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Baby massage can provide so many wonderful benefits, not only to infants, but to the family unit. 

Infant massage has the power to do everything from help improve a baby's slumber to boost learning well into adolescence.

Touch has been called the “mother of all senses.” And for good reason: It’s the first sense to develop while babies are still in the womb. The skin is the body’s largest organ. With a qualification in baby massage, you can teach parents how to communicate with their baby through touch every day.
 

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As a former midwife I understand the powerful difference this can make to a child's life and the powerful effect it can have on families. This training went over and above my expectations; it was so thorough. The trainer was very approachable, positive & encouraging. She was a fabulous teacher.
I am excited about starting my own business as a Certified Infant Massage Instructor. I was inspired in realizing the the difference Infant Massage can make in the lives of babies, children and families and am encouraged that I can be a part of that. Thanks IMIS :)

Learn to teach Infant Massage

  • Choose the method of study that suits you best: Home study or face-to-face training
  • 2023 classes and intake periods are near capacity enrol now
  • Ongoing support following training
  • Enjoy flexible and rewarding work

"Kind, friendly, professional, well presented. Training was FANTASTIC!"
Kate S



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Very informative. The course was such a wonderful experience & I've learnt so much. Everyone was put at ease throughout the duration of the course. Each topic was covered thoroughly & questions were allowed at any time. The teacher was very positive. She noticed when people weren't confident & was very reassuring. IMIS is a very informative, friendly & inviting, professional & encouraging training organisation.
 
 

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Gaining your IMIS infant massage qualification can provide you with the opportunity of a new, flexible working career, a way to give back to the community by helping parents in need, or a positive addition to your current qualifications.

If you are the type of person who gets a lot of joy from being around babies and you would like to help enhance family life for new parents, a baby massage qualification is the right fit for you.

The IMIS team is on hand to offer support, answer questions or chat about course content; not only when you're studying but after you complete the course and are using your new qualification.

Thinking of training in baby massage?
The popularity of baby massage is growing and this is a fantastic time to obtain your qualification as a Certified Infant Massage Instructor (CIMI) or Paediatric Massage Consultant (PMC).
 

Baby Massage Qualifications

Teach parents baby massage techniques and help with related advice using your new qualification. 

Learn about:
- What oil should be used for baby massage?
- What is the best time of day to massage?
- How long should massage last?
- Techniques for preterm and low birth weight infants, older children or children with special needs.

View a full list of the course units

No prerequisites apply for the Certificate in Infant Massage Instruction. 

If you have a qualification in health, allied health, natural therapies or early childhood education, the Paediatric Massage Consultant (PMC) qualification is better suited for you.

 

How do I complete training?

Training can be completed via a 3-day intensive class or by correspondence study.
Regardless of the method of study you select you will receive full certification with all of your theory and practical course components being covered at our 3-day face-to-face courses and the international correspondence program. Support from industry leaders is provided while you study and after you have received your qualification. 


 

What can I do with my baby massage qualification?

As a Certified Infant Massage Instructor you can work with parents, teaching them safe and effective massage techniques for their baby. 

You will be trained in how to work with parents in a group class setting (i.e. how to run a baby  massage class) as well as how to run private, one-on-one appointments.

Some baby massage instructors utilise their qualification in their current place of work but most work for themselves; with parents and organisations contacting them directly to book their services. Parents and organisations then pay a tuition fee directly to the instructor.
 

How do I get appointments for baby massage once qualified?

This can be as easy as placing information (such as brochures, posters or flyers) in your local area so that parents are aware of the services you provide. You can also promote your services online via social media etc. Parents then contact you directly to make a booking. 

If you register your qualification with the Infant Massage Information Service (via professional membership) you can also receive referral bookings. The information service receives requests for qualified Infant Massage Instructors from parents, friends and relatives (wanting to purchase gift certificates), baby product companies, local councils, health services and pharmacy chains. When these requests come through, contact details of the closest instructor(s) are provided. Professional membership is optional and costs $150 p.a.
 

Is there support after training?

Yes. Significant ongoing support is provided. Past students are welcome to stay in touch via phone, email and the member forum following training. They receive support and advice from experienced instructors and can ask questions related to their infant massage work. The ongoing support has no expiry. Whether you completed training 2 days ago or 20 years ago, we provide support and advice in relation to your infant massage work. Full support is also provided to students while they complete the course. 
 

How much do instructors usually charge for their services?

Instructors are able to set their own rates for their baby massage services. A survey conducted by the Infant Massage Information Service showed instructors charged between $30-$60 per booking for attendance at their 1-hour baby massage classes. Private, one-on-one appointments such as home-visits are usually between $120-$180.

Instructors are also able to set their own class size limits. It is recommended that new instructors cap their class sizes to approximately 6 parents, while experienced instructors might manage class sizes of up to 15 parnets.
Fee intake examples:
- A parent class with 15 participants, paying $30 each would provide a fee intake of $450 for a 1-hour baby massage class.
- A parent class with 6 participants, paying $30 each would provide a fee intake of $180 for the 1-hour class.

 

Am I able to enrol remotely from any country in the world?

Yes. We work with students from all over the world via our correspondence program and you are welcome to enrol and complete the course from any country, worldwide. 

After your enrolment is received and course fees have been finalised, you will see a second/separate transaction processed for your 150AUD overseas student fee. This fee applies to all students residing outside of Australia.

You will then receive a welcome email giving you full access to the course content so that you can begin working through the program. Your welcome email will give you access to your pdf training manual and video footage links so that you can become confident in all the required practical components. Your baby massage demonstration doll will be sent via post; you do not need to wait for this to arrive before you begin studying. While waiting for your demonstration doll to arrive you can complete the theory component and then move onto the practical work when you have your demonstration doll to practice with. 

You will be able to get in touch as often as needed for help with questions and clarifications. 

Most students complete all theory and practical requirements for the correspondence program within the space of a few weeks but you're welcome to study at your own pace.
 

Baby Massage Course Fees

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CIMI (Certified Infant Massage Instructor) enrolments are available from $1125 - $1650. 
PMC (Paediatric Massage Consultant) enrolments are available from $1485 - $2010.
Personalised payment plans are available at no extra charge 

If you're keen to receive your training materials straight away, you can pay in full at the time of enrolment. Altternatively, you can make a part payment of just $200 and then finalise the balance via invoice (due in 7 days) or via instalments on an interest free payment plan
 

How to apply

There are three ways to submit an application for the baby massage course:
1) Online via www.babymassage.net.au (click here)
2) Submit an application form (this can be downloaded after requesting a brochure from Infant Massage Information Service)
3) By phone, call 1300 558 608
 

Questions? We're happy to help :-)

- Submit your questions online
- Email us via hello@babymassage.net.au
- Call 1300 558 608

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One of the best trainings I have done. The days passed effortlessly, the education was engaging and to the point; I thoroughly enjoyed myself and found the training easy to follow and very supportive. Thank you for an amazing course that has inspired me and will definitely enhance my scope of practice.
 

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Eligibility and Course Prerequisites

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, physiotherapist, psychologist. 

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 and Variations

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 Course Details

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.

Career and Qualification Pathways

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. 

Online Study

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. 

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