Our Impact

12,216+
Students trained
84 years
Experience in the field
24 hours
Hours of quality content
3 days
Face-to-face or self-paced online option available
45,000+
Hours post course support provided to qualified instructors

Courses & Training

At the Infant Massage Information Service, we offer two qualification pathways - Certified Infant Massage Instructor (CIMI) and Paediatric Massage Consultant (PMC). We also offer other services which you can learn more about below.

Become A Baby Massage Instructor

Gaining your IMIS qualification in infant massage can provide the option of a new, flexible working career and a way to give back to the community by helping parents in need.

Paediatric Massage Consultant

The Pediatric Massage Consultant (PMC) qualification is available to students who meet prerequisite requirements. Pediatric students need to hold a qualification in field that is related to infant massage.

Parent Courses

Parents are discovering that message can help their child settle, sleep better, reduce crying and relieve problems such as wind, colic, constipation, reflux and eczema. It even helps reduce post-natal depression.

Staff Training Options

Staff training is provided for businesses, area health services, government bodies, charities and other organisations for teams who work with infants and/or older children and their families The infant Massage Information (IMIS) provides onsite baby massage training for staff or we can arrange a venue if needed.

Why choose IMIS

Train with Australia's primary provider of infant and paediatric massage training.

  • Receive full certification with all theory and practical components covered at a 3-day face-to-face course or an international self-paced online program.
  • Receive support from experienced industry leaders while you study and after you've recieved your qualification.
  • Select from great value enrolment packages to help you get started, making use of infant massage qualification straight away.
  • Course recognition confirms the quality training provided and support the qualification that you recieve
Great value enrolment packages Recognised content
Recognised content
Thorough correspondence program on offer
Only training organisation to issue the higher Paediatric Massage Consultant (PMC) qualification
Comprehensive practical & theory training with industry specialists
Best Placement opportunities

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Testimonials

Thank you so much Natalie. This has been one of the most incredible training courdses I've done. I can't thank you guys at the IMIS enough. I'm so excited.
- Sara B
Amazing & engaging trainer. This has been the best training course I've ever experienced, not just the content but also its presentation & methods of teaching techniques. Thank you!
- Merran C
Training was fantastic. The gold package is fantastic too, well done! Our trainer kept everyone absolutely engaged, the information was delivered perfectly. She was so good at leading everyone through the training, personable, calm, kind and kept the information flowing so easily. This course was everything + more than I hoped for.
- Joanne C
Very informative, practical and empowering. I will highly recommend it to those who want to be qualified and immediately confident to take on the work of teaching Baby Massage!
- Melissa A
I'm so glad I decided to do this course. Our facilitator was fantastic. With her knowledge and experience, she was able to educate the group in a professional and fun way. I'm now confident to be able to go out into the community to share the skills, benefits, and importance that infant massage offers.
- Trudi V
I had the amazing opportunity to do my training with Heidi and a lovely group of ladies. I found the training to be so professional, informative and easy to work through without feeling pressured. The training provides you with everything you need to start as an Infant massage instructor immediately. Heidi is patient and so knowledgeable, she is so generous with her advice. I would recommend this course to anyone who is thinking about becoming an infant massage instructor.
- Nur H
Very well structured and informative as well as very professionally presented. We had a wonderful trainer who was very accommodating and approachable. The course was really enjoyable and it was easy to comprehend all of the information.
- Vanessa R
Grateful for learning this beautiful skill that I can now share with Mums and Dads to be able to use a wonderful tool to care for their babies. I did the course through correspondence and IMIS could not of been more helpful and thorough with my training. Always quick to answer any of many questions and to help me through the process.
- Leah R
I highly recommend the Infant Massage training course. The online training was very flexible and accessible. As a Mum juggling homeschooling (for my autistic son) and various casual/part time work, I really appreciated the ability to complete the course in a way that suited me and my family’s needs. The materials are clear and I loved seeing real life examples on the training videos to fully understand the material. Also, the assessment process provided excellent learning opportunities to become ready for work in this field.
- Ali S
Thank you Paula, your professionalism throughout the course. I have gained great confidence to practice my new skills. The course was very informative and designed by Heidi with depth of knowledge. I definitely recommend it. It is a nationally and internationally certified course.
- Family Midwife Care
Training was really helpful. I learned so much from this course. Paula (teacher) was very kind and responsive to anything you ask. I loved the way she explained the information. I love educating mums and helping them bond with their babies through massage. Thank you for everything.
- Jeena M
Thank you! I'm looking forward to offering private appointments and classes offering services to families of infants to older children. This will be a great way to support parents to be able to bond with their babies and children while also helping to improve the parents well-being. The course included more than I expected, covering not only massage but the business side of things. I received detailed responses to all of my questions.
- Jessica W

