Shay Beider LMT, CIMI
Gentle Massage for Children, Gentle Massage for Children with Special Health Care Needs, and Gentle Massage for Children with Cancer Instructor

Prerequisite: CMT, RN, PT, OT, or MD
Must provide professional liability coverage
16 Continuing Education hours

This is one of the few courses in the country for students to learn to massage children. Massage therapists, parents, and healthcare professionals will learn to massage children of all ages. Children have different physical, emotional and developmental needs from adults. Students can anticipate learning to:

• Massage and interact with children in age appropriate ways
• Use storytelling to connect with children during massage
• Ask permission to touch and help children develop healthy boundaries
• Explain massage to children in age appropriate language
• Work effectively with parents and caregivers
• Practice working directly with children during the child clinic