Sheffield

Language: English

Led by IAIM Trainer Deborah Wade, this in-person IAIM instructor training in Sheffield takes place 22–25 March 2027. The course is taught in English. Not sure what happens after the training? Our step-by-step guide to becoming a Certified Infant Massage Instructor explains certification, and the training FAQs cover prerequisites and online study. Can’t make these dates? IAIM also offers an IAIM instructor training in Stirling starting 30 March 2027 and a live online IAIM instructor training (UK) starting 13 April 2027.

Who this training is for

You do not need a background in massage to join. Most participants come from health, social care, education or therapy roles, and many are parents who have experienced infant massage with their own children and now want to teach it to other families. Meeting in Sheffield 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 Sheffield
• Location: Sheffield, England, UK
• Language: English
• IAIM Trainer: Deborah Wade
• Qualification: Certified Infant Massage Instructor (CIMI), after completing certification

Inside the training

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.

Certification and beyond

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.

Reserve your place

Contact Deborah Wade to book your place and receive the joining details. You can use the Contact Trainer button on this page or email hovebabymassage@googlemail.com. For general questions about IAIM, you can also contact the IAIM International Office.

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