Baby massage instrctor online course

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Course overview
The Baby Massage Instructor online course teaches you how to deliver calming, nurturing baby massage routines safely and professionally as 1-1 or class based sessions. This gentle, touch-based therapy supports parent-child bonding, eases common baby discomforts (such as wind and colic), and promotes relaxation for both baby and caregiver.
You’ll learn how to perform and teach routines suitable for babies from 6 weeks (post midwife follow up) to pre-crawling, along with tips on group facilitation, class planning, and safe practice. Perfect for therapists, parents, baby group facilitators or anyone passionate about supporting early development.
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Who is this course for?
✔ Massage and holistic therapists
✔ Baby group leaders, doulas, or early years professionals
✔ Parents wanting to learn baby massage techniques
✔ Therapists wanting to run baby massage classes or private sessions
✔ Anyone looking for a flexible, heart-led income stream
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What You Will Learn
📌 The benefits of baby massage for sleep, digestion, bonding and relaxation
📌 Full baby massage routine using gentle strokes and techniques with video demonstration and downloadable notes
📌 How to adapt the routine for different needs
📌 Creating a safe, welcoming space for parents and babies
📌 How to teach baby massage in classes or 1:1 settings
📌 Aftercare advice and class planning ideas
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COURSE BENEFITS
✨ Accredited and insurable – to teach others on a one to one or group session basis (Always check your insurers will cover you once qualified, BEFORE enrolling)
✨ Ideal for expanding your business into the baby & family wellness niche
✨ Learn a meaningful therapy that supports emotional and physical wellbeing
✨ Add new income streams via group classes, private tuition or parent sessions
✨ Gain confidence in supporting new families with compassion and care
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HOW THIS COURSE WILL BENEFIT YOU
🚫 Feel unsure about how to support parents professionally?
→ This course gives you the confidence and tools to lead nurturing sessions.
🚫 Want to add more emotional, meaningful work to your therapy career?
→ Baby massage is a beautiful way to support both babies and parents.
🚫 Looking for a flexible offering that works around family life?
→ Teach baby massage classes or private sessions on your own terms.
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Why Should You Book This Course?
💖 You’ll feel confident, knowledgeable, and equipped to support new parents
💖 You’ll gain a skill that’s in demand and emotionally rewarding
💖 You’ll open doors to a new niche full of connection, care and purpose
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
💬 “Do I need to be a therapist already?”
✅ Yes — the course is open to both qualified massage therapists or relevant childcare / midwife qualifications.
💬 “Can I run classes after this course?”
✅ Yes — once insured, you can teach groups or offer 1:1 sessions.
💬 “Can I use this just with my own baby?”
✅ Absolutely — the course is equally valuable for personal use.
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How This Course Works
📖 Online learning + case studies
📚 Includes video demonstration and full teaching modules
📜 Certificate issued on completion – insurable for classes or personal use

💡 Ready to learn baby massage and share the gift of bonding through touch?
👉 Enrol today and begin your journey into family-centred therapy.

Course information

Pre-requisite / Entry level:
A massage qualification or some relevant childcare / midwife qualifications may be sufficient pre-requisites, however, you will need to clarify this with your insurers before enrolling.
We also recommend you hold an Anatomy & Physiology qualification - Our online course can be found here and is currently £50 if studied alongside this course.
Course format:
online learning modules + case studies
(3 treatments - one video'd)
Attendance:
No attendance required.
This course is completed via online learning
Accrediting body:
IPHM - International Practitioners of Holistic Medicine
ABT - Associated Beauty Therapists
Career potential:
Self-Employed baby reflexology instructor working from home, salon, Spa or Mobile on a one to one basis or for group baby massage clinics.
Additional costs:
You will need to purchase your own products and equipment in order to carry out your case studies and practice your skills, i.e. a baby massage doll. Here is a link to a page to purchase a professional baby massage doll, alternatively, your doll will need to be of similar size & soft bodied to enable demonstration of gentle stretches - https://touchneeds.com/demonstration-dolls

Insurance

Please check your insurance companies requirements before enrolling on this course? (It is the students responsibility to check coverage with their insurers BEFORE enrolling on this course)
We recommend you hold student insurance while studying this course to cover you while practicing &/or when carrying out case studies (where applicable).
  • If you already have therapist insurance - You should be able to add this therapy onto your current insurance
    If you do not have therapist insurance - You can take out student insurance while practicing, and top this up to therapist insurance when qualified. You can take out student insurance for around £25 which will cover you for up to 12 months. For more information and aa list of recommended insurers - CLICK HERE

Course Lessons

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Karen Ashton

Your instructor
Karen Ashton, founder of Holistic Therapies Training Academy and also known as 'The Aromatherapy Geek,' combines her business acumen and passion for holistic wellness to create a thriving training academy. With a background in business ownership, office management, and accounting, Karen meticulously crafts courses that meet industry standards for online, accredited, and VTCT programs. Originally established in Swindon, Wiltshire, the academy flourished after Karen moved to Bideford, Devon, in 2011 for a better work-life balance. Today, she mentors aspiring therapists, helping them achieve professional success while balancing their personal lives. Karen is also an author, vlogger, and course writer, currently working on her second publication, and continues to inspire others.
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