🌟A perfect first class to nurture your baby’s development and bonding.
With 18 years’ experience and IAIM training, I provide a warm space to learn evidence-based infant, child, and story massage 🌟 My baby massage experience is beneficial by tackling issues like colic, reflux, growing pains, chronic constipation, anxiety, and sleep problems. In addition to instructing baby massage, I work in local schools, focusing on children's emotional and behavioral development, especially those aged 3 to 16 years old with various additional needs. My objective is to provide parents with enduring skills that nurture strong bonds throughout their child's growth. B.A.B.Y.G.R.O.W.S. - A nurturing start for you and your little one.
*Bonding
*Awareness
*Baby Cues
*Your confidence
*Growth and development
*Relaxation techniques
*Open communication
*Wellbeing
*Support network
13/03/2026
We are very excited to share that Southend YMCA has received funding from The National Lottery Community Fund to publish a new monthly newsletter - 'The Milky Way - Essex Lactation News'
We would also very much welcome any contributions - including stories, poems, artwork, news about groups and services, book reviews, training updates and more. If you would like to send anything in for the first edition, please email eleanorking@southendymca.org.uk
12/03/2026
FULLY BOOKED
My next Gentle Touch Baby
Massage course starts,
Wednesday 18th March, 10:30-
12:00 at Lubbards Farm, Rayleigh.
✨A calm, welcoming space to bond with your baby, learn massage techniques, and meet other mums.
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The course also includes a visit from a sleep specialist.
Limited spaces available - message me to book.
Hilfra x
09/03/2026
✨Highly recommend Theresa, ✨
A week to go before my next Rayleigh workshop!
Come and get all the upto date info on weaning!
❤️ Suitable from 12 weeks until baby arrives
💛 Helps to relieve aches and pains
💚 Teaches breathing techniques for labour
💜 Guided meditation to bond with baby
💙 Birth preparation topics to arm you with knowledge to have an informed and positive birth
• Trial a class for £13 •
• Join for a block of 6 for £75 •
✨ Westcliff, Leigh and Rayleigh ✨
06/03/2026
Introducing the lovely Sally — a little throwback to 12 years ago at my baby massage course with baby Millie 💕
Sally will be visiting us during the course to support you with all your baby sleep needs. 😴
A personalised sleep plan for children aged 5 months to 5 years,
professionally designed and ready for you to implement at home.
The Bespoke Blueprint includes a free initial call, in-depth sleep log analysis, a
2-hour Zoom consultation, and your child’s fully tailored sleep plan - created using my experience as an early years teacher and mum of two.
If you’re looking for expert guidance without ongoing support, this is your calm, confident next step.
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05/03/2026
Five wonderful weeks of bonding with your baby — talking, connecting, supporting each other and having lots of fun along the way. A calm, welcoming space to enjoy time together and create special memories
.mums
04/03/2026
Next date available ☀️
27/02/2026
✨ A Calm & Gentle First Class for You and Your Baby including a Sleep Specialist ✨
If you’re a new mum feeling nervous about coming to a class, this is your safe space 🤍
Held in a quiet semi-rural setting with easy parking, you can arrive calm — not flustered.
My classes are slow, gentle and never overwhelming for young babies. Soft lighting, a short relaxation to begin, and clear guidance each week so you understand what we’re doing and how it fits into your routine.
The techniques soothe the nervous and digestive systems, ease colic and reflux, support milestones, and help build routines for better sleep. I’ll also help you read your baby’s cues and grow in confidence always without judgement.
There’s time for hot drinks and relaxed chats too. And Sally, a dream sleep specialist, joins one session to gently guide you with sleep support 🤍
Hilfra x
Wednesday 11th March
Wednesday 18th March
Wednesday 25th March
Easter break
Wednesday 15th April
Wednesday 22nd April
10:30-12:00 pm
26/02/2026
✨ A LITTLE BIT ABOUT ME…
I live in Rayleigh with my husband and our two amazing sons, who inspire me every single day. I’m a passionate supporter of parents, babies and beautiful beginnings.
✨With over 18 years of experience, I’m a fully certified Infant Massage Instructor, trained by the world-renowned International Association of Infant Massage. I specialise in creating a nurturing space for parents and younger babies, especially those with early health challenges or hospital care.
My courses are held in the semi-rural area of Rayleigh on Wednesdays, in a tranquil and welcoming venue where you and your baby can truly feel at ease.
✨I have a deep passion for supporting families in their first few weeks and months of parenthood, a time that is magical, challenging and life-changing. From just 2 weeks old, I offer personalised 1-1 support, helping with colic, reflux and understanding your baby’s cues most areas covered.
✨I also supported breastfeeding families for 18 years with the NHS at Southend Hospital, alongside running a successful local support group in Rayleigh.
