For the Love of Kids^® 2007 Practical Parenting Conference

Michelle Emanuel

WORKSHOP TITLE: Connecting with Your Child through Touch: Learn helpful infant and pediatric massage techniques to calm and relax your child

WORKSHOP OVERVIEW: Your touch can help your child feel calm and relaxed. Massage is a wonderful way you can enhance communication between you and your child, decrease stress, and promote a relaxed state where learning is easier. Massage has been found helpful to advance optimal sleep behaviors, improve immune function and encourage brain development. In this interactive workshop, discover what research says about touch and massage and learn several massage techniques you can implement with your child today.

Michelle Emanuel is a Certified Infant Massage Instructor^® and Certified Baby’s First Massage Instructor^® and has eleven years experience as a pediatric Occupational Therapist. She is the owner of Whole Body LLC, a private practice dedicated to your baby’s wellness. Michelle teaches parents and other caregivers newborn, infant, and pediatric massage; provides Craniosacral Therapy services and helps parents incorporate Tummy Time into their daily routine. She has a passion for conveying unconditional love and respect to children through the use of touch. Michelle resides in Cincinnati, is married and has three children who love massage – ages 9, 6, and 4.