We are an internationally accredited program offering continuing education hours for healthcare professionals.
Is Infant Massage an Evidence-Based Practice?
Yes, significant evidence supports infant massage as an evidence-based practice, particularly for preterm infants, showing benefits in weight gain, reduced stress (cortisol), and better sleep. Research indicates it improves maternal-infant interaction, reduces parental stress, and is safe. While some studies on full-term infants show mixed results for long-term developmental impacts, it is widely recognized as a beneficial, low-risk, and supportive intervention.
International Loving Touch Foundation (ILTF) is recognized by National Associations such as American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA) and is accredited by numerous nationally accredited programs.
As a CIMI®, you will become an Active Registered Member of the International Loving Touch Foundation Registry of Certified Infant Massage Instructors and will have access to marketing and promotional materials through our my CIMI® portal to help you be successful in teaching your families in your community or workplace!
One-Year and Two-Year Renewals
Your first year of dues is active for approximately one year after you complete an in-person training or start the online course.
One-Year and Two-Year Renewal Options
To maintain certification through Loving Touch® and stay current in the field of Infant Massage, we require ongoing professional development. Educators may choose one of the following renewal options:
- One-Rear Renewal: Submit 3 Continuing Education (CE) credits each year.
- Two-Year Renewal: Submit 6 CE credits every two years.
We believe that continuing education is essential for professional educators to remain informed, skilled, and effective in their work with infants and families.
Your Options for Continuing Education
We offer flexible pathways for earning continuing education (CE) credits. Any CE credits obtained through your regular professional development that are related to maternal, infant, or child health are required to qualify. Additionally, Loving Touch provides special webinars, stroke refreshers and conferences that may also be applied toward your CE requirements.
ACCREDITATIONS:
International Loving Touch Foundation, Inc. Grants 39 CE’s for completion of our program.
TOTA TEXAS Occupational Therapy Association, Inc.
The TOTA Continuing Education Review Committee has approved this course for the following:
39 contact hours, TOTA approval #2095. Expires August 3, 2027.
TPTA Texas Physical Therapy Association, Inc.
The TPTA Continuing Education Review Committee has approved this course for the following:
39 contact hours, TPTA approval #81984TX. Expires July 21, 2027.
NCBTMB (National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork)
(Provider number 288584-00, • 39 Contact Hours • expires September 21, 2026)
International Loving Touch Foundation, Inc. is approved by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB) as a continuing education-approved provider.
Two-day training total with post-practicum: 39 hours (14 hours for two-day in-person training; and an additional 25 hours upon successful completion of post-training exam and post-practicum)
Montana Nurses Association (Approval #2025-0000002097 • 39 Contact Hours • Expires 2/05/2028)
This nursing continuing professional development activity was approved by Montana Nurses Association, an accredited approver with distinction by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
Illinois Physical Therapy Association
(Approval # 1011-9625 • 39 Contact Hours • Expired 4/1/2026) In-person only
“The Illinois Chapter Continuing Education Committee has certified that this course meets the criteria for approval of Continuing Education offerings established by The Illinois Physical Therapy Association. According to the Rules for the Administration of the Illinois Physical Therapy Act, (section 1340.61) published by the Illinois Department of Professional Regulation, a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant applying for re-licensure in Illinois can earn a maximum of 75% of their required continuing education hours from self-study. The hours awarded for this course are designated for both traditional and self-study CE credit.
CERS (California Board of Physical Therapy)
(Approval # 25-51599-2 • 39 Contact Hours • Expiration Date: Dec 1, 2026)
This course has been Approved by CERS, an Approval Agency for the California Board of Physical Therapy.
CERS (District of Columbia Board of Physical Therapy)
(Approval # 25-51599-2 • 39 Contact Hours • Expiration Date: Dec 1, 2026)
This course has been Approved by CERS, an Approval Agency for the District of Columbia Board of Physical Therapy.
Missouri Professional Development
This course has been approved by the Missouri Professional Development System for 16 hours. Course ID 45129 (16 Contact Hours • Expiration Date: Dec 1, 2026)
Florida CE BROKER for Florida Board of Massage Therapy
(Course tracking number #20-300716, • 39 Contact Hours • no expiration, indefinite)
(Course tracking number #20-950388, • 39 Contact Hours • ONLINE Course no expiration, indefinite)
Hybrid Online Course and Two-day in person trainings: 39 CEUs (14 hours for two-day training and 14 hours for Online homestudy; an additional 25 hours upon successful completion of post-training exam and practicum)