Elina Furman is a Certified Infant Massage Instructor with over 15 years in the baby products industry. She is deeply passionate about spreading awareness of the many science-backed benefits of infant/child massage and earned her infant massage certification after talking to many parents who were confused and bewildered about how to perform baby massage.
As a baby massage expert, she has conducted education for such brands as Pampers, Lovevery, and Mama Glow among many others and has been featured in Fast Company, Parents, Today, Forbes, Byrdie, Pop Sugar, The Bump, and on many popular maternity podcasts. Her social media community has a loyal following of over 480K TikTok and 455K on Instagram, and her book 101 Natural Baby Hacks is slated for release by BenBella Books in 2024.
As the founder of Kahlmi, the 1st baby massage brand, she launched the first bonding and massage tool for babies/children called the “Theragun for Babies” featuring Acu-touch technology and vibration to help families connect, calm and comfort.
By creating an educational platform and a variety of massage enhancement tools, Elina hopes to bridge the gap of knowledge to help parents and underserved families explore this evidence-based practice performed for 100’s of years all over the world.
Born in Kyiv, Ukraine, she now lives in Connecticut with her husband and two sons.
“With Kahlmi, I have the chance to give families access to baby massage products and education that will enable them to connect with each other in natural and holistic ways; merging the worlds of science, healing and love. I hope it serves as an example of a company committed to nurturing human development.”
Elina Furman, Founder Kahlmi
Elina Furman, a Certified Infant Massage Instructor with extensive experience in the baby products industry, is deeply committed to educating parents on the benefits of infant massage. With over 15 years of expertise, she has become a trusted figure in the parenting community, particularly for her efforts to demystify baby massage techniques for new parents. As a mother herself and the author of the forthcoming "101 Natural Baby Hacks", Furman is dedicated to bridging knowledge gaps and promoting evidence-based practices in childcare, contributing significantly to the well-being of families worldwide.
Our Expert: Elina Furmanof Kahlmi BABY MASSAGE EDUCATOR, AUTHOR, SEEKER OF CALM Elina's journey with baby massage began with her own experience as a new parent. As a work-at-home mom, she struggled with postpartum anxiety and found herself trying to distract her babies rather than taking more time to connect with them
Baby massage expert and founder of the award-winning baby massager Kahlmi, Elina Furman shows you how baby and child massage can help parents calm, soothe and nurture their baby naturally. Baby massage has been clinically proven to help with: - Sleep - Colic - Teething - Gas & Constipation - Brain Development - Boosting Immunity - Postpartum anxiety and depression Visit Kahlmi.com for more information
“As a new mom, I wished I had known about the role that touch and massage plays in establishing the connection between mom and baby. By helping to empower and educate families about the importance of two-way physical communication in an ever increasingly disconnected world, I hope to provide a strong foundation for families built on trust, touch and love.”
Elina Furman, Founder Kahlmi