Victoria, TX, USA (PRIVATE)
Language: English
This IAIM infant massage instructor training in Victoria, Texas, runs from 22 to 27 April 2027 with IAIM Trainer Laurie Shamma. It is an in-person course for professionals who want to teach parents nurturing touch and the IAIM massage routine. To see what happens after the course, read how to become a certified instructor or browse the training FAQs.
This is a private training organised for a specific group. Please contact the trainer to ask whether any places are open to other participants.
Who can take part
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 Victoria gives you plenty of time to practise the strokes, ask questions and receive direct feedback from Laurie Shamma.
- Format: In person in Victoria
- Location: Victoria, TX, USA
- Language: English
- IAIM Trainer: Laurie Shamma
- Qualification: Certified Infant Massage Educator (CEIM), after completing certification
Your learning journey
You will learn how to teach parents to massage their own babies in a way that respects the baby’s cues and invites them to take part. The sessions cover the complete IAIM massage sequence, relaxation and attachment, easing colic and wind, and how to plan and lead classes in your own setting, all rooted in the philosophy of Vimala McClure.
Certification and beyond
Your learning continues after the final day. You will complete a practical certification with real families and a written assignment, with guidance from Laurie Shamma, before qualifying as a Certified Infant Massage Educator (CEIM). You can then teach in private, group, hospital and community settings across the USA, and keep developing through continuing education.
Questions and bookings
To reserve your place, or to ask about fees and course materials, contact Laurie Shamma directly. You can use the Contact Trainer button on this page or email kelley.macarthur@infantmassageusa.org. You can also compare other dates and locations on the upcoming trainings calendar.
