Nurture Hugs is dedicated to supporting new parents and babies through gentle massage and yoga, fostering connection, love, and nurturing care in early parenthood.
Our programs focus on the baby’s first 1,000 days, promoting emotional, social, and physical development. Through classes, workshops, and private sessions, parents learn techniques to bond, soothe, and care for their little ones. Nurture Hugs provides a safe, supportive space where both parents and babies can relax, grow, and strengthen their unique connection together.
A baby is born with a need to be loved and through gentle touch and care, parents build trust, security, and a lifelong bond that nurtures their child.
Hi, I’m Vanessa, and I’d love to share a little about myself and the Motherhood Journey that led to the creation of Nurture Hugs.
I am a proud mother of three amazing humans who are the light of my life and the heart behind everything I do. Becoming a mother over 10 years ago felt like discovering my purpose—caring for and nurturing this tiny baby resting in my arms. The moment I held my first child, I felt an overwhelming rush of love and warmth… followed quickly by the reality and responsibility of keeping this little person safe and well.
Returning home from the hospital, the weight of parenting without a village became clear. I was navigating motherhood mostly alone, guided by a long list of “shoulds” and well-meaning advice about what was supposedly “best” for the baby. I found myself disconnected, uncertain, and exhausted, unable to slow down long enough to find peace for myself or my child.
After my second baby was born, that sense of disconnection intensified. I felt more lost and isolated than ever. Then, one morning—after an honest conversation with my midwife—she suggested I attend a baby massage class with my daughter. That class changed everything.
It was the space I had been searching for. Unlike the overstimulating baby classes filled with loud music and flashing toys, this environment was calm, nurturing, and focused on connection. It offered me a dedicated moment of calmness to simply be with my baby. It also allowed me to meet other like-minded parents who were seeking the same sense of presence and support.
From that very first class, I knew I had found something special. I felt drawn to share this beautiful practice with other parents and babies—to help them experience the joy of baby massage and the transformative power of slowing down and connecting deeply.
Today, I am a fully certified Baby Massage and Baby Yoga instructor, and I feel incredibly blessed to be able to offer this gift to families.
I look forward to supporting and connecting with you on your own journey.