Frequently Asked Questions

No prior training or qualifications are required for the Certified Infant Massage Instructor(CIMI) qualification.

Wanting the Paediatric Massage Consultant (PMC) qualification and wondering if you meet the prerequisite requirements?

If your qualifications fall under the categories of health, allied health, natural therapies or education, you are guaranteed to meet the prerequisite requirements for the paediatric level qualification.

Some examples of qualifications that meet the prerequisite requirements for the PMC qualification are included below (please note, this is not a full list).

Examples of health qualifications approved for PMC:

Nurse, midwife, aboriginal health worker, community health worker, retired nurse, child & family practitioner, paediatric nurse, maternal/child health nurse, neonatal nurse, paediatrician, medical doctor.

Examples of allied health qualifications approved for PMC:

Chiropractor, doula, childbirth educator, lactation consultant/educator, science degrees, mental health professional, social worker, occupational therapist, osteopath, physiotherapist, psychologist, play therapist.

Examples of natural therapy qualifications approved for PMC:

Massage therapist, yoga instructor, nutritionist, Chinese medicine, kinesiology, myotherapist, naturopath.

Examples of educator qualifications approved for PMC:

Early childhood educator, early childhood teacher, other educator (e.g. B. ED Studies, diploma in primary teaching)

PMC students receive both qualifications, the Certificate in Infant Massage Instruction and the Paediatric Massage Consultant qualification. To obtain the paediatric qualification you need to meet the prerequisite requirements, complete your baby massage training through the Infant Massage Information Service and successfully complete 4 competency tasks. In addition to working with parents, and teaching them how to massage their babies, PMCs can provide theory presentations to other professionals, educating them on the researched benefits of massage for infants and children and ensuring they are aware of services available to families in this field. 

Course fees are the same regardless of your method of study (face-to-face or online).

Fees for the Certificate in Infant Massage Instruction range from $1125 - $1650, depending on the enrolment package (inclusions) selected. Interest-free payment plans are available and these are personalised for each student. 

Fees for the Paediatric Massage Consultant qualification range from $1485 - $2010, depending on the enrolment package (inclusions) selected. Interest-free payment plans are available and these are personalised for each student. 

The course fee table outlining the enrolment packages (inclusions) can be accessed here: Fee Structure | Baby Massage

Please note, the table automatically displays the fees for the Certified Infant Massage Instructor qualification. To view the fees and inclusions for the Paediatric Massage Consultant (PMC) qualification, be sure to click on the 'Paediatric Massage Consultant' box. 

Face-to-face training dates and locations can be found on our course dates and locations page: Locations | Baby Massage

The face-to-face training is completed over 3 days and courses are always held on a Friday, Saturday & Sunday.

Infant Massage Information Service 3-day face-to-face courses have a mixture of both Certified Infant Massage Instructor (CIMI) and Paediatric Massage Consultant (PMC) students.

All students cover the same content/units of study.

The differences are:

- Our CIMI students are usually going into the industry as something new i.e. with no prior related background. There are no pre-requisite requirements they need to meet.

