My Story

Hi, I’m Jess Greenfield founder of Cradle and Rock.
I’m a qualified IAIM infant massage instructor, new mum and for the past 17 years a professional musician as member of Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds and my own band The Kondoors.

I was inspired to train in baby massage after having my daughter last year. After catching covid and having to look after a 1 month old baby, I suffered terribly with depression, anxiety and fatigue.  I found that spending time just sitting on the floor massaging her felt incredibly soothing and bonding for both of us and helped heal my anxiety.  I felt this urge to want to help others going through a similar situation, to help other parents connect and share these uplifting experiences.

Touch is the most important thing we can teach our babies, it helps to bond parent and child, to feel loved and secure. I hope that it can be more commonplace in our western world. My goal is to create an environment where every parent can be fully present with their child and be totally valued and respected.

About Infant Massage

I am proud to be a credited international massage instructor with IAIM.
This is the most recognised association for baby massage in the world, founded by Vimala McClure in 1986.

Baby massage has many benefits for both parent and child.
It can lift mood and help parents feel calm and more centered around their baby.
It may help reduce stress and crying in babies and may also help promote deeper sleep and contentment.

Throughout the 5 week course you will become more confident in the way you massage your baby, become more attuned to your baby’s cues, get to know the best times to massage at home. You will also learn strokes to help with colic and wind, and provide your baby with your undivided attention. My goal is to create a non judgemental, loving environment where you can spend quality time with your babies.

It’s also a brilliant place to meet other parents and have a natter over some tea and cake.
I welcome breastfeeding, bottle feeding, dad’s, crying, dirty nappies.
Come as you are and don’t worry about being late. I know how it can be!

My Courses and Classes

I offer 5 week courses either on zoom in group class or one to one if you prefer.
I also offer face to face classes both one to one and group sessions either at my home or at a local venue.
Get in touch for prices.
(Concessionary rates available)