About Tina Allen

With over a decade of service to children and families, Tina Allen, founder of
leading childrens health and nurturing touch organization Liddle Kidz
Foundation, has become a respected international lecturer, author and authority
on infant and pediatric massage.
She is a Pediatric Massage Master Teacher, Developmental Baby Massage
Teacher, a Licensed Massage Therapist with specialized training in providing
massage therapy for infants and children with special healthcare needs. Ms.
Allen understands the varied physical and emotional needs of hospitalized and
medically complex infants, children and their families. Because of her
dedication to the well-being of the entire family, she has studied and become
certified in pregnancy massage and is a Trainer of Peaceful Touch, which
implements a healthy touch approach for children in school based
environments.
Ms. Allen managed the United States first comprehensive pediatric massage
program at Childrens Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA), where she trained
volunteer massage therapists and medical professionals to work with
hospitalized Rehabilitation patients, medically complex infants in the Center for
Newborn and Infant Critical Care (CNICC), Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
(NICU), Children with Retinoblastoma, Spina Bifida and Cerebral Palsy. She
developed pediatric massage programs at Mattel Childrens Hospital at UCLA and Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, as
well as developed a program focusing on introducing gentle compassionate touch to women and children who have
survived domestic abuse. She is currently consulting on the development of comprehensive pediatric massage
programs for The Mayo Clinic, Nemours/Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children, Connecticut Childrens Medical Center,
Shriners Hospital and Sutton Childrens Medical Center.
Her innovative approach to childrens health has allowed her the unique opportunity to educate families and
professionals throughout the world in the many benefits of nurturing touch. At personal request, Ms. Allen has taught
in England, France, Sweden, Canada, Japan and Thailand.
At the close of 2006, Ms. Allen led a group of volunteer massage therapists to Thailand where they provided care to
infants and children affected by HIV/AIDS and living in orphanages. These children, often considered untouchable,
received much needed touch therapy and compassionate care. Their caregivers were taught by Ms. Allen to provide
healing touch for these children, so they would continue to receive much needed TLC long after the volunteer group
returned to the United States.
In 2008, Ms. Allen returned to Thailand to provide specialized training in infant and pediatric massage at the Bann
Fuang Farr Orphanage just outside of Bangkok, Thailands only government orphanage for children with special
healthcare needs and disabilities. After providing the course, Ms. Allen stayed on and volunteered providing pediatric
massage for the children in the various wards at the orphanage. The children at Bann Fuang Farr have special
healthcare needs ranging from severe hydrocephalus, cerebral palsy to blindness.
Recently, she took a group of 20 volunteers to Vietnam to provide hands-on care to orphaned infants and children.
The volunteers care ranged from providing infant and pediatric massage to educating staff and medical professionals
to continue this much needed care. During the two week outreach the group traveled south from Ho Chi Minh City to
Hanoi in the north and provided massage and nurturing touch in 7 orphanages and childrens care centers. The
Liddle Kidz Ambassadors easily worked with several hundred babies and children who received direct hands-on care
during the time spent in the centers. The children that received nurturing touch have the effects of trauma associated
with being isolated and abandoned, as well as, a host of special healthcare needs and birth defects including
AIDS/HIV, Cerebral Palsy, Hydrocephelus, Spina Bifida, Down Syndrome, Autism/ASD, Muscular Dystrophy,
landmine survivors, children with visual and hearing impairments, mental, neurological and physical impairments.
A widely known expert in her field, Ms. Allen has appeared on NBC, The Learning Channels Bringing Home Baby,
KCET and PBS A Place of Our Own. Her work has also been featured in many international publications including

