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About Tina Allen, LMT, CPMMT, CPMT, CIMT
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Expertise

Infant Massage, baby massage and children's Massage Expert, Tina Allen welcomes any questions relating to infant and baby massage, children's massage, pediatric massage, and massage for infants and children who are hospitalized or in hospice care.

Additionally, through her internationally recognized volunteer work, Tina has extensive experience providing massage therapy to men and women who have advanced HIV/AIDS, are elderly or living with terminal illness in hospice care.

Experience

With over a decade of service to children and families, Tina Allen, founder of leading children’s health and nurturing touch organization Liddle Kidz™, has become an internationally respected educator, author and expert in the field of infant massage and pediatric massage therapy. She is a Pediatric Massage Master Teacher, Developmental Baby Massage Teacher and a Licensed Massage Therapist with specialized training in providing massage therapy for children with special healthcare needs. She 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 began her charitable work as a volunteer massage therapist with The Heart Touch Project, a nonprofit educational and service organization dedicated to the delivery of compassionate touch to homebound and hospitalized men, women and children. As a volunteer, she has provided massage to individuals with advanced HIV/AIDS, children with special needs and senior citizens at the end of life.

Most recently, as Director of the Children’s Program for The Heart Touch Project, she provided specialized education and inspiration for massage therapists committed to addressing the needs of medically challenged infants and children who are hospitalized or in hospice care. To date, approximately sixteen hundred volunteers have participated in The Heart Touch Project, their ranks including massage therapists, physicians, physical therapists, and nurses.

In addition, Ms Allen managed the nation’s first comprehensive pediatric massage program at Children’s 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 Children’s 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.

Her innovative approach to children’s 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 and Thailand.

Recently, 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. She has plans to travel with another volunteer group to Thailand, Cambodia, Laos and India to provide similar care.

A widely known expert in her field, Ms. Allen has appeared on NBC, The Learning Channel’s “Bringing Home Baby”, PBS "A Place of Our Own", KCET and Your LATV. She is featured as the Infant and Children’s Massage Expert on Canadian Parents and Parent Guide Canada. Ms. Allen has also received recognition as First 5 California’s Champion for Children, was honored with the Richard Ryder Award for her dedicated and passionate service and is a 2009 Massage Therapy Hall of Fame Inductee.

Based in both Los Angeles, California & Vancouver, British Columbia, Tina Allen’s private massage therapy practice focuses on educating families in the many benefits of nurturing touch. Her organiztion Liddle Kidz offers Infant, Children's and Pediatric Massage Instruction courses internationally.

She is an invited speaker to major conferences and has presented for organizations such as Mattel Children’s Hospital at UCLA, Childrens Hospital Los Angeles, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, First 5 LA, Infant Childhood and Relationship Enrichment Network, Department of Mental Health, Los Angeles Child Guidance Clinic, Valley Presbyterian Hospital, Glendale Memorial 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 and major school districts throughout the United States.

Organizations
ABMP • The Heart Touch Project • International Association of Integrative Medicine

Publications
Massage Magazine • Massage & Bodywork Magazine • Momstyle News • Children's Hospital Compass

Education/Credentials
Licensed Massage Therapist • Certified Pediatric Massage Master Teacher • Certified Pediatric Massage Therapist • Certified Infant Massage Teacher • Developmental Baby Massage Teacher

Awards and Honors
First 5 LA's Champion for our Children • 2009 Massage Therapy Hall of Fame Inductee • Richard Ryder Award for Dedicated and Passionate Service

Past/Present Clients
Children's Hospital Los Angeles • Mattel Children's Hospital at UCLA • Cedars Sinai Medical Center • TrinityKids care

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Questions Answered By Expert Tina Allen, LMT, CPMMT, CPMT, CIMT
In Category Massage

