Baby Massage Teacher Training

Become a baby massage teacher that families remember for years to come

Train to deliver one of the UK's most respected infant massage programmes. This comprehensive four- to five-day qualification equips you with the knowledge, practical skills and confidence to support parents, strengthen early relationships and make a lasting difference to babies and families within your community.

4-5 days

Expert tutor-led training

16-week study period

Supported learning and teaching practice

CPD accredited

Certification on completion

TRUSTED BY NHS TRUSTS,FAMILY HUBS,COUNTY & CITY COUNCILS AND EARLY YEARS TEAMS ACROSS THE UK

Dudley • Durham • Nottingham City • Coventry • Sandwell • Southend • Newcastle • Barnardo's •FNP • Action for Children •Perinatal Mental Health Teams...and many more across the UK

WHO THIS IS FOR

Designed for professionals passionate about supporting

babies and families.

Whether you work in healthcare, early years, family support or simply want to build a rewarding new career, this programme provides everything you need to confidently teach infant massage while empowering parents through positive touch and responsive care.

Health & Family Support Professionals

Enhance your professional practice with a recognised qualification that strengthens parent infant relationships and supports family wellbeing.

Early Years Practitioners & Therapists

Develop specialist knowledge and practical teaching skills to deliver engaging infant massage sessions in group or one-to-one settings.

New

Practitioners

No previous massage or teaching experience is required. We'll provide all the knowledge, practical skills and support you need to become a confident Infant Massage Teacher.

Curriculum

Everything you need to become a confident Infant Massage Teacher.

Our comprehensive programme combines practical learning with evidence-based theory, giving you the confidence to teach infant massage safely, professionally and compassionately. Throughout the course you'll develop both the practical techniques and the understanding needed to support babies and empower parents.

  • Step-by-step infant massage routine and teaching techniques

  • Supporting and empowering parents

  • Understanding infant behavioural cues and early communication

  • Bonding, attachment

    and early relationships

  • Anatomy, physiology and infant development

  • Relaxation techniques for babies and parents

  • Contraindications, safety and professional practice

  • Music, movement and rhyme in infant development

INCLUDED AS STANDARD

Everything you need to begin

teaching with confidence.

Comprehensive handbooks

Detailed course manuals and learning materials to support you throughout your training and beyond.

Online resource hub

Lifetime access to videos, parent handouts and templates - refreshed regularly.

Tutor support

Personal support throughout your training, independent study period and after qualification.

Professional qualification

Graduate as a Qualified Infant Massage Teacher (QIMT) with your professional certificate and logo to promote your new qualification.

HOW WE DELIVER

Flexible training that fits around

your professional journey.

Pick the format that fits the team you're training and the budget you're working with.

Both lead to the same certification.

In-house at your setting

Price on request for groups of 5 to 16

  • We come to you - no travel costs for your team

  • Tailored examples for the families you actually see

  • Choose dates that fit your rota

  • All resources, certificates and post-training mentoring included

  • Ideal for family hubs, councils and large practices

Open course - join an existing cohort £695 per place

  • Four to five tutor-led training days

  • Practical teaching experience

  • Supported independent study

  • Full assessment process

  • Ongoing tutor support

CERTIFICATION

A respected qualification recognised

across the sector.

Successfully complete the programme and you'll become a Qualified Infant Massage Teacher (QIMT), with a qualification approved by the Complementary Therapists Association (CThA) and Wellbeing Insurance. You'll also receive ongoing support as part of the Touch-Learn community.

Qualified Infant Massage Teacher (QIMT)

Wellbeing Insurance Approved

CThA Approved

WHAT PRACTITIONERS SAY

From people who've sat in the room

"

The resources have all been helpful and useful. I have enjoyed the whole course, Jo is an excellent trainer!

Course Attendee

"

Fabulous course, very in depth and the resources and on going support are just fantastic.

Following this course I have been able to confidently deliver baby massage groups to the highest standard.

Baby Massage Teacher

"

Angela

Absolutely outstanding. I have done my baby massage and now baby yoga this week with touch learn. It’s truly changed my life. I’ve set up my own business and I love it. It empowers parents and the techniques are easy to pick up and deliver.

Baby Massage and Yoga Teacher

About your trainer

I'm Jo. I've trained baby massage and yoga teachers since 2011.

Touch-Learn International grew out of a simple belief: that the first months and years of a baby's life are too important to leave to chance. Over the past two decades Touch-Learn have trained practitioners in family hubs, NHS teams, charities and private practices across the UK, all of them brilliant people who wanted to give parents something genuinely useful.

What you’ll get from us is a course honed over years of real cohorts, not a slick programme written by a marketing team. Our small team of experienced trainers each lead the courses they specialise in. I teach the Baby Yoga course myself, so you’ll learn with me directly, get your workbook marked by me, and have me on hand for support afterwards. I always get a little bit emotional reading practitioners’ reflections on their first classes.

Jo

frequently asked

Questions we hear a lot.

Who can apply for this course?

This programme is open to anyone currently working with, or interested in supporting, parents and babies. Whether you're a health professional, family support worker, therapist, early years practitioner or looking for a new career, no previous massage or teaching experience is required.

Do I need previous massage experience?

No. You don't need any prior experience in massage therapy, child development or teaching parent classes. We'll guide you through everything you need to become a confident Infant Massage Teacher.

How is the course structured?

The programme is delivered over four or five tutor-led training days.

Part One consists of three consecutive days of practical and theoretical learning. This is followed by approximately 16 weeks of supported independent study, where you'll complete practice teaching sessions and written assignments. You'll then return for Part Two, which includes one or two further training days (two for a full group of 16) focusing on advanced techniques, special circumstances and your practical assessment.

How long do I have to complete my assessments?

You'll have approximately 16 weeks between the two parts of the course to complete your practice teaching sessions, written assignments and reflective learning before returning for your final assessment days.

What qualification will I receive?

Once you've successfully completed the programme, you'll be awarded the Touch-Learn International Qualified Infant Massage Teacher (QIMT) professional certificate and logo. You can use the QIMT designation after your name to demonstrate your qualification.

Please note that this qualification allows you to teach parents and caregivers infant massage. It does not qualify you to train other professionals to become Infant Massage Teachers.

Is the course insurance approved?

Yes. The programme is approved by both the Complementary Therapists Association (CThA) and Wellbeing Insurance. If you're already a member of another professional body, it's worth checking whether they also recognise the qualification for CPD purposes.

Can you deliver the training in-house?

Yes. We offer in-house training for organisations with groups of 5 to 16 people. Training can be arranged at your venue and tailored to suit the needs of your team. Please get in touch with Jo to discuss dates, availability and pricing.

What equipment do I need to bring?

You'll need to bring a semi-weighted, soft-bodied demonstration doll approximately the size of a 3–4-month-old baby. We recommend dolls supplied by Touch Needs.

Everything else you need for the course is included in your training package, including comprehensive handbooks, teaching resources, sample massage oil, a canvas doll bag, tutor support and all assessment materials.

Start your journey towards becoming a Qualified Infant Massage Teacher.

Gain the knowledge, practical skills and confidence to empower parents, strengthen early relationships and make a lasting

difference to babies and families through the power of positive touch.

No hard sell - just a friendly conversation about whether this is right for you.

Teacher training in baby massage, baby yoga, infant massage and baby signing - for the practitioners families already trust.

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