Episode 111 – Techniques + Benefits Of Infant Massage w/ Melanie Wattles
Released: May 1, 2018
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On today’s episode with Melanie, we’re chatting about infant massage….
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
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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.
