OUR MISSION:
Nurturing Touch & Communication
Through training, education and research, we promote nurturing touch and communication so parents, caregivers and children are loved, valued, and respected. Learn more about our mission.
Through training, education and research, we promote nurturing touch and communication so parents, caregivers and children are loved, valued, and respected. Learn more about our mission.
We work with 11 International Trainers to provide Certified Educator of Infant Massage (CEIM) Trainings. Each year, these Trainers hold trainings across the United States with 700+ Educators in fields like education, nursing, occupational therapy, social work, and more.
We focus on bringing awareness to infant massage-related research. Our Board contains a committee that works to highlight current research and identify new research opportunities.
We provide education and resources to parents, caregivers, professionals, students and Certified Educators through many channels such as our CEU partnerships, website, newsletters, social media and Member Portal.
“Love being a part of the CEIM family 💛”
"I'm sooooo in love with infant massage ... thank you for the confidence and passion you ignited in me."
"It has opened my world to the power of touch and a soft, empathetic heart. Ultimately, it has changed my life for the better!"
"Infant massage made a massive difference in our family's life and massage continues to this day and will for us for life."
"I truly enjoyed this entire course. I loved the experience and knowledge I gained from this course. Thank you so much!"
“I can't think of a better cause to support this holiday season! Thanks for all you do, IMUSA!”
“May touch continue to nurture our babies just like our girls experienced and loved “
“The classes have created a community and cultural understanding ...it has been a beautiful way for making friends , helping people and families connect when they had been isolated and didn’t know anyone...it crosses over language barriers!”
“This is a great program and it's been a pleasure learning about it.“
Become a CEIM (Certified Educator of Infant Massage) to help parents and caregivers use nurturing touch, so that families become healthier and happier.
IMUSA has been training and educating communities since 2005.
Through the association with our International Trainers, Infant Massage USA’s program has trained over 10,000 students!
To become certified with IMUSA, students must work with at least 5 families. Through that process alone, over 23,000 families have been educated in infant massage!
14 scholarship opportunities given over two years impacting fathers, home visitors, and BIPOC in their community with our SEED Scholarship!
Through the collective of our Members, Trainers, Volunteers and Staff, Infant Massage USA has reached thousands of families with the gift of nurturing touch. Learn more about our impact.
As the US Chapter of the International Association of Infant Massage, we have been helping parents and professionals offer nurturing touch and empower families with this incredible tool since 2005.
Our Impact // Our Board // Our Trainers // Our Certified Educators
Learn more about the different ways to get involved with Infant Massage USA.
Ready to take our Certified Educator (CEIM) training? Click the button below to find a Training scheduled near you.
Associate Memberships are available to the public - for example, those who want to support IMUSA without attending Educator Training or have retired from teaching.
Ready to learn infant massage with your baby? Click the button below to search our Educator Directory for a class near you.
Are you interested in providing space in your office or other location for our 4-day Trainings OR for our CEIMs and Student Educators to provide Parent/Caregiver Classes?
Your contributions help make infant massage a resource for families and children. We appreciate your support.
Are you a current Member interested in volunteer opportunities? We have in-person and online options like fundraising, educational events, administration & social media outreach.
“Infant massage is an ancient art that connects you deeply with the person who is your baby, and helps you to understand your baby’s particular nonverbal language and respond with love and respectful listening.
It empowers you as a parent, for it gives you the means by which you become an expert on your own child.”
Vimala McClure / Infant Massage, A Handbook for Loving Parents