Ways Education Academy
Why attend IAIM Instructor Training?
The IAIM curriculum is being taught in more than 70 countries and has been developed and refined for over 40 years through research, reflective practice and practical experience. This has resulted in a widely endorsed and implemented parenting programme.
The IAIM instructor training offers a unique opportunity for individuals to help parents and primary caregivers develop the skills to communicate lovingly and respectfully with their babies through massage. This comprehensive training integrates international core curriculum theory with hands-on experience, allowing participants to learn massage strokes on a doll and teach segments of a parent/baby massage class. I hope the above answers your questions. If you are a healthcare professional or parenting educator in the hospital, the IAIM instructor program is a must-attend to keep your knowledge and skills up to date.
The International Association of Infant Massage is a world-class standard for training and teaching infant massage classes. If you want to become a certified infant massage class, you will have the opportunity to attend our face-to-face training with IAIM-certified trainer consultant Maria Joao Alvito from Portugal.
To this day, all trainers and certified instructors continue to impact more families with a nurturing touch, support more families, and create world awareness of infant massage. We truly believe that infant massage can help every parent and every infant have the opportunity to experience the lifelong benefits that have come from loving, healthy, and secure early bonds.
To find out more information, visit the international site: www.iaim.net
What will IAIM training equip you to do?
Empower you to instruct parents or primary caregivers, either individually or in small groups, in the art of baby massage. The instructor will be proficient in demonstrating massage techniques using a doll, creating a serene atmosphere conducive to informal discussions on various baby-focused topics.
By acquiring the skills to facilitate parent-infant communication, you'll be able to foster parent-child bonding and contribute to optimal conditions for infant development. Within this supportive environment, parents and caregivers will discover the myriad benefits of nurturing touch.
It's important to note that this certification doesn't qualify you to train others in teaching or performing infant massage. During the four-day training, you'll be asked to sign an agreement acknowledging this limitation.
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Stimulation
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Relief
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Relaxation
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Interaction
4 Main benefits of the nurturing touch
There are physical and emotional benefits of infant massage, and our IAIM infant massage incorporates traditional massage of reflexology, Swedish massage, Indian massage and baby yoga.
Parents who attended our baby massage class taught by CIMI ( certified infant massage instructor ) always gave positive feedback that they had gained so much knowledge of baby massage and that they understood what baby massage is. It will help the baby to be physically healthy and build up a strong bond between parents and babies.
First-time parents always felt a lack of parenting skills, and they found that infant massage can make parents feel relaxed and help the baby feel more valued, respected, and loved. It provided parents with a space to connect with their babies deeply. They are gaining a deeper understanding of their baby.
It also helps both parents and babies reduce their crying and emotional stress.
What are the benefits of Infant Massage?
Why nurturing touch is important?
The sense of touch is the earliest sensory ability to develop in the womb. Touch is often referred to as the "mother's sense," considered foundational for survival and surpassing other senses in importance. While one can endure the absence of sight, hearing, smell, and taste, touch is indispensable. Skin sensitivity emerges as early as eight weeks into embryonic development. In the womb, the fetus experiences a pseudo-massage through the movement of amniotic fluid, later complemented by contact with the uterine wall. The birthing process itself serves as an essential massage for the newborn. Touch, being the most advanced sense, becomes the primary mode of communication between parents and their infants, forming a crucial aspect of bonding.
It is through loving,
caressing,
tactile stimulation,
and communication
that the infant learns that he / she is loved.
We must speak to their skins.
We must speak to their backs,
which thirst and cry as much as their bellies.
-Loving Hands:
The Traditional Art of Body Massage
Frederick Leboyer
What is the certification path?
Over four intensive days, you will transition from theory to hands-on mastery:
Expert Instruction: Master massage strokes using a demonstration doll.
Live Practicals: Observe and co-lead three real-life sessions with parents and babies.
Peer Support: Practice teaching in a safe, collaborative environment.
The 3-Step Certification Process
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Attend: Complete the 4-day intensive training led by an International Trainer.
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Apply: Complete a take-home assignment (within 4 months).
