Increase Bonding Through Infant Massage

Teaching teen moms infant massage provides them with the foundation for a complex and intimate interchange between the infant and the mom. In addition, it provides the infant with a beginning interpretation of the world and the relationships on which he or she will come to reply on for survival.

New Scholarship Fund

After several teen moms expressed interest in becoming Massage Therapists and Doulas, we have set up a scholarship fund. Just indicate on your donation slip that you wish your funds be put toward a scholarship.

Teen Mom Program

THA provides classes in Oakland Public High Schools for Teen Moms on Infant Massage, self massage and various positive touch aspects. Through massage we have been able to help teen moms become empowered as moms and begin to use touch as a healing component in their relationship with their babies. The courses help women acquire healthy ways to observe their children’s development and assess their needs for attention and touch. In five years we have helped over 150 young moms increase their awareness around self massage. and self care that aid in the health and healing associated with pregnancy and parenting. We have demonstrated the importance and potential of incorporating healthy, intentional touch into their lives, and the lives of their children.

Chair Massage

Each visit, we bring 3 massage therapists to provide chair massage. This allows the women to receive a relaxing massage and  learn first hand the miracles of massage so as to pass it along to their babies.

Volunteer

We are always looking for volunteer massage therapists and doulas to provide services to these women, if you are interested in volunteering, please contact selena@touchhealth.org