Subject	Date Asked

certifed pediatric massage therapy	10/24/2009
Q: hi tina i have a son who is a special need child and i'm trying to find a pediatric massage ... A: I can help you to find a qualified certified pediatric massage therapist (CPMT) in Washington state. ...
infant massage	10/17/2009
Q: is it good for newborns to recieve massages? how long after delivery can a mother recieve a massage A: Massage is very beneficial for newborns. Clinical research has shown that massaging baby can aid in ...
baby massage	9/20/2009
Q: I have a 2 month old girl.i use mustsrd oil for her massage.is it a right choice? A: Mustard Oil is used in many parts of the world for infant massage. Typically, I like to recommend a ...
info	8/8/2009
Q: Are you going to organize your wonderful workshops in Chicago area? Please do!!!!!!!!! A: We are planning workshops in the Chicago area for 2010. Please email us at info@liddlekidz.com, so ...
4 month old on antibiotics	5/13/2009
Q: I am the mother of a beautiful 4 month old little boy who has been diagnosed with grade 4 reflux in ... A: Infant massage on the abdominal area can often be very effective in reducing symptoms of gas, ...
certified massage therapists w/ felonies	1/14/2009
Q: As I was researching my field of interest, I found you! Never before have I felt as passionately ... A: I am happy to hear you are inspired to work in the field of infant and pediatric massage therapy. ...
Special Needs Children :)	11/18/2008
Q: I just graduated from Massage School in Olympia Wa. I am looking into specializing in massage for ... A: Yes, the Liddle Kidz Foundation does offer training to provide massage therapy for children with ...
Adaptations for infant massage	11/10/2008
Q: I was just wondering what adaptations can be made when doing infant massages. Thanks! Jen A: Would you mind sending me a bit more information on the type of adaptations for infant massage that ...
massaging giving touch to children with cancer	9/6/2008
Q: I am a massage therapist and am interested in giving gentle with children who have cancer. Can you ... A: and for considering providing touch therapy for this population of children. Children who have ...
Massage for Cancer client	9/2/2008
Q: I have a client who was in remission for breast cancer. I worked on her once doing a light/relaxing ... A: Without knowing what type of treatment she is actively receiving, I would not advise continuing ...
infant massage	8/12/2008
Q: I have been using the extra virgin olive oil available in grocery stores that is used for cooking. A ... A: As long as your baby is not having any type of reaction, olive oil is absolutely fine for massaging ...
corrective massage	7/9/2008
Q: i have a 3 yrs old baby girl her nose bone has bit expanded towards right side i want to fix this ... A: Without knowing why your daughter's nose bone has expanded it would be difficult for me to advise if ...
Spina Bifida Massage	3/25/2008
Q: I am a licensed massage therapist and I am going to work on a young lady with spina bifida. What ... A: Each child is unique and special, so without knowing much about the situation it would be hard to ...
Massage Therapy schools for pediatrics	3/24/2008
Q: I'm interested in starting a new career for myself in Massage Therapy specializing with special ... A: I am not aware of a particular school, or schools, that offer such programs. A good path for many ...
infant massage	3/20/2008
Q: Can anyone massage therapist show a parent how to massage their baby, or do you have to be ... A: Most massage therapists are generally trained to provide massage therapy for adult clients. To ...
after care advice for swedish massage	3/4/2008
Q: what advice would you give a client after a swedish massage aprat from telling them to drink plenty A: Swedish Massage uses long gliding strokes, kneading, and friction techniques on the more superficial ...
massage	2/15/2008
Q: I am suffering from "mothers wrist" (Dequervain's syndrome) and i am having pain in the wrist of ... A: First, as much as possible I would suggest changing or stopping as many of the activities causing ...
end of life massage	2/6/2008
Q: i recently became a certified massage therapist and am working in a day spa. however what i really ... A: Congratulations on becoming a certified massage therapist. Providing touch therapy for someone in ...
Blood Clots & Massage	1/10/2008
Q: I recently had a client that said she had blood clots in her legs. She was a massage therapist in ... A: Massage can cause loosening of a fat embolus (blood clot) that can ultimately end up in the lungs, ...
Infancy massage	10/19/2007
Q: Im currently attending Ocean County Massage Therapy Institute and i want to become a Infant Massage ... A: Typically, one first step to take is becoming an infant massage instructor. An infant massage ...
pediatric massage	10/2/2007