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Teach: Facilitate a practice class for 5 families and collect their feedback.The Result: Once reviewed, you will receive your official International Certificate from the IAIM, ready to start your journey as a professional instructor.
About The Trainer
Maria João Alvito
(IAIM Consultant Trainer, Physiotherapist)
Maria João Alvito is a highly distinguished Physiotherapist and IAIM Trainer with over 30 years of clinical experience in women’s health and parental education. Since joining the International Association of Infant Massage in 2000, she has become a pivotal figure in the global community, co-founding the IAIM chapter in Portugal and serving on the International Educational Committee to certify future trainers worldwide. A recognized expert in prenatal and postnatal care.
Maria has taught over 300 professional courses across Europe, Africa, and the Americas, and has been a leading voice for parenting in the media as the author and host of the television program Mãe-me-Quer. Since 2018, she has extended her impactful training to China and Singapore, continuing her mission to spread the transformative power of nurturing touch to families and healthcare professionals globally.
No. 34 IAIM Certified Infant Massage Instructor Training
Training Dates: 12th to 15th June 2026
Mode: Physical training, in English
Time: 9 am - 5 pm daily
Venue: TBC, Singapore
Limited time offer: SGD 1999 nett per person (U.P. $2300)
Closing Date: 10 May 2026
Light refreshments will be included.
No. 35 IAIM Certified Infant Massage Instructor Training
Training Dates: 18th to 21th June 2026
Mode: Physical training, in English
Time: 9:30 am - 5:30 pm daily
Venue: Concord Hotel, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Limited time offer: RM 5980 nett per person (U.P. RM6600)
Closing Date: 10 May 2026.
Lunch and Refreshments will be provided.
3 Steps to register for the course:
Step 1: Submit your online application
Step 2: Received the email confirmation and payment advice
Step 3: Make the payment of the deposit of S$400 to secure your seat
Our instructor training includes:
1. Four full days of physically intensive training with theory and practical.
2. IAIM Instructor Manual as requested.
3. Comprehensive compendium of additional information.
4. 1 x Bottle of Baby massage oil
5. 1 x Baby massage doll for demonstrating purposes
6. Ongoing support from the trainer and organiser
7. Trainer reviewing the assignment through email
8. First-year membership with the IAIM Singapore Chapter
9. An attendance certificate will be issued upon completion of the training.
Ways Group (Singapore) Pte Ltd reserves the right to the above courses.
Package of Instructor Programme 0-6 years
(IAIM + Kind Hands)
Package Usual fee: $2650 per person
Limited time offer: $2199
Dear Educators and Caregivers,
We're excited to introduce the “Kind Hands Instructor Programme”!
This comprehensive training is perfect for those dedicated to working with children and families.
About the Kind Hands Massage Stories and Songs Programme
Designed for children aged 2-6 years, our program combines simple, clothed massage strokes with nursery rhymes, songs, and stories. This evidence-based approach fosters essential social-emotional skills in young children.
Program Benefits and Takeaways
By joining our Kind Hands Instructor Programme, you'll:
1. Understand the benefits of massage and touch for children's social-emotional development
2. Learn and practice simple massage strokes and techniques
3. Integrate massage into daily routines and activities
4. Recognise and respond to children's emotional cues and needs
5. Foster a positive and inclusive classroom environment
6. Develop strategies for promoting relaxation and stress management in children
7. Evaluate the effectiveness of the Kind Hands program in your school setting
Upcoming Training Sessions
1. Online (Mandarin): Oct 24 & 31, 2026, 10 am - 2 pm
2. Physical (English): November 6, 2026, 9:30 am to 5:30 pm
Registration Details
Kind Hands Fee: S$299 per person (U.P. S$380)
IAIM Instructor training (U.P S$2300) + Kind Hands Programme (U.P S$380)
Package offer: S$2199 per person ( U.P S$2680 )
Light refreshments will be provided.
How to register for the course:
Reserve your seat now by submitting your application form
Step 1: Find out more and submit your application form. Click here
Step 2: Sign up now to make a payment. Click here
