A complete infant massage program

Complete with videos, pdf stroke guides and lots of information on how to get started

Movement and Play guides

Learn specific movements that you can include in your play to stimulate your baby’s brain

Information on Primitive Reflexes

What they are, how they integrate and how to help your baby integrate their primitive reflexes

In this program, you will learn about the Five Pillars of Healthy Brain Development

This program offers suggestions on easy things you can do at home to promote healthy brain development for your baby.

Meet Your Instructor

Dr. Melanie Beingessner is a pregnancy and pediatric focused chiropractor with over 25 years of clinical experience treating pregnant and new moms, infants and children.  She is the owner of Blessingways Family Wellness, a multidisciplinary, chiropractic health clinic that focusses on family health and wellness. Dr. Melanie is a breastfeeding counselor and a certified infant massage instructor with the International Association of Infant Massage.

Course Curriculum

12 Chapters · 47 Lessons

  1. 1

    Welcome to Best Beginnings

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      Welcome to Best Beginnings!

    2. (Included in full purchase)

      How this program started

    3. (Included in full purchase)

      Our Best Beginnings Family

  2. 2

    Let’s Start with the Basics

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      The Five Pillars of Healthy Brain Development

  3. 3

    Pillar #1 - Touch

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      About touch

    2. (Included in full purchase)

      Benefits for Baby

    3. (Included in full purchase)

      Benefits for You

  4. 4

    Infant Massage Basics

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      Getting started

    2. (Included in full purchase)

      Let's talk about oil

    3. (Included in full purchase)

      Massage basics

  5. 5

    Infant Massage Program

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      Introducing Piper, Stevie and Myla

    2. (Included in full purchase)

      Legs and feet

    3. (Included in full purchase)

      Abdomen

    4. (Included in full purchase)

      Chest

    5. (Included in full purchase)

      Arms and hands

    6. (Included in full purchase)

      Face

    7. (Included in full purchase)

      Back

    8. (Included in full purchase)

      Helpful tips

    9. (Included in full purchase)

      PDF Detailed Stroke Summary

    10. (Included in full purchase)

      PDF 2 page stroke sheet

  6. 6

    Pillar #2: Movement

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      About movement

    2. (Included in full purchase)

      Tummy time

    3. (Included in full purchase)

      Other ways to stimulate baby’s brain

    4. (Included in full purchase)

      How to be a superhero

  7. 7

    Movement Program

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      Movements to add to your play sessions with Baby

    2. (Included in full purchase)

      PDF movement summary for your fridge

    3. (Included in full purchase)

      Helpful tips

    4. (Included in full purchase)

      What interferes with movement

    5. (Included in full purchase)

      What if Baby is not moving properly

    6. (Included in full purchase)

      Why babies see chiropractors

    7. (Included in full purchase)

      Fussy breastfeeding babies

    8. (Included in full purchase)

      Movement Play Guide for your Fridge

  8. 8

    Pillar #3 - Primitive Reflex Integration

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      Primitive Reflexes 1.0

    2. (Included in full purchase)

      Primitive Reflexes 2.0

    3. (Included in full purchase)

      Reasons why primitive reflexes might not integrate

  9. 9

    Pillar #4: Rhythm and Sounds

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      About rhythm

    2. (Included in full purchase)

      About sound

    3. (Included in full purchase)

      PDF song sheet for your fridge

  10. 10

    Pillar #5: Sensory Play

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      About sensory play

    2. (Included in full purchase)

      Organize your home to promote a healthy brain

    3. (Included in full purchase)

      Messy play

    4. (Included in full purchase)

      Free play

  11. 11

    Wrapping it up

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      My story

    2. (Included in full purchase)

      A big thank you

    3. (Included in full purchase)

      Primitive Reflex Overview

    4. (Included in full purchase)

      Program Poster to share

  12. 12

    Additional resources

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      Additional resources

Start Your Infant Massage Journey Today

Join our community of parents and babies who have embraced the power of touch. Enroll now and unlock a world of connection and development.

$24.99

Enroll Now