Special Needs

Massage therapy for infants and young children with special health care needs, who may have been hospitalized, have medical, emotional and physical challenges, or have been diagnosed with a variety of healthcare conditions.

Autism

For children with Autism, research has been published indicating that massage may provide relaxation, stress reduction and calm muscle spasms.  Research has also demonstrated that this type of intervention may promote more on-task and social relatedness behavior during play, children with ASD show less erratic behavior, and are more attentive after receiving massage therapy.  This safe, nurturing touch, along with regular sensory integration, is beneficial in reducing inattentiveness, touch aversion and withdrawal.  Over time, touch therapy also helps the child to become more accustomed to tactile stimulation and aides in body awareness.  Often by incorporating massage therapy into daily routines, children with Autism experience decreased issues with sleeping.