If you are the type of person who gets a lot of joy from being around babies and you would like to help enhance family life for new parents, a baby massage qualification is the right fit for you.
The IMIS team is on hand to offer support, answer questions or chat about course content; not only when you're studying but after you complete the course and are using your new qualification.
Thinking of training in baby massage?
The popularity of baby massage is growing and this is a fantastic time to obtain your qualification as a Certified Infant Massage Instructor (CIMI) or Paediatric Massage Consultant (PMC).
Baby Massage Qualifications
Teach parents baby massage techniques and help with related advice using your new qualification.
Learn about:
- What oil should be used for baby massage?
- What is the best time of day to massage?
- How long should massage last?
- Techniques for preterm and low birth weight infants, older children or children with special needs.
Click here to view a full list of the units of study.
No prerequisites apply for the Certificate in Infant Massage Instruction.
If you have a qualification in health, allied health, natural therapies or early childhood education, the Paediatric Massage Consultant (PMC) qualification is better suited for you.
How do I complete my training?
Training can be completed via a 3-day intensive class or by correspondence study.
What can I do with my baby massage qualification?
As a Certified Infant Massage Instructor you can work with parents, teaching them safe and effective massage techniques for their baby.
You will be trained in how to work with parents in a group class setting (i.e. how to run a baby massage class) as well as how to run private, one-on-one appointments.
Some baby massage instructors utilise their qualification in their current place of work but most work for themselves; with parents and organisations contacting them directly to book their services. Parents and organisations then pay a tuition fee directly to the instructor.
How do I get appointments or bookings for my baby massage classes once qualified?
This can be as easy as placing information (such as brochures, posters or flyers) in your local area so that parents are aware of the services you provide. You can also promote your services online via social media etc. Parents then contact you directly to make a booking.
If you register your qualification with the Infant Massage Information Service (via professional membership) you can also receive referral bookings. The information service receives requests for qualified Infant Massage Instructors from parents, friends and relatives (wanting to purchase gift certificates), baby product companies, local councils, health services and pharmacy chains. When these requests come through, contact details of the closest instructor(s) are provided. Professional membership is optional and costs $150 p.a.
Is there any follow up support after training?
Yes. Significant ongoing support is provided. Past students are welcome to stay in touch via phone, email and the member forum following training. They receive support and advice from experienced instructors and can ask questions related to their infant massage work. The ongoing support has no expiry. Whether you completed training 2 days ago or 20 years ago, we provide support and advice in relation to your infant massage work.
What do instructors usually charge?
Instructors are able to set their own rates for their baby massage services. A survey conducted by the Infant Massage Information Service showed instructors charged between $30-$60 per booking for attendance at their 1-hour baby massage classes. Private, one-on-one appointments such as home-visits are usually between $120-$180.
Instructors are also able to set their own class size limits. It is recommended that new instructors cap their class sizes to approximately 6 parents, while experienced instructors might manage class sizes of up to 15 parnets.
Fee intake examples:
- A parent class with 15 participants, paying $30 each would provide a fee intake of $450 for a 1-hour baby massage class.
- A parent class with 6 participants, paying $30 each would provide a fee intake of $180 for the 1-hour class.
Baby Massage Course fees / costs
Please click here to access the current course fee table.
CIMI (Certified Infant Massage Instructor) enrolments are available from $1125 - $1650.
PMC (Paediatric Massage Consultant) enrolments are available from $1485 - $2010.
Personalised payment plans are available at no extra charge
If you're keen to receive your training materials straight away, you can pay in full at the time of enrolment. Altternatively, you can make a part payment of just $200 and then finalise the balance via invoice (due in 7 days) or via instalments on an interest free payment plan.
How to apply
There are three ways to submit an application for the baby massage course:
1) Online via www.babymassage.net.au (click here)
2) Submit an application form (this can be downloaded after requesting a brochure from Infant Massage Information Service)
3) By phone, call 1300 558 608
Questions?
We're happy to help :)
- Submit your questions online
- Email us via hello@babymassage.net.au
- Call 1300 558 608
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