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.
Ninety minutes a week, just yours
No phones, no laundry, no advice from the WhatsApp group. Ninety minutes 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.
Three 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.
Ninety quiet minutes a week.
“Lisa is definitely one of the most knowledgeable and caring experts I have encountered. She is someone I would 100% trust when it comes to advice on my baby. We did the 5-week baby massage course, but I picked up more than massage techniques during this time. She advices on breastfeeding, weaning, sleep, and basically any question you might have. She genuinely cares not only for the baby, but also for mama. I wish I had met her earlier, during pregnancy, as she also does antenatal classes. If you’re a mama in Dubai needing support, Lisa is your person!”
“I looked forward to Lisa’s baby massage class every monday! Lisa was amazing and allowed us the space to talk about/ask questions on every aspect of baby/motherhood. It was such a supportive and therapeutic class!!! I highly recommend ❤️”
“We had such a good experience working with Lisa! When my baby was a newborn, we took a baby massage course with her and it’s something we still use all the time—it became part of our routine and a really special way to connect. More recently, she helped us through the transition of weaning, which I was a bit nervous about, and she made the whole process feel so much more calm and manageable. She’s very knowledgeable, but what I love most is how she explains things in a simple, practical way that actually works in real life. She’s also super responsive, always there to answer questions (even the random ones that come up as a mom), which gave me a lot of peace of mind. You can tell she genuinely cares and wants to help, not just give generic advice. We felt really supported the whole time. We would absolutely recommend her to any parents looking for help with sleep or breastfeeding.”
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.
What do I need to bring?
You, your baby, and a muslin or towel to lay baby on on top of the mats so they don't get cold. Plus oil to massage your baby — Lisa shares her oil recommendations before the class so you bring the right one. Wear something you don't mind getting a little oily, and pack a spare nappy.
What if I miss a week?
If you know in advance — a planned holiday, say — please let Lisa know. We always practise the previous week's strokes at the start of each session, so no one misses any of the learning.
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.
Can I bring my partner or nanny?
Nanny — yes, just let Lisa know so she can set the space up to accommodate. Partners are a little different: there's almost always someone nursing, and Lisa wants everyone in the room to feel comfortable, so dads can only join if the whole group is happy to be asked. A dedicated dad's session can be added on request if the group would like one.
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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.