In association with International Association of Infant Massage (IAIM), Matilda International Hospital will organize two Infant Massage Instructor Courses in May 2012.

This course is recognised internationally. Upon satisfactory completion, this instructor course will enable the participant to become a certified infant massage instructor, who can then facilitate group or private infant massage courses, and promote the concept of nurturing touch for bonding between mother and child.

What is Infant Massage?
Infant massage is an ancient technique that connects the mother and the baby. It is all about nurturing touch and communication.

Touch is a very powerful element in human bonding, as is communication, both verbal and non-verbal, and prolonged eye contact. Infant massage encompasses and supports all these vital aspects of bonding, which develops naturally in most cases. Nonetheless, bonding may sometimes be delayed due to temporary separation or circumstances s caused by premature birth, recovery from caesarean sections, medical complications, adoption, lack of physical and emotional support for the mother, and post natal depression. In these cases, Infant Massage can recreate the elements of bonding.

What is IAIM?
IAIM is a world renowned association for the promotion of infant massage. It is based in Sweden with branches in 52 countries. Founded by Ms Vimala McClure in the late 70s, IAIM has been outreaching to countries across the globe to promote infant massage and nurturing touch. The IAIM instructor course enables participants to gain certification as Infant Massage Instructors, who will have the responsibility to promote infant massage to families and the society.

For this course, IAIM will send a certified instructor from Sweden to lead the sessions.  For the Cantonese sessions, classes are taught in English and will be translated to Cantonese by a qualified local IAIM instructor.

What does a Certified Infant Massage Instructor do?
A Certified Infant Massage Instructor (CIMI) teaches parents to massage their babies in a group or private class setting. Instructors do not massage babies. Instead, they play an important role to promote nurturing touch and facilitate communication between parents and babies through teaching and coaching.

Each instructor can open his/her own class in any location, in group format or privately. He/she has the responsibility to promote infant massage and to spread the spirit of it to the general public.

Who can become a CIMI?
Anyone who is interested in parent-and-child communication can join the course. This course is particularly useful for people working as:

• Nurses
• Healthcare professionals
• Massage Therapists
• Aroma therapists
• Parents who want to explore a new career
• Anyone who loves babies

Dates of trainings
4 Day English Course 
Date: 9th-12th May 2012
Time: 9:00am-5:00pm
Venue: Granville House - Matilda International Hospital
Fees: HK$ 5,550

5 Day Cantonese Course (Runs in English, with simultaneous translation to Cantonese)
Date: 15th-19th May 2012
Time: 9:00am-5:00pm
Venue: Granville House - Matilda International Hospital
Fees: HK$ 6,500

Fees include

• One copy of “Infant Massage - A Handbook for Loving Parents” by Vimala McClure (founder of the IAIM) Only available in English
• One copy of “Manual for Infant Massage Instructors” By Vimala McClure- In English or Chinese
• Compendium - In English or Chinese
• One demonstration doll
• Daily snacks and refreshments
• Free shuttle bus service to and from Central to the hospital
• One copy of the Infant Massage Instructor Certificate from IAIM upon satisfactory completion of the examination
• One year free membership of the Hong Kong IAIM Chapter

For enrolment or more information, please contact Ms. Tong at   This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 2849 0357