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)

"Thank you Tina! I must tell you how great the training was and the wonderful experience I have had thus far teaching. While teaching one of my clients with Cerebral Palsy, he had a moment with his mom that was so intense, peaceful and beautiful all at the same time, it made everything worthwhile. Thanks for such a great training and a great experience I will be able to carry with me forever."
Sheena Visser, CIMT, Child Development Educator
Alberta Health Services | Northern Lights Health Region
(Fort MacMurray, Alberta, CANADA)

“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)

"I am very proud of myself for venturing out into doing something that will benefit my growing career as a massage therapist; my social life and my growing family. I am a mom of a two-month-old baby boy whom both his father and I cherish. Thank you Tina Allen, for being a great teacher and showing your students more than they bargained for. I loved the class and I would take it over again if I could."
Tiffany Andrews, LMT, CIMT
(Orlando, Florida, 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)

“Fabulous! I've attended many seminars, but this by far was the best. Tina is an excellent teacher, making sure everyone feels welcome. The caring knowledge Tina shares so willingly, along with the very specific marketing ideas have given me the confidence to venture out and start my business.”
Cyndy Sharron, LMT , Certified Infant Massage Teacher (CIMT)
(North Olmsted, Ohio, 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)

"I learned so much more than I expected at the CIMT course. I recommed this course to anyone wishing to help teach families how to really bond with their infants."
Nicole Vanek, Certified Infant Massage Teacher (CIMT)
(Atlanta, GA, USA)

"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)

"Tina, you have very impressive skills in setting up a foundation. Your skills as a teacher are extraordinary, but most of all your passion for this area of healing is infectious.

I am looking forward to taking your Pediatric Massage Course!"
Roberta Hunt, PhD, RN
Associate Professor, Department of Nursing, St. Catherine University
(St. Paul, MN, 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)

"In today’s fast paced world, it is wonderful to be able to bring a calm, positive and effective way for parent and caregivers to bond with their babies. During the CIMT training, watching the babies enjoy massage from their caregivers was the best part! I can’t wait to share infant massage with families in my area.  Thank you Liddle Kidz!"
Kathy Edenzon, Training Academy Instructor, CIMT
AuPairCare Live-in Childcare
(Princeton, New Jersey, 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)

"The Infant Massage Certification Training Course was absolutely fantastic! I learned so much in three days, and feel confident to teach infant massage classes to families. I knew massage was good for babies, but now I know it is extraordinary! Massage should be mandatory for every baby; the benefits for the whole family are outstanding!"
Cori Amundrud, CIMT | Certified Infant Massage Teacher
Coordinator, Golden Prairie Parent Link Centre
(Hanna, Alberta, CANADA)

"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's training course was amazing. I left feeling so much more confident working with children and excited at the possibilities of improving the lives of children and families coping with a variety of challenges. Tina is an excellent instructor who has a calming presence and is very interactive with her class. I would highly recommend any of Tina's classes!"
Jennifer R. Bernardo, LMT, Certified Pediatric Massage Therapist (CPMT)
(Cumberland, RI, 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)

"I just finished the CIMT course in Toronto and I would highly recommend this course to anyone who is interested in learning infant massage. It was very interactive, informative and fun! Thank you Tina for sharing your knowledge."
Janice Visinski, Registered Holistic Nutritionist (RHN), Certified Infant Massage Teacher (CIMT)
(Toronto, ON, Canada)

“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)

"I attended the Infant Massage Training in Toronto on Aug. 21-23, 2009. Tina was an amazing instructor; knowledgeable, friendly and practical. I have attended many trainings in the past, but this training is the only one that I walked out feeling confident and prepared to begin my new career as an Infant massage teacher." "
Sara Ebrahim, Social Service Worker, Elementary Teacher, Hon. B.A., B.Ed., CIMT
(Ajax, Ontario, CANADA)

“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)

“The CIMT course was wonderful! Tina is friendly, knowledgeable and a definite inspiration to anyone who cares for children! The course was easy to understand, and provided all the information necessary to begin your journey to a new and exciting career.”
Bailey Kerrivan, CIMT, CYW (Child & Youth Crisis Worker)
(Bowmanville, Ontario, CANADA)

“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 - Pediatric Massage and 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)

My name is Melanie Jansen, I am a mother of 3 and one on the way and I am from Fort St John, British Columbia. This training is amazing, it is full of facts and research. I was amazed at all the benefits of massage affecting our babies to society and everyone in between on a physical, emotional, and mental level!!!

