Tiny Touch Infant Massage is a Utah founded company whose main goal is to bring the ancient art of Infant Massage to families in Utah. Infant massage has been practiced by other cultures for centuries. It was brought to the United States in the 1970's by Vimala Schneider McClure after she observed the positive effect it had on infants in India. She practiced the Indian massage strokes on her own baby and observed its benefits first hand. Ms. McClure is the founder of the International Association of Infant Massage. Swedish massage strokes, reflexology, and yoga along with the Indian massage strokes, make up the curriculum for teaching parents the art of infant massage.

Touch is our first sense to develop and is vital for a child's growth and development, including communication and learning skills. Physical contact through positive touch is essential for a baby's first emotional bond. Infant Massage is first and foremost a loving interaction between parents and babies. Its greatest benefit is the special language that develops between parent and child, a form of communicating love through touch. This connection enables a child to further develop emotionally and intellectually.

Co-founders of Tiny Touch Infant Massage, Tami Curtis & Barbara Schaefermeyer, are Certified Infant Massage Instructors (CIMI®) trained and nationally recognized by the International Association of Infant Massage (IAIM®). Barbara graduated May 2007 with a Bachelor degree in Family, Consumer, and Human Development through Utah State University - and Tami will be done with the same degree from USU in December 2007. They have a firm belief in the necessity of early positive interaction between parents and babies in order to form a healthy, lasting bond.

They are currently offering classes to teach parents and caregivers the skills of Infant Massage. If you are interested in learning how Infant Massage can benefit your baby, please view our class schedule, email us at info@tinytouchinfantmassage.com or call us at (435)512-9645 or (435)512-2954.