Do you live in Melbourne and want to work with families by teaching parents correct infant massage techniques?

Then our baby massage classes in Melbourne are exactly what you have been looking for.

Get Qualified in Baby Massage Melbourne

Recognised by the Massage Association of Australia, our baby massage courses in Melbourne offer several pathways to achieving a qualification, depending on your desired course outcomes.

Getting certified as a baby massage instructor can allow you to earn a full-time income, have additional money coming in on the side or, if you already work with new families in your current role, expand the services and support you provide.

Applying is easy, and you can choose in-person class training or fully-supported correspondence training.

Explore your options to become a trained baby massage instructor. Depending on whether or not you already have a related qualification, we can provide you with a choice between two certificates: theCertified Infant Massage Instructor (CIMI) and Paediatric Massage Consultant (PMC) certification.

There are no prerequisites, and you have the option of taking a self-paced online course from home or meeting with an expert teacher in person as part of our group classes.

Why Take Baby Massage Classes?

Learning how to teach safe and effective baby massage in Melbourne is a fantastic option for individuals searching for flexible, fulfilling employment with babies and their families.

Our baby massage course in Melbourne can provide you with the choice to work as a Paediatric Massage Consultant, for healthcare professionals or professionals working in related fields such as allied health, natural therapies or early childhood education. This will enable you to further diversify the services you provide to new parents.

Baby massage is a wonderful way for parents and caregivers to learn their baby's cues and develop a special bond between parent and baby, in their own home. Not only that, but it provides many benefits for the baby, from relaxation and reducing their stress hormones to developing their coordination, as well as targeting potential health issues in the baby such as colic, constipation, chest congestion or sleep issues.

For any questions about our baby massage classes in Melbourne or how having this qualification can provide you with many benefits, as well as the families who will come to rely on your practice, please feel free to reach out to us. We will be more than happy to answer any queries you may have about the benefits of completing one of our recognised baby massage courses in Melbourne.

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Please choose one of the following options to register for infant baby massage training in Melbourne:

  • Register online by clicking here.
  • Request a brochure from the Infant Massage Information Service, and send us the enclosed application form via mail or email.
  • Register by phone by dialling 1300 558 608.

Course Fees

The cost of becoming a Certified Infant Massage Instructor (CIMI) is between $1125 and $1650. We offer a range of enrolment package options at various price points. There are no prerequisites for this certification.

The cost to become a Paediatric Massage Consultant (PMC) is between $1485 and $2010. Students must have prior certification in health, allied health, natural therapies, or early childhood education in order to apply for this paediatric-level qualification. To learn more about how to become a paediatric massage consultant, click here.
 

Package Options

You have a choice of how to equip your baby-massage business. 'Bronze' is our essential package for everything you need, but we recommend 'Silver' if you're ready to start marking waves. However, the best value lies in 'Gold' - this all-inclusive pack provides both course training and promotional materials with stock included so that it's easier than ever to get started straight away. For full details, have a look at our Fee Structure. With IMIS qualifications at your fingertips, sucess is just around the corner. 

Click here to see the interest-free payment plans we have available.

Qualification

Once you have completed your baby massage course in Melbourne, you will be able to instruct parents in infant massage methods and provide them with pertinent guidance in your capacity as a baby massage instructor.

According to research, both parent and baby can benefit greatly from massage therapy for babies. The child will be both relaxed and stimulated, as well as engaged as they learn to bond with their caregiver. With your full qualification as an instructor, you will be able to confidently assist parents to provide baby massage for their children.

To learn more about what it's like to be a Certified Infant Massage Instructor, click here.

Topics Covered

  • How do massage strokes and massage techniques differ for a baby?
  • What kind of massage oil is best for a baby?
  • What time of day is ideal for a regular baby massage?
  • What is the ideal duration for baby massage sessions?
  • Are there specific methods for older kids, children with additional needs, or preterm infants?
  • How can baby massage sessions address specific health issues such as colic?

Through our classes and sessions, you can help guide caregivers to better understand their baby's cues. Parents can support their infants and children in their own home, as well as potentially provide relief for health issues such as colic, constipation or sleep disturbances.

To get a complete list of the study modules in our baby massage group classes and correspondence study, click here. It’s important to note, students study the same content whether they train face-to-face or via correspondence.

Questions about baby massage classes?

The Infant Massage Information Service would be pleased to assist you if you have any queries regarding enrolling in our classes for baby massage in Melbourne. Please use the online form or contact us at 1300 558 608 with any queries.

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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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