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Baby Massage Gold Coast

Infant Massage Training Gold Coast

Practical face-to-face infant massage training course on the Gold Coast
Train face-to-face on the Gold Coast and become a Certified Infant Massage Instructor (CIMI) with Australia's leading infant massage training organisation.

This 3-day practical training course is designed for those wanting to support and guide families through responsive, cue-based infant massage. The training combines hands-on learning, interactive demonstrations, infant development education, and family-centred practice principles within a supportive small-group environment.

Held in Broadbeach at Mantra Broadbeach on the Park, this course is suitable for both professionals already working with families and those looking to begin a meaningful new career pathway.

Gold Coast Face-to-Face Training

  • 9-11 April 2027
  • 9am-5pm daily
  • Broadbeach, Gold Coast
  • Small class size (maximum 12 students)
  • Training manual included
  • Practical and interactive learning environment

Face-to-Face Infant Massage Training on the Gold Coast

This face-to-face infant massage course provides practical, guided training within a supportive classroom environment.

Over 3 days, students learn infant massage techniques, responsive touch principles, infant cues, communication, positioning, relaxation techniques, and ways to adapt sessions for different children, families, and situations.

Training includes:

  • practical demonstrations
  • guided hands-on learning
  • interactive discussions
  • infant development education
  • cue-based and family-centred practice principles
  • opportunities to practise techniques using dolls
  • practice facilitation sessions

Practice sessions may involve role-play scenarios and, where available, volunteer parents and babies.

Throughout the course, emphasis remains on supporting and guiding parents to massage their own babies, with techniques demonstrated on dolls during training.

For a detailed breakdown of course content and learning topics, view the full Units of Study.

Students participating in infant massage instructor training using demonstration dolls

Become a Certified Infant Massage Instructor (CIMI)

The Certified Infant Massage Instructor qualification is designed for individuals wanting to professionally guide and support families through infant massage.

Many students complete the course to:

  • begin a new career pathway
  • add infant massage services to existing work
  • expand family support programs
  • incorporate infant massage into early parenting services
  • offer community-based parent education sessions


The course is suitable for:

  • career changers
  • early childhood educators
  • nurses and midwives
  • allied health professionals
  • doulas
  • massage therapists
  • family support workers
  • professionals working with infants, children, and families

No previous infant massage training is required for the CIMI qualification.

Flexible enrolment options and course packages are available, with full fee information available on the Course Fees page.

Interactive Learning Environment

Training is delivered by experienced IMIS trainer Paula Hill within a small-group learning environment limited to 12 students.

The face-to-face format allows students to:

  • ask questions throughout training
  • receive guided support
  • practise techniques progressively
  • build confidence in facilitation skills
  • engage in interactive learning activities
  • connect with other professionals and students

Students also receive the comprehensive IMIS training manual as part of the course.


Broadbeach Gold Coast location for face-to-face infant massage training

Gold Coast Course Venue

The course is held at:

Mantra Broadbeach on the Park

2685 Gold Coast Highway, Broadbeach

The venue is centrally located within Broadbeach and is surrounded by accommodation, dining, and public transport options.

Accommodation is available onsite, with additional accommodation options within easy walking distance of the training venue.

For interstate students, Gold Coast Airport (Coolangatta) is the closest airport and is located approximately 18.9km south of the venue.
 

Who This Course Is Suitable For

This training attracts students from a wide range of professional and personal backgrounds.

Some students are already working professionally with families and wish to expand their knowledge and services. Others are looking for a more meaningful and family-focused career direction.

The course may be particularly relevant for those working within:

  • early childhood education
  • maternity and postnatal care
  • family support services
  • allied health
  • community services
  • parenting support programs
  • complementary therapies

 

Paediatric Massage Consultant (PMC) Pathway

Students with a related professional background may also be eligible for the Paediatric Massage Consultant (PMC) qualification pathway.

The PMC qualification includes the same face-to-face training attended by CIMI students, along with one additional post-course assessment focused on presenting infant massage research and education to professional audiences.

PMC applicants generally come from backgrounds such as:

  • health and allied health
  • education and early childhood
  • nursing and midwifery
  • natural therapies
  • community and family services

If you are unsure which qualification pathway is most suitable, IMIS can help guide you.
 

Why Choose IMIS?

The Infant Massage Information Service has provided infant massage education in Australia since 2000.

IMIS training emphasises:

  • cue-based practice
  • family-centred support
  • responsive interaction
  • professional boundaries
  • evidence-informed education
  • practical application

Students are taught to guide and support parents in learning infant massage techniques, rather than performing massage on babies themselves.

Frequently Asked Questions

The course runs over 3 days from 9am-5pm each day.
Training is held at Mantra Broadbeach on the Park, 2685 Gold Coast Highway, Broadbeach.
No previous infant massage training is required for the Certified Infant Massage Instructor qualification.
Yes. This is an in-person practical training course delivered on the Gold Coast.
Yes. The course includes practical demonstrations, guided practice sessions, and interactive learning activities using dolls.
Yes. Many students complete the course as part of a transition into more meaningful work supporting infants and families.
Yes. Accommodation is available onsite at the venue, with many additional accommodation options located within walking distance.

Enrol in Gold Coast Infant Massage Training

Places are limited to 12 students to help maintain a supportive and interactive learning environment.

Early enrolment is recommended.

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