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Is Infant Massage Training Right for You?

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People choose infant massage training for many different reasons. Some already work with families and would like to add a new service to their existing role. Others are looking for meaningful professional development, exploring a career change, or planning to establish a business of their own.

There is no single "ideal" background. IMIS students come from a wide range of professional and personal backgrounds, and many begin with little or no previous experience in infant massage.

Why Do People Choose Infant Massage Training?

  • To support connection, communication and wellbeing during the early years
  • To support babies, children and their families in a practical and rewarding way
  • To add a new service to an existing role, practice or business
  • To gain meaningful professional development
  • To explore a new career direction
  • To establish an infant massage business or private service

What Can I Do After This Course?

How you use your qualification will depend on your background, interests and professional goals.

Infant massage is much more than a sequence of strokes. Through cue-based infant massage, you'll learn how to use massage as a practical way to support attunement, responsiveness, co-regulation, connection and communication between parents and their child. You can use baby massage to strengthen parental confidence, support the parent-infant relationship and encourage sensitive, responsive interactions during the early years.

After completing the course, you may choose to:

🤝 Support Parents and Families

Guide parents to massage their child while strengthening parental confidence, connection and the parent-infant relationship.

🏥 Enhance Your Existing Role

Incorporate infant massage education and guidance into your current professional role, practice or service.

🌱 Build Your Own Practice

Establish a private practice or business providing infant massage education and support to parents and families.

🌍 Deliver Community Programs

Facilitate infant massage programs in community, health, early childhood or family support settings.

Understanding Your Qualification Options

IMIS offers two qualification options. Both include the same infant massage training. The most suitable option depends on your background and how you would like to use your qualification after completing the course.

Which Qualification is Right for You?



Certified Infant Massage Instructor (CIMI)

✓ No previous related qualifications required

✓ Teach parents in groups or one-to-one

✓ Start a new service or business



Paediatric Massage Consultant (PMC)

✓ Existing background in health, education or related field

✓ Teach parents in groups or one-to-one

✓ Present the theory, research and benefits of infant massage to professionals working with families.

✓ Receive both qualifications


The CIMI qualification may be suitable if you:

  • Would like to guide and support parents to massage their child
  • Want to use cue-based infant massage to strengthen parental confidence and support the parent-infant relationship
  • Plan to work directly with parents and families
Which Option Applies to Me CIMI


The PMC qualification may be suitable if you:

  • Have a background in health, allied health, education, early childhood, community services, natural therapies or a related field
  • Would like to work directly with parents and families using infant massage
  • Would also like to present infant massage theory, evidence and research to professionals who work with babies, children and families.
Which Option Applies to Me PMC

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Whether you've decided on CIMI or PMC, you can enrol online at any time.

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Face-to-Face or Online?

IMIS offers both face-to-face and online study options. The most suitable option depends on your individual learning style, preferences and circumstances.
 
Some students thrive in a classroom environment where they can participate in group discussions, ask questions in person and learn alongside others. Others prefer the flexibility of studying independently, working through the content at their own pace and accessing support when they need it.
 
Both study options lead to the same qualification outcomes.


Face-to-Face Training May Suit If You:

  • Enjoy learning in a group environment
  • Benefit from discussion and interaction with other students
  • Prefer live demonstrations and practical guidance
  • Like the opportunity to ask questions in person
  • Would like to complete your training over three consecutive days
Face-to-Face Training May Suit If You


Online Training May Suit If You:

  • Prefer to study at your own pace
  • Learn best through quiet, independent study
  • Like the flexibility of studying in smaller blocks of time
  • Need to fit study around work, family or other commitments
  • Would like to begin your training without waiting for a scheduled class in your area
Online Training May Suit If You

Not Sure Which Study Option Is Best? 🤷‍♀️

Every student is different. If you'd like to discuss your learning preferences, location or timing considerations, we're happy to help you determine the most suitable study option.

Course Fees and Enrolment Options

Whether you're completing the course for professional development, planning to introduce infant massage into an existing role or service, or intending to offer baby massage classes or appointments, three enrolment pack options are available to help you choose the option that best suits your goals and budget.

The Bronze, Silver and Gold enrolment packs differ only in the range of resources included. Your choice of enrolment pack does not affect the qualification you receive.


Bronze Enrolment Pack

Everything you need to complete the qualification.

A practical, no-frills option that includes all the essentials required for training. Often chosen by students completing the course for professional development or those who prefer to purchase additional resources later, if and when they need them.


Silver Enrolment Pack

Everything you need to complete the qualification, plus resources to promote your services.

Includes everything in the Bronze pack, together with professionally designed marketing resources and a complimentary refresher course. A popular option for students planning to offer baby massage classes or appointments after qualifying, whether in private practice or within an existing organisation.


