Join parent, creator, and certified pediatric massage therapist, Jillian Van Ness as she supports you with touch and sound tools to build confidence as you navigate the rollercoaster of early parenting. Designed to help you and your two-week-old thru pre-crawler navigate “awake time” with ease, together we'll enjoy infant massage techniques/routines, live therapeutic music and new songs to sing with baby, and peer support/reflections. Join us and start building connection, community, and resilience as a family! All caregivers welcome. Register Now to save your spot and start building joy, connection, and resilience as a family!
Together we’ll enjoy:
Live therapeutic music & new songs to sing with baby
Infant massage foundations, techniques and routines (legs + tummy routine)
Group discussion
Where: Live and in-person at The Root in East Sacramento. Zoom/hybrid option also available. Please inquire for details. Scroll down for pandemic protocols.
Thursday August 11th @ 1:30pm-3:30pm PST
$65 per family
Pandemic Protocols
Proof of vaccination required for all participating adults
Masks required for all adults
Social distancing of at least 6’
Enrollment capped at 8 families (in person)
Plug-in air purifier running on high
FAQ
Q) Am I the only one who can bring my baby? A) Up to two caregivers are invited to participate in each class. Please bring your spouse/partner, nanny, grandparent, auntie, etc
Q) What if I can’t attend class last minute due to illness or Covid exposure? A) Babies + life are unpredictable, so I’ve got you covered. I’d love to have you Zoom in to class live so that you can try out the material and participate in the discussion. I also create a private Google Folder for each class that includes PDF packets with diagrams/instructions, as well as short videos of the massage strokes and song snippets, so that you can review the content you missed, share the content between parents/caregivers, and/or jog your memory after class.
Q) Can my older child/toddler attend the class? A) While I love the idea of including siblings in the massage, music, and family dance content at home, this series is truly a “bonding” class, and works best if your one-on-one attention can be devoted to your baby.
Q) Will you instruct on topics such as developmental leaps (Wonder Weeks), sleep hygiene/advice, or general newborn care? A) No. As a pediatric massage therapist, children’s musician, and GroovaRoo™ babywearing dance instructor, my certifications qualify me to speak on these topics alone. As a mother of two children and professional who works with hundreds of families each week, I often have resources I can share as needed (as do the group members/peers in each class). Content hours, however, are not devoted to these topics.
Graduates of “My Baby’s Awake…Now What?” 6-WEEK SERIES have said:
”It was so special to set aside this time every week just to focus on my relationship with my baby. I would recommend this class to anyone.”
“Once my newborn became more alert, I realized I didn’t exactly know ‘what to do’ with her during the day. I felt guilty about it. Jillian’s class was transformative: it gave me new little rituals and activities to try, and more importantly, it gave me self-confidence about how I was spending time with my baby. This class has been the best gift I’ve given myself as a new parent.”
”The little community we formed within the class was amazing and so so helpful. I don’t think I realized how isolated I was feeling. The class has been something I look forward to every week and has brought a lot more fun and connection to this overwhelming time.”
”I’m not someone who normally feels comfortable singing… But Jillian helped me get out of my shell. Now I sing to my baby every day and it’s fun for both of us.”