Take your first steps toward becoming a Certified Educator of Infant Massage (CEIM) approved by Infant Massage USA (IMUSA) and the International Association for Infant Massage (IAIM, Sweden).

Promote nurturing touch and communication between caregivers and infants in 4 days with AIAM experienced trainer. Friday-Monday, August 10-13, 2012, 9am-5pm. This course is offered through the Simkin Center for Allied Birth Vocations at Bastyr University.

Educators of infant massage lead group and private classes for parents & caregivers in how to massage their babies and children.

You’ll learn infant massage strokes, infant cues and communication, the research on and clinical benefits of infant massage, group facilitation and teaching skills, touch approaches for the growing child and adaptations for the baby with special needs. Certification qualifies the student to demonstrate and guide parents and caregivers in the practical application of infant massage.

Cost for full registration is $650.