Three stages of baby, three flavours of class.
The strokes are the same — but the pace, the holds and the expectations adapt to how old your baby is when you start.
Brand new, both of you.
The fourth-trimester version. We work mostly with gentle holds and short sequences, fitted around feeds. Plenty of cuddles in between.
The sweet spot.
Long enough alert windows for proper strokes, young enough to lie still on the mat. This is when most parents see the biggest difference in sleep and settling.
Wriggly but learning.
We adapt the sequences to a baby who is rolling, sitting and starting to crawl. Mat time gets shorter and chaos gets funnier, but the calm at the end is still there.
What four weeks actually changes.
Calmer days, deeper naps
Most cohorts report longer naps and easier evening settling within the first two weeks. The biology behind it is in the class.
Colic, reflux, constipation
Specific sequences for trapped wind, reflux discomfort and stuck digestion — taught with your baby on the mat, not on a doll.
Confidence with your baby's body
Joint mobility, infant yoga, baby cues. You'll read what your baby is telling you faster after four weeks of this.
A weekly hour that is just yours
No phones, no laundry, no advice from the WhatsApp group. One hour a week, with your baby, slowing the whole thing down.
Four weeks, week by week.
Welcome, legs and feet
Introductions, the science of touch, and the first set of strokes — legs and feet. Soft enough that even a sleepy 6-week-old can have a go.
Tummy, chest and the colic sequence
The relief sequences for trapped wind, reflux discomfort and stuck digestion. The part of class most parents come for, honestly.
Back, arms, hands and face
The longer sequence put together. Plus the gentle face routine for blocked sinuses, teething and the witching-hour fuss.
Pulling it all together
The full routine, woven into your own day. Q&A on troubleshooting, an IAIM certificate, and a quiet hour on the way out.
Every cohort comes with.
Next cohorts. Across Dubai.
Four things this class is built on.
Group, not 1:1
Small cohorts (max 8 babies). You learn from watching other babies' cues as much as your own — and the WhatsApp group is half the value.
Your baby leads
If they want to feed mid-class, feed. If they want to sleep, let them. Massage is a permission slip to slow everything down — not a curriculum to push through.
NICU first, classes always
Twenty years in neonatal before I opened the practice. I'll spot the early signs of reflux, allergy, hip clicks — and tell you what's worth a paediatrician visit.
Older siblings welcome
Bring the older one if needed. They get their own little spot at the back of the mat, and sometimes a second mini-massage at home.
One quiet hour a week.
“She's extremely patient and worked with us through all the different phases. The colic week alone was worth the course fee — we've never had a calmer evening since.”
“She's extremely patient and worked with me through their different phases and was always very supportive and reassuring.”
“Lisa is a fountain of knowledge and the woman that every new mom needs in their corner.”
The honest answers.
Don't see your question? WhatsApp Lisa — usually answered within a few hours.
How young can my baby start?
From around 4–6 weeks once feeding is established. There's no real upper limit either — we cap the formal cohort at crawling because by then it's a wrestling match more than a massage, but younger babies are welcome.
What if my baby cries or feeds mid-class?
Both are completely fine and very common. Baby massage is parent-led but baby-permitted — if they need a feed, they get a feed. If they need a cuddle, we put the oil down. The point is the calm, not the performance.
Do I need to bring anything?
Just the baby and a feed. Mats, bolsters, oil and stroke cards are provided. Wear something you don't mind getting a little oily — and bring a spare nappy.
Can I miss a week?
Yes — life happens. I'll send you the stroke cards and a short catch-up message for any session you miss. If you miss two or more, you can drop into the next cohort to make them up at no charge.
Twin classes?
Yes, and you don't pay double. Twin parents who attend solo are welcome — we put a second mat down and most cohorts have a parent who'll help with the second baby when needed.
Are partners welcome?
Hugely. Many cohorts have one or two partners attending fully — and a few who join just for Week 02 (the colic relief sequences). No charge for the second parent.
Slow down with your baby.
Four mornings, a tiny group, oil on your hands and a calmer baby than the one you walked in with. Worth doing once — most parents do it twice.