Lancashire, United Kingdom
Language: English
In September 2026, IAIM Trainer Deborah Wade led this in-person IAIM instructor training in Lancashire, 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.
Is this course right for you?
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 Lancashire 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 Lancashire
- Location: Lancashire, England, UK
- Language: English
- IAIM Trainer: Deborah Wade
- 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.
What happens next
Once you have finished the training, you join IAIM as a member and work towards certification with Deborah Wade’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.
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.
- Sep 29 2026 - Oct 02 2026
- Expired!
- 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
More Info
- https://www.iaim.org.uk/
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The International Association of Infant Massage (IAIM) is a global organisation and the world-class standard for the training and teaching of infant massage. The IAIM baby massage course draws from both the Indian and Swedish massage traditions, as well as incorporating principles from yoga and reflexology. On an IAIM baby massage course, attendees learn massage strokes, a short colic routine, gentle movements, and touch relaxation.
