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Article Type: Calendar
Pub Date: 03/01/2011
Publication: Name: Community Practitioner Publisher: Ten Alps Publishing Audience: Academic Format: Magazine/Journal Subject: Health; Health care industry Copyright: COPYRIGHT 2011 Ten Alps Publishing ISSN: 1462-2815
Issue: Date: March, 2011 Source Volume: 84 Source Issue: 3
Accession Number: 249959649
Full Text: GICM Annual Conference: Promoting the 'Year of Communication'

2 April at Anglia Ruskin University, Chelmsford, Essex

The Guild of Infant and Child Massage (GICM) Annual Conference. Cost: 95 [pound sterling] (GICM members 60 [pound sterling]). See website for information on the eminent speakers and directions. Refreshments and lunch provided.

Guild of Infant and Child Massage

Tel: 01889 566300 or email: chair@gicm.org.uk www.gicm.org.uk

Pelvic Partnership Conference

21 May in Didcot, Oxfordshire

New developments continue apace in managing and treating pelvic girdle pain (PGP). This is a unique opportunity to:

* Hear leading experts

* Share knowledge of providing effective treatment

* Consider cost-effective services and improved care to patients. Topics include: prolotherapy; midwifery care, pain management; physiotherapy, rehabilitation, chiropractic, cost effectiveness of physiotherapy services.

More details: www.pelvicpartnership.org.uk or ring 01235 820921

Touch-Learn International Infant Massage Teacher Training Programme

Venues across the UK, plus in-house

An accredited five-day comprehensive infant massage programme for health and parenting practitioners, provided by Touch-Learn, the exemplary international training provider. This dynamic course includes simple massage techniques coupled with in-depth knowledge to practice safely and professionally, so practitioners feel confident to teach parents in a variety of settings. Also included:

* Research-based evidence

* Relevant anatomy and physiology

* Free biannual newsletters Tutorial and on-going support

* Free membership to the Guild of Infant and Child Massage

* Quality and up-to-date supporting material. Touch-Learn International Ltd

Tel: 01889 566222 or email: mail@touchlearn.co.uk www.touchlearn.co.uk

Rhythm Kids

One-day, fun-filled workshop for baby massage teachers. Enhances child's language, muscle, cognitive and vestibular development, as well as their social skills.

email: rk@touchlearn.co.uk

Baby Yoga

Two-day workshop for qualified baby massage teachers to enhance teaching skills. Supports bonding, attachment, parenting skills, physical development, relaxation.

email: yoga@touchlearn.co.uk

Baby Massage Courses for Health Professionals and Family Centre Workers

Train to become a Certified Infant Massage Instructor (CIMI) with the International Association of Infant Massage (IAIM). By far the largest and the only world-wide organisation with over 30 years of teaching experience now in more than 40 countries. For further details of our training throughout the UK, visit www.iaim.org.uk

Our four-day highly acclaimed, comprehensive course was recently endorsed as the highest quality for parent education, and comprises:

* Theory

* The latest relevant research

* Supervised practical teaching

* Extra curriculum activities including reading, further practical teaching and a take-home written assessment.

All our students will feel confident in empowering parents to give nurturing touch and communication so that children are loved, valued and respected throughout the community. On-going support is always available from our trainers.

We also have many specialist instructors working in diverse areas from special needs to music, who can offer support and post-certification workshops.

We value our members--membership of the IAIM(UK) chapter is given to all students and facilitates:

* Support and networking at local, national and international level

* Continued professional development--regular educational conferences with expert speakers and trainer-led stroke reviews

* Marketing advice for your class set-up and a triannual informative newsletter.

International Association of Infant Massage Ltd

Tel: 0208 989 9597 or email: info@iaim.org.uk www.iaim.org.uk
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