Learn to Teach Baby Massage
Become a Certified Infant Massage Educator with Baby Massage Australia by completing the Infant Massage Educator Training Workshop.
As a certified Infant Massage Educator Trainer with Baby Massage Australia, Amanda co-facilitates a combined online and two-day face-to-face Infant/Baby Massage Educator Training workshop, where you can learn to teach parents and caregivers infant/baby massage – empowering them to connect with their children through nurturing touch.
Baby Massage Australia’s mission is to empower parents and enrich families through the nurturing touch of infant massage – fostering healthy communication, understanding, and a love for children in our society. We use touch, our first language, to enhance our expression of love, care, and respect, aiding in the bonding process.
Infant Massage Educator Training Workshop
Outline
Part 1 - Online Component - Available anytime to start
Part 2 - Attend a two-day Face-to-Face Workshop either in person or virtually.
- Brisbane QLD – In person and Zoom
- 28 November, 2025
- 5 December, 2025
$1195
$995 Early Bird Specials available until 7 November, 2025.
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About the Course
Our Certified Infant Massage Educator training is relationships focussed centred on developing healthy bonds and secure attachment between babies and their caregivers.
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.
Becoming a Certified Infant Massage Educator can contribute to this essential communication. No previous massage experience is necessary.
Learn to teach Baby Massage Educator Training Australia-wide.
Workshop Structure
The Workshop covers:
- Infant Massage benefits
- Importance of infant communication
- A massage sequence including appropriate use of oils, seeking permission and the “best time” to massage
- Working with parent groups
- Bonding and attachment
- Unexplained early infant irritability
- High need families
- Trauma, touch deprivation and infant release
- Adaptations for the older child
- Children with additional needs
- Practical teaching of families
- Promotion, passion and persistence
What’s Included
The tuition fee includes the following:
- Our interactive workshop, delivered through a blend of online learning and a two-day face-to-face program
- A copy of Infant Massage – A Handbook for Loving Parents by Vimala McLure
- Comprehensive handouts to support your learning
- Assessment as part of the online study modules
Certification with Baby Massage Australia
To achieve full accreditation, participants complete practical work with families following the face-to-face component of the workshop. The tuition fee covers all aspects of this accreditation.
Who is it designed for?
The Infant Massage Australia Educator Training Workshops are designed for:
- Massage practitioners
- Child health nurses
- Midwives
- Parents and grandparents
- Other healthcare professionals
- Anyone interested in working with families
Facilitators
Our facilitators have over 27 years of commitment to teaching and promoting infant massage and many years in other health professional roles. They were both longstanding supporters of Infant Massage Australia, a not-for-profit organisation that brought the gift of nurturing touch to Australian families for more than 20 years.
Rachel Maunder has a nursing background with experience in recovery rooms and operating theatres. She is a remedial massage practitioner who has specialised her massage and courses for pregnancy and babies as her own family of three children has grown.
Amanda Buckmaster is a remedial massage practitioner specialising in treatments for women and children. A mother, aunt and grandmother, Amanda is also qualified in Australian Bush Flower Essences and aromatherapy. Amanda also holds certificates in adult education and stress management.
Course Structure
6 steps to become a certified Infant Massage Educator with Baby Massage Australia
Step 1
Online Learning - Part 1
- To be completed prior to attendance at Face to Face Workshop
- Online modules available now
Step 2
Face to Face Workshop - Via Zoom or Live
- Approximately 5 hours/day for 2 days
Step 3
Online Learning - Part 2
- To be completed after Face to Face session
- These modules look at the "different" and how we assist these families
Step 4
Practice family sessions
- We encourage you to work with practice families after the live sessions so that we can have a final catch-up/Q&A session to ensure your are confident to use this work.
Step 5
Zoom catchup
- Approximately 6 weeks after Face to Face
- 30 minutes
- Discuss results of practical teaching
- Stroke review
- Study module
- Any other questions
Step 6
Certification Study Module
- To be completed within 12 months
- Receive certification as a Baby Massage Educator
Infant Massage Educator Training Workshop
Outline
Part 1 - Online Component - Available anytime to start
Part 2 - Attend a two-day Face-to-Face Workshop either in person or virtually.
- Brisbane QLD – In person and Zoom
- 28 November, 2025
- 5 December, 2025
$1195
$995 Early Bird Specials available until 7 November, 2025.