Infant Massage Advanced Certification (CIMT® II)
Minneapolis • June 5–6, 2026
The Liddle Kidz® Foundation is bringing its internationally respected Certified Infant Massage Teacher (CIMT® II) Advanced Certification training to Minneapolis in June 2026.
This immersive course is designed for massage therapists and healthcare professionals who want to deepen their expertise in infant massage and specialized touch therapy for babies with complex healthcare needs.
Unlike foundational infant massage courses that focus on healthy infants, CIMT® II is an advanced training specifically designed for professionals working with infants in special healthcare populations, including NICU, NICU graduates, premature infants, and babies experiencing developmental or medical challenges.
Participants learn advanced techniques and clinical adaptations that support medically fragile infants, while also learning how to confidently teach parents and caregivers nurturing touch techniques that promote bonding, regulation, and early development.
Train with the Global Leader in Infant Massage
This course is taught personally by Tina Allen, founder of the Liddle Kidz® Foundation and one of the world’s most recognized leaders in infant massage and pediatric touch therapy.
With 25+ years of experience, Tina has trained professionals and helped implement infant and pediatric touch therapy programs in 200+ hospitals worldwide, including:
• Stanford Children’s Health
• St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
• Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP)
• UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital
• University of Maryland Medical Center
Her work has helped integrate nurturing touch into NICUs, pediatric hospitals, early intervention programs, and family-centered healthcare settings worldwide.
What You Will Gain
• Advanced infant massage techniques for special healthcare populations
• Techniques and adaptations for NICU, NICU graduates, and premature infants
• Clinical approaches for infants experiencing NAS (Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome) and FASD (Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders)
• Strategies for working with infants with Down Syndrome and Cerebral Palsy
• Understanding muscle tone differences (hypertonicity / hypotonicity) and early contracture concerns
• Touch therapy techniques for sensory differences and neurological underdevelopment
• Methods for supporting infants with feeding, respiratory, and cardiac challenges
• Teaching strategies to help parents confidently provide nurturing touch at home
You will leave with techniques you can immediately integrate into your professional practice and infant massage education programs.
What Massage Therapists Say
“I cannot recommend this enough! I learned and continue to learn, and feel deeply inspired by this training/company and Tina Allen. A blessing to our industry.”
L. Dee Caravia, LMT
Certification Benefits
When you train with Liddle Kidz®, you receive:
• Internationally recognized CIMT® II certification
• Hands-on advanced training you can immediately apply
• CE/CEH/CEUs available (NCBTMB, NYS, CE Broker and more)
• Lifetime access to course materials and updates
• No annual recertification fees — ever
• Return-to-Learn Guarantee allowing you to revisit training in the future
• Complimentary Virtual Knowledge Vault with extensive infant clinical resources ($500 value)
Rare In-Person Training Opportunity
In-person courses with Tina Allen are offered only a few times each year and typically fill quickly.
Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota
Dates: June 5–6, 2026
Early registration is strongly encouraged.
BABS Members: Use code BABSROCK10 for your exclusive discount.
Learn More & Register
Full details and registration:
https://www.liddlekidz.org/minneapolis-2026-courses/
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