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Massage Magazine, Massage and Bodywork Magazine and Massage Therapy Journal. She is a featured columnist
with Massage Today Magazine.
She is featured as the Infant and Childrens Massage Expert on Canadian Parents and Parent Guide Canada. Ms.
Allen has also received recognition as First 5 Californias Champion for Children, was honored with the Richard Ryder
Award for her dedicated and passionate service, is a 2009 Massage Therapy Hall of Fame Inductee, and 2011
International Massage Therapist of the year.
As an invited lecturer, Ms. Allen has presented for organizations such as The Mayo Clinic, Mattel Childrens Hospital
at UCLA, Childrens Hospital Los Angeles, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Northwestern University of Health Sciences,
Nemours/Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children, Connecticut Childrens Medical Center, Suttons Childrens Hospital,
St. Marys Childrens Hospital and Healthcare System, Shriners Childrens Hospital, World Massage Conference,
Massage Hall of Fame, World Massage Festival, American Massage Therapy Foundation (AMTA), Society for
Oncology Massage, First 5 LA, Infant Childhood and Relationship Enrichment Network, Department of Mental Health,
Los Angeles Child Guidance Clinic, Valley Presbyterian Hospital, Glendale Memorial Hospital, Little Company of Mary
Hospital, South Bay Counseling Center, PAC/LAC (Perinatal Advisory Council: Leadership Advocacy and
Consultation), The International Association of Infant Massage, ELNEC (End of Life Nursing Education Consortium),
Los Angeles Gay and Lesbian Center, Boston Childrens Museum and major school districts throughout the United
States.
About the Liddle Kidz Foundation
Liddle Kidz Foundation uses the power of touch to reach the worlds most vulnerable children with experiences of
appropriate nurturing touch that they often lack.
With nurturing, compassion and touch therapy, children will develop and reach their full potential. We strive to
address their critical tactile needs by working directly with their families and healthcare providers in pediatric hospitals,
hospices, and orphanages to provide comprehensive nurturing services, consultation, education, program
development and support. We are committed to furthering the development of touch therapy services for vulnerable
and underserved populations internationally. Through education and support we work to create replicable and
sustainable change.
Since its inception, the goal of the Liddle Kidz Foundation has been to empower families and professionals to provide
nurturing touch: building stronger, more loving bonds with children. We provide education and support for families and
professionals, giving them the tools necessary to ensure the safe, professional practice of nurturing touch and
developmental movement with infants and children.

Our training courses cover multiple facets of using nurturing touch and massage with healthy children and those with
special healthcare needs. We offer courses for Certified Infant Massage Teacher, Certified Pediatric Massage
Therapist, Touch Therapy for Liddle Kidz (Healthy Children), Touch Therapy for Liddle Kidz with Autism (Massage for
Autism), Touch Therapy for Liddle Kidz with Cancer (Massage for Pediatric Oncology), Touch Therapy for Liddle Kidz
with Cerebral Palsy (Massage for Cerebral Palsy), Touch Therapy for Liddle Kidz in the NICU (Massage for babies in
the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit) and Peaceful Touch (Healthy Touch Curriculum for Children in School). Annually
we embark on global outreach journeys where volunteers trained by the Liddle Kidz Foundation visit orphanages,
health care settings and childrens homes in countries where we can make the biggest impact in teaching caregivers
how to use infant and pediatric massage, as well as, provide hands-on care for children.
At Liddle Kidz it is our belief that children are our greatest gift and should be treated with extraordinary care!

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To a child who has been hospitalized or diagnosed with a

debilitating medical condition, their symptoms are often
accompanied by pain, anxiety, loneliness and fear. So, it
only makes sense that healthcare staff, medical facilities,
and parents are looking to pediatric massage as treatment
for some of these symptoms.

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Treatment for Pediatric Cancer

Conventional treatments, (treatments typically used by health care professionals), are
often harsh and cause multiple side effects for children. Childhood cancers can be
treated by a combination of therapies (surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy).
Chemotherapy and Radiation are the two most common treatments which can cause
adverse symptoms, including nausea, pain, anxiety, depression, weight loss and hair
loss. Invasive treatments can leave patients feeling physically, mentally and emotionally
drained.
Chemotherapy
Special Massage Considerations
can compromise immune system
avoid areas of skin breakdown
adjust amount of pressure for those at risk for thrombocytopenia-induced bruising and
peripheral neuropathy
minimize massage movements that create a rocking motion in patients with nausea or
vomiting
Radiation
Special Massage Considerations
can compromise immune system
consider not providing massage within the field of radiation treatment so as not to further
irritate the irradiated skin
choose topical lubricants wisely and avoid the area receiving radiation treatment

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Why Massage?
Massage therapy can provide nurturing touch in environments where painful touch is often
medically necessary
Massage addresses the many concerns of the pediatric client/patient (physical, psychological,
emotional and spiritual)
Research Benefits | Massage for Cancer
Decreased pain, anxiety and fear
Increased levels of relaxation
Increased white blood cells and neutrophils
Improved immune function
Decreased depression
Increased production of endorphins (natural painkillers)
Decreased production of stress hormones (cortisol)
Research on Massage Therapy for Children with Cancer
Massage was more effective than quiet time at reducing heart rate, anxiety in children
less than age 14 years, and parent anxiety. Children reported that massage helped them
feel better, lessened their anxiety and worries, and had longer lasting effects than quiet
time.
Massage in children with cancer is feasible and appears to decrease anxiety in parents
and younger children.(Post-White et al., 2009)

Children receiving massages benefitted in that their anxiety and depressed mood levels
decreased.
The children also experienced a significant increase of white blood cells, and neutrophils
over the course of the month. The increase of white blood cells and neutrophils can be
attributed to an improved immune function for the children.(Field et al., 2001)

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Hospitalized cancer patients experience an extreme amount of discomfort due to their

therapies.
Therapeutic massage may be beneficial to hospitalized cancer patients in that it has the
potential to decrease pain and anxiety, as well as increase levels of relaxation.(Ferrell-Torry & Glick 1993)

Children require a unique approach

What Makes a Good Massage for this Child?

