🌟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
19/01/2026
💕 Thank you Natalie 💕
16/01/2026
🌟 New dates added 🌟
16/01/2026
🌟 One space available 🌟
Everything you need is provided, from baby oil to a folder of massage strokes and useful handouts so you can carry on the routines at home.
You will also get a weekly WhatsApp messages with photos, tips & support if needed.
It's a space to:
🌟Meet like-minded mums
🌟Full body massage
🌟Learn ways to ease colic, reflux and more
🌟Weekly exercises to stimulate your baby
🌟Use songs for bonding and smiles
🌟Enjoy a hot cuppa & snack
🌟Plenty of free parking, semi rural area of Rayleigh 🌟
Look forward to meeting you both
Hilfra x
10/01/2026
This sums up every mum 💕
Can we talk about the fact that women get overstimulated and it’s mistaken for anger?
No, I’m not angry; the tv is on 88, the dryer going, someone’s mowing the lawn, my Apple Watch dinging non stop, my shirts too tight, my hair isn’t in a messy bun correctly, there’s crumbs on the floor and I can feel it.
I’m not angry. I’m overstimulated and need a minute to get myself together. 😫
Being an Adult is exhausting.
No matter what someone always needs you.
Go to work; someone needs you, come home; someone needs you, go to sleep; someone needs you, shower time; someone needs you, going to the bathroom; someone needs you.
A child, a baby, an adult I’M ALWAYS NEEDED.
I’m not angry 🤍 I’m overstimulated.
Let me collect myself before you start to accuse me of being in a bad mood. I just need a minute. 🥲
06/01/2026
Highly recommend 🙏
06/01/2026
I’m fully booked right now!
This is my next availability, so come and join us at the semi rural area of Rayleigh.
Wednesday 28th January 10:30-12:00 am.
Everything you need is provided, from baby oil to a folder of massage strokes and useful handouts so you can carry on the routines at home.
You will also get a weekly WhatsApp messages with photos, tips & support if needed.
It's a space to:
🌟Meet like-minded mums
🌟Learn ways to ease colic, reflux and more
🌟Weekly exercises to stimulate your baby
🌟Use songs for bonding and smiles
🌟Enjoy a warm cuppa & a little snack
🌟Plenty of free parking
Look forward to meeting you both
Hilfra x
06/01/2026
🌟 I’m really looking forward to introducing you to my ladies next week!
So excited to be popping into Hilfra's baby massage class 🥰
Newborn sleep can feel confusing and overwhelming — if you're wondering "is this normal?" you're not alone.
I'll be there to chat all about what's normal for newborn sleep, answer your questions, and offer gentle reassurance no pressure, no judgement 😴
I'm looking forward to meeting you and your little ones 💜
24/12/2025
Well everyone else did it 😂
23/12/2025
🌟Come and join us🌟
Everything you need is provided, from baby oil to a folder of massage strokes so you can carry on the routines at home.
You will also get a weekly WhatsApp messages with photos, tips & support if needed.
It’s a space to:
🌟Meet like-minded mums
🌟Learn ways to ease colic, reflux and more
🌟Weekly exercises to stimulate your baby
🌟Use songs for bonding and smiles
🌟Enjoy a warm cuppa & a little snack
A cosy, supportive time for you and your baby 💕
1-1 support sessions still available, most areas covered.
🫧Bubbles offer great entertainment, whether played with indoors or outdoors, alone or in groups.
🫧A small bottle is perfect for on-the-go fun, while bubble machines add excitement to bath time.
🫧Beyond just being enjoyable, bubbles help develop visual tracking, support speech development, and strengthen jaw muscles for better pronunciation.
🫧Blowing bubbles can also have a soothing effect, helping anxious children regulate their breathing 🙌
15/12/2025
🌟Many parents opt for taster sessions or one-on-one classes to ensure the best fit for their child, whether it’s to build confidence, get a feel for the environment, or receive more personalised attention🌟
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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