Sterling, Glasgow, Scotland UK

Language: English

In September 2026, IAIM Trainer Kate Pigeon-Owen led this in-person IAIM instructor training in Glasgow, 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 should attend

The training is open to anyone who works with babies and families: midwives, nurses, health visitors, doulas, physiotherapists, early-years educators and childminders, as well as parents who would like to share infant massage in their community. No previous massage experience is needed. Meeting in Glasgow means you learn hands-on in a small group, practising with dolls and observing a real parent-and-baby session under Kate Pigeon-Owen’s guidance.

• Format: In person in Glasgow
• Location: Glasgow, Scotland, UK
• Language: English
• IAIM Trainer: Kate Pigeon-Owen
• Qualification: Certified Infant Massage Instructor (CIMI), after completing certification

Your learning journey

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

Once you have finished the training, you join IAIM as a member and work towards certification with Kate Pigeon-Owen’s support. Certified instructors teach parents in homes, clinics, hospitals and community centres, and many go on to give talks, run in-service sessions or, after years of experience, train as IAIM Trainers themselves.

Looking for the next course?

This training has now taken place. To ask Kate Pigeon-Owen about future courses, get in touch directly. You can use the Contact Trainer button on this page or email mary@babyandchildmassage.co.uk. You can also see every scheduled course on the upcoming trainings calendar.

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