Private studio instruction

Learn to hold
what matters most.

One-on-one baby massage lessons for parents and caregivers — taught gently, in a private studio, at your baby's pace.

Trusted by families across the Bay Area
Instructor gently massaging a smiling baby's tummy on a soft towel, with a plant and candle nearby
Why touch

Small hands learn a lot from being held well.

Infant massage is one of the oldest forms of parent-baby communication. Taught with care, it becomes a daily ritual that benefits you both.

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Bonding

Skin-to-skin routines build trust and a shared language before words arrive.

Calmer sleep

A consistent wind-down touch pattern soothes babies and promotes deep sleep.

Digestive comfort

Gentle tummy strokes aid digestion and help relieve colic, wind and constipation.

Immune & breathing support

Regular massage can help strengthen baby's immune system and ease breathing, including nasal congestion.

Softer skin

Baby-safe oils paired with consistent touch can visibly improve skin texture over time.

Parent confidence

You'll leave every lesson with strokes you understand and can trust yourself to do.

How it works

One lesson, four gentle movements.

Every session follows the same unhurried rhythm — so it becomes something you can repeat at home, on your own.

01

Settle in

We start on the floor, at room temperature, when baby is calm and fed.

02

Warm the hands

A short ritual that signals to baby: something gentle is coming.

03

Learn the strokes

Legs, tummy, chest, arms, face and back — one region per week, at your pace.

04

Practice together

You lead, I coach — so the confidence stays with you after I leave.

Lorraine McCarthy, Certified Infant Massage Instructor
About your instructor

Hi, I'm Lorraine McCarthy.

I've spent over 30 years in massage and wellness, and for the past 24 years I've been a Certified Infant Massage Instructor — a path that began after becoming a mother myself and discovering firsthand the power of nurturing touch.

Today, I bring these areas together with a simple philosophy: helping people understand their bodies, make informed choices about their health, and support wellbeing through every stage of life. For my infant massage clients, my focus remains beautifully simple — creating a calm, private environment where parents can learn how to use nurturing touch to bond, connect and communicate with their baby, helping make lifelong bonding.

Certified Infant Massage Instructor, 24 years
30+ years in health & wellness
Advanced training in complementary wellness
Sessions

Choose the pace that suits your family.

Every option is taught privately, one family at a time — never in a group.

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$225 / 60 min
  • One private studio session
  • Take-home stroke guide
  • Best for babies 6+ weeks
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"I was terrified of doing something wrong with my newborn. Four lessons in, tummy massage is our favorite part of the evening — for both of us."
— A parent in the East Bay

Ready to learn together?

Sessions are limited to a few families a week — reach out to check upcoming availability.