Techniques + Benefits Of Infant Massage

17 Apr Techniques + Benefits Of Infant Massage

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On today’s episode with Melanie, we’re chatting about infant massage. Oh and we’ve rebranded to Nuvitru Wellness! Here’s what we cover:

How she got into infant massage from being a nurse
What are the benefits of infant massage
What are some techniques that moms can use on their babies right now

Connect with Melanie over on Facebook + her website!
Connect with Lahana from Nuvitru Wellness over on Facebook, Instagram, and the blog!

About Melanie Wattles

Melanie is a Registered Nurse (RN), a Certified Infant Massage Instructor (CIMI 1, 2)

and a Certified Pediatric Massage Therapist ( CPMT). Melanie owns Babystrokes and

teaches Infant / Child Massage and offers in home massage for children over 1 year of

age. Melanie has been a parent educator for Seton /Ascension Health teaching Infant

Massage to expectant parents.

Melanie received her CIMI certification through the International Association of Infant

Massage in 2001. She updated her skills in January 2014 and received her CIMI2

Certification through “WINC Without Borders” (World Institute for Nurturing

Communication). Melanie was trained by Tina Allen and received her CPMT through the

Liddle Kidz Foundation in June 2016. Melanie is also a Registered General Nurse and a

Registered Sick Children’s Nurse in the United Kingdom.

Melanie has over 25 years experience in Pediatric and Neonatal Nursing. Melanie is also

certified in Infant / Child CPR.

Melanie is originally from the UK but after 25 years she considers herself to be an

Austinite. Melanie, her husband Daniel , her son James and “Queso” the cat live in

southwest Austin.

Lahana Vigliano

lahana@nuvitruwellness.com

Lahana Vigliano is a Certified Clinical Nutritionist and CEO of Nuvitru Wellness. She has her Bachelor's Degree in Nutrition Science and Masters Degree in Nutrition Science and Functional Medicine. She is currently pursuing her doctorate degree in Clinical Nutrition. Lahana and her team help support women who struggle with weight loss, hormonal imbalances, digestive issues, chronic fatigue, and many other lingering issues that leaves women not feeling their best. She uses food as medicine, as well as herbs and supplements when needed, to support her clients. She looks at the whole body holistically making sure women are understanding how nutrition, sleep, stress, and their environment impact their health. Connect with her on Facebook + Instagram (@nuvitruwellness).