Canada (Online Training)

Language: English and French

This five-day live online infant massage instructor training for Canada runs 16–20 November 2026 and is led by IAIM Trainer Sylvie Hétu. If you are deciding whether this course is right for you, read how to become a Certified Infant Massage Instructor, from training to certification, or browse the instructor training FAQs. Can’t make these dates? IAIM also offers a live online IAIM instructor training (Canada) starting 7 December 2026 and an IAIM instructor training in Quebec City starting 16 April 2027.

Who should attend

IAIM instructors come from many walks of life. On this course you are likely to meet midwives and nurses, psychologists, social workers, baby-group leaders, yoga teachers and parents, all sharing an interest in supporting early bonding through loving touch. The sessions are streamed live, so you learn alongside other participants and can ask Sylvie Hétu questions as you go, without the cost of travel.

• Format: Live online (taught via live stream)
• Language: English and French
• IAIM Trainer: Sylvie Hétu
• Qualification: Certified Infant Massage Instructor (CIMI), after completing certification

What the course covers

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.

Daily schedule

After the training

Your learning continues after the final day. You will complete a practical certification with real families and a written assignment, with guidance from Sylvie Hétu, before qualifying as a Certified Infant Massage Instructor (CIMI). You can then teach in private, group, hospital and community settings across Canada, and keep developing through continuing education.

How to book

Contact Sylvie Hétu to book your place and receive the joining details. You can use the Contact Trainer button on this page or email shetu@securenet.net. For general questions about IAIM, you can also contact the IAIM International Office.

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