Manchester, United Kingdom

Language: English

Deborah Wade taught this in-person infant massage instructor training in Manchester, UK in November 2026, with the course delivered in English. If you missed it, check the upcoming trainings for the next course near you, or learn about the steps to certification.

Who this training is for

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. Meeting in Manchester 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 Manchester
• Location: Manchester, England, UK
• Language: English
• IAIM Trainer: Deborah Wade
• Qualification: Certified Infant Massage Instructor (CIMI), after completing certification

Inside the training

Much of the training is practical. You will practise the strokes on a doll, learn to read a baby’s cues, and plan how to run a five-week class for parents. Deborah Wade will also cover the adaptations IAIM instructors use for premature babies, babies with additional needs and older, more active infants.

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 Deborah Wade, before qualifying as a Certified Infant Massage Instructor (CIMI). You can then teach in private, group, hospital and community settings across the UK, and keep developing through continuing education.

Looking for the next course?

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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