Tina is definitely passionate about what she is teaching because it shows in all that she does. Her style of teaching made me feel comfortable and confident. I feel very fortunate that I can help Tina pass on the importance of nurturing touch. Thank you Tina for sharing your wisdom and experience!!!
Melanie Jansen, CIMT
(Fort St. John, British Columbia, Canada)

Here is what I came up with about the CIMT course, it was so awesome (it’s hard to put it into words). I simply started typing my thoughts...

The CIMT course that I attended in Edmonton was absolutely fabulous. Tina brought a contagious love for making families stronger, healthier and more connected. The CIMT course gives you a great understanding of the lifelong benefits for providing massage, with well defended research and real life proof. I left my training, feeling energized and eager to come back to work and using the knowledge and skills that I have learned from the CIMT training to the adults and children that I serve as the Parent Link Programmer in Lac La Biche. Tina’s instruction covered all areas involved from the benefits of infant massage to marketing sessions, it left “no answers unanswered”.
Aimee Gauthier, CIMT
Parent Link Programmer
(Lac La Biche, Alberta, Canada)

The Certified Infant Massage Teacher (CIMT) course in Vancouver was fantastic, it covered everything I hoped it would and more. Tina is so inspirational and I came away very fulfilled and raring to go. It's such a great thing to be able to do and to enter such a rewarding career. I fully recommend the CIMT course to others. Thank you
Samantha Berry, CIMT
(Whistler, British Columbia, Canada)

Tina is a fabulous instructor who’s passion for working with children shines through. Infant Massage is a life changing experience for parent/guardian and baby that you can pass on to others to help better their bonds with their babies.
Karlana Klammer-Eastwood, CIMT - Certified Infant Massage Teacher
Vegreville & Area Family Day Home Coordinator/Parent Link Coordinator
(Vegreville, Alberta, Canada)

Tina is an amazing instructor – she is very knowledgeable, patient, and genuine. I was impressed with how thorough her course manual was – it contains loads of information and presents it in a way that is very clear and concise. I also appreciated all the great marketing ideas Tina gave us. After taking the Certified Infant Massage Teacher training course, I’m so excited to teach parents all about the wonderful world of infant massage!
Elizabeth Belfry, RMT, CIMT - Certified Infant Massage Teacher
(Victoria, British Columbia, Canada)

Tina is knowledgeable and confident both about teaching Infant Massage and about the business of Infant Massage. I left the course feeling encouraged and ready to start right away - and I still know that she's there to support my questions if needed! I really feel blessed that I got to meet her and take the training with her. It has totally enhanced my career, but also my life in many other ways too! Tina, YOU, are a gift! Thank you for doing what you do and for being who you are!
Rebecca Blake, Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT), Certified Infant Massage Teacher (CIMT)
(San Francisco, California, USA)

Tina is AMAZING!!! This is the second professional training that I have taken from her and when I thought it couldn't get any better.... IT DID! I got all the training I need to truly be comfortable working in this exciting field.
Alysha Gurule-Willey, LMT, CPMT, CIMT
(Phoenix, Arizona, USA)

Tina made it easy to ask questions at any time during class. This class is packed with good information and I am excited to learn more from her in the future!
Shannon Steckelberg, LMT, CIMT
(Beresford, South Dakota, USA)

This course exceeded my expectations 10 fold. I attended an infant massage training years ago, but rarely use it. Tina's course was more in-depth and it showed me the endless possibilities, potential and gave me the tools to use it, so it made it very practical. I am already using it in my practice! Thank you Tina!
Dana Regev, Licensed Massage Therapist (LMT), Certified Infant Massage Teacher (CIMT)
(Phoenix, Arizona, USA)

Having taken previous Infant-Parent Massage certification classes before, I so appreciated the style with which Tina teaches. She brings with her a wealth of experience, both with typically developing, well children, as well as a depth of knowledge of adaptations and considerations for children with special needs--something that as a Special Educator, I so appreciate. She encourages her students to consider every possible scenario while planning a class, which builds thoughtful, sensitive instructors. I am so thankful to have had a weekend of training with her!!
Martha Berit Nelson, MA-ECSED, SIDS Certified, 0-3 Teacher, Certified Infant Massage Teacher (CIMT)
(Oakland, California, USA)

