Alyssa Thomas, RMT

Alyssa Thomas, RMT Mobile massage therapy services provided to Edmonton & surrounding area. (Direct billing available)

One of the biggest misconceptions about infant massage is that there’s a “perfect” time to do it.The truth? Your baby’s ...
06/04/2026

One of the biggest misconceptions about infant massage is that there’s a “perfect” time to do it.

The truth? Your baby’s cues matter more than the clock.

Learning to recognize when your baby is calm, engaged, and receptive helps create a positive experience for both of you. Some days your baby may enjoy several minutes of massage. Other days they may only want a few moments of connection, and that’s okay.

Infant massage is about building trust, communication, and connection, not getting through a routine.

Which cue do you notice most often in your baby?

Eight days away, surrounded by giant trees, ocean views, and nowhere I needed to be except exactly where I was.One of th...
05/31/2026

Eight days away, surrounded by giant trees, ocean views, and nowhere I needed to be except exactly where I was.

One of the biggest things I took away from this trip was a reminder that I spend so much time trying to anticipate what’s next that I sometimes forget to fully experience what’s happening right now.

Over those eight days, I found myself coming back to the same thoughts:

✨ What will be, will be.
✨ Let go of what you can’t control.
✨ Stay in the present moment.
✨ Make space for gratitude and joy.

And honestly, I think this lesson applies just as much to parenthood as it does to life.

So many parents I meet are carrying the weight of doing everything “right.” They’re thinking about the next milestone, the next challenge, the next thing they should be working on.

But some of the most meaningful moments happen when we pause long enough to notice what’s already here.

The way your baby looks at you.
The tiny improvements that happen over time.
The moments that feel ordinary now but won’t always be.

This trip was a reminder for me to slow down and appreciate the season I’m in.

I hope you can find a little space to do the same 💜

A lot of parents expect progress to look dramatic.In reality, the first changes are usually much smaller and more person...
05/21/2026

A lot of parents expect progress to look dramatic.

In reality, the first changes are usually much smaller and more personal.

Things like:

* calmer diaper changes
* easier transfers
* smoother feeds
* less stress around everyday routines

And when those things have been hard for a long time, even small improvements can feel huge




One thing I hear often from parents is:“We thought it was just a phase.”And, sometimes it is.But sometimes the little st...
05/15/2026

One thing I hear often from parents is:

“We thought it was just a phase.”

And, sometimes it is.

But sometimes the little struggles parents notice every day, such as feeding preferences, hating tummy time, only settling upright, struggling in the car seat, can point to discomfort or tension that babies don’t know how to communicate any other way.

Parents are usually incredibly observant long before they fully understand what they’re seeing.

I hear versions of these stories all the time. Can you relate?




Sometimes parents tell me they feel like they can’t put their baby down.That their baby only settles when being held, wa...
05/13/2026

Sometimes parents tell me they feel like they can’t put their baby down.

That their baby only settles when being held, wakes up the second they’re transferred, or seems constantly uncomfortable unless they’re close to someone.

In reality, a lot of parents quietly worry they’re doing something wrong when this happens.

But sometimes babies who seem “clingy” are actually communicating discomfort, tension, or difficulty settling in certain positions.

One parent I worked with said she felt like she spent her entire day pacing, bouncing, and holding her baby upright because it was the only thing that seemed to help.

Over the course of our treatments together, as things started feeling easier and more comfortable in his body, she noticed small things slowly changing.

He tolerated laying down longer.
Transfers became easier.
He settled faster.

Not instantly.
Not perfectly.
Just gradually easier.

Those are often the changes that matter most to parents 🤍




One of the biggest things I’ve learned working with babies is that parents usually notice the signs long before they ful...
05/07/2026

One of the biggest things I’ve learned working with babies is that parents usually notice the signs long before they fully understand what they’re seeing.

It’s often little comments like:

* “He hates diaper changes”
* “She only settles upright”
* “He always looks one direction”

And sometimes those everyday struggles can actually tell us a lot about comfort and movement.

Parents are usually much more observant than they give themselves credit for 🥰

I hear versions of these stories all the time.




One of my favorite parts of this work is watching the “little things” slowly become easier for both baby and parents.Som...
05/03/2026

One of my favorite parts of this work is watching the “little things” slowly become easier for both baby and parents.

Sometimes progress looks like:

* laying on their back calmly
* feeding more comfortably
* moving more freely
* sleeping more independently

And a lot of that progress happens because of the consistency and support parents provide between sessions 🤍

Those small changes can mean so much over time.




One of the things I’ve been thinking about a lot lately is how much progress can happen when parents feel supported and ...
05/01/2026

One of the things I’ve been thinking about a lot lately is how much progress can happen when parents feel supported and involved in the process.

I started seeing one of my infant clients because he would only contact sleep, hated laying on his back, strongly preferred turning his head one way, and only wanted to feed from one side.

We’ve been working together every 2 weeks, and after 5 appointments, things look completely different. He’s now laying comfortably on his back, sleeping independently without issues, and we’re now focusing on rolling, building shoulder and back strength, and helping soothe some teething discomfort.

But honestly, this progress didn’t happen because of me alone.

It happened because his parents were so involved between appointments. The hands-on support, consistency, and little things they practiced at home made such a huge difference.

That’s one of the biggest reasons I love this work. It’s not about “fixing” babies. It’s about supporting parents, helping them understand their baby, and giving them tools they can confidently use every day.




04/29/2026

If this has been on your mind, you’re not alone.

This is one of the most common concerns parents have.

And it’s exactly why sessions are designed the way they are.

If you’re unsure, feel free to message me 💬




If you’ve been thinking about it, you can always start with a message 💬A lot of parents hesitate because they’re not sur...
04/26/2026

If you’ve been thinking about it, you can always start with a message 💬

A lot of parents hesitate because they’re not sure what happens next.

And that’s completely fair.

Reaching out doesn’t mean committing, it just means getting clarity.




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