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Transforming communities with the International Association of Infant Massage programme – one baby at a time.
The IAIM is dedicated to using infant massage to transform communities and Alison Young, Interim Neonatal Deputy Manager & CIMI tells us about her ambitious goals, the IAIM Programme and how they came to fruition. For the first time in Wrexham, Wales a group of NICU...
read moreCharity of the month – we’re supporting Break
Our friend and colleague Haze's mum Pauline Carver is bravely doing a skydive to help raise money for this amazing charity. Here's her story: Break gives vulnerable children and young people the time, support, and care they need to achieve their full potential....
read moreRead Kate’s lovely article in Director Magazine
Here's Kate in print again - with a lovely article in The Director Magazine - brilliant photo too on the front page! https://ukdlink.biz/ndfcinc
read moreBaby Massage Vital for Post Natal Depression
Fabulous article by Liz Whitwood and Gemma Bullock who explain how vital the impact of infant massage has been on strengthening the bond between parent and baby. Given 1 in 5 new mums will experience some kind of mental health issue during pregnancy and those early...
read moreA new date for our next ‘Introduction’ to our ‘Boost You for Instructors’
Especially written for Infant Massage Instructors we are pleased to have a new date for our next 'Introduction' to the 'Boost You for Instructors' Programme. Pencil it in your diaries, May 3rd from 7.30 - 8.30 pm. Come along with a cuppa, or a glass of wine and join...
read moreWe’ve published!!
“The Seal Who Was Scared of the Sea” How proud we are! Wellbeing International Ltd are now a publishing house and Waterstones are stocking our book - and it's selling fast.... This beautifully illustrated book and accompanying story shows the tender loving connection...
read moreThree new Mums tell their stories of lockdown loneliness
Over 500,000 babies have been born in the UK since the beginning of lockdown last year. Lots of these parents are new to parenting and have not had the same opportunities to connect with midwives, health visitors and a growing network of family and friends for support...
read moreSafety measures at our IAIM trainings
It was lovely to have you at our training Erin and Lexi!
Here's a lovely message we received from one of our visiting mums on our recent Letchworth training. So glad you enjoyed being part of the course - and felt a real connection to the group! “Since March I have been shielding due to my husband having cancer and I have...
read moreOur new ‘Boost You!’ online six week course
Having recently completed our new Boost You! online six-week course we are delighted to announce the date of the next one starting on the 17th October. Our aim is show you how to boost your immune system, and includes guiding you through the ‘ketogenic’ lifestyle –...
read moreWhy CIMI Kelly loves being part of the IAIM family
Hello Everyone, my name Is Kelly Eastman and I am a family Practitioner and certified Infant Massage Instructor at the Hamlet Charity in Norwich, England. In my role I support families whose children have various diagnoses and conditions. I also support families whose...
read more12 hands, 12 feet and 1 house! Infant massage and quadruplets
Big families are quite common, having 4 children is quite common, but 4 children the same age.... not so much. Well for the Sapia family it happened, undergoing IVF, both eggs taking and splitting, you have 4 gorgeous babies. 2 identical girls and 2 identical boys....
read moreInfant Massage when Mum’s in Prison
We were so pleased to receive this from one of our recently qualified CIMI’s telling us her experience of teaching baby massage in a woman’s prison….. what a heartlifting account! “I work in a Women’s prison with pregnant ladies, new mums and those with older...
read moreEmbracing the Menopause
We are now delighted to be hosting our ‘Embracing the Menopause’ day at the wonderful Assembly Rooms in Norwich on the 30th October. The day is for anyone seeking help and guidance through this, sometimes difficult, stage. We welcome both individuals looking for...
read moreWhat a wonderful retreat!
The fabulous setting of West Lexham Manor and the mild Indian Summer weather made a perfect back drop for our Late Summer Retreat earlier in September. What a gorgeous group we were! So much positive feedback and energy received - we can't wait to start planning our...
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