TykeKnit – Making Connections
Through Infant Massage
Compassionate instruction from Dr. Penny Hicks, a pediatric physical
therapist with over 30 years of experience.
Gentle, expert guidance to help your family nurture connection through the power of touch.
Dr. Penny teaches infant massage to parents, grandparents, and caregivers of babies from birth to two years of age. Infant massage holds benefits for babies and parents alike.
For babies, infant massage
- enhances development
- promotes better sleep
- aids digestion
- supports emotional regulation
Parents and caregivers experience
- a deepened bond
- feeling more in tune with their baby’s needs
- improved mood through oxytocin release
Meet Dr. Penny Hicks, PT, DPT
I’m a Certified Infant Touch & Massage Instructor and Doctor of Physical Therapy with over three decades of experience helping babies and families thrive.
Through TykeKnit, I combine my expertise in infant development with heartfelt experience supporting families. My goal is to empower you with simple, evidence-based techniques that easily fit into your daily life.
As a mother of three, I understand the longing for ease, connection, and clarity. That experience shaped the TykeKnit Program: a nurturing, personalized approach to infant massage with a unique focus on essential developmental principles.
You already know your baby better than anyone. I’m here to support your intuition with a gentle, proven program that helps you feel more connected, more confident, and more present in the moments that matter most.
Let’s work together to build meaningful moments into your day!
Your Baby Massage Journey Starts Here
Dr. Penny Hicks offers virtual baby massage classes and developmental coaching designed to support both you and your little one along the way, with easy, flexible scheduling and payment options. Discover how infant massage and motor development guidance can help you nurture a deeper bond with your baby.
Explore the Path to Connection with TykeKnit
Trying something new with your baby can feel like stepping into the unknown, especially when you’re already managing so much. Each infant massage session provides a personalized path forward. When you book with Dr. Penny, you’ll receive a warm welcome email with everything you need to feel prepared, including what to expect, how to set up for your virtual session, and a few simple items to have nearby.
Curious what to expect in a virtual baby massage session? Let’s take a closer look.
Opening Moments
A welcoming start where we get centered, get to know each other, and share our goals. We practice tuning in with your baby by learning how to recognize their cues, rhythms, and readiness for connection. Along the way, you’ll begin to understand the many ways infant massage can support your baby’s development and your own parenting journey.
There’s no rush, this is about creating a nurturing foundation, together.
Practicing Together
Once you and your baby are ready, we’ll begin to explore massage movements that are tailored to your baby’s age, mood, and needs. This is a collaborative, responsive part of the session where you begin to practice massage with your baby, with guidance and space to notice, reflect, and connect. You’re invited to share any questions or challenges you’re facing. Baby massage often opens the door to meaningful conversation and reflection.
This part of the session is less about “doing it right” and more about learning in rhythm with your baby.
Wrapping Up
We’ll close with a simple, personalized massage plan that fits naturally into your routines. Together, we’ll revisit the session’s focus, explore how to adapt as your baby grows, and talk through any questions. If you’d like, I’ll follow up with a summary and next-step suggestions.
Just like any meaningful journey, this one unfolds in small, intentional steps, and you don’t have to walk it alone. If your baby struggles to settle, or you’re simply craving more time to truly be with your baby, this is the kind of support that helps you slow down, tune in, and reconnect.
Free Connection Call
Free 20-Minute Consultation with Dr. Penny
Curious about how infant massage can support your baby and your parenting journey?
Schedule a free, no-pressure virtual consultation to:
- Ask your questions
- Share your goals
- Explore if TykeKnit is a good fit for your family
Whether you continue with TykeKnit or not, you’ll leave the call with insight, encouragement, and next steps tailored to your needs.
