Liddle Kidz Infant and Pediatric Massage Client Testimonials

“I am very grateful to have had the experience of working with Tina Allen, and her staff in my role as counselor and patient advocate for a population of children affected with retinoblastoma (eye cancer).

This disease strikes children from birth to three years of age, but their treatment and follow up can last a lifetime. As a result, many of the children develop post traumatic stress from their multiple hospital visits and constant interactions with medical personnel. Tina and her staff developed a program to help these babies and their parents. Using her expertise, she was able to teach parents to first practice gentle touch on one another, then on a doll and eventually on their baby. The experience was wonderful for the families that were participants in the program.

I am in awe of Tina’s expertise, enthusiasm and sensitivity and wish to express my support of her newest endeavor, Liddle Kidz, offering gentle touch message to infants and their parents. Our society in general does not teach parents how to calm their baby with gentle touch. I have observed first hand how this method can help quiet even the most upset child even under extremely challenging circumstances.

Best of luck to Tina and Liddle Kidz!”

Nancy Mansfield, Ph.D.
Executive Director, Institute for Families Counselor & Ombudsman,
Retinoblastoma Center, Patient Advocate,
Institute for Maternal Fetal Health,
Childrens Hospital Los Angeles,
Assistant Professor of Clinical Ophthalmology,
Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California
(Los Angeles, CA, USA)

"Thank you Tina, for making my dream of bringing touch therapy to the children at Mattel Children's Hospital a reality. We are required to do so much uninvited 'poking and prodding' in the hospital that it is a true joy to offer purely nurturing, compassionate touch to our children. "
Samantha Drohan Betti, Registered Nurse, Master of Science (MS), Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (CPNP)
Director of Acute Care Pediatrics, Mattel Children’s Hospital at UCLA
(Los Angeles, CA, USA)

“I am very impressed by Tina. She is one of the most sincere, caring and patient individuals from whom I have had the opportunity to work and learn.”
Steven Martel, MD, FAAP
(San Francisco, CA, USA)

"Tina did a wonderful job incorporating the students' various careers into
every aspect of the infant massage certification course! She helped me to
gain a skill base that will enable me to provide an incredibly therapeutic
service to families of hospitalized infants. I have already begun to see how
infant massage can benefit not only infants, but entire families! Thank you,
Tina, for all your continued support!"
Renee Caskey, CCLS
Certified Child Life Specialist- General Pediatrics
Children's Medical Center of Dallas
(Dallas, TX, USA)

When I signed up for this course, I truly had no idea the extent to which it would broaden my ability to help people. As a student massage therapist, I was just looking for another tool to put in my bag, but this quickly become a whole new bag of it's own! The quality of training is fantastic. The course takes you from learning, to teaching, all the way to marketing. I couldn't wait to get out and start teaching. Having the ability to help families connect with each other on such a personal level is something I never expected and am so thankful for. It was absolutely worth the time, energy and money.
Kristin Hernandez, SMT
Universal College of Healing Arts
(Omaha, Nebraska, USA)

"Tina truly is an inspiration in field of infant massage and nurturing touch. She is warm, kind, gentle and approachable. Her classes gives you more information in 3 days than you ever thought possible and she certainly inspires and prepares you for whatever comes your way"
Eva Marie K. Nobrega, BA, CIMT
Senior Therapist, Touch Play & Grow
(Toronto, Ontario, Canada)

Prior to signing up for infant massage classes, I researched various programs on the internet. I finally decided on Liddle Kidz Foundation primarily because of my communication with Tina Allen.

In preparation for the classes I emailed Tina with some questions and also shared some thoughts and information about my life. Tina answered my questions patiently and thoroughly; but, what struck me immediately was how genuinely interested she was in me as a person. Then I took the classes and discovered she is a highly qualified, educated and experienced trainer.

She is naturally down-to-earth, compassionate and kind, and strives to make everyone feel at ease no matter who they are, where they come from or what they think and believe. She's enthusiastic and playful and at the same time has a well-organized training course.

