The program presented by Infant Massage USA® brings research into practice. It is the only Infant Massage program in the United States that is recognized by health and child development experts as the highest quality program of its kind (Underdown & Barlow 2011). The Infant Massage USA program, helps babies get off to the best start for healthy growth and development; supports parent's sensitivity to their baby (i.e. the parent's understanding of their baby's behaviors, emotions and cues); encourages parent-baby interactions, and parent's capacity to support their infant's regulation; insures social/emotional development supporting Infant Mental Health and provides best practices to insure meeting program performance standards. Certified Educators of Infant Massage, help parents use nurturing touch to feel closer to their babies, reduce their colic, gas and fussing, help them become healthier, happier and help parents become more confident. Teaching parents infant massage is a great way to help them learn their babies' cues and cycles, reduce parental depression, help babies learn, improve sleep patterns, and increase resistance to illness. Infant Massage is an easy, fun tool to bring to families in their homes or community that will reinforce the work the work being done to increase parental sensitivity and resilience. This four-day training, followed by a take home exam and practicum, leads to becoming a Certified Educator of Infant Massage (CEIM) through Infant Massage USA. The program course is approved to provide continuing education for OTs (AOTA), nurses (Ohio Nurses and the California Board of Registered Nurses), PTs (Arizona, Maryland, Texas, Pennsylvania), Massage Therapists (NCBTMB), Social Workers (NASW), Lactation Consultants (IBLCE), is recognized by DONA, CAPPA, the Child Life Council, and holds an Infant Mental Health Endorsement.
Created On: Jun-29-2018 12:00 AM ET
Last Modified On: Mar-13-2026 07:23 AM ET
Application Website URLDelivery Method: In Person
Date Approved: Aug-08-2018 02:43 PM ET
Credit Requested: 53.00
Credit Approved: 53.00
Public Access: CEUL is open to public
| Date | Location Name | City, State | More Information |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 27, 2018 - July 30, 2018 | Flagstaff, AZ | Link | |
| August 16, 2018 - August 19, 2018 | Lathrop, CA | Link | |
| December 01, 2018 - December 09, 2018 | Phoenix, AZ | Link | |
| February 21, 2019 - February 24, 2019 | Tucson, AZ | Link | |
| April 08, 2019 - April 11, 2019 | Modesto, CA | Link |