Calm Waves - Baby Massage Classes Group & Private

Amstelveen, Netherlands

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Introduction

Hello, I'm Miranda and I'm originally from the UK. I have two lovely little children, and live in Amstelveen.

I'm a birth doula, HypnoBirthing childbirth educator, massage therapist and baby massage teacher.

I have supported 100's of families through their pregnancy, birth and postpartum journey, in the UK, Singapore and now here in the Netherlands.

Becoming a parent is a life-changing experience. It's a journey that will change us forever. I will help guide you through your journey, ensuring that you're heard, safe, supported during every step of the way.

I have 5 sisters and know, from their experiences, my mums experiences, and my own, that you will always remember your pregnancy, birth and postpartum journey.

I became a HypnoBirthing childbirth educator after giving birth to my first baby, Forest, in the UK in 2012. We had a positive c-section, where the HypnoBirthing techniques and tools carried myself and my husband through a very long birth and the c-section. I then decided to teach this amazing course!

We then gave birth to our daughter, Daisy, in 2015 in Singapore, using HypnoBirthing. It was the most amazing, empowering experience! I was so comfortable and in control and my husband was an awesome support for me, we were a team. I want to do it again!

How can I support you:

- Baby massage: once your baby is 4 weeks old, come and join my baby massage classes! A great way to bond with your baby, connect with other parents, and learn some wonderful techniques to soothe and relax your baby, helping tummy troubles, colic, encouraging flexibility and development

Next dates for Group baby massage classes:
On Wednesdays from 10:30 to 12:00
. March/April: 15, 22, 29 March & 5, 19 April
. April/May: 26 April & 3, 10, 24, 31 May
. August/September: 30 August & 6, 13, 20, 27 September
. October/November: 4, 10, 18 October & 1, 8 November
. November/December: 15, 22, 29 November & 6, 13 December

- Pregnancy & Postnatal massage: Let me pamper you and massage aways aches and pains. I can come to your home, or you can enjoy a relaxing massage in my massage studio in Amstelveen. I've been a massage therapist for 13 years.

- Birth doula: supporting you through pregnancy & birth emotionally, physically, spiritually and with information. I will ensure that you're listened to, that you feel supported and safe. I will work with your partner and care provider so you have the best team around you.

- HypnoBirthing: A full childbirth education course - I've been teaching this for 9 years and it's amazing! I teach the original Mongan Method, with added information about Spinning Babies, massage and more! I offer group and private courses & refresher courses!

Have a read through my profile and my website. Do reach out if you fancy a chat, or need more information. I'm here to help!

Thanks for reading and I can't wait to meet you!

With love, Miranda

Additional info

About the practitioner

  • Spoken language(s): English
  • Experience in years: 10

Service location

  • Online
  • At home
  • At the practice

Catalogue of services

Baby Massage Group classes - 5 classes of - 1h 30m

Baby Massage & Wellbeing
Congratulations on the birth of your bundle of loveliness!
Are...
Congratulations on the birth of your bundle of loveliness!
Are you looking for a class to do with your baby? One where you can meet other parents and babies?
A class that can help you bond with your baby, where you can relax together whilst encouraging your baby's development?

Baby massage is a perfect first class to do with your baby!

Next dates for Baby Massage Group classes:
On Wednesdays from 10:30 to 12:00
. March/April: 15, 22, 29 March & 5, 19 April
. April/May: 26 April & 3, 10, 24, 31 May
. August/September: 30 August & 6, 13, 20, 27 September
. October/November: 4, 10, 18 October & 1, 8 November
. November/December: 15, 22, 29 November & 6, 13 December

My baby massage teaches you lots of massage techniques that will relax, calm and soothe your baby. You'll learn some wonderful techniques to help soothe colic and tummy troubles. You'll also learn some really effective ways to encourage tummy time, in a gentle and fun way, and also learn how your baby can make friends with gravity!

Benefits:

- Encourages flexibility in the hips, spine, shoulders, knees and ankles
- Promotes good posture sitting and standing
- Encourages happy, gentle tummy time
- Develops a strong structural foundation while baby's self-confidence grows
- Helps to encourage baby to walk with a good posture, with the baby’s heels down and baby's feet spread on the floor to enable baby to stand and walk with more confidence and security
- Opens front of chest and shoulders, which helps baby to breathe more deeply
- Relaxes baby’s tummy to ease colic, constipation, and other tummy troubles
- Relaxes baby to help ease anxiety or stress
- Encourages and promotes your baby’s circulation to feet and hands
- Promotes confident holding and reassurance
- Helps mum with post-natal depression
- Helps parent and baby bond

Classes are suitable from 4 weeks old until your baby is crawling. The techniques are simple so that you can continue massaging your baby at home, and continue into toddlerhood.

The group courses are held in the lovely midwife clinic, Verloskundige Pratijk Helende Meesters in Amstelveen (opposite Amstelland hospital), or you can arrange a private one in the comfort of your own home. The group classes are kept small so that you meet other parents in an intimate and friendly environment. We follow the babies' lead. Anytime your baby needs to be fed, bum changed, or just needs a cuddle, I encourage you to do so, and help you to feel at ease and comfortable.

We start each session with some holding and reassurance techniques, with your baby fully clothed, until your baby feels happy and content. Once your baby is ready, we then begin the massage with their clothes off (using soft towels to cover the areas of the body not being touched), using some lovely organic oil (provided). Relaxing music is played while we gently soothe our babies with some light nursery rhymes, and lots of relaxation breathing to help parents relax. The last session is an exciting sensory class which the babies love!

Each session is 1.5 hours long, with some relaxing time at the end for tea/coffee, snacks (and some yummy homemade cake!) and lots of time to chat.

Other family members, dads, mums, grandparents, and siblings are welcome too!

$106.74

Private 1-to-1 course in your home - 3 sessions of - 1h

Baby Massage & Wellbeing
Would you like to arrange a private one-to-one course for you and your partner with your baby, in your...
Would you like to arrange a private one-to-one course for you and your partner with your baby, in your own home? I offer a private course of 3 sessions, each one lasting 1 hour, in the comfort of your own home. We slowly introduce the techniques over the 3 days, finishing with a full body massage, with sensory fun & songs, on the last day. I will come to your home with soft towels, organic cold-pressed oils and music. You'll receive your own bottle of oil and an instruction booklet.

Includes organic oil, parents handouts, and my travel to your home

$280.33

Private 1-to-1 session in your own home - 1h

Baby Massage & Wellbeing
Would you like to arrange a private one-to-one session for you and your partner with your baby, in your...
Would you like to arrange a private one-to-one session for you and your partner with your baby, in your own home? I offer a private session, lasting 1 hour (babies usually find that more than 30-40 mins of massage is too much), in the comfort of your own home. We will cover as many techniques as possible, but we don't usually have time to cover a full body massage. I will come to your home with soft towels, organic cold-pressed oils and music. You'll receive your own bottle of oil and an instruction booklet.

Includes organic oil, parents handouts, and my travel to your home.

$102.43

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