Our Story
About To Baby and Beyond
Founded by a qualified health visitor with a passion for supporting babies, children and families through evidence-based, accredited training.
Our Mission
Empowering Professionals to Support the Families Who Need It Most
At To Baby and Beyond, our mission is to provide the highest quality, accredited training that equips parents, professionals and organisations with the skills, knowledge and confidence to make a lasting, positive difference in the lives of babies, children and families.
Meet the Founder
Julie — Paediatric Nurse, Health Visitor, and Mother of Twins
To Baby and Beyond started in 2007 with a simple idea: bring the knowledge Julie had gained through 28+ years as a paediatric nurse and health visitor directly to the families and professionals who needed it most. She began running baby classes in Brighton, and quickly saw how transformative positive touch, movement, and connection could be for parents and babies alike.
In 2009, she launched the first Infant Massage Instructor Course — so others could share these skills too. Baby Yoga followed in 2011. The academy grew steadily, shaped by Julie's own experiences as a mother of twins, her clinical background, and her belief that training should be realistic, warm, and genuinely useful.
When COVID hit in 2020, everything moved online — and what had been a South East UK offering became a global one. Today, To Baby and Beyond supports students across the UK and internationally, with the same values at its heart: evidence-informed, attachment-focused, trauma-aware, and always human.
2007
Founded in Brighton
28+
Years of experience
4,000+
Students trained globally
Global
Reach since 2020
The Team
The People Behind the Training
To Baby and Beyond is a small, specialist team — each person chosen for their expertise, warmth, and genuine commitment to supporting families.
Julie
Founder & Lead Trainer
Registered paediatric nurse and health visitor with 28+ years' experience. Julie founded To Baby and Beyond in 2007 and leads the academy's vision, course development, and training programmes.
Jessica Barnaschone
Online Course Tutor
Jessica supports students through our online instructor courses, providing expert feedback, marking practical assessments, and guiding trainees from enrolment through to qualification. Her warm, thorough approach means students always feel supported throughout their learning journey.
Kimberly Boyd
Baby Massage Instructor & Trainer
Kimberly delivers face-to-face baby massage training and classes, bringing hands-on expertise and a genuine love for supporting families. She works with parents and professionals across the South East, helping them build confidence in positive touch from the very first session.
What We Stand For
Our Core Values
Compassion
Every course is designed with deep care for the families and children who will ultimately benefit from the training.
Credibility
All programmes are accredited by recognised professional bodies, ensuring the highest standards of quality.
Empowerment
We equip instructors with the skills, confidence and resources to build meaningful, flexible careers.
Community
Graduates join a supportive network of like-minded professionals dedicated to supporting families.
Our Journey
How We've Grown
To Baby and Beyond was founded by Julie in Brighton, starting with baby classes for local families — bringing together her clinical expertise as a paediatric nurse and health visitor with a genuine passion for supporting parents and babies.
The first Infant Massage Instructor Course launched, giving other professionals and parents the skills to teach baby massage in their own communities.
Baby Yoga Instructor Training was introduced, expanding the portfolio and helping more instructors build flexible, meaningful careers around families.
First Aid training added — including Paediatric First Aid and Baby & Child First Aid for Parents — making the academy a one-stop resource for anyone working with babies and children.
In-House Training launched for nurseries, schools and NHS teams, bringing accredited training directly to organisations across the South East.
When COVID hit, everything moved online. What started as a local Brighton offering became a truly global one — with students joining from across the UK and internationally for the first time.
Mindfulness for Children and Calmer Stories courses developed and launched, reflecting growing demand for children's emotional wellbeing support.
Over 4,000 students trained globally. A growing team of specialist instructors. And the same warmth, rigour and care for families that started it all back in Brighton.
What We Offer
Training That Makes a Real Difference
From baby massage instructor training to paediatric first aid, every course is designed to be practical, evidence-based and genuinely transformative.
Instructor Training Courses
Become a qualified baby massage, yoga, reflexology or mindfulness instructor. Accredited online and face-to-face training with expert support.
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First Aid & Safety Training
Practical, accredited first aid courses for parents and childcare professionals. Paediatric First Aid, Baby & Child First Aid, Anaphylaxis and more.
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In-House Training for Organisations
Tailored training delivered directly to nurseries, schools, NHS teams and charities. Flexible scheduling, group pricing and bespoke programmes.
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Browse our full range of accredited instructor training and first aid courses — or get in touch to find out which path is right for you.