💕 Proud Winner – Independent Non-Franchise Baby Massage Class 2022 – Essex Mums
💕 Highly Recommended “Outstanding Group/Class Leader” 2022 – Essex Mums
✨I also offer private in-home courses, perfect for NCT friends or parents who prefer a more personal setting.
✨I’m a qualified child massage instructor for ages 4–11, offering a gentle, age-appropriate approach to support calm and connection through fully clothed head, shoulders and back massage. I also introduce story massage in week 5 of my baby massage course, a beautiful way to build trust, imagination and positive touch.
✨Alongside my baby massage work, I support teenagers in a senior school setting, working with incredible young people with additional needs, including autism and ADHD.
✨My heart has always been with families, and everything I do is rooted in kindness, compassion and the belief that every child deserves to feel safe, seen and loved.
Thank you so much for taking the time to read
Hilfra x
19/02/2026
👣In my classes, l often use simple rhymes and exercises to encourage babies to touch their hands and feet.
👣Did you know the soles of our feet contain around 200,000 nerve endings?
👣That's why babies use their feet to explore the world just as much as their hands! Before they begin standing and walking, they press their toes into different surfaces like carpets, grass, and sand, experiencing a range of sensations.
👣Letting babies go barefoot supports their natural development by strengthening muscles, improving balance, and enhancing sensory awareness. Instead of using shoes indoors, it's best to save them for cold weather and allow little feet to roam free at home.
👣Going barefoot isn't just a simple and cost-effective form of sensory play-it also helps develop strong foot and ankle muscles, promoting better balance, posture, and overall alignment😃
19/02/2026
🌷Spring is nearly here and the birds are singing it’s the perfect time to slow down and enjoy baby massage together.
💕Are you a new mum feeling unsure about getting out and meeting others?
🌷This gentle first class is the perfect introduction to understanding your baby’s cues and needs.
With 18 years of experience working with young babies and children, I’ll share my knowledge and guide you both in a calm, safe, and tranquil setting.
💕Join like-minded mums and let me take care of you and your little one.
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Sign up to my course and learn the wonderful art of learning your baby’s non verbal cues within massage in a welcoming and calm home environment. My course differs to others as I keep my classes small so that I can teach as much as I can in 90 minutes with my knowledge of information. Apart from the massage all my classes are mother led and work around what the clients want to talk about that day.
Im Hilfra and live in Rayleigh with my husband and 2 boys. Massage has helped my children with common problems like colic, constipation, growing pains, anxiety with school and sleep problems. They also become calmer and had improved concentration.
I was trained by the NHS 16 years ago as a breastfeeding consultant, I ran a successful group in Rayleigh and helped in MB2 at Southend hospital as well as supporting the help line.
I was swayed 12 Years ago by the local Health Visitor to train with ‘International Association of Infant Massage’ to become a qualified instructor to teach parents to massage their babies as well as help with feeding issues.
I adore working with babies and children with additional needs so decided to work part time in the ‘Glenwood school’ in Benfleet as a part time LSA, working with children ages 3-19 years old with various issues including autism, Downs and children in wheelchairs. Im still there 7 years later, this works around my baby massage classes.
Then to move my further my career, I trained as a Child massage instructor with the ‘Massage in Schools Programme’ to teach parents to massage their children fully clothed via head, arms and back. To enhance more skills went on to train in London to be a sleep consultant in 2015 with Millpond sleep clinic.
Working for myself I totally rely on my clients recommending me due to competition nowadays, but i feel after teaching 1000’s of babies over the years I have a vast amount of knowledge, including teaching twins; babies with tummy hernia with successful results; heart disease; visual impaired; premature babies and teaching parents with older children, the class can be adapted and cater for any needs, however involved. The calming effect in class makes a parent feel special, confidant and not judged.
SPECIALIST ONE-TO-ONE Learn baby massage in the comfort of your home with your other child, partner or another family member if you wish. The whole experience will be memorable and also learn some invaluable tips along the way!
MEET OTHER MUMS course run from the comfort of my home in Rayleigh. The classes are small groups of 4 mums in a tranquil, warm and homely environment. During each class there is time for reflection and discussion around a variety of topics as well as the opportunity to relax, have a cuppa and eat cake.
NURTURING HANDS CHILD AND SPECIAL NEEDS MASSAGE Maybe you have done the baby massage course before and now want to introduce it to your older child. This is recommended for children 4 -12 years old, this will help the child learn to relax, forget everyday worries like school and homework then hopefully a better home environment especially before bedtime.
Over the 5 weeks you will learn a beautiful massage routine with your baby, exercises each week to stimulate and how to adapt the massage for when your child grows, each session lasts around 90 minutes.
CONTACT HILFRA FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, INBOX, OR CALL ME ON 07903817764 thank you for reading x