Clarity of Intent

Contact with the Child

Sensitivity of Touch

Continuity

Focus

Communication

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Presence
Remain calm and nurturing

5 Ps of pediatric massage

Welcome creativity and flexibility

Presence

Permission
Permission should always be obtained from the child and
should be granted by child throughout session. May be
withdrawn by child at anytime.
Consent should be obtained from the attending physician
to ensure the childs safety

Permission
Pace
Pressure
Parents

Parental Consent should be obtained

Pace
Therapeutic touch sessions with children are often much shorter than those with adult clients
Massage Strokes and Touch Therapy should be introduced slowly
Pressure
Pressure should be adapted for each individual child on a specific case by case basis
Ensure children know they can direct the amount of pressure used during the session

Massage therapy in children with cancer

need not be aggressive in nature to achieve its maximum
potential.
Most types of massage (i.e. Swedish, light touch, and
foot) result in various levels of
symptom relief for patients; however, those
receiving Swedish or light touch massages reported a
significantly greater reduction in symptoms.
Parents
Share some techniques with parents to encourage a healthy bond
Show parents some simple techniques to help them relax
Massage may aid in alleviating stress and depression for the caregiver
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Pediatric Massage Techniques

Some Considerations:

Follow all known contraindications and precautions

Always follow the guidance of the healthcare provider

Always receive physician and parental/caregiver consent in writing

Always ask the childs permission to receive touch

Complete an appropriate and detailed intake, may include questioning physician, healthcare
staff, parent/caregiver and child

Adjust and adapt the massage strokes for the comfort and care of the child

Provide comfortable and appropriate positioning

Always consider both the childs medical and emotional needs, begin massage where there is
the most access for skin-to-skin contact

Use care and caution in areas where the child may have experienced pain

Practice care due to childs compromised immune system

Always begin with Nurturing Touch

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Liddle Kidz Foundation

Pediatric Massage Techniques
How To

Begin with Nurturing Touch and then follow with the remaining strokes on each area
of the body where the child welcomes touch.
Nurturing Touch

Loving and still this nurturing stroke introduces our touch to the area where we will
begin.

Gentle Warming Glide

With warm open palms, gently stroke the body in motions moving towards the heart.
Swedish Effleurage.

Open Heart

Draw Heart shapes on the area you are working. Vary the size of the hearts from
little to big, depending on the size of the area.

Criss-Cross

Alternating hands, glide them back and forth across the area you are working. On
the back, chest and other larger areas you may also draw Xs with you finger pads
and palms.

Gentle Soothing Glide

With warm palms, gently stroke the body area in a direction away from the heart.
This gliding stroke lets the child know we have finished with this area.

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Training in Pediatric Massage

Specialized training should include:
Pediatric massage techniques, methodology & adaptations for children with special healthcare
needs
Age appropriate approach and communication
Benefits of pediatric massage
Overview of growth and development
Current relevant massage research and how best to stay in touch with current research
developments
Supervised Practical Experience
Advanced training in pediatric massage therapy for specific diagnoses is recommended

Training Resources | Recommendations

For hands-on pediatric massage therapy training

Certified Pediatric Massage Therapy Training (CPMT)
Touch Therapy for Liddle Kidz with Cancer
For certification and training to teach parents in private and group settings
Certified Infant Massage Teacher Training (CIMT)
(no prerequisites to take this course)

Liddle Kidz Foundation

www.LiddleKidz.com

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Nurturing Touch for the Growing Child

Massage Fairytale
Once upon time there was a bright summer
land. Where the sun was shining bright and
had great big sunbeams covering the sky

Draw a big sun with your hands

One day clouds begin to cover over the sky

Draw warm sunbeams alternate one hand to the opposite

shoulder/drawing an X on the back
Press softly and gently all over the back

It started to become cold and windy

Move hands across back in swirling motion

First just a little wind, and then there was

more

Move hands more rapidly

As it got colder, it began to rain, but not hard

rain, it was sprinkling

Tap fingers lightly across back

Then soon it began to rain

Tap fingers with a little more pressure on the back

It started to get colder and colder, and began

to snow

Lightly press hands all over the back

Lots of white fluffy snow covered the ground,

the trees and all of the cars. Soon everything
was covered in white and perfectly still