Gold Enrolment Pack

Everything you need to complete the qualification, promote your services and begin working with parents.

Includes everything in the Silver pack, together with Professional Membership and practical resources for use during baby massage classes and appointments. A popular choice for students who would like to have everything they need to begin offering baby massage classes or appointments from the outset.

Flexible Pricing Options

Certified Infant Massage Instructor

Paediatric Massage Consultant

Bronze Pack
Includes essential course items
$
  • Enrolment & course material
  • Ongoing support & assistance from IMIS
  • Demonstration doll
  • Association student membership*
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Silver Pack
Includes all course items and promotional material
$
  • Enrolment & course material
  • Ongoing support & assistance from IMIS
  • Demonstration doll
  • Association student membership*
  • 100 Promotional brochures
  • 4 Promotional posters
  • 4 Publications for professionals^
  • Free certified refresher course
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Gold Pack
Includes all course items, promotional material and class stock so you can begin teaching massage to parents
$ Save over $250!
  • Enrolment & course material
  • Ongoing support & assistance from IMIS
  • Demonstration doll
  • Association student membership*
  • 100 Promotional brochures
  • 4 Promotional posters
  • 4 Publications for professionals
  • Free certified refresher course
  • 6 Parent manuals
  • 6 organic oils (mix of 3)
  • Upgrade to professional membership**
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* Association Student Membership gives you access to research articles, member newsletters, specials and discounted products for your classes and appointments.
** Association Professional Membership gives you all the benefits of student membership, as well as a listing on IMIS website for referral services following certification.
^ Publications for Professionals contain information on infant mssage including research articles, the importance of a qualified instructor and services available from IMIS. Recommended to keep as reference material for all instructions and to make a complimentary copies available to local clinics for referral purposes.

Interest-Free Payment Plans

Flexible interest-free payment plans are available for all enrolment options. You can choose weekly, fortnightly or monthly payments to suit your budget, making it easier to spread the cost of your training.

For face-to-face training, payments are simply completed before your course begins. For online study, your payment plan is completed before access to the online training materials commences.

Not Sure Which Enrolment Pack Is Right for You?🤷‍♀️

If you're unsure which enrolment pack is the best fit, we're happy to help.

Some students begin with the Bronze pack and purchase additional resources later as their needs grow. Others prefer the convenience of having everything they need from the outset.

The most suitable option depends on how you plan to use your qualification, your budget and your individual circumstances.

Your Training Experience

hands on infant massage training

Our training is designed to help you develop the knowledge, practical skills and confidence to use your qualification in practice.

When you train with IMIS, you can expect:

  • Comprehensive, evidence-informed training supported by extensive learning resources.
  • A cue-based, family-centred approach.
  • Experienced trainers who have supported thousands of students from around the world.
  • Guidance to confidently tailor baby massage sessions and programmes to suit different families, organisations and practice settings.
  • Clear, straightforward assessment and certification.
  • Choice of face-to-face or online study.
  • Support during your training and beyond.
  • Qualifications that can be used throughout Australia and internationally.

What Our Students Say

“

What a fantastic 3 days of training. Paula was a brilliant facilitator, who taught our class with patience and a world full of experience. I feel confident going into my first lesson, teaching parents. Heidi was very responsive, replying to me by email in the lead up to my training with any questions I had. Would thoroughly recommend training through IMIS.

Jess B
Certified Infant Massage Instructor
Child & Family Mental Health Practitioner

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This course is Fabulous! It exceeded my expectations on how it can be used to grow my small business.

Sarah Jane W
Paediatric Massage Consultant
Remedial Massage Therapist
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I've just completed the classes and the information that I have gained throughout 3 days is absolutely amazing. Our instructor is very knowledgeable, and answers our questions promptly. Highly recommended

Quynh N
Paediatric Massage Consultant
Registered Nurse
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This course was such a beautiful reminder on how important touch is for our babies. The connection and bonding between caregivers and their little ones is pure magic and what better way to do that through massage. Highly recommend this course to anyone looking to help parents and caregivers through the magic of touch.

Lauren P
Certified Infant Massage Instructor
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One of the most worthwhile professional development courses I've done. The practical component was excellent, with plenty of opportunities to practise and build confidence. One concept that really stayed with me was “connection over perfection” - learning to adapt to different situations rather than focusing on getting everything exactly right. The printed notes and resources were also fantastic and well researched and will be something I continue to refer back to. The trainers are incredibly helpful and approachable. I'm excited to incorporate what I've learned into my work with new families and would highly recommend this course.

