Our Mission

Our mission is to promote nurturing touch through training, education, and research so that babies, parents, and caregivers are loved, valued, and respected throughout the world community.


National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork
56 CE Hours


51.5 CE Hours

Infant Massage USA

 

Audrey Downes and DeAnna Elliott were recognized for over 25 years of service to the field of Infant Massage at a Reception at the Better Babies Center in Chico, CA on November 9, 2007. Click here for more..

 

Maria Joao Alvito and the Portuguese Chapter welcomed 30 of the 44 Trainers from around the world.
Our retreat site was in Sintra, Portugal out side of Lisbon and just a few blocks from the beach.

Our schedule was very busy. We not only review the exam and training documents but discuss issues that have come up during our trainings. It is wonderful to share our work and hear what is happening in other chapters.

The Portuguese chapter entertained us with a local music and dance group. It was fun and festive way to experience the culture of Portugal.



Pictured from left to right, front to back are:
Juliana Dellinger Bavolek - US, Yuko Kusama - Japan, Claire Ute Laves- Germany, Judit Gregor, Hungary, Anne Fernandez Sales - Spain, Merce Simon - Spain, Maria Joao Alvito - Portugal, Esther Maron - Israel, Marianne Rydin - Sweden.

Second Row
Benedetta Costa - Italy, Franciose Levebvre- Canada, Margo Kilborn - South Africa, DeAnna Elliott - USA, Linda Storm - USA, Jody Wright - USA, Glenda Chapman - Australia, Ewa Westman - Sweden.

Third Row
Paola Vitti- Italy, Kirtsy Hawthorn - South Ireland, Sylvie Hetu - Canada, Janice Hart - England UK, Suzanne Adamson - England UK, Monica Ghiotti - Italy, Mia Elmstater - Sweden, Thordis Zwartjes - Germany, Roberto Rossini - Italy, Montse Soler - France, Inger Hartelius - Denmark, Caroline Roberts - England, UK, Elizabeth Hanson - Sweden.

Infant Massage USA is the US Chapter to the International Association of Infant Massage, with its offices in Sweden (iaim.net). Our program is the one founded by, and continues to be supported by, Vimala Schneider McClure, author of “Infant Massage, A Handbook for Loving Parents” and a pioneer in Infant Massage.   Learn More...

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