Hello and Welcome!
WHAT IS INFANT MASSAGE?
Infant Massage is stroking your baby’s whole body in a loving and nurturing way, using a natural oil. It can be done from birth and continued as your child grows.
BENEFITS OF INFANT MASSAGE INCLUDE:
On an emotional level:
- provides interaction and communication
- lays the foundation for a warm and positive relationship
- deepens bonding
- creates a sense of oneness and harmony
- benefits those giving the massage too
- baby feels comforted, loved and reassured
On a physical level:
- deep relaxation
- lowers stress hormones
- stimulates all the systems of the body
- encourages healthy growth
- increases resistance against disease
- aids digestion
- promotes sleep
- improves circulation and muscle tone
- encourages deep breathing
- helps to relieve colic and fussiness
- reduces complications and increases weight gain in premature babies
- beneficial for babies with special needs as well as healthy babies
- massage can be adapted for tiny babies and older children
- and many more!
International Association of Infant Massage
The IAIM was founded in the 1980’s by Vimala McClure, author of Infant Massage - A Handbook for Loving Parents. The IAIM has Chapters in most countries, including South Africa. IAIM Certified Infant Massage Instructors receive intensive, specialised training of the highest standard, and the qualification is internationally recognised.
IAIM Mission Statement:
The purpose of the IAIM 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.
Instructors
of the IAIM teach baby massage courses for parents, in groups or individually. Ensure that you attend classes presented by a fully qualified member of the International Association of Infant Massage. Contact us at margokilborn@iafrica.com or Head Office 011-886-2661 or your closest Area Representative:
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Western Cape: Geraldine Consani Tel: +27 21 5583237 Mobile: +27 (0) 828303503 kevdine@telkomsa.net |
Pretoria: Ronel Coetzee Tel: 012 347 6189 ronel@tulatula.com |
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Johannesburg: Joanne Bradley Tel: +27 833031190 joannebradley@global.co.za |
Bloemfontein: Rene de Bruyn Tel: +27 515224723 Mobile: +27 825599121 |
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Durban: Jaycee Samuel Tel: +27 31 4631044 Mobile: +27 824505332 limelightspa@telkomsa.net |
Mozambique, Maputa: Margarete do Carmo Tel: +25 8823970690 margarete.docarmo@gmail.com |
TO TRAIN AS AN INFANT MASSAGE INSTRUCTOR:
Contact Margo Kilborn, Training Coordinator:
Tel: 011 787 0681;
Mobile: 084 5875 669;
Fax: 011 787 0681,
E-mail: margokilborn@iafrica.com;
Websites: IAIM-SA and Baby Gym
Post: 4 Caithness Road, Blairgowrie, 2194
For training dates in South Africa please go to the main IAIM website here
All Johannesburg trainings will take place at The Oaklands Inn and Conference Centre", Oak Avenue, Ferndale, Randburg. The times are from 8:00am to 5:00pm.
