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Infant Massage with Noga Waissman Levy • Mondays, 4-6 p.m. • Learn how to massage, bond, and better communicate with your newborn. This class is open to all parents with infants up to eight months old. Infant massage is excellent for strengthening the immune system, building neurological pathways between the baby’s mind and body, as well as releasing infant emotional distress, which leads to better eating and sleeping habits. $50 for four sessions in one month. Call 327-6483; nogalevya@gmail.com.

Infant Massage with Linda Diane Feldt through Indigo Forest • June 2, 9, 16, 23; 10-11:30 a.m. • In four informal classes together with your infant, you will learn how massage can help babies, how massage can help parents and babies bond, specific soothing and toning techniques and moves, therapeutic techniques for special circumstances, the theory and practice of reflexology and how it can be gently used with babies, and much more. Handouts and oil are included. $60-$90 sliding scale. Call 994-8010; beth@indigoforestcompany.com.

Infant Massage Workshop with Ann Zalek • Various classes held (see below) • Parents/caregivers enjoy learning to massage their babies. Massage stroke sequences for each body area are introduced gradually throughout the four-session course. Ample time is provided to review strokes at each class. A gas/colic routine and gentle movements are included. There are no performance standards. Massage is done at the pace babies are willing to accept. Learning infant massage helps parents have focused one-on-one time with their child, and the benefits of daily massage are numerous. Class size limited. $80 per family (baby and 1-2 adults). Call 332-3800; www.theracaremassagetherapy.com.
Through Lamaze Family Center • Babies ages 2 weeks to 12 months: June 14, 21, 28; 3:30-5 p.m. • Babies ages 6 months to 12 months: May 6, 13, 20, 27; 2-3 p.m. • Contact 973-1014; info@lamazefamilycenter.org.

Through TheraCare Therapeutic Massage Center • Babies ages 2 weeks to 12 months: May 8, 15, 22, 29; 10-11 a.m. or Aug. 2, 9, 16; 3:30-5 p.m. • Contact 332-3800; ann@theracaremassagetherapy.com.
Through St. Joseph Mercy • Babies 2 weeks to 12 months: May 9, 16, 23, June 6; 9:30-10:30 a.m. • Contact www.wccnet.edu/lifelong-learning.

Infant Massage with Hanna Kitchens • Four Fridays: May 30-June 20 or July 11-Aug. 1, 9:30-10:45 a.m. • Bond with your baby while learning how to give a full body massage. Massage instruction is followed by a discussion including changing relationships, developmental questions, and beliefs and concerns about parenting. $86 includes oil and infant massage book. Call 734-417-2457; hanna@hannakitchens.com.

Infant Massage with Hanna Kitchens through Center for the Childbearing Year • Four Thursdays: May 8-29 or July 10-31, 6-7:15 p.m. • Classes are designed for babies six weeks to pre-crawling. Through the art of massage, you will gain a deeper understanding of your baby’s nonverbal cues, identify calming techniques, and enhance your parenting confidence. $80 includes oil and infant massage book. Call 663-1523; patty@center4cby.com.