Certified Infant Massage Instructor Program
The purpose of the International Association of Infant Massage is to promote nurturing touch and communication through training, education and research so that parents, caregivers and children are loved, valued and respected throughout the world community - this is IAIM's Mission. And you can be part of it!
The International Association of Infant Massage (IAIM) instructor training course offers a wonderful opportunity to support parents and primary caregivers, by helping them learn how to lovingly and respectfully communicate with their babies through massage.
Infant Massage is a traditional parenting practice in India and many other parts of the world. Generations of parents have offered this nurturing touch to their babies. Vimala McClure, the founder of IAIM, having experienced the effect of infant massage while doing volunteer work in India, had the vision that all babies in the world should experience this loving nurturing connection. Her program is now delivered in many countries on all continents.
Today, research conducted worldwide support the benefits of the IAIM program with impressive results. Neuroscience and psychology researchers are unanimous about the necessity of deliberate, appropriate, nurturing touch for babies. Training to become an infant massage means joining a worldwide community dedicated to promoting nurturing touch; safely, skillfully, and professionally.
This 4-day intensive in-person training session is designed for nurses, physiotherapists, massage therapists, childcare educators, dedicated parents… anyone who is interested in promoting the benefits of infant massage to families and communities!
Once the training, take home assignment, and practice teaching are completed, the participant will become a qualified infant massage instructor, a Certified Infant Massage Instructor (CIMI), enabling them to conduct classes for parents in groups or privately, teaching how to massage their babies. Included are a manual, compendium, book, certification support and certificate. This is an internationally recognized certification that will enable you to begin sharing IAIM's mission as well!
The International Association of Infant Massage (IAIM) instructor training course offers a wonderful opportunity to support parents and primary caregivers, by helping them learn how to lovingly and respectfully communicate with their babies through massage.
Infant Massage is a traditional parenting practice in India and many other parts of the world. Generations of parents have offered this nurturing touch to their babies. Vimala McClure, the founder of IAIM, having experienced the effect of infant massage while doing volunteer work in India, had the vision that all babies in the world should experience this loving nurturing connection. Her program is now delivered in many countries on all continents.
Today, research conducted worldwide support the benefits of the IAIM program with impressive results. Neuroscience and psychology researchers are unanimous about the necessity of deliberate, appropriate, nurturing touch for babies. Training to become an infant massage means joining a worldwide community dedicated to promoting nurturing touch; safely, skillfully, and professionally.
This 4-day intensive in-person training session is designed for nurses, physiotherapists, massage therapists, childcare educators, dedicated parents… anyone who is interested in promoting the benefits of infant massage to families and communities!
Once the training, take home assignment, and practice teaching are completed, the participant will become a qualified infant massage instructor, a Certified Infant Massage Instructor (CIMI), enabling them to conduct classes for parents in groups or privately, teaching how to massage their babies. Included are a manual, compendium, book, certification support and certificate. This is an internationally recognized certification that will enable you to begin sharing IAIM's mission as well!
The IAIM Training Program includes:
- 4 days (9 am-5 pm) intensive training with our highly experienced IAIM Trainer
- practical teaching experience during the training
- preparation and ongoing support for a take-home written exam and practicum
- a comprehensive instructors' manual
- the book "Infant Massage: A Handbook for Loving Parents" by IAIM founder Vimala McClure
- a compendium of research and resources related to infant massage
- first years' membership to the IAIM Canada Chapter providing access to a supportive network, as well as knowledge and materials for your work
- ongoing support from the trainers and course coordinators after your qualification
- refreshments and snacks during the training session
- the gift of watching the phenomenal impacts of nurturing touch on families!
*** If you are interested in hosting an Infant Massage Instructor Training in your community, please get in touch! Connecting 4-6 months or more prior to your proposed training time can be helpful for planning.