I feel honored to have found Liddle Kidz Foundation to begin my journey with teaching families about the importance of touch through infant massage. I believe my experience with Tina Allen has made and will make all the difference in the world in how I approach and develop my own classes. I cannot say enough to praise and recommend Liddle Kidz Foundation to anyone seeking this certification. I thank Tina Allen and all the people who make Liddle Kidz Foundation possible. This work IS ultimately the most important work in the world!
Vicki Willendorf, CIMT in training!
(Renton, Washington, USA)

I have recently taken CIMT and CPMT with Tina Allen and the Liddle Kidz Foundation and found both courses to exceed my expectations. Tina Allen is a pioneer in the field of bringing safe nurturing and healing touch to children and babies and she brings a wealth of knowledge and experience and delivers the information in a fun, caring and professional manner.
Patricia Milburn-Barile
NNEB Nursery Nurse RMT CIMT CPMT
Adjust To Life Chiropractic and Wellness Clinic
(Calgary, Alberta, Canada)

“Tina Allen provided prenatal massage for a patient who was experiencing a very high-risk pregnancy. The baby was presenting as breach, and Tina was able to not only provide massage therapy to relax my patient, but also taught the patient some techniques of self massage which helped the baby to turn into the correct position prior to delivery. Mom and baby are now healthy and happy, thanks to Tina!”
Dr. Bruno Giannotta, D.C.
(Studio City, CA, USA)

I attended Tina's certfied infant massage teacher training class, and it exceeded my expectations. Tina's approach to teaching is marvelous, and I felt 100% prepared when I left.

My favorite portion of the class was on marketing. The few hours we spent discussing this topic I was on fire with excitement to begin my own practice!
Thank you, Tina, for your humility, generosity, and expertise!
Hilary Jantzi, CD, SMT, CIMT
(Omaha, Nebraska, USA)

I was totally thrilled to take Tina's class. I live in the border land (between New Mexico and Mexico). The need to help these young mother's with their newborn babies is really great here. I am excited that I can use what I learned with Tina, to show them how to enhance their time with their children. This was truly one of the best continuing education classes I have taken.
Debi True Rounds, RMT, CIMT
(Las Cruces, New Mexico)

I recently completed the Liddle Kidz Infant Massage Training course while in Boulder, Colorado. The course was very thorough, and I feel competent to teach others. Although I took the course to train mothers at my present position with Head Start, I plan to create a part-time business with this knowledge as well. I would highly recommend this valuable training.
Kathryn Polla, Teacher, CIMT
Southeast Children and Family Development
Early Head Start & Head Start
(Detroit, Michigan, USA)

CIMT is definitely a course worth recommending to others; Tina’s passion for nurturing touch is contagious. She presents the materials in a way that educates and opens the mind to opportunities of incorporating the knowledge into your existing world. Whether you’re a massage therapist, nurse, educator or someone who just deeply cares about fostering future generations this is training for you.
Jen Liebsack, LMT, CIMT
(Omaha, Nebraska, USA)

A close friend of mine encouraged me to look into the Certified Infant Massage Training. I have just become a Grandmother of two baby girls within a week of each other. The more I thought about the babies and your class, the more my intuition told me to enroll.

I am blessed and thoroughly excited to have the two new babies in my life and I want to help them in any way possible. The class has given me a new purpose in life. I have already seen the benefits in my own grandchildren and I would like to spread that knowledge to other babies and their parents. I am very grateful for having been introduced to this training. The class was very well presented and Tina was kind and wonderful to work with. Thank you very much.
Deborah K Lang, Grandmother, CIMT
(Panora, Iowa, USA)

"The Infant Massage course with Tina in Ottawa, Ontario this past weekend was so empowering. Tina has a very natural ability to flow her love of her craft to those she teaches. I came away with a new outlook on the power of touch and a strong desire to share that with the parents I will work with in the future."
Thank you Tina & the Liddle Kidz Foundation!
Karina Dewar, CIMT
Certified Infant Massage Teacher
Program Director, Ontario Early Years Arnprior
(Arnproir / Ottawa, Ontario, Canada)

The CIMT course provides a great foundation for anyone thinking of teaching infant massage in a classroom setting. Tina is engaging, entertaining, and leads by example—sharing ideas for building your practice based on her own experience in creating opportunities for herself.
Jeanne Mitchell, CMT, CIMT & Certified Prenatal, Labor and Postpartum Massage Therapist
Graduate, Boulder College of Massage Therapy
Member, AMTA
(Boulder, Colorado, USA)

I went into the class thinking it would simply be a "how to massage a baby class." What I came away with was Tina's passion and a desire to see families grow and connect using massage. This class is a great addition to my work as a childbirth educator. I highly recommend it to anyone committed to working with families.
Tamara Wrenn, CIMT, Certified Childbirth Educator, Healthy MOMS Perinatal Fitness Instructor, CPR & First Aid Instructor - Adult, Infant and Child, American Heart Association, La Leche League International Breastfeeding Peer Counselor Program Administrator
(Harriman, New York)

