Massage that nurtures connection
Infant Massage Class
Join me for this 3-week infant massage class designed to teach parents and caregivers the techniques and benefits of massage for infants. Participants will learn soothing strokes that promote relaxation, improve sleep patterns, and enhance bonding between caregiver and baby. The class emphasizes the importance of touch in early development and provides guidance on adapting techniques to suit individual needs. Each session includes practical demonstrations, supportive discussions, and opportunities for hands-on practice. By the end of the series, caregivers will feel confident in using massage as a nurturing tool for their infants. This class fosters a supportive community where participants can share experiences and insights.
Workshop Dates:
- Fri, Aug 14, 2026 (1:00 PM – 2:30 PM)
- Fri, Aug 21, 2026 (1:00 PM – 2:30 PM)
- Fri, Aug 28, 2026 (1:00 PM – 2:30 PM)
Birth preparation beyond information
Rhythm & Ritual: A 4-Week Somatic Birth Series
Birth isn’t something you simply learn about—it’s something you practice.
Rhythm & Ritual is a four-week embodied childbirth experience designed to help you prepare your body, mind, nervous system, and relationship for birth. Rather than filling your head with more information, you’ll learn practical tools to help you stay present, trust your instincts, and move through labor with confidence.
Through guided movement, breathwork, sensory rituals, partner connection, birth education, and hands-on comfort measures, you’ll create a foundation that supports you during pregnancy, labor, birth, and into postpartum.
Start Date:
- Saturday, Sept 12, 2026 (9:30 AM – 11:30 AM)
Essential techniques for pregnancy, birth, and beyond
Throughout the Series You’ll Learn
- Nervous system regulation and how to recognize stress responses before labor
- Breathwork and movement to encourage comfort, relaxation, and optimal baby positioning
- Sensory practices using light, sound, touch, scent, visualization, and affirmations
- Labor positions, comfort measures, massage, and partner support techniques
- Hospital advocacy, informed decision-making, and maintaining autonomy throughout your birth
- How to create meaningful rituals that help you stay connected to yourself during pregnancy, birth, and postpartum
Four weeks of presence and preparation
Weekly Journey
- Week 1 – Return to Your Body: Build awareness, regulate your nervous system, and cultivate trust.
- Week 2 – Find Your Rhythm: Explore breath, movement, pelvic mobility, and labor positions.
- Week 3 – Create Your Ritual: Design a supportive birth environment with sensory practices and rituals.
- Week 4 – Trust Your Knowing :Navigate intensity, communicate needs, and enter birth with confidence.
Every Class Includes
- Guided grounding and breathwork
- Gentle somatic movement
- Practical childbirth education
- Partner practice and hands-on comfort measures
- Reflection and discussion
- Weekly at-home embodiment practices
This Series Is Perfect For
- First-time parents
- Experienced parents seeking a different birth experience
- Hospital, birth center, or home births
- Partners who want to feel confident and involved
STRENGTH FOR EVERY STAGE
What You’ll Gain
- Greater confidence in your body’s wisdom
- Practical comfort techniques for labor
- A supportive birth toolkit tailored to you
- Increased confidence for your birth partner
- Skills to regulate your nervous system during pregnancy, labor, postpartum, and parenting
- A deeper connection with yourself, your baby, and your birth vision
Support Starts With Answers
Prenatal Massage FAQs
Is prenatal massage safe in the first trimester?
Yes. Ashley uses safe, informed techniques for all trimesters. Positioning and pressure are adjusted to ensure comfort and safety.
What pregnancy symptoms does massage help with?
It helps reduce back and hip pain, swelling, fatigue, and stress. It also supports circulation, digestion, and hormonal balance.
Do I need approval from my doctor or midwife?
Most clients don’t need approval, but check with your provider if you have a high-risk pregnancy or specific medical concerns.
How often should I schedule sessions?
Many clients come monthly in early pregnancy and weekly in the third trimester. We’ll create a plan based on your needs.
Can I bring a partner or support person?
To preserve a peaceful space, we ask clients to come solo unless accommodations are discussed in advance.
Support You Can Feel
What Clients Say About Prenatal Massage
Moms-to-be describe relief, grounding, and renewed confidence after receiving care at Inner Rhythms.
