Portlaoise, Co Laois, Ireland

Language: English

Kirsty Hawthorn, midwife and IAIM Trainer, brings the four-day IAIM infant massage instructor training to Portlaoise, Co Laois, from 24 to 27 May 2027. In the heart of the Midlands and just off the M7, Portlaoise is within easy reach of Dublin, Kilkenny and Limerick, making this a convenient option for practitioners from across Leinster. Read how to become a Certified Infant Massage Instructor and check the training FAQs before you book. Can’t make these dates? Kirsty also runs an IAIM instructor training in Mitchelstown starting 8 March 2027 and an IAIM instructor training in Ennis starting 7 September 2027.

Is this course right for you?

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. Training in person in Portlaoise gives you plenty of time to practise the strokes, ask questions and receive direct feedback from Kirsty Hawthorn.

• Format: In person in Portlaoise
• Location: Portlaoise, Co. Laois, Ireland
• Language: English
• IAIM Trainer: Kirsty Hawthorn
• 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 Kirsty Hawthorn’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.

How to book

Places are limited, so get in touch with Kirsty Hawthorn early. You can use the Contact Trainer button on this page, email hi@kirstyhawthorn.com or call +353 (0)85 772 2004 (from the UK: +44 (0)7507 370 080). Find out more about Kirsty at kirstyhawthorn.com and babymassageireland.com. Want to know more about the people who lead these courses? Meet our IAIM Trainers.

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