- CIMI students complete the 3-day course successfully and are then able to work with parents, teaching infant massage. All assessment work is completed within the 3 days of the course.

- Our PMC students have prior, related training and/or experience in health, allied health, natural therapies or early childhood education and care.

- After the 3 days in class, there is one additional assignment completed. The additional PMC task takes approximately 2 days to complete and does not need to be done in the 2 days directly following the course. PMC students can complete their additional assessment when convenient and follow the instructions provided to upload their submission for marking when they're ready. 

- Our PMC students receive both qualifications – the CIMI qualification and the PMC qualification. The CIMI level qualification is provided immediately after the 3-day face-to-face course and the PMC qualification is issued after the additional PMC assessment has been completed. 

- PMCs can work with parents, teaching infant massage in the same way that CIMIs can. What PMCs are also able to do is provide theory presentations to professional groups on infant massage. The presentations are fairly straightforward and usually follow the same format e.g. – Self-introduction, benefits of infant massage, research reviews, dispelling common myths relating to infant massage and information on services available to parents in this field. 

Various industry bodies request these types of presentations and PMCs are paid a presentation fee for this work directly by the organisation or body who has requested them. PMC presentations offer a unique opportunity to network with other professionals and potentially receive additional referrals for your infant massage work with parents.  
 

What if I'm completing the course via correspondence study?

Each correspondence intake period has a mix of both Certified Infant Massage Instructor (CIMI) and Paediatric Massage Consultant (PMC) students.

All students cover the same content/units of study.

The differences are:

- Our CIMI students are usually going into the industry as something new i.e. with no prior related background. There are no pre-requisite requirements they need to meet.

- CIMI students successfully complete 3 competency tasks at their own pace and are then able to work with parents, teaching infant massage. 

- Our PMC students have prior, related training and/or experience in health, allied health, natural therapies or early childhood education and care.

- There is one additional assignment completed for the PMC qualification.

- Our PMC students receive both qualifications – the CIMI qualification and the PMC qualification.

- PMCs can work with parents, teaching infant massage in the same way that CIMIs can. What PMCs are also able to do is provide theory presentations to professional groups on infant massage. The presentations are fairly straightforward and usually follow the same format e.g. – Self-introduction, benefits of infant massage, research reviews, dispelling common myths relating to infant massage and information on services available to parents in this field. 

Various industry bodies request these types of presentations and PMCs are paid a presentation fee for this work directly by the organisation or body who has requested them. PMC presentations offer a unique opportunity to network with other professionals and potentially receive additional referrals for your infant massage work with parents. 

The correspondence program is thorough, easy to work through and offers a convenient way to study. 100% of the course requirements are completed from home, including all practical work meaning no travel or onsite attendance is needed.

Once your enrollment is complete and the course fees are paid, you will receive a welcome email providing you with full access to the course content. Your welcome email includes your pdf training manual with all of the course theory work and assessment instructions as well as links to the practical video files you need to watch. A training pack containing your demonstration doll and any other resources in your enrolment pack is sent via post.

There's no need to wait for your training pack to arrive via post before you begin studying. As soon as you receive your welcome email you can get started with the course theory work, then move on to the practical techniques once your demonstration doll arrives. 

You're welcome to study at your own pace to complete the course. Most students complete everything within the space of a few weeks. If students have a lot of other commitments and limited time, they might finish the course over a few months instead. Whatever study period you need is ok, there are no enforced deadlines you need to meet. 

There are 3 or 4 assessment tasks to complete depending on the qualification level you enrol in. The tasks are easy to complete and personalised assistance is available throughout the course if you need help with questions or clarifications. 

Your theory assessment is an open book, multiple-choice exam which ensures you've worked through the training manual. You're provided with an answer sheet to complete which can be emailed as an attachment or uploaded for marking. Practical tasks are recorded using any device (most students use their phone). The recordings are uploaded for the trainers to view and report on. Practical reports are extremely detailed to ensure you're confident in practical techniques prior to certification.