Rest your hands on the shoulders

And far off in the distance, we see a little,

tiny kitty cat climbing up the side of house
and when he got to roof, he sat there and
purred and purred

Walk with your fingers from the base of the back to the shoulders,
and gently massage the shoulders (purring)

And once again, far in the distance, we saw

another kitty cat, he is climbing all the way
up the side of the house, to the chimney and
up the chimney to the tip top where he then
sits and purrs & purrs

Walk with your fingers from the base of the back to the head, and
gently massage the sides and top of the head (purring)

Soon the sun begins to shine again, melting

away the snow and ice. So, children can
play, the birds can fly and the flowers and
trees begin to bloom and grow

Bring your hands from the head to the back, draw a great big sun
a few times, then sweep your hands up the back and over the
shoulders 3 times (growing)

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Contraindications of Massage Therapy for Children

The contraindications & precautions listed below are not only for children with Autism (ASD), ADD/ADHD, but
cover many pediatric conditions to ensure best practice of the use of pediatric massage therapy.

Gliding towards outer extremities (towards hand(s)/foot(feet)) may cause fluid to accumulate or pool if
child has circulation issues

Gliding towards heart (towards shoulder/toward thigh) may cause blood to overload the heart, especially
if there are preexisting cardiac conditions

See Contraindications & Precautions (below)

Some Considerations:

Always follow the guidance of the healthcare provider

Always ask the childs permission to receive touch

Adjust and adapt the massage strokes for the comfort and care of the child

Always consider both the childs medical and emotional needs, begin massage where there is the most
access for skin-to-skin contact

Use care and caution in areas where the child may have experienced pain

Always begin with Nurturing Touch

Always make eye contact during massage, especially with a child who may have any hearing
impairments

Always continue speaking throughout massage, especially with a child who may have any visual
impairments

Do not provide massage when child has:

Fever
Inflammation
High Blood Pressure
Acute infection, staph infection, illness or Infectious Disease
Hernia (on that area, other areas may be okay)
Osteoporosis
Varicose Veins
Broken Bones (on that area, other areas may be okay)
Open wounds, sores or lesions (on that area, other areas may be okay)
Deep Vein Thrombosis
Pain (on that area, other areas may be okay, practice caution if the massage causes
discomfort)
Lability/ emotional response, emotions all over the place
Thrombocytopenia/ low platelet count in blood
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Skin conditions/disorders which may be contagious or cause inflammation (fungus,

rash, herpes)
Recent immunization/vaccination (wait 72 hours before providing massage)
A life threatening medical condition
An uhealed umbilical cord (do not massage the abdominal area)
Swollen lymph nodes
Blood clots or a blood condition
Diarrhea or other sickness (diarrhea that has gone on for some time and is unexplained)

Precautions
Proceed with care in regards to a child who exhibits, or diagnosed with any of the following conditions.

Seizure Disorders disorder of cerebral function

Agitation - an unhappy and worried mental state, not calm

Impulsivity - Lack of impulse control

Lack of Insight unable to discern the true nature of a situation

Easily Distracted

Severe Myalgias (pain) muscle pain

Bleeding/bruising

Infection or open sores

Multiple invasive lines

Possible Isolation Isolation is typically required due to possible contagious infection or

disease, research the reason for isolation

Apnea temporary cessation (pause) of breathing

Bradycardia slow heart rate, low pulse rate

Tachycardia rapid heart rate, fast pulse rate

Abdominal Distention Bloating or swelling of the abdomen/tummy

Gastrointestinal or Jejunostomy feeding tubes check with healthcare provider for specific
reason for use, use care not to dislodge

Hydrocephalus abnormal buildup of cerebrospinal fluid in the ventricles of the brain. The
fluid is often under increased pressure and can compress and damage the brain. Check with
healthcare provider prior to providing massage. Use caution around shunt area, risk of

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infection and of being dislodged. Use caution near abdomen for fluid drainage

Inflammations response of body tissues to injury or irritation; characterized by pain and

swelling and redness and heat

Edema May be a local or generalized condition, abnormal accumulation of fluid in the body
tissues or in the body cavities causing swelling or distention of the affected parts

Recent Surgery check with healthcare provider for specific protocol, may be beneficial to
provide nurturing touch

Endangerment sites are areas of the body where you should practice additional caution so as not to
do harm. Providing massage for a prolonged time or with too much pressure in such areas may
cause damage to structures within and underneath the skins surface such as nerves, blood vessels,
organs and lymph nodes.
Areas to practice to caution, use lighter pressure or avoid, include:

