BabyStrokes

Baby Strokes is an Austin, Texas-based provider of infant and child massage education, offering local in-person classes as well as live virtual and self-paced online options. Its classes teach parents and caregivers massage strokes and touch techniques they can use with newborns, older babies, and growing children. The goal is to support nurturing touch, strengthen connection, and help families learn ways to soothe and calm children. Classes may be useful for expectant and new parents, families with older children, grandparents, caregivers, and professionals seeking to expand their knowledge.

Baby Strokes is led by Melanie Wattles, a registered nurse, certified infant massage instructor, and certified pediatric massage therapist with more than 20 years of pediatric and neonatal nursing experience. Her credentials also include infant and child CPR certification and training through the International Association of Infant Massage and WINC Without Borders. The business provides a comfortable, non-judgmental learning environment and serves Austin and surrounding areas, with virtual classes available from anywhere.