Would You Like To:
- Form a strong bond of love and trust with your baby?
- Learn to understand your baby’s body language and cues?
- Improve your baby’s health and general well-being?
- Attend a relaxing and friendly baby massage class?
- Meet other parents with babies?
The International Association of Infant Massage and Infant Massage USA have been providing professionals and parents, including those that adopt or foster their children, with information and expertise on infant massage since 1992.
To find a qualified Certified Infant Massage Instructor (CIMI) or Certified Educator of Infant Massage (CEIM) in your area, please go Infant Massage USA or the International Association of Infant Massage contact the representative of your country: International Representation.
Attend an Infant Massage Class!
Infant massage classes are a fun way to learn how to soothe your baby, relieve tummy upsets, learn to understand your baby’s non-verbal language and much, much more. Our classes are informal, relaxed, and small enough to ensure you get the personal attention you need.
Infant massage is simple, easy to learn and effective! Join the tens of thousands of parents and professionals worldwide who have trained with the International Association of Infant Massage and experience the joy and benefits that infant massage has to offer!
Occasionally I offer free infant massage classes during the instructor trainings I lead. Here is a list of upcoming free classes.
Why Take a Class?
The easiest way to learn to massage your baby is with the help of an IAIM Certified Infant Massage Instructor (CIMI). The strokes and styles of massage are easier to grasp when demonstrated by our experienced instructors. Pressure, rate, rhythm, the length of the massage, respect, bonding, why babies cry, babies’ body language, relaxation, and parent empowerment are some of the skills and topics you will learn.
Be Confident with Every Aspect of Infant Massage
IAIM instructors teach a little at a time to ensure that you are confident with every aspect. All our instructors teach the same tried and tested IAIM syllabus, although the structure and prices of classes can vary between instructors. Most instructors offer two main types of service: infant massage classes and private instruction.
Classes offer a supportive group environment where parents can share experiences and learn from each other while having fun. A typical IAIM course consists of five sessions of one to one and a half hours duration. Each session is held at weekly intervals to allow you and your baby to absorb all the information and get used to the massage. Group sizes are kept small to ensure personalized attention. The recommended age for group classes is from birth to one.
Many Certified Infant Massage Instructors (CIMIs) offer other services including the option for private classes for individual and special needs. Some instructors also conduct workshops and demonstrations for professional groups and conferences.
“Thank you Jody for allowing me to attend your Infant Massage sessions/Parent-Baby Classes. I got so much out of these virtual massage sessions. More than I thought I would. Really worthwhile. The sessions were interactive, informative , energetic and practical. I have learnt the different strokes of massage and I can’t wait to put to them into practice with my little one.” – Nidhi (India)