Felicity B
Paediatric Massage Consultant
Qualified Newborn Photographer
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I completed the Infant Massage Course and it was beyond my expectations. The course taught me not only the teaching of practical massage techniques, but also massage adaptations, benefits of massage, oils etc. They also taught how to run classes and teaching other parents and how to start and run your own business. I would recommend to anyone/everyone.

Jessica K
Paediatric Massage Consultant
Exercise & Sports Scientist
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Whether you're a health professional, educator, community worker or simply passionate about supporting families, your infant massage journey starts here.

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Learning, Assessment & Certification

Whether you choose face-to-face or online study, you'll complete the same comprehensive course content and work towards the same qualification outcomes. Throughout your training, experienced trainers will provide guidance, support and personalised feedback to help you build confidence before certification.

Face-to-Face

face to face infant massage learning

📚 Learn
Three consecutive days combining theory, practical demonstrations, discussion and hands-on practice with guidance from your trainer.

✅ Assessment
Assessment is completed as you progress through the course, allowing your trainer to provide feedback and support throughout the three days.

🎓 Certification
CIMI: Receive your qualification at the end of Day 3.

PMC: Receive your CIMI qualification at the end of Day 3, then complete one additional PMC assessment after the course, at a time that suits you, before receiving your PMC qualification.
 

Online

online infant massage demonstration video

📦 Get Started
Receive access to your online learning materials by email. Your demonstration doll and the resources included in your selected enrolment pack are posted to you.

🎥 Learn
Work through the course at your own pace using step-by-step demonstration videos, supported by experienced trainers whenever you need assistance.

✅ Assessment
Complete assessment tasks throughout your course and submit them online for marking. Practical demonstrations are uploaded for review, with personalised feedback provided before certification.

🎓 Certification
Receive your qualification once competency has been demonstrated.

Upcoming Course Dates

Choose between face-to-face training, offered at locations throughout Australia, or online study, allowing you to learn from home at your own pace.

Whether you're ready to start now or planning ahead, there are multiple opportunities throughout the year to begin your training.

Face-to-Face Course Dates and Locations

NSW

September 2026 Online IntakeSeptember 2026
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Instructor and Consultant TrainingSydney February 2027SYDNEY 12-14 February 2027; 169 Castlereagh Street, Sydney
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QLD

Instructor and Consultant TrainingBrisbane October 2026BRISBANE 16-18 October 2026; 40 Elizabeth St, Brisbane
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Instructor and Consultant TrainingGold Coast 9-11 April 2027GOLD COAST 9-11 April 2027; 2685 Gold Coast Hwy, Broadbeach
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VIC

Instructor and Consultant TrainingMelbourne November 2026MELBOURNE 23-25 November 2026; Flinders Lane, Melbourne
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SA / WA

Instructor and Consultant TrainingPerth September 2026PERTH 18-20 September 2026; 25 Francis St, Perth
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Instructor and Consultant TrainingPerth March 2027PERTH 12-14 March 2027; 25 Francis St, Perth
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September 2026 Online IntakeSeptember 2026
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October 2026October 2026
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November Online Intake 2026November 2026
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Instructor and Consultant TrainingSydney February 2027SYDNEY 12-14 February 2027; 169 Castlereagh Street, Sydney
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Instructor and Consultant TrainingBrisbane October 2026BRISBANE 16-18 October 2026; 40 Elizabeth St, Brisbane
Open
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Instructor and Consultant TrainingGold Coast 9-11 April 2027GOLD COAST 9-11 April 2027; 2685 Gold Coast Hwy, Broadbeach
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Instructor and Consultant TrainingMelbourne November 2026MELBOURNE 23-25 November 2026; Flinders Lane, Melbourne
Open
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Instructor and Consultant TrainingPerth September 2026PERTH 18-20 September 2026; 25 Francis St, Perth
Open
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Instructor and Consultant TrainingPerth March 2027PERTH 12-14 March 2027; 25 Francis St, Perth
Open
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Online Study

Online intakes commence every month, allowing you to begin your training from home and study at your own pace. Places in each intake are limited to ensure you receive personalised support throughout your course.

Once you commence, you'll receive access to your online learning materials by email. Your demonstration doll, together with the other resources included in your selected enrolment pack, will be sent to you by mail. Step-by-step demonstration videos guide you through every practical technique, and experienced trainers are available to answer your questions and provide support whenever you need it.

Places are limited to ensure personalised support

Places in both face-to-face courses and online intakes are limited to ensure every student receives personalised support throughout their training. Early booking is recommended if you have a preferred location or start date.

If your preferred location or timing isn't currently available, or you're unsure which option would suit you best, please get in touch. We'd be happy to help you choose the training option that's the best fit for your goals and circumstances.

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