"Tina has been wonderful. She was respectful and knows her stuff. The most important thing is that Tina is open-minded and respectful of diversity."
Maryam Mozafarinezhad, PsyD. | Psychologist
(Santa Monica, CA, USA)

"Tina did a wonderful job at teaching so that information was learned and the student felt confident!"
Stephanie Dilliner, PT | Pediatric Physical Therapist | Early Childhood Educator
Owner, Pediatric Milestones
(Valley Springs, CA, USA)

Tina Allen presented an outstanding infant massage workshop at my Creative Arts Studio in June. I was impressed with the amount of information that was presented during our three days together. Tina was organized and kept things moving while allowing time for discussions. I was happy to have the opportunity to learn from the other educators who attended. A wide variety of materials were also available for participants to browse through. I would love to have Tina return for another workshop in the near future!
Brenda Wright, Director
Wright Foot Forward
Creative Arts Center
(Boise, Idaho, USA)

I work at the Iowa State University Child Development Lab School in the Infant/ Toddler room. I had been struggling for 2 years to try to get into an infant massage class that would allow me to teach it. I think all of the “closed or cancelled” classes from other organizations happened for a reason. This training was excellent. I’m so pleased I had the opportunity to take it from Tina. She presented the info in an appropriate manner. Just enough history without making the training boring. It was excellent to be able facilitate a class with her there. I would encourage everyone to take the classes for Infant Massage from Tina Allen!
Laurie Jeffries
Head Teacher
Iowa State University
Child Development Laboratory School
(Ames, Iowa, USA)

"Tina's presentation throughout the course was excellent, both personally and professionally. She was prepared and prompt everyday!"
Cynthia Haberman, OT | Pediatric Occupational Therapist
(Valley Springs, CA, USA)

Hi, I Just wanted to express my sincere thanks for my recent experience with Liddle Kidz and the awesome Certified Infant Massage Teacher course I attended recently. Tina Allen is very passionate in her quest to teach caregivers the importance of touch for children, and presents the course in a very informative and detailed manner yet keeps it simple and very real world, I highly recommend the course to all who share the value of touch and interaction. The benefits are endless.
Michael J. McElwee, LMT , Certified Infant Massage Teacher (CIMT)
(Des Moines, Iowa, USA)

"The class really was fantastic! Tina's open, honest presence makes everyone comfortable and lends itself to us being open and honest in our work. Thank you!"
Kim Hansen, PNP | Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
(Sebastopol, CA, USA)

" I received my Infant Massage Instructors Certification from another organization. I came across your website when I was looking for articles to increase resources for my classes. The articles and information that you have on your website is fantastic and up to date! I have already shared it with many parents! Thank you for not only your permission to share the articles with my classes, but also attaching the articles in handout form, that was very generous! It is refreshing to have the support of other experts!"
Cathy Dunn, RMT, CIMI
(Toronto, Ontario, CANADA)

“Tina is the best teacher I’ve ever had! She is one of the sweetest and most compassionate people I know. I could tell by our first conversation, how passionate and knowledgeable she is about what she does. Tina’s friendly and outgoing personality made the class a lot of fun! She continues to be a source of support and information for me. I believe Tina is one of the guardian angels God sent to help guide me to my mission in life. Thank you Tina!”
Lori Boccia RDMS, RT(M), CIMT, CIMI
(Poughkeepsie, New York, USA)

"I loved this class!!! Every aspect was right on and so much fun. I highly recommend Tina's class to everyone interested in relationships, babies, massage and communication building."
Sheridan Ross, LMT, CIMT | Licensed Massage Therapist | Labor Doula | Lactation Consultant
(San Carlos, CA, USA)

“Tina Allen is not only an expert in her field, she is a master teacher! I have taken other infant massage and pediatric health education, and nothing compares to the information I have learned from Tina.  I would recommend anyone wanting to provide touch therapy for children learn from her. She’ll teach you even more than you need to know!”
Michele Jensen, MS, RN, CPNP, CIMT
(San Diego, CA, USA)

"Tina is an extremely knowledgeable, kind and energetic instructor. I have volunteered with her for several years, and she always put her heart and soul into everything she does. This quality, along with her unshakeable optimism, cheerful personality and expertise, make her a valuable asset to anyone interested in learning more about the field Infant and Pediatric Massage.

