Infant Massage

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HISTORY OF IAIM

This program is an international curriculum designed by Vimala McClure, founder of IAIM - international association of infant massage.

History of IAIM: in orphanages in India in the 70's Vimala McClure saw how well rounded and happy the children were. Amid poverty and abandonment, these children were loving and enjoyed life. Vimala discovered that a huge key to the joy these children had was because of positive touch through massage that they received from the older children and volunteers at the orphanage. They felt valued and loved and it followed them as they grew. She also discovered this was a common practice all over India. She came home determined to develop a program to teach others to administer to children all over the world.

After years of study and adapting the strokes for her own children she developed the core curriculum for IAIM. By 1981 Audrey Downs, a newly trained instructor, began promoting with Vimala, creating the IAIMI - international association of infant massage instructors. 1986 the association became incorporated in California as a non-profit, 1992 IAIM moved to Sweden and just grew from there. Today IAIM is now in more than 50 countries.

Frequently Asked Questions

Please reach us at Erin@ColumbiaGorgeMWC.com if you cannot find an answer to your question.

WHAT CAN I EXPECT IN AN INFANT MASSAGE CLASS

What to expect! I use video conferencing administrate the class of infant massage training. The class is 5 weeks long, 90 mins a week, with classes done on either Wednesdays (11am) and Saturday morning (10am) pick the best day that works for you (you can’t go back and forth). The group is no more than 7 other families (usually 5 or 6) you will have an opportunity to not only learn the strokes and routine designed for the best results, but also receive helpful interactions from other parents who are going through this very awesome and wonderful experience of a new baby in the family also. By the way, crying babies are welcome! We welcome emotions and behaviors, special needs, and all varieties of needs.

Needs in an online class:

Computer with camera and microphone

Able to move computer to be able to see you and baby

Can login and attend each of the 5 days. (make up sessions are not available)

Have oil or lotion

I will contact you prior to the first class to make sure all technological issues are resolved

1 on 1 classes are available please contact Erin ar 971-303-190 if interested.

HOW CAN I USE WHAT I LEARN IN CLASS

YOU WILL LEARN AN AMAZING MASSAGE ROUTINE DESIGNED FOR OPTIMAL EFFECTS.
YOU WILL LEARN A FLOW TO HELP SOOTHE AND SHOW RESPECT TO YOUR BABY
YOU WILL GAIN KNOWLEDGE ON HOW TO UNDERSTAND YOUR BABY AND LEARN THEIR PERSONALITIES JUST THAT MUCH MORE BY READING BABY'S CUES AND LEARN HOW BABY COMMUNICATES HIS OR HER NEEDS.
THE WIDE RANGE OF INFORMATION AND TOOLS YOU WILL ACQUIRE WILL BE EASILY TRANSFERABLE TO OTHER CHILDREN REGARDLESS OF AGE
YOU WILL PLAY AN INTEGRAL ROLE IN THE HEALTHY DEVELOPMENT OF YOUR CHILD
YOU WILL LEARN TO BE A SUPPORT FOR YOUR CHILD IN A WAY THAT IS HELPFUL AND LIFE-LONG.

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF INFANT MASSAGE

BENEFITS FOR PARENTS

· PROMOTES BONDING AND SECURE ATTACHMENT

· HELPS TO BETTER READ, UNDERSTAND, AND RESPECT BABY AND CUES

· INSTILL PARENTAL CONFIDENCE

· DECREASE STRESS HORMONES

· INCREASES RELAXATIONS

· IMPROVE SLEEP

· STIMULATE LACTATION

· DECREASE POSTPARTUM DEPRESSION

BENEFITS FOR THE FOR WHOLE FAMILY:

· INCREASED INVOLVEMENT OF SIBLINGS

· DECREASE IN SIBLING RIVALRY

· INCREASED POSITIVE RESPECTFUL TOUCH

· RELAXED HOME ENVIRONMENT

· OPEN COMMUNICATION/REDUCED CONFLICTS

· BETTER SLEEP FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY

BENEFITS FOR SOCIETY:

· INCREASE RESPECT, TOLERANCE, AND EMPATHY

· REDUCE ABUSE, BULLING, VIOLENCE, VANDALISM, AND CRIME

· REDUCE STRESS RELATED ISSUES

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HISTORY OF IAIM

Frequently Asked Questions

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ARE YOU READY??

"I JUST WANTED TO SAY THANK YOU ERIN FOR HOSTING US IN THIS CLASS AND THAT I AM TRULY GRATEFUL FOR THE INFORMATION WE WERE GIVEN. I WILL MOST DEFINITELY BE USING THESE MOVEMENTS AND MASSAGES ON NOT ONLY MY 8 MONTH OLD BUT ON MY 4 YEAR OLD AS WELL AS HE STARTS GROWING MORE."

"I LOVE THE IDEA OF PAYING ATTENTION AND CONNECTING WITH BABY. IT DEFINITELY HAS INSPIRED ME TO WATCH AND WONDER AND PICK UP ON HIS CUES"

"INFANT MASSAGE ALSO WAS A GREAT WAY TO BOND, BECOME BETTER AT UNDERSTANDING WHAT MY BABY WAS COMMUNICATING WITH ME. OVERALL A VERY POSITIVE EXPERIENCE"

"THE FACT THAT I HAVE A ROUTINE I CAN WHIP OUT FOR HER TO HAVE SOME RELAXATION MAKES ME FEEL CONFIDENT IN MY ABILITY TO SOOTHE HER WITH MASSAGE"

"I FEEL LIKE THIS HAS HELPED ME BE MORE IN TUNE WITH MY SON!"

Experience The Columbia Gorge Massage & Wellness Center: AGE 0-12 Months

Boost your wellness journey

HISTORY OF IAIM

Frequently Asked Questions

Boost your wellness journey

ARE YOU READY??

"I JUST WANTED TO SAY THANK YOU ERIN FOR HOSTING US IN THIS CLASS AND THAT I AM TRULY GRATEFUL FOR THE INFORMATION WE WERE GIVEN. I WILL MOST DEFINITELY BE USING THESE MOVEMENTS AND MASSAGES ON NOT ONLY MY 8 MONTH OLD BUT ON MY 4 YEAR OLD AS WELL AS HE STARTS GROWING MORE."

"I LOVE THE IDEA OF PAYING ATTENTION AND CONNECTING WITH BABY. IT DEFINITELY HAS INSPIRED ME TO WATCH AND WONDER AND PICK UP ON HIS CUES"

"INFANT MASSAGE ALSO WAS A GREAT WAY TO BOND, BECOME BETTER AT UNDERSTANDING WHAT MY BABY WAS COMMUNICATING WITH ME. OVERALL A VERY POSITIVE EXPERIENCE"

"THE FACT THAT I HAVE A ROUTINE I CAN WHIP OUT FOR HER TO HAVE SOME RELAXATION MAKES ME FEEL CONFIDENT IN MY ABILITY TO SOOTHE HER WITH MASSAGE"

"I FEEL LIKE THIS HAS HELPED ME BE MORE IN TUNE WITH MY SON!"

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