IAIM Teacher
Training
The Certified Infant Massage Instructor Training Programme is an Internationally Recognized Certification delivered exclusively by IAIM accredited trainers.
This comprehensive course offers you a unique opportunity to support families by empowering parents to communicate with their babies through gentle, respectful, and nurturing touch. Upon completion, you will be equipped to teach parents the art of infant massage, fostering bonding, relaxation, and healthy development from the earliest days of life.
About the Training
Following the training, you will enter a certification process designed to help you confidently lead infant massage sessions.
With ongoing support from your IAIM trainer, you will develop and deliver a series of five parent/baby massage classes within your community or organization, and complete an open book assessment.
We offer both online and in-person trainings. While our online option provides great flexibility and accessibility, the in-person certification offers a more immersive experience, hands on practice, and valuable face to face interaction that many participants find deeply enriching.
IN-PERSON
+ AED 115 one time registration fee
ONLINE
+ AED 115 one time registration fee
Installments payment available via
Course Outline
The IAIM Instructor Training follows a comprehensive 15-point core curriculum that equips participants to confidently facilitate parent/baby massage classes. The training emphasizes supporting secure attachment through nurturing touch and communication, with a strong focus on adapting to the developmental needs of infants from birth to one year.
History of IAIM and touch cultures. Behavioral states of babies. Massage strokes. Conditions for massage.
Oil benefits. Class structure and the five session model. Crying and colic.
Parent and baby class #1. Special situations. Teaching skills. Cues and reflexes. Massage strokes.
Parent and baby class #2. Course planning. Premature babies. Bonding and attachment. Research.
Parent and baby class #3. Assignment. IAIM overview. Marketing. Promotion.
The curriculum also includes guidance on adapting techniques for babies with additional needs, premature infants, and considerations for the growing child.
Mary Beattie
Mary Beattie has 15 years with IAIM, working as a Certified Trainer, Instructor, and Massage in Schools Practitioner.
She brings expertise from her background in youth work, focusing on healthy relationships, outreach education, and clinic management, making her highly experienced and versatile.
She is a deeply practical, non-judgmental and supportive mentor to her students.
Practice Doll Requirement
A baby doll six (6) to nine (9) months size is required for practice during the course. A soft bodied doll is recommended, as it allows for accurate learning and demonstration of massage strokes. We offer high quality infant massage dolls for purchase, perfect for your professional practice. These dolls are specially designed for IAIM certified instructors.
Standard
Graduate Offer
Important Note
The practice doll is an essential professional tool and is not included in the course fee. Dolls are provided for use during the training only, however, participants will need to purchase their own afterward for continued practice and professional use.
Book Your Training
Ready to become a Certified Infant Massage Instructor? Fill out the form below and we will be in touch to confirm your spot.
Dubai Location
Mercato Mall, First Floor,
Jumeirah 1, Dubai, UAE
Email Address
info@littleyogi.ae
mercato@littleyogi.ae
Phone Numbers
04 558 1283
055 980 9500
055 980 9400
Frequently Asked Questions
Welcome to our FAQ section! Here, we answer common questions.
IAIM (International Association of Infant Massage) Teacher Training certifies you to teach parents how to massage their babies using the internationally recognized IAIM program. This program focuses on nurturing touch, bonding, and supporting babies’ emotional and physical wellbeing through guided parent education.
This training is suitable for early years educators, nurses, midwives, doulas, yoga teachers, therapists, psychologists, counselors, and anyone working closely with parents and babies. A background in working with families or wellness is helpful, but prior infant massage experience is not required.
Upon successful completion, you become a Certified IAIM Infant Massage Instructor (CIMI). This certification is internationally recognized in more than 70 countries and allows you to teach IAIM parent/baby massage courses worldwide.
The course includes the full IAIM infant massage routine, understanding infant cues and communication, bonding and attachment theory, parent education skills, colic relief techniques, and guidance on how to structure and run professional parent/baby massage courses.
The training is delivered as an intensive four/five day program followed by a practicum period. During this time, participants conduct a parent course, complete written assignments, and submit course reports for assessment.
After certification, you can independently run IAIM classes at home, in nurseries, clinics, yoga studios, hospitals, or family support centers. This qualification enables you to offer a highly valued service that supports early bonding and parental confidence.
Participants receive the official IAIM instructor manual, parent handouts, and guidance on setting up and delivering classes according to IAIM standards. Instructors are also required to maintain IAIM membership and follow its professional guidelines to remain active.