PEDIATRIC THERATOOLS

LEVEL UP YOUR SKILLSET WITH INFANT MASSAGE

4 Ways infant massage supports your pediatric therapy goals.
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"Laura is fantastic! So excited to teach my families about infant massage!! It was a great training!! I would highly recommend Laura to anyone interested in taking this course!!"

-Cathy Jo

FAQs

When does the course start and finish?
The course starts now and never ends! It is a completely self-paced online course - you decide when you start and when you finish.
How long do I have access to the course?
How does lifetime access sound? After enrolling, you have unlimited access to this course for as long as you like - across any and all devices you own.
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"Loved every minute of the Certified Infant Massage Coach course. Laura is wonderful. Can’t wait to incorporate everything I learned into my treatment."

-Katie

Course Curriculum

  • Intro: Welcome and What to Expect

    How I learned infant massage & incorporated it into my treatment sessions.
  • Step 1: Bonding and Attachment

    Discover how infant massage helps both you and the parent bond and build a rapport with your littles.
  • Step 2: Pain and Stress Relief

    Unlock how infant massage can be used to increase infant and child engagement with various therapeutic activities.
  • Step 3: Rest and Relaxation

    Explore how using infant massage to promote rest also helps to promote motor and cognitive function.
  • Step 4: Stimulation

    Uncover how infant massage can repair breaks in sensory system development.
  • Conclusion: Now What?

    Use the information you have learned now & explore Infant Massage Certification. (Get certified in 2 days!)

Laura R. Barnhart, OTR/L, CNT, CIIT, is a practicing Occupational Therapist and Certified Neonatal Therapist with over 20 years of experience in home health, out-patient and NICU settings. Her ongoing practice allows her stay relevant in the field and contribute to her teaching effectively.

Since 2014, she has traveled and trained pediatric healthcare professionals all over the United States. Additionally, Laura teaches and mentors international students, sharing her expertise and fostering global collaboration in pediatric healthcare. 

Laura prefers to teach in a discussion style format, encouraging professionals to openly ask questions and contribute to the overall learning experience. Her teaching described as "relaxed and friendly," offers real-life, practical examples, creating an evironment where participants feel comfortable engaging and learning actively.

Disclosures -Financial: Laura is employed by Pediatric Theratools and receives an honorarium for this course. Non-Financial: There are no non-financial disclosures to report.

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