Perhaps one of the most striking aspects about Tina is her passion and commitment. She believes in what she does, and she does it with enthusiasm, warmth and integrity."
Claire Sterrett, LMT, CIMT, CIMI, MA Somatic Psychology
(Los Angeles, CA, USA)

"Tina Allen has a wonderful way to teach. I could really feel her passion for Infant Massage and that she takes much pleasure in teaching new Infant Massage Teachers. The CIMT Training was the best and most meaningful continuing education I have ever taken."
Katrin Blatter, Pediatric Nurse
(Toronto, Ontario, Canada)

"You have great insight. I wish we could work closer together so I could learn more from you. You are a great mentor!"
Debi Langton, LMT, CIMT, CIMI
(Dallas, TX, USA)

"This course was not only interesting, but inspirational! Now (at the end) I know I can be an effective nurturing instructor."
Katherine Compton, RN, BSN
Family Advocacy Program at Fort Hood
(Lampasas, TX, USA)

“Thank you Tina for teaching me such a wonderful gift to teach to parents and caregivers. The intervention of touch can help build the bond and attachment between parent and infant. When you teach you do this in a way that is open minded and respectful for both parent and child.”
Sandra Andrade, PsyD/ Psychologist , MA
(Chatsworth, CA, USA)

"Tina was a very impressive instructor. I felt she was not only highly knowledgeable but very nurturing and sensitive to all of us."
Annie Viramontez, LMT | Licensed Massage Therapist
Owner, Healing Hands Massage Therapy
(Coeur D’Alene, ID, USA)

"Tina Allen is an expert in this field as demonstrated by various examples used to make sure we understood concepts presented. She is a professional presenter who is able to read her audience and make adjustments. There is not one dull moment. As a participant in this training, I couldn't wait to hear what was next! I was also sad to see this time come to an end."
S.P. Andrade, School Administrator | Early Childhood Educator
(Lennox, CA, USA)

"Tina was clear and had a great energetic and patient attitude. She was thorough with the information and helpful when answering questions. A true professional!"
Jacqueline Martinez, LMT | Licensed Massage Therapist | Special Education Teacher
(Maywood, CA, USA)

“Thanks so much, for all the time, education and resources you gave us during our infant massage certification training. The seminar was great and I'm excited about all of the potential utilizing infant massage!”
 Lauren Gilbert, Case Manager, Harvest Home
(Santa Monica, CA, USA)

“Thank you so much for the fabulous infant massage certification training! I can't wait to teach my first group. Tina, you are a bright shining star!”
 Wendy Correa, LMT, RYT, nationally certified childbirth educator, doula and breastfeeding counselor
(Denver, CO, USA)

"Tina was an excellent instructor! She is incredibly thorough, patient and organized. I love that relaxation of the instructor was emphasized."
Lucia Lopez Plunkett, PhD | Clinical Psychologist
(Cypress, CA, USA)

"Such a great class! I feel so fortunate to have stumbled upon Tina's infant massage class. My daughter was only seven weeks old when we enrolled - just getting out of the house was a bit of a challenge - but it turned out to be one of the best parenting choices I have made so far. My baby loves her massages. Tina's instruction gave me such confidence to touch and enjoy my daughter. Her teaching is research-based and effective, but also so warm and fun. Other parents have told me that they've continued to massage their children, even through high school, and that it’s really supported open and trusting relationships - I can't wait!"
Kyoko Bristow and Baby Maya
(Los Angeles, CA, USA)

“Tina is awesome! She is incredibly passionate, organized, professional, caring and compassionate. I could not have asked for a better person to learn about working with babies and kids from.”
Shivon Vanessa, LMT, CIMT, CIMI
(Pasadena, CA, USA)

"Tina is fabulous! Warm, knowledgeable and comfortable."
Michelle Wing, RYT | Registered Yoga Teacher
Owner, It's Yoga Kids
(San Francisco, CA, USA)

“Tina has and always will be a true blessing in my life. I am extremely grateful for the wisdom, knowledge and compassion that she shared with me. Through Tina, I learned the value and power of compassionate infant massage. Thank you Tina from bottom of my heart!”
Mayra Padilla, LMT, CIMT, CIMI
(Hermosa Beach, CA, USA)

“I can't express how much I loved your class. I am so glad I decided to take it with you. You truly are a gem! ;)”
Cathy Fujimoto, LMT, Certified Infant Massage Teacher (CIMT)
(Torrance, CA, USA)

