Our Services
Based in North Brisbane, Amanda Buckmaster of The Nurturing Connection, has spent many years specialising in pregnancy massage and teaching baby massage. Her current focus is as an Educator Trainer with Infant Massage Australia.
Amanda conducts Educator Training Workshops where you can learn to facilitate teaching baby massage/infant massage to parents and carers.
About us
The Nurturing Connection is owned by Amanda Buckmaster. Amanda is a remedial massage practitioner and has for many years specialised in treatments for pregnancy and children. A mother of two, aunt and grandmother, Amanda is also qualified in Australian Bush Flower Essences and aromatherapy. Amanda also holds certificates in adult education and stress management.
She offers a holistic caring approach which she believes supports empowerment of the individual. Amanda’s current focus is as an Educator Trainer with Infant Massage Australia. She facilitates a combined self-paced online and two day live face-to-face Infant Massage Educator Training Workshop, where you can learn to teach parents and caregivers infant massage.
Amanda believes that nurturing touch can be a powerful tool to enrich of the important relationship between parent and baby.
Infant Massage Educator Training Workshop
Our Certified Infant Massage Educator training is relationships focussed, centred on developing healthy bonds and secure attachment between babies and their care givers.
Teaching Infant Massage is a rewarding opportunity, promoting well-being and enhancing bonding between infants and their caregivers. Infant massage assists the growth and development of baby’s body, mind and spirit. In addition, it can bring relief to complaints of colic, constipation, respiratory disorders and sleeping difficulties.

Outline
Part 1 - Online Component - Available anytime to start
Part 2 - Attend a two-day Face-to-Face Workshop either in person or virtually.
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- Brisbane QLD – In person
- Please contact us for 2025 dates
- Zoom online dates by mutual agreement
$1195
$995 Early Bird Specials available. Contact us for details.