IAIM Infant Massage Instructor Training
About the Class
- Class Level: All Levels
- Age Requirement: 20 to 99 years
- Average Class Size: 20
What You'll Learn
International Core Curriculum
- Handling and positioning of demonstration doll
- The IAIM sequence of infant massage strokes drawing on influences from Indian & Swedish massage as well as incorporating the principles of Reflexology and Yoga
- Observe the trainer teaching a parent & baby massage class
- Experience teaching opportunities with your fellow students parents & babies
- History of infant massage and IAIM
- Infant behavioural states and cues
- Guidelines for the safe use of massage oils
- Benefits of infant massage & Touch research
- Bonding & attachment
- Adaptations for babies born prematurely, with additional needs & for the growing child
- Valuing and supporting parents
- Teaching, communication & group facilitation skills
- Marketing and promoting infant massage classe
Fee Includes
- 4 day instruction and practical training
- Instructor Training Manual and comprehensive training notes
- 1 Infant Massage Doll
- 1 copy Infant Massage Handbook by Vimala McClure
- Certificate of Attendance upon completion of training
- Instructor certificate upon completion of post training practical and theory assignment
- First year membership with local branch of International Association of Infant Massage (Singapore or Malaysia)
- Light lunch and refreshment
Full attendance is required for all training days from 9am to 5pm (unless otherwise stated)
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The International Association of Infant Massage offers instructor trainings around the world. They are led by IAIM Trainers who have completed an extensive and practical, multi-phase education program designed to ensure quality trainings that you will truly enjoy. IAIM offers the most extensive and comprehensive training for infant massage instructors available in our field. All trainings follow the fifteen point curriculum originated by Vimala McClure and developed by the IAIM Circle of Trainers.
Trainings are generally four days (five days if translated into another language), and include hands on learning with parent-baby classes in a supportive learning environment. Each training covers information about adjusting the teaching to meet the needs of each family and baby, including those born prematurely or with special needs.
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- Please note that your place in the training will not be confirmed until receipt of the deposit payment
- Deposit is non-refundable, if you find that you are unable to attend the training, we encourage you to find a replacement.
- Deferment is only allowed under medical circumstances or on a case by case basis. Upon deferment, you will no be longer entitled for any promotions and discounts of training fee.
- Deferment is NOT ALLOWED less than 10 days before the start of the training under any circumstances. If you are unable to attend the training less than 10 days before the start date, you are encouraged to find a replacement or your registration will be cancelled and deposit retained as a last minute cancellation charge.
- In the event that the training is cancelled by the organiser, FULL REFUND will be given.
- Trainings will be confirmed at the discretion of the organiser or if there are at least 8 participants registered.
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Instructor
Sylvie Hétu B.Sc. Ed. has been working with schools and a range of education-related associations for some 30 years.
Sylvie became a qualified Infant Massage Instructor in 1983, and a qualified Instructor Trainer with the International Association of Infant Massage (IAIM) in 1989. She has pioneered infant massage in Canada, as well as in various countries around the world, including South Africa, Hungary and Japan, Indonesia and Malaysia and was the President of the International Association.
Following obtaining her degree in Education from Université de Montréal, Sylvie worked in a day-care centre and then as a primary school teacher, as well as teaching biology and nutrition at the Rudolf Steiner School in Montreal, where she was member of the Parent’s Committee for ten years and a member of the Board of Administrators for seven.
Sylvie is currently a member of the IAIM International Educational Committee, and has created approaches to massage for toddler groups, day-care and pre-school children. Since 1996 she has also offered Waldorf-inspired services, consultations, lectures and resources in education for parents and educators, both in Quebec and abroad. The author of the acclaimed book The Song of the Child, Sylvie has more recently drawn on her wide-ranging experience to create, together with her colleague Mia Elmsäter, the "Massage in Schools Programme", which has been taught in the UK since 2000, and which is rapidly gaining worldwide recognition.
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