I’m Rose Rothwell, some of you might know me as Rosie.

I’m the founder of Rosebugs Baby Massage & Wellbeing, based in beautiful East Edinburgh and East Lothian, where I live with my two daughters and husband.

I’ve worked in childcare for over 25 years, starting out in nurseries and running children’s parties, before moving on to after-school and holiday clubs across Edinburgh. But after becoming a mum myself, my focus shifted — from working with children to supporting parents.

Over the last decade, I’ve had the joy of running classes in Baby Massage, Positive Parenting, Weaning, Baby PEEP, and Bookbug. My absolute favourite part of the work I do is watching the beautiful bond grow between parents and their babies — and seeing lasting friendships blossom between the parents themselves.

At Rosebugs, I always aim to create a warm, welcoming space where parents can slow down, connect with their babies through gentle massage, and build their support network. As the saying goes, “it takes a village” — and I truly love being part of that village.

When I’m not running baby massage classes, you’ll find me spending time with family and friends, out on long walks, or cycling around East Lothian.