Principal Educator - Glenda Chapman
V.E.T.A.B. Adult Trainer & Assessor
Member: IAIM (President - Australia and founding member), ATMS, ARM, RAA
Glenda has 20 years experience as a Professional Integrational Body Therapist, Reflexologist & teacher of Remedial Massage. Glenda has been an Infant Massage Instructor since 1994. Glenda is passionate & dedicated to the IAIM vision.Glenda has completed the Intensive Trainer of Instructors Program in Australia, which also incorporated experience in United Kingdom, Canada, Hungary, & New Zealand. 36 years of parenting & grand parenting experiences, & an in-depth knowledge of touch therapies has formed a rich foundation that Glenda draws upon during the training program. Hundreds of CIMI’s have benefited from Glenda’s expertise & mentoring.
In Services and Workshops for Professional and Childcare Groups
Glenda Chapman has presented various educational programs to Midwives, and Maternal Child Health staff, participants in TAFE Childcare Certificate Course, Staff and parents at Day Care centres, non profit groups such as Australia Breastfeeding Association, and foster parents groups.
Below are a sample of some of the introductory educational programs available:
Introduction to Infant Massage
An overview - A one hour session covering the benefits of and some practical and experiential techniques is available to parent groups and childcare organisations.
Infant Massage the Basics for Babies
A three hour workshop for parents, caregivers and childcare staff.
Topics include the basics of infant massage, contraindications, body language, benefits for parents/caregivers and babies, and practical application techniques.
Infant Massage for Preschoolers
A three hour inservice for childcare workers including the basics of above sessions. Techniques learned are adapted for fully clothed participants, and are aimed at the two to five year old age group using guided imagery and songs whilst promoting positive touch techniques.
call 0427 693 660
"Glenda is fantastic - she gives you confidence in yourself and imparts her love and passion in a very sensitive way" J. Hembry, Physio
"The training far exceeded my expectations in terms of information, research, special needs focus. The method of teaching was very relaxed and I felt comfortable sharing within the group. Glenda is full of knowledge and very capable of sharing this knowledge."
A. Orr, Occupational Therapist
I just wanted to say a big 'Thank You' for a truly wonderful experience at the infant massage training course at Randwick last week. I am so excited about what the future holds for me and how you have equipped me with the means to pass on my newly aquired knowledge to many parents and carers in the near future.