Pediatric Massage

Pediatric Massage

Touch is one of the very first senses that humans develop and is widely known to be essential to our physical and emotional health. This is especially true in children, including infants. Although massage therapy has been previously considered a treatment for adults only, it is now gaining steam as an alternative or complementary pediatric treatment for a variety of medical issues. Massage therapy has shown to boost the immune system and stimulate brain function in infants. For toddlers, massage therapy can relieve stress, improve sleep, and has shown to provide a sense of relaxation.

For children who have been diagnosed with a debilitating medical disease or condition, massage therapy can significantly help alleviate symptoms associated with the illness. According to the Touch Research Institute at the University of Miami School of Medicine, symptoms like anxiety, pain, and fear can all be positively treated with massage therapy, and as such, many medical professionals have turned to pediatric massage as a complementary treatment.

The Soma Institute of Chicago is committed to being part of the solution when it comes to integrated health care. Their 11 and 15-month Clinical Massage Training Program is designed to prepare students for rewarding and successful careers in massage therapy. If you’ve considered a career in the massage therapy industry, give Soma a call to find out more, at 1.800.694.5314.