Infant Massage Instructors Course

Being a Teacher in Infant Massage is a highly rewarding opportunity, to promote well being and enhancing bonding between infants and their carers. Infant Massage assists in the growth and development of baby's body, mind and spirit. In addition, it can help relieve colic, constipation, sleeping and respiratory problems.

This is a four-day Course accredited by The Guild of Infant & Child Massage and The Guild of Holistic Therapists where participants are taught the benefits of infant massage and massage sequences specifically designed for infants. Following training you will be required to undertake a written assignment & Case studies.

This course will be beneficial for therapists, healthcare & childcare professionals as well as those looking for a rewarding and new career. Upon satisfactory completion of this Course, participants will be able to become full members of The Guild of Infant & Child Massage.

Course Content

  • Introduction – Importance of touch
  • Benefits & Effects
  • Chemical Messengers
  • Contraindications
  • Preparation
  • Positioning
  • Timing
  • Older babies and toddlers
  • Infants with special needs
  • Cautions with massage mediums
  • Massage mediums, Storage, Patch testing
  • Common Ailments
  • Practical Infant Massage Routine
  • Massage routine for specific ailments
  • Length of Treatment
  • Working with Infants
  • Safety & Legislation
  • Teaching Massage to Parents and Groups
  • Understanding and Recognizing Post-natal Depression
  • Relaxation techniques for parents

Duration: Four Days & Case Studies & assignments carried out in own time

Cost: £375.00

Entry Requirements: Pre-requisite – Candidates must be current and qualified Healthcare or Childcare Professionals or have a qualification in Massage or equivalent including Anatomy & Physiology (entire body systems). It is vital that students understand the systems they are working with whilst massaging, hence the requirement for a thorough knowledge of anatomy and physiology.

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