INFANT MASSAGE THERAPY AND TECHNIQUE
By: Institute for Continuing Education

Course Description

The Infant Massage Therapy and Technique Course is designed specifically for professionals who want to learn current, evidence-based massage strokes for babies 0-12 months of age. In this continuing education class, students will learn safe and appropriate application of massage needed to work hands-on with infants. In-depth information covered includes infant anatomy, contraindications, history & benefits, communication and development. Strokes and techniques are illustrated along with guided application and demonstration. Comprehensive SOAP notes, health history forms, medical releases and feedback forms are provided and explained.

What makes this Infant Massage course different from others?

  1. This is the only HANDS-ON infant massage class in NJ that allows students to work directly on infants after completing the course (not just to teach parents how to do so). You will be able to do both upon completion.
  2. It is the only class that is taught to licensed professionals, not just the general public.
  3. Your tuition includes a 19-20″ Soft Body Doll for use during and after the class (great for demos).
  4. This class will prepare you to teach Infant Massage online.
  5. You will be able to add Infant Massage Zoom appointments for your clients/patients.
  6. This course includes access to 10 hours of online infant massage strokes for professionals.

Learning Outcome:

Expand your practice while improving the lives of infants through massage techniques.

  • Network with a modern group of healthcare professionals
  • Join a growing pediatric healthcare field
  • Learn how to collaborate with infant physical & occupational therapists
  • Treat babies that suffer from common pediatric ailments
  • Set a healthy foundation for pediatric and adult clients
  • Opportunity to teach families infant massage while promoting healthy child/parent bonding

The student will become an Infant Massage Instructor AND an Infant Massage Therapist. This is the ONLY course offered in NJ to work hands-on with infants as a Massage Therapist.

Upon completion, working opportunities include:

-Offer Home Visits and Group Lessons

-Teach Infant Massage and Therapy in a:

  • Hospital
  • Chiropractic Office
  • Yoga Studio
  • Infant Development Center

-Work with:

  • Doulas and Lactation Consultants
  • Non-profit organizations who specialize in Infant Therapy Services

-Use in an individual practice

-Hold workshops on the importance of touch

It does not:

  • Allow the practitioner to use deep pressure or inappropriate forms of bodywork on an infant
  • Qualify the class participant to certify or teach infant massage continuing education
  • Provide the practitioner qualifications to provide infant massage instruction for babies with advanced special healthcare needs

Course Objectives:

In this class, students will learn:
1. Infant Massage History and Definition
2. Physical, Social and Emotional Benefits of Infant Massage
3. Affect of Hormones: Cortisol, Oxytocin and Prolactin
History, Definition and Process of Skin­‐to-Skin Contact
4. Common Knowledge and use of Safe Infant Massage Oil
The History, Definition and Process of Skin­‐to­‐Skin Contact
5. Recognize Infant Anatomy: Skeletal, Soft tissue, Skull of a Newborn, Hypermobility, Ossification and Body Posture
6.Normal Infant Development ages 0-­‐12 Months
7. Infant Behavior, Cues, Reflexes and Behavioral States ages 0­‐12 Months
8. The Contraindications and Precautions of Infant Massage
9. Recognition of Normal Infant Skin Conditions and Infant Endangerment Sites
10. Knowledge of Infant Massage Protocol/Guidelines including Five Basic Strokes
11. Infant Leg and Feet Massage Strokes
12. Infant Arm and Hand Massage Strokes
13. Infant Stomach, Back and Face Massage Strokes
14. Use of Infant Massage Session and Treatment Forms

Course Details

  • INFANT MASSAGE THERAPY AND TECHNIQUE
  • By:    Institute for Continuing Education
  • Instructor:    Joy Dua, LMT, CIMT, CPMT, IMT
  • Total CE Hours:    14
  • Course Format:     Live In Person Seminar
  • Course Start:    04/22/2024   09:00am
  • Course End:    04/23/2024   05:00am
  • Time Zone:    Eastern
  • Location State:    New Jersey
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  • Course Categories:     DC Continuing Education
  • Course Subjects | CE HOURS:
    • Pediatrics  -14 CE Hours