Frequently Asked Questions
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This course is designed for Registered Massage Therapists (RMTs) and any healthcare practitioners and students who want to expand their skills by safely incorporating infant massage into their practice.
No prior experience with infants is required. The course is designed to provide both the theoretical knowledge and practical skills needed to work confidently with infants and their families.
Yes. Participants who successfully complete the course requirements after part 2 of a level will receive a certificate of completion recognizing their training in professional infant massage therapy.
This course is approved by NHPC and CRMTA–participants will receive 10 credits for fully completing a level.
The course includes:
● Infant development, milestones
● Newborn reflexes, assessment and evaluation
● Benefits of infant massage
● Safety precautions and contraindications
● Massage techniques for different developmental stages
● Exercises by group age
● Infant cues and communication
The course length varies depending on the format but typically ranges from 1 to 2 days..
We offer flexible learning options depending on the scheduled course, including:
● In-person training
● Live virtual instruction
● Hybrid learning
● In process of self-paced online learning
Yes. Practical training is an essential part of learning infant massage. Participants will have opportunities to practice techniques under instructor guidance.
Yes. Practice is also typically completed using infant dolls through supervised demonstrations, depending on the course format.
Participants may receive during part 2 of a level:
● Comprehensive course manual
● Technique guides
● Treatment protocols
● Certificate of completion
After successfully completing the course and practicing within your professional scope of practice, you will have the knowledge and skills to begin incorporating infant massage into your services.
Yes, it is within an RMT’s scope of practice. Scope of practice varies by province or regulatory body. Participants are responsible for ensuring they practice in accordance with their governing college and professional standards.
Yes. A key component of the course is learning how to educate and guide parents so they can safely continue massage techniques at home.
Participants must generally be:
● A Registered Massage Therapist (or equivalent licensed professional), or
● A current massage therapy student, if permitted by the course requirements.
Class sizes are intentionally kept small whenever possible to allow for personalized instruction, questions, and hands-on feedback.
This course offers continued support through email or access to updated educational resources.
Adding infant massage services can allow you to expand your client base, strengthen relationships with young families, and diversify the services you offer in your practice
Simply complete the registration form on our website. Once your registration is confirmed, you'll receive information about the course schedule, materials, and what to expect.
Registration for the Baby Massage Course reserves your place in a small-group program. As class sizes are limited, the following cancellation policy applies:
- Cancellations made 14** or more days before** the course start date will receive a full refund, or may be transferred to a future course.
- Cancellations made less than 14 days before the course begins are non-refundable. A transfer to a future course may be permitted once, subject to availability.
- If you are unable to attend one of the scheduled classes, every effort will be made to provide the course materials or arrange a make-up session if available; however, make-up classes are not guaranteed.
- If your baby or you become ill before or during the course, please contact us as soon as possible. We will do our best to accommodate you by transferring your registration to a future course when possible.
- If the course is cancelled by the instructor due to unforeseen circumstances or insufficient enrollment, participants will receive a full refund or may choose to transfer their registration to another available course.
Thank you for your understanding. This policy helps ensure that every family has the opportunity to participate while allowing us to provide a high-quality learning experience in small class settings
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