STEPS TO BECOMING AN INSTRUCTOR
Certified Infant Massage Instructors (CIMI*) are certified by the IAIM. They have completed the
process for certification by:
Attending the 4-day (5 days if translated into another language) practical training with a certified IAIM trainer
Completing their practice teachings with families
Successfully completing their studying, exam and evaluations
*CIMI: is a registered acronym for Certified Infant Massage Instructor except in US where we certify “IAIM educators” with acronym C.E.I.M.
Helping to empower parents to build loving relationships with their babies through touch is critical. To be able to be the one to support parents in this outcome is one of the most rewarding roles as we clinicians can ever provide.
Certified Infant Massage Instructors (CIMIs):
Teach massage to parents or caregivers in charge of children who do not have access anymore to their birth parents
Complete a hands-on practicum: teaching 5 families to massage their
babies in a five-week course or five-session one-on-one course.
Complete the required reading and the take-home open-book assignment. if qualified, receive your IAIM Instructor certificate
Respect IAIM policies in order to stay a CIMI (certified infant massage instructor) and member of their IAIM Chapter
*CIMI: is a registered acronym for Certified Infant Massage Instructor except in US where we certify “IAIM educators” with acronym C.E.I.M.
Thank you so much for all of your time and effort put in to make the Infant Massage Certification class spectacular. I entered the class fearful that I wouldn’t do the “right” thing or give the moms the “best advice”. You really taught me who the experts truly are – and what a joy it is to see their truths unfold before me! I am truly grateful.
We would be delighted to have you join our worldwide network of Certified Infant Massage Instructors!
If you would like to become a certified IAIM Infant Massage instructor, you can find the training that is nearest to you at Upcoming Trainings.
If there are no trainings in your area, you would like to host one, please contact your Country Chapter representative or our IAIM international Office to ask about setting one up.
IAIM Testimonials
What Trainees think of us
“The course exceeded my expectations. It was so full of heart and soul and genuine care for trainees, caregivers caregivers babies. I felt totally supported and accepted, which was wonderful especially as I had been anxious about training with my 3 month old baby in tow.”
Jessica, Mom 3 years old babyUnited Kingdom“It has been 4 inspiring and instructive days. I met wonderful people and together we went deep into the world of IAIM. I am very looking forward to work as an Infant massage Instructor. A warmhearted thank you to all the wonderful women and especially to our Trainer”
Marion, Daycare WorkerGermany“The training exceeded my expectations! I had wanted to do the course to add another string to my bow at work but didn’t expect it to be such a lovely course. The trainers were so welcoming, inspiring and I left each session feeling peaceful and loved!”
Leeanne, Family Support WorkerUnited Kingdom“The course absolutely exceeded my expectations, there was so much more to it than just learning massage strokes and the quality and delivery from the trainers was fantastic. The vision and mission of the Association really came through and I felt really valued and welcome. I have come away feeling so excited and proud to be part of the IAIM and feel very grateful to have received such high quality training. I feel very privileged to have been trained by (the IAIM).”
Julie, Yoga/Massage TherapistUnited Kingdom“The training exceeded my expectations in terms of quality in the teaching, content and course materials. Even though it was nerve-racking, it was amazing working as a team to teach real parents and babies and supporting each other through it. You shared your knowledge with great passion.”
Jackie, Senior Neo-natal NurseUnited Kingdom“Being able to inform parents about the importance of touch and the benefits of baby massage has been professionally valuable to me”
Zabina, Perinatal NurseUnited Kingdom