Baby Massage

Our baby massage workshop is designed for massage therapists, holistic practitioners, and wellness professionals who wish to expand their skills by offering a gentle and nurturing baby massage treatment.

It is also suitable for those working with parents, babies, or in early years settings who would like to introduce safe, calming touch techniques that support bonding, relaxation, and infant wellbeing.

Baby massage is a soft, therapeutic practice that encourages connection between parent and baby while supporting comfort, digestion, sleep, and overall emotional security. It is a highly valued treatment within holistic and family wellness environments.

This course will provide you with the knowledge, confidence, and practical skills to safely deliver basic baby massage techniques within a professional or community setting.

 

Curriculum

This practical, hands-on workshop combines essential theory with guided demonstration and practice, ensuring you feel confident in delivering safe and effective baby massage techniques.

During the course, you will learn:

  • Introduction to baby massage and its benefit
  • Appropriate environment and session preparation
  • Health, hygiene, and safety considerations
  • Contraindications and when to avoid massage
  • Safe positioning and handling techniques
  • Step-by-step baby massage routine for full body
  • Techniques to support relaxation, digestion, and sleep
  • Adapting pressure and rhythm for infant comfort
  • Practical demonstration and supervised practice
  • Guidance on working with parents and carers

Aftercare advice and home practice recommendations

Learning Outcomes

✓ Confidently deliver a basic baby massage routine

✓ Knowledgeable on contraindications

✓ Be aware of health, safety and hygiene considerations

✓ Be able to adjust pressure and rhythm appropriately for an infant

You will leave with the practical skills, knowledge, and confidence to introduce this gentle therapy.

Pre-requisites

Previous massage experience is desired.

Career Prospects

Upon completion, you will receive a certificate of completion from The Academy. You will be able to confidently perform an infant massage.

Frequently Asked Questions

The following FAQs should answer most questions but if you do not find an answer please reach contact us.

You can book your course direct online here on our website. Simply choose your course then click ‘APPLY NOW’ where you will be brought to a secure payment gateway. Alternatively call or email the office on 057 8662600/[email protected]

Be organised. Be responsible. Pay attention. Work hard. You have invested a large amount of money and time in your course make sure you get the best possible qualification so you know every cent spent was worth it and you will reap the rewards in the future.

The Academy by Sharon Leavy accepts grants however it is up to the student to obtain the grant. Find more information about grants here.

Each of our tutors hold Internationally recognised Teaching Qualifications, Industry Related Qualifications on the course they are committed to teach and commercial experience. We hand pick our tutors based on their passion and skills. If you choose to train at The Academy by Sharon Leavy, we guarantee you quality training with the top tutors in the Industry.

Biology, Business and Home Economics. Whether it is knowing how a plug is wired to what a cell is – each of these subjects overlap with various topics you’ll need to cover throughout the year. While you may not be applying to college through the traditional CAO points system, don’t slack with your Leaving Certificate studies.

This is known as Accredited Prior Learning: If you have passed an ITEC or CIBTAC module (or equivalent) you will not have to re-sit that exam again i.e. if you have completed Holistic Massage and have passed your exams in Unit 1 (A&P) and Unit 22 (Professional Conduct & Business Awareness) then when you join our Reflexology Course you will not need to re-sit those modules and you can concentrate solely on studying and passing Unit 4 (Reflexology Practical & Theory). 

Definitely not. You will need your family and friends around you to model for all the amazing treatments you are going to learn so you can practice as much as possible. You will probably purchase a portable couch to work on and you will need space at home to set this up. Student flats in Dublin or Galway don’t come with a spare room that can be turned into your beauty room at the click of a switch. The cost of renting and living in Dublin or Galway is extremely expensive, save it for when you need to print an assignment and have no ink or need a new pot of wax to practice.  

The use of a computer and printer is not a necessity but it is highly recommended on all courses as it makes the work load lighter for you, the learner. Learners will need paper, pens and folders. Reflecting the high standard of training and success rate of our graduates, the course does require that the learner be willing to practice at home to build up a strong skill level in their desired area.

Baby Massage

Price:
€250
Start Date: July 26, 2026
End Date: July 26, 2026
Day: Sunday
Time: 10am-4pm
Duration: 1 Day

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