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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 classes within your community or organization, and complete an open book assessment.
Upon successful completion, you will be awarded the title of Certified Infant Massage Instructor (CIMI). In the United States, the title is *Certified Educator of Infant Massage (CEIM).
Class Details
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.
4 Days In-Person
5 Days Online
TIME:
9:00am to 5:00pm In-Person
3:00pm to 9:00pm Online
LOCATION: Little Yogi - School of Yoga,
Mercato Mall, First Floor, Jumeirah 1, Dubai, UAE
IN-PERSON:
*AED 4,999 / per course + ( AED 115 one time registration fee)
Installments payment avaialble via Tabby
ONLINE:
*AED 2,999 / per course + ( AED 115 one time registration fee)
Installments payment avaialble via Tabby
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 1 year.
The curriculum also includes guidance on adapting techniques for babies with additional needs, premature infants, and considerations for the growing child.
Day 1 – History of IAIM and touch cultures. Behavioral states of babies. Massage strokes. Conditions for massage
Day 2 – Oil benefits. Class structure and the five session model. Crying and colic
Day 3 – Parent and baby class #1. Special situations. Teaching skills. Cues and reflexes. Massage strokes
Day 4 – Parent and baby class #2. Course planning. Premature babies. Bonding and attachment. Research
Day 5 – Parent and baby class #3. Assignment. IAIM overview. Marketing. Promotion
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About the Instructor
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 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. 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.
Infant Massage Dolls
Hand crafted by a community of women in rural India, these dolls are specially created for IAIM Infant Massage Instructors. Made in a small, inclusive workshop that provides meaningful and flexible employment for women, each doll is filled with locally sourced sheep’s wool and materials from within India.
Every piece is unique, reflecting care for both people and the planet. The makers follow a zero waste approach, using all leftover materials to fill smaller products, creating infant massage dolls imbued with warmth, purpose, and respect.
*AED 699 / per doll
**FOR IAIM TT Graduates AED 499 / per doll
Book your IAIM Training Spot
Spaces are limited and bookings are confirmed on a first-come, first-served basis
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Contact Details
Little Yogi - School of Yoga,
Mercato Mall, First Floor,
Jumeirah 1, Dubai,
United Arab Emirates
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Frequently asked Questions
Welcome to our FAQ section! Here, we answer common questions.
Is the certification internationally recognised and accepted in the UAE and abroad?
Yes. After successfully completing the IAIM Teacher Training, you will receive an internationally recognised certificate issued by IAIM Headquarters in Sweden. This qualification certifies you as a Certified Infant Massage Instructor (CIMI) and is recognised in more than 70 countries.
Does this certification allow me to legally teach baby massage in the UAE, or do I need additional licensing?
The IAIM certification authorises you to teach infant massage to parents and caregivers, you are instructing adults rather than performing massage on babies yourself, which normally falls outside massage therapy regulations. However, any additional permits required to run classes independently or to operate a wellness related business must be confirmed according to UAE regulations and the rules of your specific emirate or country of your residence.
Do you offer support with career opportunities, business advice, or potential roles within your organisation after completing the course?
Yes. At the end of the course, we include a dedicated discussion on how to market yourself and establish your practice, and Little Yogi also offers ongoing guidance along with occasional collaboration opportunities and event partnerships.
What career paths do graduates typically follow?
Graduates often integrate these skills into their existing roles as doulas, midwives, nurses, therapists, educators, or wellness practitioners. Many also create mobile or home based practices, offering parent workshops and family support sessions. The qualification provides a flexible foundation suitable for both part time projects and full time wellness careers.