Pediatric Massage
Pediatric Massage
Janice Light Touch Therapy is one of the select and trusted massage centers in the Denton, Texas area that provide professional and specialized massages, which includes Pediatric Massage. Children who have been hospitalized or diagnosed with a certain medical condition also experience debilitating symptoms as adults. Like us, they deserve to be relaxed and alleviated from physical, mental, and emotional discomforts. Pediatric massage offers this kind of relief and much more.
What is Pediatric Massage?
A child’s body is considered fragile and still developing. Their bones are not yet fully ossified, skin is thinner, and sensory receptors are much more sensitive. This means that children require a gentler and more controlled type of massage.
Pediatric massage is used in spas, hospitals, and hospices and can only be applied by trained and experienced licensed therapists.
How is Pediatric Massage Done?
The first thing we ask for before performing pediatric massage is the consent of the parents or guardian. Second is the approval from the child’s attending physician as well as his/her medical record. Once that has been cleared, we move on to one of the most important parts of the session: establishing trust and a safe environment for the child. We do this by using only age-appropriate language to explain the process. You can also be rest assured that we always maintain a peaceful, friendly environment in every session.
Children generally have a shorter attention span and lower tolerance to nurturing touch, which means every session is shorter compared to the regular adult massage. We also make sure to apply the right amount of pressure and customize the session based on the child’s medical condition and which position they are most comfortable in.
Benefits of Getting a Pediatric Massage
The benefits of having your child experience regular pediatric massage extend beyond physical relief. It can also have a lasting effect on their overall health and wellness. The following are most notable benefits of this therapy:
- Improves sleeping habits and promotes better sleep
- Relieves stress and anxiety
- Decreases irritability and hyperactivity
- Reduces aggression
- Aids children with autism, juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, and cerebral policy
- Helps with constipation
- Greatly reduces the pain from cancer treatments, i.e. fatigue, nausea, depression