Orbital (eyes)
Anterior triangle of the neck (front of neck & throat)
Posterior aspect of the neck (back of the neck)
Axilla (under arm)
Brachial region (medial aspect of the upper arm)
Cubital area (front of the elbow)
Near olecranon process (back of elbow, funny bone)
Upper lumbar region (mid-back, kidney area)
Umbilical area (naval, belly-button)
Femoral triangle (inner upper leg)
Popliteal fossa (back of the knee)
Inguinal area (groin)

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Contact:
Tina Allen | Founder & Director
Liddle KidzFoundation | www.LiddleKidz.com

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Infant & Pediatric Massage Courses

Liddle Kidz Foundation | Pediatric Massage Education and Training Courses | Professionals

Liddle Kidz Certified Infant Massage Teacher Training |

CIMT
Our professional trainers experience great joy in sharing the art of
infant massage with others. Teaching Infant Massage is a rewarding
opportunity, promoting well being and enhancing bonding and
attachment between infants and their caregivers. As a Certified Infant
Massage Teacher (CIMT) you have the unique opportunity to help
parents to bond with their babies through the use of an age old
tradition infant massage.

Liddle Kidz Pediatric Massage Therapist Training | CPMT

The comprehensive Pediatric Massage Training for Massage
Therapists and health care professionals provides educational and
professional training to those who wish to enhance their skills.
Through this training, participants learn to provide massage therapy
for children with special health care needs, who are hospitalized or
have been diagnosed with a terminal illness in hospice care.

Touch Therapy for Liddle Kidz with Autism

The comprehensive Touch Therapy for Liddle Kidz with Autism (Massage for
Children with Autism) Course for massage therapists and healthcare professionals
provides educational and professional training to those who wish to enhance their skills.
Through this advanced training,
participants learn to provide massage
therapy, nurturing touch techniques,
touch therapy, tactile introduction,
sensory stimulation & integration for
children who have been diagnosed on the
Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Touch Therapy for Liddle Kidz with Cancer

The comprehensive Touch Therapy for Liddle
Kidz with Cancer (Massage for Children with
Cancer) Course for massage therapists and
healthcare professionals provides educational and
professional training to those who wish to enhance
their skills. Through this advanced training,
participants learn to provide massage therapy,
nurturing touch techniques and touch therapy for

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children who have been diagnosed with Cancer.

Touch Therapy for Liddle Kidz with Cerebral Palsy

The comprehensive Touch Therapy for Liddle Kidz with Cerebral Palsy (Massage
for Children with Cerebral Palsy) Course for massage
therapists and healthcare professionals provides
educational and professional training to those who wish
to enhance their skills. Through this advanced training,
participants learn to provide massage therapy, nurturing
touch techniques, range of motion and touch therapy for
children who have been diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy
(CP).

Touch Therapy for Liddle Kidz

The comprehensive Touch Therapy for
Liddle Kidz (Massage for Healthy
Children) Course for massage therapists
and healthcare professionals provides
educational and professional training to
those who wish to enhance their skills.
Through this training, participants learn to
provide massage therapy, nurturing touch
techniques, and touch therapy for children.

Touch Therapy for Liddle Kidz with Common

Childhood Ailments
The comprehensive Touch Therapy for Liddle
Kidz with Common Childhood Ailments Course
for massage therapists and healthcare professionals
provides educational and professional training to
those who wish to enhance their skills. Through this
training, participants learn to provide massage
therapy, nurturing touch techniques, and touch
therapy for children.

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Peaceful Touch | Healthy Touch

Approach for Children in Schools
Peaceful Touch training programs
integrate safe and nurturing touch into
children's schools, (early school readiness,
preschool and elementary school), and
organized childrens activities. In order to
integrate Peaceful Touch into schools, we
introduce educators to the use of healthy touch activities through the use of age specific
curriculum. This curriculum includes games and storytelling, as well as adaptations for
reading, math, and science. The Peaceful Touch curriculum encourages childrens
development through the use of nurturing and healthy touch.

Liddle Kidz Massage Program | Neonatal Intensive

Care Unit | NICU
Research has demonstrated that nurturing touch for an
infant is critical in establishing the foundation of their
psychological well-being. During this course, medical
professionals are trained to communicate with medically
fragile infants in the hospital-based Neonatal Intensive Care
Unit through the use of comforting touch.

For more information on the Liddle Kidz Foundation:

www.LiddleKidz.com

For more information on overseas outreach to orphaned & abandoned children:

www.LiddleKidz.org

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