Infant Massage

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International Association of Infant Massage's Mission Statement

The purpose of the International Association of Infant Massage is to promote nurturing touch and communication through training, education, and research so that parents, caregivers and children are loved, valued and respected throughout the world community.

The IAIM

Vimala McClure founded The International Association of Infant Massage (IAIM), the first such global organization. In 1976, she began putting together a professional program, and its theory, curriculum and focus are unique. Since its inception, her Infant Massage program has been carefully refined through research and practical experience.  The IAIM has affiliated chapters all over the world. 

Why Attend?

Infant Massage:
  • is a powerful form of communication between parent and baby
  • teaches parents and infants to relax
  • is structured, yet flexible & adaptable
  • offers parents a chance to meet other parents and gain support
  • enhances parental confidence
  • blends knowledge & practice
  • is for all parents and/or caregivers and babies up to 12 months of age
  • Is SIMPLE & FUN 

The History of Touch

Our sense of touch begins in utero at about 5 weeks of gestation.  Our largest organ, the skin, is the first organ to complete its development making touch is our most primitive sense.  The recorded history of touch can be traced in China 3,000 B.C. At the end of the 19th Century, Per Henrik Ling returned from China and developed a system of soft tissue manipulation.  He founded the Swedish Movement Treatment. Presently, most people are aware of the term "Swedish Massage" which refers to this first type of modern massage.

The Details

The Session runs weekly for five week    Each class lasts from 1 to 1 1/2 hours.  Please bring:
  • your diaper bag filled with your favorite things!
  • a pillow for your baby
  • a pillow for yourself
In addition to the classes, you will receive oil specially chosen for infants, the book Infant Massage, by Vimala McClure and handouts. The cost is $125.00.  Pre-registration is required and classes must be paid in full prior to the first class.  Please complete the contact section in the "Contact & Directions" link.

Infants who are enjoying Massage