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 I will arrive on time in a clean and professional uniform to deliver your massage – bringing the massage table, music, and supplies.  During the first appointment, I will show ID, license card, and explain services to be provided in detail.  I will also discuss any concerns about the intake form completed by the client prior the appointment.  

My priority is to keep my clients safe and I will adhere to the most up-to-date CDC guidelines. I am fully vaccinated, frequently wash and/or sanitize my hands and will always wear face covering through the duration  of the home visit at my client’s request. In addition, I will take the client's temperature on every visit and record it on the client's file.  If there is a reading of over 100 degrees, the visit will be rescheduled to a later day and time after the recommended quarantine time has passed.  When possible and recommended, services can be offered outdoors or on a well ventilated area.  Equipment and supplies will be cleaned and sanitized before and after every visit.  

I will provide the massage on a massage table using the Side Lying position for the comfort of the growing belly.  I highly recommend to have a doctor’s referral and that your appointments coincide with your doctor‘s visits.* This means once a month until 27 weeks, and twice a month until 36 weeks.   

*Even when doctor’s referral is recommended is not needed as long as the client has excellent health.

In this 4-once-a-week-50 min sessions I will discuss the benefits of infant massage, massage techniques for each part of the body, research studies, and provide the caregiver with a manual and handouts about everything discussed in class for later reference.  Very important to mention that I will NOT massage the baby.  Only the parent or caregiver touches the baby.  I will bring a doll for demonstration of massage techniques.

 Children between 2-12 years of age differ from adults physically, mentally and emotionally; and they have unique needs, wants and limitations. The pace, pressure, positioning and length of time will vary depending on the child. Is expected that the younger the child is the shorter the session will be, but not always. On the first appointment, I will have a brief interview with the parent and child to asses the child's needs and personality.  The session will be modified to the child's level of comfort and attention. Pediatric massage is mostly done over clothing, however if child and parent(s) are comfortable they can be done with little clothing, never naked.  

The same previous considerations mentioned in pediatric massage apply to teen massage. The teen years are a period of dramatic physical growth, hormonal changes and emotional stress for most and massage therapy helps tremendously.  An option will be given to the parent or guardian to be present in the room.  The level of clothing will depend on the client's comfort. 

I will assess the level of flexibility, range of motion, and joint stiffness to develop a plan to improve in all areas. I will bring all equipment including mats, body balls and bands for deep stretching. Remember that stretching is recommended to be done often to achieve the best results.