Bristol, United Kingdom

Language: English

In September 2026, IAIM Trainer Deborah Wade led this in-person IAIM instructor training in Bristol, UK, taught in English. The course has now finished, but new dates are added regularly to our training calendar, and the training FAQs answer the most common questions about becoming an instructor.

Who can take part

Whether you already support families in your work or are taking a first step into a new role, this course gives you an internationally recognised qualification and a clear, respectful method for teaching parents. It suits health and childcare professionals, therapists and parents alike. Meeting in Bristol means you learn hands-on in a small group, practising with dolls and observing a real parent-and-baby session under Deborah Wade’s guidance.

• Format: In person in Bristol
• Location: Bristol, England, UK
• Language: English
• IAIM Trainer: Deborah Wade
• Qualification: Certified Infant Massage Instructor (CIMI), after completing certification

Inside the training

The programme follows the internationally recognised IAIM curriculum: the massage strokes, the reasons behind them, and the communication skills you need to guide parents with confidence. You will explore how nurturing touch supports bonding and secure attachment, and look at the evidence behind the benefits of infant massage for babies and their families.

What happens next

After the course you begin your certification: you teach a five-session series to families in your community, reflect on your experience and complete an open-book exam. Deborah Wade supports you throughout, and once certified you become a Certified Infant Massage Instructor (CIMI). As an IAIM member you can then rely on the IAIM chapter in the UK for ongoing support.

Interested in a future training?

This course has finished, but new trainings are added to the IAIM calendar all the time. To hear about Deborah Wade’s next course, get in touch. You can use the Contact Trainer button on this page or email hovebabymassage@googlemail.com.

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