Q: I am very interested in trainings for pediatric massage. I read on your site that you may be coming ... A: I am planning out my schedule for 2008 and should have a training close to you. Please feel free to ...
Skin getting dark with Sesame oil	9/19/2007
Q: We tried olive oil, Johnson's baby oil and now Sesame oil but all these oils is making my daughter's ... A: I am not sure why the oil would be making your daughter’s skin dark. I have found grapeseed oil and ...
chronic pain in back	7/12/2007
Q: I am a 33 year old mother of 3 children. I have been in chronic pain now for 3 and a half years. I ... A: Chronic back pain is a terrible thing to live with. It sounds like you are trying all of the ...
radiation therapy	7/8/2007
Q: why is massage contraindicated after recent radiation treatment A: In short massage therapy for cancer patients receiving radiation treatments is contraindicated ...
Pediatric Massage for the Special Needs Child	6/21/2007
Q: The two conferences being held in Sept. and Oct do they focus on the special needs child of is it ... A: Are you referring to my two trainings listed on www.liddlekidz.com? If so, both the training in San ...
Diseases/Massage.	6/17/2007
Q: I'm doing a paper for school. We have to write about a disease and how we would perform the massage ... A: This is a very interesting project! You might think of writing about using massage therapy with ...
Re: spine soreness and sore knot	6/1/2007
Q: For a while I have had a very sore spot feels like the mid bone in my spine and beside it where the ... A: Have you visited a doctor to diagnose the actual cause of the problem? Your regular physician may ...
Baby massage	5/5/2007
Q: How can I give a proper massage to my almost 4 year-old, and would it be just as beneficial to ... A: First, before your child receives massage it is important that you ask his permission to give ...
one more questions about babies with special needs	4/26/2007
Q: I forgot to ask about working with babies with special needs. I also want to find out training for ... A: Training to provide massage therapy for babies with special healthcare needs is also not offered in ...
massage for children with special needs	4/26/2007
Q: I read that you work with children with special needs. I would like to find out more information ... A: Training to provide massage therapy for children with special healthcare needs is not offered in ...
massage therapy and CP patients	4/20/2007
Q: I'm studying to be a massage therapist, and am currently working on an end of the semester project. ... A: I have done some work with pediatric patients who have Cerebral Palsy, as well as trained others to ...
massage for preemies	4/4/2007
Q: My 10-month-old daughter is a preemie. I'm not sure if this is why, but she is very fidgety, and ... A: All babies born prematurely, or at normal gestation, develop at their own unique rate. Which is why ...
Prenatal massage	3/29/2007
Q: I want to know when I get a pregnancy massage and am lying on my side, dose it matter which side a ... A: Congratulations on your pregnancy! A prenatal massage can be very relaxing and comforting during ...
Massage for children with special needs	3/6/2007
Q: I am a current clinical massage therapy student in the Chicago area. I have been doing research on ... A: This can at times be quite a difficult field. The modalities I commonly use are a bit of intuition ...
Question about Infant massage	3/3/2007
Q: No, right now im in school for massage therapy and eventually would like training in Infant Massage, ... A: In order to become a Certified Infant Massage Instructor (CIMI®) you can complete training with the ...
New prospective massage therapy student	2/15/2007
Q: I'm going to start massage therapy school in July 2007 in the state of Texas. What really interests ... A: As I have never worked for a cruise line or at a resort abroad, I am not 100% sure of their ...
Massage Oil	2/9/2007
Q: Once again thanks for your speedy response. Just to emphasis/clarify am just planning to give my ... A: I'm sure your girlfriend will really appreciate this very nice gift. Usually the best places to ...
Massage Oil	2/8/2007
Q: If its ok with you had a follow up question (some part do relate to what you have mentioned in your ... A: For a full body massage a good amount would be approximately 30 ml of base oil, however, personally ...
Massage Oil	2/7/2007
Q: How are you? wanted to know two things regarding massage oil: Firstly : Are carrier oil and base ... A: I am doing very well, thank you! Hope you are too! In regards to yourBase oil and carrier oil are ...
Oil for Infant Massage	1/23/2007
Q: I am a new mom and took an infant massage class. The oil that the teacher gave us in class was ... A: I am so happy to hear that you have been introduced to the wonderful world of baby massage! In ...

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