sit on. Massage oil will be provided if you desire it but it is fine to use no oil as well. We do not allow use of oil from home in the classroom.
6. What is the difference in the terms tactile stimulation, containment holds, gentle touch, nurturing touch and massage?
*Tactile Stimulation-is the technique where the skin is given conscious and structured touch with the palms—either by stroking, gently pressing or simply placing the hands on the body. It is important to remember that the touch is stimulation for the skin, not the muscles (it is not a type of massage).The stroking movements are applied with as much direct palm-to-skin contact as is comfortable for the recipient. As people’s sensitivity to touch varies, it is possible to apply the technique through clothing. Infants & children have a high need for this to maintain a stable healthy mental and social life.
Nurturing Touch- is simply placing your hands on your baby/child –it is loving and still. This allows them to become familiar with your touch. Your Touch Class instructor may also teach you how to do this for your baby at home when you are discharged from NICU. It is also used on older children with certain medical conditions. Nurturing touch is touch that feels good and is positive provides a good foundation for healing, attachment & bonding
Simple Massage- is a series of firm, but gentle strokes usually done 3 times a day for 15 minutes for a baby in the NICU. Your Touch Class instructor may also teach you how to do this for your baby at home when you are discharged from NICU. It is also used on older children with certain medical conditions.
Basic Massage- is also touch, using appropriate strokes & technique to provide tactile stimulation, engaging receptors in the skin/body, also stimulating the brain and release of calming hormones with decrease of stress hormones; promoting health, well being, and attachment while possibly enhancing all other body systems positively.
7. Who can come to class with me? Any adult who also loves and cares for your child. Other children of yours are welcome if you have another adult with you to watch them. No childcare is provided in class.
8. Is massage safe for all children? What if my child/baby has a medical issue? To clarify, some sort of “Touch” is good for all children. This does not necessarily mean “massage” is appropriate for all children. There are some medical conditions in which “massage” would not be indicated. This is called a “contraindication”. Sometimes this is a temporary condition and sometimes it is more long term. (see the next question about the difference in a “precaution” and a “contraindication”). It is also to be understood that though your child’s diagnosis may be on the massage contraindication list, this does not mean that modifications or adaptations could not be made. It is possible that when taught and applied correctly, you may provide a form of gentle nurturing touch to give your child the benefits. For this reason, it is important to disclose any medical conditions on the registration form. The following are contraindications for “massage”
- Has High Fever/Temperature
- Has an acute infection, staph infection, illness or disease
- Has open sores or lesions
- Has a skin disorder which may be contagious or cause inflammation
- Has any life threatening medical condition
- Has had recent immunization/vaccination (wait 48-72 hrs)
- Has swollen lymph nodes
- Has unhealed umbilical cord, abdominal mass or hernia (tummy massage contraindicated)
- Has blood clots or a blood condition
- Has diarrhea or other sickness
9. What is the difference in a “contraindication” and a “precaution”? A contraindication as stated above means that under those circumstances (with those diagnoses’) you would NOT do massage – it is not “indicated”. A “precaution” medical condition means “use caution” with massage and touch. Most likely with those specific diagnosis's you may do an adapted version of touch. Your instructor is trained to teach you these modifications. Though in some cases, you might do not provide touch of any kind. For instance, this may apply to micro babies in the NICU until they reach a specific weight. The following are examples of medical conditions which require a precaution consideration before implanting touch or massage:
- Apnea
- Bradycardia
- Tachycardia
- Abdominal Distention
- Gastrointestinal or Jejunostomy feeding tubes
- Hydrocephalus
- Inflammations
- Edema
- Dysplasia
- Hemophilia
- Jaundice
- Recent Surgery
- HIV/AIDS
- Tumors
- Cancer
- Seizure Disorder
- Cerebral Palsy
- Hyper-tonicity
- Hypo-tonicity
*adapted from Liddlekidz guide per Tina Allen LMT CPMT
Contact Lorie Cox RN CIMT for more information
and let us know how we can best serve you. 903 981 3206
centerfortouch@gmail.com
Personally trained through Liddle Kidz Foundation
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