What Is Pediatric Massage Therapy?
Pediatric massage is performed using modified traditional massage strokes on children that are at least two years old. Parents normally stay in the room with their children when a pediatric massage therapy session is taking place.
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Significance
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Pediatric massage therapy can help children who have been diagnosed with ADD, suffered trauma, have special needs, are seriously ill or are facing a terminal diagnosis.
Procedure
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Emphasis is put on establishing physical boundaries so that the client feels safe. Pediatric massage therapists may integrate storytelling into their sessions when working with younger children.
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Benefits
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Pediatric massage therapy relaxes children, and studies are being conducted to evaluate its role in treating pediatric depression.
Considerations
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Children should understand that they have the power to stop the massage session at any time if a massage technique doesn't feel right to them.
Training
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Massage therapists that want to offer pediatric massage therapy often elect to take a certification program. Parents that are looking for a pediatric massage therapist should ask about the therapist's pediatric training before booking an appointment.
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