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Fall 2009
Infant Massage Workshop
Evanston Athletic Club
1723 Benson Ave., Evanston
A 3 session class: Mondays, November 9, 16 and 23.
Labor 101 Workshop
Blossoming Life Studio,
1108 Davis Street, Evanston
Saturday, October 10th
3:30pm - 6:00pm
To pre-register, or to ask questions about the class content, please contact Susan Gray at 773-710-9219.
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Susan Gray Wellness Workshops
Infant Massage Instruction
Facilitated by Susie Gray, Certified Infant Massage Instructor
at the Evanston Athletic Club, 1723 Benson Avenue, Evanston, Illinois 60201
Dates: Mondays, November 9, 16 and 23 (a 3 session class)
Time: 10:00am - 11:00am
Fee: Members ... $90 for three classes; Non-members ... $120 for three classes
Register: Visit the EAC front desk to enroll! Advanced registration and a two family minimum are required. Contact Shawna Solsvig, Kids Club Director, with any questions at
847-866-6190, ext. 230.
This class is designed to teach parents how to massage their babies. The beauty of infant massage is the ‘hands-on’ communication that parents share with their little ones. Parents learn simple strokes gathered from Swedish and Indian massage techniques that help tone baby’s digestive, respiratory and circulatory systems. Infant massage enhances this precious time of attachment and bonding between parent and infant that is the foundation from which all future relationships are based upon.
Contemporary research has proven that gentle touch can be as important as food for your baby's physical and emotional development. Other benefits include:
- Discover self-relaxation techniques as a parent.
- Explore all elements of bonding – eye contact, voice, smell, skin to skin contact.
- Massage aids in relief of discomfort from colic, constipation, and congestion.
- Help your baby sleep better.
- Builds trust and create body awareness for your baby and yourself!
- Learn to interpret and respond to baby’s cues while building confidence in caring for your little one.
Parents and infants age 6 weeks to 7 months are welcome. Class size is limited, so sign up today! Express the love you feel for your baby through infant massage.
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Labor 101 Workshop: a Childbirth Preparation Class
Instructor: Susie Gray, RCST, Certified Labor Assistant - ALACE accredited
at the Blossoming Life Studio, 1108 Davis Street, Evanston, IL 60201
Dates: Saturday, October 10th
Time: 3:30pm - 6:00pm
Fee: $90 per couple.
Register: To answer questions about the content of this class and to pre-register please contact, Susan Gray at 773-710-9219.
Expecting a Baby? – This informative class is for you!
As your due date approaches, it’s time to draw your energy inward to prepare for labor. This fun and relaxing class, held in the comfort of Blossoming Life Studio in Evanston, addresses many of the questions you may have including:
What can I expect at the hospital?
How do I really know when to leave my house?
How can my partner participate?
What if I want an epidural?
What if I want to birth naturally?
What should I pack in my bag?
In the class, you will also:
- Experience breathing techniques and birthing positions that will be most comfortable for you during your labor and pushing stages
- Discuss Birth Preferences
- Learn about Interventions