Tina is a fantastic speaker, and it is easy for participants to be part of discussions. She is positive, supportive and passionate about the work! After this course, I look forward to not only my growth in pediatric massage but seeing the Liddle Kidz program grow & grow & grow!
Eric Thanem, LMP, CPMT
(Poulsbo, WA, USA)

Tina has a great ability to put complicated material into simple and understandable terms.  She explains information in a simple, practical way and listens to her students.  She has openness, and creates a positive environment to learn. Thank you for a great course!
Michelle Anderson, RMT, CIMT, CPMT
(North Battleford, SK, Canada)

Tina allowed the group of plenty of time for questions and altered the presentation based on our questions and needs.
Brooke Ballard, LMT, CPMT
(Hoover, AL, USA)

I think the course was very well done and can’t think of anything to improve it! Tina is very informed and experienced. She presented in a most interesting way!
Ellen Zalewski, LMP, CPMT
(Tacoma, WA, USA)

Tina is so easy to talk to! She does an outstanding job and is so willing to share and listen. Thank you so much!
Robert McDonald, LMT, CPMT
(Phoenix, AZ, USA)

This course was so helpful and is giving us so much direction of reaching our goal to start a business in this field of practice. Thank you for al of your help!
Alysha Gurule-Willey, LMT, CPMT
(Peoria, AZ, USA)

Tina's Pediatric Massage Certification course is academically informative, wonderfully stimulating, and positively filled with emotion. Tina is a pro-active force in the future of wellness for children.
Wendy Kate Rolfe-Cook, LMT, NCTMB, CPMT
Certified Pediatric Massage Therapist, Nationally Certified for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork
Owner - Massage & Bodywork
Member - Emergency Response Massage International (E.R.M.I.), Associated Massage and Bodywork Professionals (A.B.M.P.)
Graduate - Body Being Massage Center School of Massage Therapy
(Tahoe City, CA, USA)

It’s very impressive that you’ve come this far with your work . . .Inspiring!  Thank you for sharing your passion with all of us!
Shaina Traisman, LMT | Founder Yoga Behind Bars
(Seattle, WA, USA)

I enjoyed how Tina uses a variety of modalities to teach a lot of material throughout the course!
Bernadette Pelayo, OT, CIMT
(Long Beach, CA, USA)

Overall this was a very professional and informative course. Tina is an excellent teacher!
Jeanette Dencker, BSBA, Certified Infant Massage Teacher (CIMT)
(San Francisco, CA, USA & Norway)

Thank you for your loving inspiration. May touch heal the world!
Margo Running, LMT, CIMT
(North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada)

Many thanks for your inspiring instruction. I thoroughly enjoyed the entire course. You are a very special soul.
Patricia Milburn-Barile, RMT, CIMT, CPMT
(Calgary, Alberta, Canada)

You (Tina) are an amazing, informative, and a wealth of knowledge and experience. You create a fun, nurturing and supportive environment. Many thanks for your inspiring instruction. I thoroughly enjoyed the entire course. You are a very special soul.
Lindsay Merchant-Nowoselsky, RMT, CIMT, CPMT
(Sherwood Park, AB, Canada)

Tina is very knowledgeable and compassionate about nurturing touch and infant massage, which creates a very stimulating learning environment. Tina’s passion is inspirational!
Casie Menhinick, CIMT, Birth and Post Partum Doula (in process with DONA)
(Gold Bridge, BC, Canada)

Tina is a fantastic trainer. She is approachable, knowledgeable, genuine, very organized and prepared for classes. She is extremely supportive in all aspects and incredibly generous. Thank you for the wonderful class. I’m looking very forward to sharing this wonderful gift with all the mom’s I know.
Stefanie Swinnard, CIMT
(Chiliwack, British Columbia, Canada)

Tina is very approachable, open, enthusiastic and passionate about the subject. She encouraged and welcomed participation from our entire group. She is also very professional.
Candice Christianson-Watson, RMT, CIMT
(Whistler, BC, Canada)

This course was the best experience I have had taking a CEU. Cant wait to take other courses from Tina Allen... Only wish she taught more classes!!! I would do all my training with her!
Alysha Gurule LMT, CPMT
(Phoenix, Arizona, USA)

Tina has a very lively and motivating way of teaching. She is honest and real. I can feel her empathy, compassion and passion!
Katrin Blatter, Pediatric Nurse, Certified Infant Massage Teacher (CIMT)
(Toronto, ON, Canada & Switzerland)

Tina is well informed, a great speaker and engaging person. This was a fantastic class!
Linnet Leuba, RMT, CIMT
(Vancouver, BC, Canada)

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