Northampton, MA, USA

Language: English

From 2–5 March 2027, IAIM Trainer Jody Wright teaches this four-day in-person IAIM infant massage instructor training in Northampton, MA, USA. The course is taught in English. Before you book, see what it takes to become a Certified Infant Massage Instructor and check the answers to common training questions. Can’t make these dates? IAIM also offers a live online IAIM instructor training (USA) starting 4 March 2027 and a live online IAIM instructor training (USA) starting 18 March 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. Meeting in Northampton means you learn hands-on in a small group, practising with dolls and observing a real parent-and-baby session under Jody Wright’s guidance.

• Format: In person in Northampton
• Location: Northampton, MA, USA
• Language: English
• IAIM Trainer: Jody Wright
• Qualification: Certified Infant Massage Educator (CEIM), after completing certification

What you will learn

Over the course you will work through the IAIM 15-point core curriculum created by our founder, Vimala McClure. You will learn the full infant massage routine, how to teach it to parents rather than massaging babies yourself, and how to adapt each stroke as a baby grows from birth to one year. Time is also given to babies born prematurely and babies with additional needs.

After the training

Once you have finished the training, you join IAIM as a member and work towards certification with Jody Wright’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.

Questions and bookings

Contact Jody Wright to book your place and receive the joining details. You can use the Contact Trainer button on this page or email jody.wright@infantmassageusa.org. For general questions about IAIM, you can also contact the IAIM International Office.

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