Geraldine Quain
Geraldine is a physio-led pilates instructor as well as a baby massage instructor. She offers virtual, in-home, or location based sessions at St.James Centre, Balham SW128EW & Kalos Centre Balham SW128JL.
I have enjoyed over 15 years in the field of physiotherapy and have been teaching baby massage since I qualified as an IAIM instructor in 2015.
I was inspired to become an instructor when my sister Aisling told me how much she loved baby massage and how both she and her daughter benefited from attending a baby massage course.
As a physiotherapist I am very aware of the benefits of massage, and I love my role teaching new parents how to massage and bond with their babies. It is wonderful to see the happiness on a parents faces when their baby responds to them during group or individual sessions. I love my dual role as I often discuss posture, breathing, deep abdominal and pelvic floor muscles during the course so parents can think of themselves as well as their babies during the sessions.
I myself signed up to a baby massage course in 2017 with my then newborn daughter. She and her toddler best friend ‘met’ at these classes when they were both just over 6 weeks old. The classes facilitated a lasting friendship between his mum and myself and this was every bit as valuable to me as a new mum. I love when I bump into parents from courses who are still catching up with each other long after the course has finished.
Whichever you choose you will learn a full body massage routine for your baby. Each week we focus on a different area of the body as well as repeating the strokes and techniques from previous weeks to build your confidence at massaging your baby. You will be learning a combination of Indian massage, Swedish massage, yoga and reflexology techniques. These will provide you with the practical skills to help relieve trapped wind, blocked sinuses and teething pain and can improve your babies sleep and digestion. You also enjoy some protected time for bonding and communicating with your baby through nurturing touch.
Baby Massage
Physio-led Pilates
1:1 Private Baby Massage Courses
We offer private baby massage sessions tailored to your needs. We will work with you to determine the right number of sessions for you and your baby to ensure you learn the full massage routine and are confident with the massage.
1:1 Private Baby Massage Courses - £60
5 week group/private group baby massage courses
Come to a group where you and other new parents will learn the baby massage routine. Alternatively you and a group of your NCT parents can book a group baby massage course in the comfort of one of your own homes.
5 week group/private group baby massage courses - £70 (trial class £15)
Dads Saturday workshop
We offer a monthly Dads workshop tailored to new Dads who want to learn how to massage their babies. The workshop lasts 1 hour and 15 minutes and is perfect for Dads who may not be able to attend classes during the week.
Dads Saturday workshop - £20
1:1 In Home Clinical Pilates sessions (online presently)
5 class pass £45 / 10 class pass £80 / 1 class £10 / Free Trial class available / Private session: £65.
Clinical Pilates Classes (online presently)
5 class pass £45 / 10 class pass £80 / 1 class £10 / Free Trial class available / Private session: £65.
Post natal/mum&baby Pilates Classes (online presently)
5 class pass £45 / 10 class pass £80 / 1 class £10 / Free Trial class available / Private session: £65.
Antenatal Pilates Classes (online presently)
5 class pass £45 / 10 class pass £80 / 1 class £10 / Free Trial class available / Private session: £65.
"The online baby massage class has been wonderful. Our 9 month old baby’s sleeping pattern and digestive functioning has improved drastically since we started, and he seems to be generally more content. Undoubtedly the massages contribute to the strengthening of our bond and is now an unmissable part of our little daily structure. Geraldine is not only knowledgeable and professional but also very welcoming and warm. Highly recommended!"
DC, mum of 9 month old
"I loved Geraldine's class. We ended up doing an online class and it was great! Super practical and fun! great way to spend more time with my baby"
C.B. Dad of 1
"Geraldine’s baby massage class has been such a lovely experience! My baby and I have really enjoyed it. Such a lovely calm presence with lots of expert knowledge."
C.W. mum of 1
"I first met Geraldine doing a baby massage course - which was great! Then started doing her postnatal pilates classes whilst in lockdown - even though they are virtual, Geraldine makes sure you are doing each exercise correctly and isn't afraid to point it out - in the best possible way! Which is so important, especially post having a baby. I always leave the class feeling stretched out, happy and with aching muscles! The classes are great fun and fab to be a part of - I will definitely be continuing for a long while yet! Thank you Geraldine!"
K.P - new mum
"Geraldine's online postnatal pilates classes are fab. They are small so you get a lot of hands on 1 to 1 attention. I've done postnatal pilates in quite a few places and Geraldine took me back to basics to get the technique right. So much harder but definitely worth the effort! I actually know what I'm supposed to be doing now and feel stronger because of it."
H.M. new mum
"Great (and fun!) class thank you - congratulations by the way, you handle the digital challenges of teaching/encouragement/demonstrations so well!"
S.G. new mum
