Welcome to
The VillagE
Paediatric Massage, Bodywork & Co-Regulation
Because it takes a Village to raise a child,
but it also takes a village to raise their parents.
Supporting families of children with Autism, ADHD, Sensory Processing Disorders and neurodivergence, promoting increased growth rates in premature babies, working with children and babies suffering from colic, sleep issues, supporting mothers with Postnatal Depression, working with infants with drug and alcohol dependency, creating connection with adoption and foster children and helping families bond and connect with their children.
Supporting you and your family from infancy and throughout childhood.
How we can help
Neurodivergence & Special needs
Working with families of children on the Autism spectrum, ADHD, sensory processing issues & other neurodivergence. Creating a foundation of safety, calm, trust and co-regulation in order to support the entire family unit.
remature babies & increasing growth rate in low birth rate babies
Using Paediatric massage as a tool to increase growth rate, boosting immunity, circulation & promoting connection in premature & medically fragile babies.
post natal depression
Helping Mothers connect, bond & work through Post Natal Depression in a non-judgemental, open environment.
adopted & foster children
Creating a foundation of trust & safety with newly adopted or fostered children. This Therapy is also beneficial to children who have experienced trauma create a bridge with their trusted adult & re-train their nervous system to cultivate safety & calm within their body.
babies suffering from colic & gastrointestinal issues
Working with families of infants suffering colic & digestive issues, offering you tools you can use at home to help work on their gastrointestinal tract as you soothe & work with your baby.
Creating sleep cues
Using Paediatric massage as a part of a predictable night time routine to establish calm, relaxation, security & sleep cues for your baby.
Fathers connecting and bonding with their child
Fathers can often find themselves feeling a little lost or obsolete when it comes to their new baby or young children. While mothers can often feel they are taking on most of the load, Paediatric Massage & co-regulation games can be a fun way to connect, play, soothe or have something special to share just for Dad and their little one.
Personalized consultations for families dealing with physiological, emotional or neurological issues in children
No two families are the same and likewise, no two children are ever the same. There are so many unique circumstances in many people’s lives and if I can be of service to you & your family, I’m here to support you.
First time parents & families wanting to bond & connect through touch & play
Teaching you some simple techniques to settle, soothe and connect with your child. Build your confidence as a first time parent or add to your parenting arsenal as a third time parent utilizing Paediatric Massage to discover and learn your infant or child while taking time to bond & play.
Creating a plan that works for your family
Through my personalized consultations, I’ll work alongside you to develop an integrated plan, offering you the tools to achieve your goals whether it be connection, working with physiological issues, engagement or how get back to a state of calm and confidence through massage, bodywork and co-regulation techniques offering the support that will most benefit you and your family.
Through a combination of practices based on neuroscience and physiology, I teach you, the parents and caregivers, how to work with your child, the nervous system and how to create the calm within the storm so that we can bring out the best in you and your family.
From my village to yours,
Shelley Lilah Evans
Qualified Massage Therapist, Certified Infant Massage Instructor (CIMI) Paediatric Massage Consultant (PMC) Bodywork & Co-regulation Educator