Current Courses & Small Groups

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  • Infant Massage for Caregivers

    Infant massage promotes parent-child bonding and healthy weight gain in infants. After learning infant massage, parents report more confidence soothing their babies, better infant sleep, and stronger connection. This online self-paced course will teach caregivers the loving art of infant massage over a series of 18 brief videos and includes the colic routine.

    Course Instructor: Catherine Noonan, Board Certified Specialist in Pediatric Physical Therapy, Postpartum Doula, Certified Educator of Infant Massage.

    Course Date & Time: On demand

    Course fee: $125

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    Postpartum Support Circle

    Social support in postpartum reduces stress and improves developmental outcomes for caregivers and babies. Start your parenting journey off on the right foot in this small group, expert-led circle of support. This synchronous, online group will meet weekly for eight weeks and is ideal for caregivers in the fourth trimester. Connect with fellow parents navigating the postpartum period, while learning new skills and resources for your parenting journey from a physical therapist and postpartum doula—all in short manageable sessions you can join from the convenience of your own sweatpants.

    Course instructor: Catherine Noonan, Board Certified Specialist in Pediatric Physical Therapy, Postpartum Doula.

    Course Day: Wednesdays

    Course Time: 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. (E.S.T.)

    Course Dates:‍ ‍January 14th, January 21st, January 28th, February 4th, February 11th, February 18th, February 25th, March 4th (all 2026)

    Course Fee: $180

    Limited to 12 participants

  • Recording Your Momoir

    Behind every brilliant invention, every successful campaign, and every shiny trophy, there’s somebody doing the dishes, paying the bills, and getting that last-minute poster board. (We see you.) This four-week online, synchronous experience is designed for caregivers of all ages, genders, and flavors, and will offer a variety of formats for participants to explore and record their heroine’s or hero’s journey.

    Course Instructor: Catherine Noonan, Educator, Writer, Heroine

    Course Day: Fridays

    Course Time: 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. (E.S.T.)

    Course Dates: February 6th, 13th, 20th & 27th (all 2026)

    Course Fee: $40

    Limited to 20 participants

  • Baby in Incubator

    Postpartum Support Circle - Special Needs

    Social support in postpartum reduces stress and improves developmental outcomes for caregivers and babies. Join Matriart’s Postpartum Support Circle for families with special needs. Led by a board-certified physical therapist and DONA-trained postpartum doula, this circle offers virtual postpartum support in a small group setting. Sessions meet via Zoom and include information, resources, and both professional and peer support from other parents navigating postpartum and the world of special needs.

    Course instructor: Catherine Noonan, Board Certified Specialist in Pediatric Physical Therapy, Postpartum Doula.

    Course Day: Wednesdays

    Course Times: 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. (E.S.T.)

    Course Dates: January 14, January 21, January 28, February 4, February 11, February 18, February 25, March 4 (2026)

    Course Fee: $180

    Limited to 6 participants