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Certification Process

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The following are the series of steps in the certification process to become a Certified Instructor of Infant Massage with A Foundation for Healthy Family Living™.

  1. Submit parts 1 & 2 of the application and send with deposit for the training location that you would like to attend.


  2. Participate in all of the 4 day training.


  3. Following the 4 day training - complete the certification packet which includes:
    1. The “take home open book exam”
    2. Teach five (5) babies and their caregivers the Infant Massage program. This may be done in a group class taught in 5 sessions or in private classes taught in 3 sessions. Have parent/caregiver complete the form evaluating your teaching.
    3. Complete your own self-evaluation Submit the above packet for review within the agreed upon time line. This is usually within 3-6 months of completing the training, the agreement is established at the training.

  4. Certification with A Foundation for Healthy Family Living™ follows after a review and approval of the above process
Required Reading: The required reading may be completed at any time during the certification process, though many students find it beneficial to complete it prior to the training. The books are:
  1. Touching by Ashley Montague &/or Vital Touch by Sharon Heller, PhD
  2. Infant massage: A Handbook for Loving Parents by Vimala Schneider McClure
Reference books include:

  1. The Baby Book by Dr William and Martha Sears
  2. The Well Baby Book by Samuels and Samuel
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