One Massage Method,
Every Child Helped.
Discover how therapeutic touch can support regulation, engagement, participation and caregiver confidence--from infancy through early childhood.
August 19 at 8:30 PM Eastern or August 20 at 8:30 PM Mountain
Free registration · Select the time that works best for you
This isn't just infant massage.
Therapeutic touch can be adapted as children grow--and incorporated into the treatment sessions, coaching conversations and daily routines you are already providing.
During this webinar, you will see how a massage-based clinical approach can extend beyond simple relaxation. We will explore its connection to regulation, caregiver-child interaction, body awareness, participation and functional routines.
See how this method can fit your role and setting.
You do not have to be a massage therapist--or work exclusively with infants--to benefit from this training.
OTs & COTAs
Connect therapeutic touch with regulation, sensory processing, participation and caregiver coaching.
PTs & PTAs
Explore applications related to movement, body awareness, positioning, comfort and engagement.
SLPs
Consider how regulation and caregiver-child interaction can support communication, feeding and participation.
Early Intervention
Embed strategies into familiar routines while strengthening caregiver confidence and carryover.
NICU & Infant Care
Explore developmentally supportive touch for infants and families navigating early medical and developmental needs.
Lactation Professionals
Add regulation-focused touch and caregiver guidance to your support of feeding and bonding.
Massage Therapists
Learn how pediatric massage differs from adult or spa-based approaches and requires thoughtful adaptation.
Developmental Providers
Use touch, play and caregiver coaching to support engagement and participation within meaningful routines.
What you'll discover during the webinar
This focused session is designed to change how you think about massage as a pediatric clinical tool.
Why therapeutic touch belongs in pediatric care
Reframe massage as a flexible method supporting regulation, connection and participation.
How one method can be adapted
See how touch can be adjusted for infants, toddlers and older children.
How massage can support regulation
Explore supportive touch, state control, engagement and readiness to participate.
How to coach caregivers confidently
Help caregivers understand and use touch strategies during daily routines.
How this can fit into real sessions
Move beyond the assumption that massage requires a separate, lengthy or spa-like routine.
A live demonstration you can see in action
Watch selected techniques and learn the clinical thinking behind their use.
Join Laura live on August 19 or August 20.
Pick the session that works best for your location and time zone.
Select the session that works best for you.
Meet Laura Barnhart
Laura is a practicing occupational therapist, Board-Certified Neonatal Therapist and CIMC - Master Trainer with more than 22 years of clinical experience.
Her work spans neonatal care, early intervention, outpatient pediatrics, caregiver coaching and professional continuing education.
She created Pediatric Theratools to help pediatric professionals translate evidence-informed concepts into practical strategies they can use in real sessions.
Receive the Webinar Companion Guide
Implementing Therapeutic Touch in Pediatric PracticeA clinical quick-start guide created exclusively for live attendees to help you confidently begin integrating therapeutic touch into pediatric practice.
- Clinical quick-start reference
- Apply what you learn in your next session
- Available only to live attendees
Join live and stay through the end to receive your copy.
Real providers use this method in real settings.
See how professionals are incorporating therapeutic touch into their pediatric practice.
"I used the techniques immediately with my caseload."
"My ASD sessions begin with lower arousal and better engagement."
"Parent follow-through rose to more than 75%."
"The result was immediate. I was blown away."
Choose the time that works best for your location.
Pick the session that fits your schedule and time zone.
Your personal access link will be sent by email.
Before you reserve your seat
Is this webinar only for professionals who work with babies?
No. The webinar discusses therapeutic touch for infants, toddlers and young children across multiple pediatric settings.
Do I need previous massage training?
No. This is an introductory educational webinar. It is not a certification course.
Will continuing education credit be provided?
No. This free webinar does not provide continuing education credit or a certificate.
Which webinar session should I choose?
Choose whichever session works best for your location, schedule and time zone. The same webinar will be presented during both sessions.
How long will the webinar last?
Plan for approximately 45 minutes of teaching and demonstration, followed by live questions.
What is the live-attendee bonus?
Live attendees who stay through the end will receive the exclusive Webinar Companion Guide, Implementing Therapeutic Touch in Pediatric Practice. It is a clinical quick-start reference designed to help you begin applying the webinar concepts in pediatric practice.
Will there be an opportunity to continue learning after the webinar?
Yes. The webinar is packed with practical strategies you can begin using right away. Near the end, Laura will also share an optional opportunity for those who want more in-depth training through the Certified Infant Massage Coach program. There is no obligation to enroll.
Discover how one massage method can create more ways to help every child.
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