South London

Language: English

This four-day in-person infant massage instructor training in South London runs 25–28 August 2027 and is led by IAIM Trainer Deborah Wade. The course is taught in English. If you are deciding whether this course is right for you, read how to become a Certified Infant Massage Instructor, from training to certification, or browse the instructor training FAQs. Can’t make these dates? IAIM also offers a live online IAIM instructor training (UK) starting 13 September 2027 and an IAIM instructor training in Bristol starting 16 November 2026.

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 South London 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 South London
• Location: South London, England, UK
• Language: English
• IAIM Trainer: Deborah Wade
• Qualification: Certified Infant Massage Instructor (CIMI), 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

Certification is completed in your own community: you teach a full series of classes to parents, document the experience and sit an open-book exam. When you pass, you become a Certified Infant Massage Instructor (CIMI) and join a worldwide network of instructors, supported locally by your national chapter in the UK.

Reserve your place

To reserve your place, or to ask about fees and course materials, contact Deborah Wade directly. You can use the Contact Trainer button on this page or email hovebabymassage@googlemail.com. You can also compare other dates and locations on the upcoming trainings calendar.

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