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Updated in 2026! Now includes "It's Baby Time" online video from Realbodywork which outlines 3 different infant massage routines: peace routine, joy routine, and infant massage for common conditions routine.
The 5 CE hour Infant Massage online course will introduce you to infant massage, benefits of infant massage, and presents 3 entire step by step infant massage routines. Infant massage has been proven to benefit healthy and special needs babies in many ways. This course is great for therapists wanting to perform infant massage as well as for therapists who are interested in educating parents on how to massage their own infant.
This Course Will Present:
The definition and history of infant massage
Benefits and contraindications of infant massage
An infant massage routine including proper positioning of the infant
Benefits of infant massage for common health conditions and disorders
Realbodywork's video titled "It's Baby Time!" with 45 minutes of online technique demonstrations
You Will Receive: An Infant Massage Guidebook For Well, Premature and Special Needs Babies textbook by Mary Ady, CIMI, It's Baby Time online video by Realbodywork, guide with instructions, exam of 40 questions, course evaluation, certificate of achievement upon completion, and unlimited phone support for any of your questions.
The Center for Massage Therapy Continuing Education, LLC is an Approved Provider through the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB); Approved Provider number 409296-00.
Our online massage continuing education courses are also accepted by the American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA), Associated Bodywork and Massage Professionals (ABMP), and most state boards.
For more information on individual state requirements and approvals, please visit our Approvals page and click on your state.
The book was very helpful and supplemental videos a great bonus! - B. St. Lawrence
This course presents a solid foundation in infant massage. - L. Christy, LMT
Great subject area. Material layed out in a friendly manner. - Elizabeth Williams, LMT
Enjoyed the reading and the exam. Was straight forward, to the point and contained inforamtion I can use. - Macy Kramer, LMT
Which of the following is a benefit of infant massage?
A. Decreases the production of stress hormones
B. Provides relaxation by increasing serotonin
C. Promotes sounder and longer sleep patterns
D. All of the above
Why is mineral oil not recommended for infant massage?
A. It is an unnatural product which can suffocate the breathing process of our cells
B. It does not absorb well into the skin and clogs pores
C. It may produce symptoms similar to dry skin because it interferes with the natural moisturizing process of the skin
D. All of the above
When performing infant massage, about how far should your face be from theirs?
A. 1-5 inches
B. 3-5 inches
C. 7-15 inches
D. 15-24 inches
Course Authors
About the Instructors
Corrine Rubida, BS, LMT
Corrine completed her massage therapy training at Gateway College of Massage Therapy in 1997 and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Healthcare Administration in 2012. She has been practicing and teaching massage therapy since 1997 and currently holds a massage therapy license in South Dakota. She is also a member of the ABMP. In 2002, Corrine founded the Center for Massage Therapy CE to make professional massage continuing education courses available both online and by mail. Since then, she has developed more than 100 home-study massage continuing education courses and has taught live courses for AMTA and the Gateway College of Massage Therapy.
Sean Riehl, CMT
Sean Riehl, CMT is the founder of Real Bodywork and a leading expert in massage therapy and bodywork education. A pioneer in clinical instruction, Sean began teaching massage in 1991, and has authored numerous textbooks and produced over 30 instructional videos used by massage schools and practitioners worldwide.
Beyond his clinical and educational work, Sean has been a driving force in the wellness industry’s growth. In 2022, he was a founding member of iFlex Stretch Studios, a premier assisted stretching franchise. Following the acquisition of iFlex by the founders of StretchLab in late 2024, Sean served as the Vice President of Training through 2025. In this role, he worked closely with the executive team to elevate training standards and curriculum for hundreds of practitioners before retiring from the position at the end of the year to focus on his educational legacy.