Tina's in-depth instruction on all aspects of infant massage as well as infant health and development has allowed me to feel confident about teaching classes on my own, fully informed and ready to help facilitate bonding between caregivers and infants. I thoroughly enjoyed the three day seminar, and have the utmost respect for Tina and her mission!
Brooke Ryan, LMT, Certified Infant Massage Teacher (CIMT)
(Mesa, Arizona, USA)

I loved the training. I have a 5 month old daughter & I just enjoy being able to connect with her in such a special way. The training has been able to provide me with knowledge & greater opportunity for me to bond with my daughter. Pretty soon I will be certified & I will be able to provide parents with the same experience I have shared with my daughter.
Maria De Jesus Rodriguez
Home Visitor, Volunteers of America Los Angeles, Certified Infant Massage Teacher (CIMT)
(North Hollywood, California, USA)

I honestly signed up for the CIMT course because I thought it would help me out when I became a lactation consultant, and because I thought it would help out my resume. But, after the first day of class, I was hooked and I am so excited to start teaching what I've learned to the people in my community. Infant massage is such a great way to bond with your child and to help them grow to be stronger healthier babies. I would definitely recommend this class to anyone that loves children and likes helping people.
Michaela Mauler, CIMT
(Kearney, Nebraska, USA)

I really enjoyed Tina's Infant Massage Class. Not only has she shared a wealth of knowledge within those three days, but she has showed many of us how to reach our goals in helping infants, moms, and dads by sharing her accomplishments through this rewarding work. I loved seeing the video of her volunteer team in Thailand as well.
Celina McKenzie, NCTMB, ACMT, CR, CIMT
(Becker, Minnesota, USA)

My name is Mary McCoy and I am 43 years old. I have been a registered nurse, public health nurse, licensed school nurse, hospice nurse and more for over 20 years. I have been to many conferences and classes over all those years. I have to say that Tina put on the very best, most well organized, inspiring conference I have ever been to.

I can't hardly wait to get started in my new business with all she has taught me and encouraged me to do. I went into it feeling very apprehensive and unsure if this was the direction I should go with my life and if I had the qualifications or business know-how to do it on my own. Tina was so supportive and even went to lunch with me one day on her free time to answer all of my questions about starting a business. She encouraged me so much that I walked away realizing that I already have what it takes to start my own business and help families. She saved me thousands of dollars in school costs.

Tina is a powerhouse of information and energy and her calm "everything's okay” demeanor is perfect for her line of work. She has done incredible things with her career for the betterment of children all over the world, at her young age. Very inspirational! Her husband Shad was also great to talk to and very supportive of Tina's endeavors. All that aside, the weekend was topped off by meeting their son Otis who was jam packed full of personality and smiles for everyone. I am very excited to attend Tina's Certifies Pediatric Massage Therapist (CPMT) course in Milwaukee next month.

I also want to point out that Tina's assistant Kristina back at home has been extremely professional, timely, helpful and very prompt. She answered email questions the same day and followed up with great information to encourage us to keep going on our future endeavors the very next day after the conference. I couldn't be more impressed! Thank you, thank you, thank you!
Mary McCoy
Registered Nurse (RN), Public Health Nurse,
Licensed School Nurse (LSN), Certified Infant Massage Teacher (CIMT)
(Marshall, Minnesota, USA)

I took Tina's classes - Pediatric and Infant this spring 2009. (Seattle and San Francisco)

I would like to recommend classes to anybody who is looking for fun and education. Tina is a loving and smiling lady giving her heart and knowledge at the same time. I am teaching my "Parenting Massage class" in Hawaii. Children as well their parents love it. In our classes are not just infants but children of any age.

Thank you Tina for all material you provided; it makes my job easy and fun!!
Zorka Pinkas, LMT, CIMT, CPMT
(Honolulu, Hawaii, USA)

I just completed the Pediatric Massage Certification Class and am soooooo happy I did! Tina Allen is engaging, knowledgeable and so dedicated to children and those who care for them. We can all affect change. Take this class and let's get going!
Mary Cay Cavanagh, NCBTMB, LMT, CEIM, CPMT, Certified Pre/perinatal Massage Specialist
(Chicago, Illinois, USA)

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