Infant massage
By Jeanne M Smith, LMT


Nurturing Touch: Elevate Your Baby's Wellness with Gentle Massage Techniques
Qualifications and mission statement
Share with your little one the positive experience and calming benefits of massage. This five week course will help you communicate with your baby and appreciate the ages & stages your child is going through. Come and be part of a community that values and respects the bond between children and their parents/caregivers
Jeanne M. Smith, LMT (#119710) & CIMI (Certified Infant Massage Instructor). I am a blessed and proud mother of twelve beautiful children, and my heart is drawn to educating and encouraging the bond and attachment experience to other parents. My mission is to bring the ancient art of communication through loving touch to the community, one precious baby at a time.
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Classes are one hour long and held weekly.
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Classes are bundled and are purchased as a bundle package.
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All classes include a bottle of organic, cold-pressed avocado oil and instructional handouts on strokes as well as a topic of discussion
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Get a group of friends together and book a bundle or meet new friends in the group!
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Dads and partners are welcome! Attendance will depend on space availability.
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Expecting a new baby? Congratulations! Prepare for the arrival of your baby by learning baby massage and practicing on a doll.
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Your purchase secures your spot in the class. Missed classes can be rescheduled.
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Strokes are reviewed in each class allowing for ample opportunity to learn and practice.
five session group course bundle
Private classes
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Private classes are available for purchase!
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Private classes are booked as a bundle (5 weeks).
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Private classes allow for more flexibility in terms of scheduling a time that works best for you and your baby.
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Classes may be held in your home or at the VIP office.
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Private classes allow individualized attention where I can address your specific questions and needs.
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The 5 week individual course bundle allows for the opportunity to introduce all the people that love and take care of baby (dad, partner, grandparents, nannies, older children) to participate!

week 2:
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Tummy strokes
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Baby digestive system basics
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Review leg and feet strokes
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Let's connect - infant cues & crying,
tummy troubles, and/or colic relief.
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Strokes for relief of colic, gas, & constipation.
week 4:
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Strokes for face, chest and back.
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Teething basics (strokes to aid in pain relief)
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Review legs, feet, arms, hands, tummy strokes
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Let's connect - suggestions for the growing child & finding support (mama/papa/caregiver tribe)
week 3:
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Strokes for hands and arms
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Review tummy strokes
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Review legs and feet strokes
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Brain development basics
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Let's connect - benefits of baby massage
week 1:
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Engagement / disengagement cues
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Behavioral states (when is it okay to massage baby, etc.)
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The power of touch (benefits of massage)
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Massage of legs and feet
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Baby reflexology basics
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Let's connect - all things new parenthood and self-care.
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week 5:
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Gentle stretches
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Put it all together!
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​Certificate of completion
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Let's connect - open for questions

Pricing
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5 session group course bundle = $250 (fathers or caregivers may join for no additional cost) offering classes on Wednesday evenings or Saturday morning - Call now for more information and starting dates.
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5 session private course bundle = $350 (fathers or caregivers may join for no additional cost) - Call now to book your sessions.
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319-423-3233
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vipmassageclinic.com
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​215 3rd Ave. SW, Suite 2,
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
Contact Information

Wednesday evening session runs February 4th- March 4th 2026
Saturday morning session runs February 7th- March 7th 2026
Upcoming Classes
