An ideal first class to support your baby’s development and bonding.
Trained by IAIM and backed by 17 years of experience, I offer a warm, supportive environment where you will learn evidence-based infant massage techniques including story massages. 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
03/09/2025
RESCHEDULED Southend Supports Breastfeeding Picnic in The Park.
Please share with friends
FRIDAY 12TH SEPTEMBER 11:00-13:00
Come and celebrate Breastfeeding with us before the summer is out at Priory Park and connect with other parents who breastfeed or have done previously at this relaxed family- friendly meet up.
Priory Park, Victoria Avenue,
- Southend-on-Sea, SS2 6ND
🤱We will be sitting on the green behind the Priory Museum and in front of the walled garden.
🤱Step free access, buggy friendly and has accessible toilets near by.
🤱Please bring picnics (not containing nuts 🥜 due to allergies), suncream and blankets.
🤱You are welcome bring outdoor toys and games for your children to enjoy
🤱Water will be provided and you can purchase teas and coffees in the cafe near by
🤱free parking is available in the car park
🤱The number 21, 25, 29, 7 and X30 are the nearest bus routes.
Looking forward to seeing you there!
-on-Sea City Council
03/09/2025
New fruit shape Oball’s 😍
Great for young babies to grip, easy to clean, good for tongue-tie repair and early speech.
03/09/2025
Can’t wait to be back next week 🤩
02/09/2025
Love this!
A mother and child are bound together in ways that go far beyond what we can see.
Even after birth, fragments of the baby's DNA remain within the mother's body-flowing in her bloodstream, settling in her brain, and living as a quiet reminder of their eternal bond.
This extraordinary connection, known as fetal-maternal chimerism, means that a piece of her child stays with her always, shaping her in ways both seen and unseen. It is nature's way of making sure that the love between mother and child is not just emotional, but also written into their very biology.
A love that transcends time, distance, and even words-an unbreakable bond, always and forever.
01/09/2025
30/08/2025
Free play is the ultimate teacher!
It's where kids learn to
navigate the world, make decisions, solve problems, and build meaningful relationships-on their own terms.
Let's cherish these moments where they learn to be leaders and equals.
29/08/2025
Can’t believe I spent so many years hating my teeth, especially for someone who loves to smile. After 2 years of Invisalign and a little bonding on the front, I can finally smile with confidence 😁✨ It wasn’t cheap, but honestly self love is worth every penny 💕
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29/08/2025
29/08/2025
🌟You’re a new mum, finding your way through unfamiliar routines and spaces.
Classes can feel noisy, cramped, and overwhelming for both you and your little one.
🌟If your young baby cries, struggles to settle, or seems overstimulated, it doesn’t mean they “hated it.” They’re simply adjusting to a brand-new world of sounds, lights, and faces.
🌟That’s why my baby massage course is different. It’s slow, nurturing, and peaceful, a calm, spa-like experience where your baby feels safe, soothed, and deeply connected to you.
🌟 Together, we’ll explore baby massage, gentle exercises to support their milestones, and ways to understand your baby’s needs all in a warm, supportive space where you can relax and feel at ease, just like at home.
Osteopathic treatment uses a cranial approach its gentle, safe and effective for babies and children. Very specific, skilled, light pressure is applied where necessary to assist the natural ability of the body to release tensions.
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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
