About our Online Training

In our self-paced home-study format, participants will be trained through a comprehensive, hybrid online course. (self-paced, best suited to your schedule). Our hybrid learning model consists of five components:

1. Foundations of Infant Massage – Lessons 1 – 10 – online self-paced lessons (home-based study).
2. Final Exam – Lesson 11 – (48 questions based on readings and online learning)
3. Infant Massage Skills Lab – Lesson 12 – ZOOM Skills Lab – Led by Licensed Trainer (4 – 5 hours) Lab dates will be available when you reach this lesson.
4. Parent-Infant Massage Practicum – Lessons 13 – 16 – Post Practicum teaching
5. Completion – Lessons 17 – 18 – Resources and Course Evaluation (mandatory)

This hybrid course covers the Loving Touch® Method© of Infant and Pediatric Massage, training participants to demonstrate massage techniques to parents and caregivers using a demonstration doll. Only certified instructors with clinical credentials may perform massage directly, when parent or caregiver is unavailable.

The CIMI® online curriculum includes narrated PowerPoint videos, demonstration videos, a live ZOOM Skills lab, exam, infant massage practicum assignments, digital resources, handouts, and guides—all available for download.

Participants who complete all requirements and score at least 80% earn the Certified Infant Massage Instructor (CIMI®) Certificate, are added to the Loving Touch® International Registry, and gain access to the MYCIMI® portal for complimentary tools, stroke sheets, certificates, and resources to support their classes.

The online course provides a 6-month study period to complete all components of the program, including home study, live ZOOMSkills Lab, exam, and the Parent-Infant Massage Practicum requirements.

Example of Course Timeline Plan

• Months 1 – 3, Lessons 1-12: Home study, Open Book Exam, ZOOM Skills Lab
• Months 4 – 6, Lessons 13-18: Parent-Infant Practicum Teaching (self-monitored)

You can finish the course ahead of schedule. If you encounter special situations, extensions are available by request. ZOOM Skill Lab sessions take place monthly. As you progress through your home study, contact us for session dates.

Who Is Our Training For?

Our course is designed for healthcare professionals working with parents/primary caregivers and their infants and children, including nurses, early intervention specialists, occupational and physical therapists, massage therapists, developmental specialists, doulas, parent educators, child life specialists, social workers, home visitors, and those involved in endorsed programs like Early Head Start.

Read more about Becoming a CIMI®.

(see CE HOUR Accreditation information)

Registration and Course Information

International Loving Touch® Foundation, Inc., is an approved accreditor of Continuing Education, which supports the highest ethics in preparation for becoming a Registered CIMI® Certified Infant Massage Instructor. Loving Touch® has set guidelines for admission into our program. Pre-requisites for participation include:

1. Official Registration Application – done online, along with uploading the letters below in PDF format.
2. Letter of Professional Character Reference
3. Personal Letter of Intent: “Why do you want to learn  and  teach the Loving Touch® infant massage program?”
4. Signed Program Waiver

You must have both letters prepared before submitting your application. Once your application and letters are approved, you’ll get access to the payment portal, where you’ll sign our program waiver during checkout. Make sure to specify your doll selection in the appropriate section.

Course Fee and Shipping Details

If you are registering within the Continental USA, the course fee posted here covers all your supplies and includes shipping. Course materials are shipped UPS ground.

Note: Participants registering from outside the continental United States are subject to additional international shipping fees. Rates are determined based on the destination country. We can do a calculation for you, and if you agree to the additional charge, a special payment link will be provided for the shipping cost only. Please inquire before registering for the course.

International orders are typically shipped via the United States Postal Service (USPS) international priority service. To receive a shipping quote, please email your contact information, full shipping address, and destination country to orders@lovingtouch.com.

Additional Information and Contact

International Loving Touch® Foundation, Inc.

(503) 253-8482 PST.  Oregon

Diana Moore ~ Founder | Program Director | Senior Instructor Trainer

To inquire, email: info@lovingtouch.com