The TummyTime!™ Method:

 TummyTime!™ is a therapeutic tool which helps remedy:
*  Asymmetries such as torticollis, plagiocephaly, etc
*  Gestational and birth trauma
*  In utero / Gestational constraint (prenatal plagiocephaly, head molding)
*  Postural preferences (torticollis)
*  Nervous System Dysregulation (unsettled, fussy or irritated babies)

 TummyTime!™ improves:
*  Oral motor / Tongue function  
*  Autonomic Nervous System ANS Regulation and Resiliency

TummyTime!™:
*  Facilitates brain development and maturation
*  Strengthen parent/baby Connection
*  Promotes optimal development, movement and abilities
*  Helps offset the time baby spends lying on back for nighttime sleeping


 TummyTime!™ is a Gold Standard treatment for Torticollis and Plagiocephaly.

It  is a bidirectional, reciprocal activity where the TT! Professional empowers and equips parents to be attuned and coregulated during this playtime activity.   

Therapeutic applications: 

• Inhibited tongue movement which can result in breastfeeding/latch troubles
• Low tongue posture
• Obicularis oris incompetence
• Open mouth posture
• Plagiocephaly
• Brachiocephaly
• Torticollis
• "Bodycollis" or systemic torsion patterns
• Spinal asymmetries
• Suboptimal shoulder and hip alignment
• Sphenoid rotation and other facial assymetries
• Tension patterns in the hard and soft palate
• Tension in the falx cerebri (the fascial “tent” within the cranium)
• Maxillary compression or mid-face development
• Cranial nerve compression or reduced function

• Restrictions in dural and neural tissue
• Restrictions in joints
• Restrictions to the craniosacral rhythm
• Visceral restrictions
• Postural asymmetry
• Airway difficulties such as stridor, laryngomalacia, noisy breathing, snoring
• Dysfunctional sleep patterned breathing
• Hyper-responsive gag reflex
• Diaphragmatic tension
• Digestive related complaints such as constipation, excess gas, and reflux
• Colic
• Birth trauma/adverse infant events
• Delayed reflex integration
• Discomforts while in tummy time

Important considerations for TummyTime!™

The ultimate goal of TT! Method is NOT to rush acquisition of developmental milestones or to rush a baby through a certain stage of development....nor is the point to just get baby into the "position" of "tummy time".
The Method was created carefully and thoughtfully to maximize 
1st:  The Relationship and Social Nervous System engagement and optimization of Autonomic Nervous System Regulation and Resiliency
2nd:  Sensory Processing
Reflex Elicitation and Integration
Movement Medicine 
3rd:  To eradicate asymmetries and bodily restrictions from in utero constraint, trauma/adverse infant events, etc
4th:  To eradicate Fear about tummy time and promote developmentally appropriate, safe and confident Parenting, not just for the precrawling period, but to follow for a lifetime
5th:  To empower and equip parents with their own valuable tools for helping baby through struggles like tongue tie, torticollis, reflux, colic, etc
6th:  To equip and instill confident Professionals who can easily support parents in groups and individually regarding these matters 

TummyTime!™ Certification:

TummyTime!™ Professionals are trained to teach parent/baby classes as well as use the Method in one-on-one sessions.  There is an emphasis on empowering and equipping parents with the TT! Method.  
 
Disclaimer: TummyTime!™ Professionals do not have permission or sufficient training to teach the TummyTime!™​ Method to other professionals.   

Requirements for TummyTime!™ Method Certification:

• After attending the two-day TummyTime!™ Method training, you are eligible for certification after meeting the following certification requirements (Certification NOT available through Cranial Nerve Dysfunction training).
• Teach five individual families, meeting at lease twice
• Complete 5 case studies - post to TummyTime!™ Method Professionals study group
  • Include: Name, age, baseline tummy time status. Photos and videos suggested.
  • Explain how the Wave is for that baby, your problem solving, demonstrate how you equipped the parents
  • Discuss improvements
  • Michelle will be looking for your understanding of the TTM PRINCIPLES (Polyvagal Theory, ZPD, minimally facilitated rolling, Hebb's Law, Procedural memory, working the Wave, where to work the Wave, noticing PoE, posture, symmetry, basic skills, reflexes, etc)
• Participate in community discussions
• Teach one four-week series of classes
• Use the TummyTime!™ Method (including ™ trademarking sign in print and advertising)
• Agree to teach parents, but not other professionals (unless you have obtained advanced certification)

TTM Certification Requirements
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TummyTime!™ Professionals Facebook Page:

Click above to join the Professional Resource and Support Group.  This is an additional benefit to becoming certified in the TummyTime!™ Method. Upon completion of the TT! Method training you will have full access to online support and resources from Michelle and other certified TT! professionals.