Baby Massage

We are Certified Infant Massage Instructors (CIMIs) with the IAIM, an organization founded by Vimala McClure in 1986. This global organization sets the world-class standard for teaching baby massage worldwide. The benefits of baby massage are numerous, providing a wonderful opportunity to express your love while fulfilling the essential need for touch and affection that contributes to the healthy development of infants. Each baby massage session lasts for two hours and includes refreshments, along with a bottle of oil and a booklet.

In our first IAIM baby massage we introduce the incredible benefits of nurturing touch for both you and your little one, explore the history of IAIM and learn about oils, skin tests and positions for massage. We teach parental relaxation and discuss the importance of seeking permission for massage prior to learning leg massage strokes. Our session concludes with a discussion about baby behavioral states theory and an uplifting parenthood poem.

In our second IAIM baby massage workshop we consider baby cues to help you understand when your little one is ready for a massage. Another relaxation technique is taught prior to learning leg and stomach massage strokes. Massage strokes specifically designed for colic and constipation relief will be demonstrated. Additionally, we will delve into crying theory and engage in a discussion on soothing babies. The session will end with an uplifting poem.

In our third IAIM baby massage workshop we review massage at home and learn another relaxation technique prior to learning massage strokes for the legs, stomach, chest, and arms. Discover the numerous baby massage benefits for you and your little one, including enhancing bonding, relieving symptoms and improving sleep, before engaging in a discussion about adjusting to becoming parents and parental wellbeing. The session closes with an uplifting poem.

In our fourth IAIM workshop we will review how massage has gone at home and answer any questions. A fourth relaxation technique will be taught before learning leg, stomach, chest, arms, and face massage strokes. We will teach Gentle movement exercises for babies, which are great fun and help to realign baby's spine. There will be a discussion about the transition back to work for parents. A positive parenting poem will conclude our session.

In our fifth IAIM workshop we will begin by reviewing massage at home. A lullaby relaxation will be taught prior to learning the massage strokes for legs, stomach, chest, arms, face and back. We will explore and demonstrate how to adapt massage for older children with exciting story telling techniques such as the weather massage. Additionally, we'll engage in a thoughtful discussion about technology and children. Our five week course will conclude with an uplifting poem and the opportunity to connect with other parents for ongoing support and friendship.