National Massage Championship

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The National Massage Championship (The NMC) will be returning to Salon Beauty in 2024!

This incredible event welcomes all qualified massage therapists and bodyworkers to compete for a trophy or two in 7 competition categories.

The competition will be taking place on Sunday 13 and Monday 14 October 2024 at ExCeL London and is open to all qualified massage therapists.

Competitors can enter up to 3 categories, discounts are available for multiple categories: 1 category: £97.50, 2 categories: £129, 3 categories: £149. Organisers will contact you once the ticket has been purchased to find out which category you would like to enter and will put you into rounds. 

 

SOLD OUT: FACIAL & SWEEDISH/ DEEP TISSUE

13th October, 2024

  • Registration open for The NMC

    Registration open for The NMC



    08:00 13th October, 2024 Book Now

  • Opening Speech by the Head Judge

    Opening Speech by the Head Judge



    08:50 13th October, 2024 Book Now

  • SPA/Wellness & Freestyle Categories Round 1

    SPA/Wellness & Freestyle Categories Round 1

    9:00am - 10:00am The Freestyle Massage category offers massage therapists the opportunity to demonstrate their creativity and versatility in massage and bodywork. Drawing inspiration from both Western and Eastern modalities, participants can incorporate a diverse range of techniques and tools, including hot stones, bamboo sticks, Thai tools, singing bowls, reflexology tools, cupping, acupuncture, and more. With a focus on individual expression and innovation, participants are encouraged to showcase their unique skills and styles, creating an engaging and dynamic massage experience. Organiser will put you into the rounds at 8am The Spa/Wellness Massage category focuses on classical Swedish, Beauty, and SPA-style massage techniques, providing participants with a platform to showcase their classical massage skills. Advanced massage techniques are not permitted in this category, ensuring a focus on holistic wellness and client relaxation. Participants are encouraged to create a serene and tranquil/SPA environment, offering a soothing massage experience. Organiser will put you into the rounds at 8am



    09:00 13th October, 2024 Book Now

  • SPA/Wellness & Freestyle Categories Round 2

    SPA/Wellness & Freestyle Categories Round 2

    10:30-11:30 Duration: 1 hour The Spa/Wellness Massage category focuses on classical Swedish, Beauty, and SPA-style massage techniques, providing participants with a platform to showcase their classical massage skills. Advanced massage techniques are not permitted in this category, ensuring a focus on holistic wellness and client relaxation. Participants are encouraged to create a serene and tranquil/SPA environment, offering a soothing massage experience. Organiser will put you into the rounds at 8am



    10:30 13th October, 2024 Book Now

  • Freestyle Category Round 3 & Eastern Category

    Freestyle Category Round 3 & Eastern Category

    12:00 - 1:00pm Duration: 1 hour Based on Eastern medical systems and techniques, the Eastern Massage category showcases modalities such as Traditional Thai Massage, Thai Yoga massage, Shiatsu, Ayurveda, and Indonesian and Polynesian techniques. Participants have the option to incorporate tools such as singing bowls, scarves, bamboo sticks, and stones, adding depth and authenticity to their treatments. While tools are permitted, acupuncture and cupping techniques are excluded, aligning with the category's focus on traditional Eastern massage practices.



    12:00 13th October, 2024 Book Now

  • Chair Massage Category

    Chair Massage Category

    Duration: 40 minutes This massage should be implemented on an industry standard professional massage chair and the model must be fully clothed. You can be creative in the technique in this category. Participants must provide their own massage chair, and those in need can request one during registration.



    14:00 13th October, 2024 Book Now

  • Lunch Break

    Lunch Break

    13:05 - 13:55pm



    13:05 13th October, 2024

  • Facial & Chair Massage Categories

    Facial & Chair Massage Categories

    Duration: 45 minutes to 1 hour Focus on providing facial massage using various techniques and products. This category allows the use of tools and products to enhance the facial massage experience.



    14:00 13th October, 2024 Book Now

  • Awards Ceremony on Health & Wellbeing Stage

    Awards Ceremony on Health & Wellbeing Stage



    15:30 13th October, 2024 Book Now

  • Networking

    Networking

    15:30 - 16:30



    15:30 13th October, 2024 Book Now

14th October, 2024

  • Registration open fo The NMC Day 2

    Registration open fo The NMC Day 2



    08:00 14th October, 2024 Book Now

  • Opening speech by the Head Judge

    Opening speech by the Head Judge



    08:50 14th October, 2024 Book Now

  • Swedish/Deep Tissue & Advanced/Clinical Categories Round 1

    Swedish/Deep Tissue & Advanced/Clinical Categories Round 1

    9:00 - 10:00 Duration: 1 hour This category is designed for massage therapists proficient in advanced massage techniques, catering to clients with specific needs such as deep tissue, remedial, sports injuries, myofascial release (MFR), neuromuscular therapy (NMT), trigger point therapy, mobilization, and other advanced modalities. It is well-suited for clinical therapists, including physiotherapists, osteopaths, and chiropractors who integrate massage treatments into their practice. Participants are encouraged to showcase their expertise without incorporating manipulations. Additionally, a Medical/Clinical subcategory is available for participants utilising tools such as cupping (dry/fire cupping), dry needling, massage guns, and moxibustion, catering specifically to medical and clinical skillsets. Duration: 1 hour Ideal for massage therapists qualified in Classic Swedish or Deep Tissue massage techniques, the Swedish/Deep Tissue Massage category emphasizes traditional massage movements and relaxation. Participants are encouraged to combine Classic Swedish and Deep Tissue techniques, stretching allowed. Advanced movements and tools are not permitted in this category. Organiser will put you into the rounds at 8am



    09:00 14th October, 2024 Book Now

  • Swedish/Deep Tissue & Advanced/Clinical Categories Round 2

    Swedish/Deep Tissue & Advanced/Clinical Categories Round 2

    9:00 - 11:30am Duration: 1 hour Ideal for massage therapists qualified in Classic Swedish or Deep Tissue massage techniques, the Swedish/Deep Tissue Massage category emphasizes traditional massage movements and relaxation. Participants are encouraged to combine Classic Swedish and Deep Tissue techniques, stretching allowed. Advanced movements and tools are not permitted in this category. Organiser will put you into the rounds at 8am Duration: 1 hour This category is designed for massage therapists proficient in advanced massage techniques, catering to clients with specific needs such as deep tissue, remedial, sports injuries, myofascial release (MFR), neuromuscular therapy (NMT), trigger point therapy, mobilization, and other advanced modalities. It is well-suited for clinical therapists, including physiotherapists, osteopaths, and chiropractors who integrate massage treatments into their practice. Participants are encouraged to showcase their expertise without incorporating manipulations. Additionally, a Medical/Clinical subcategory is available for participants utilising tools such as cupping (dry/fire cupping), dry needling, massage guns, and moxibustion, catering specifically to medical and clinical skillsets.



    10:30 14th October, 2024 Book Now

  • Lunch Break

    Lunch Break

    11:40am - 12:45pm



    11:40 14th October, 2024

  • Awards Ceremony on Health & Wellbeing Stage

    Awards Ceremony on Health & Wellbeing Stage



    13:00 14th October, 2024 Book Now

  • The National Massage Championship Grand Finale

    The National Massage Championship Grand Finale



    13:45 14th October, 2024 Book Now

  • Judges Excellence Awards

    Judges Excellence Awards



    15:00 14th October, 2024 Book Now

  • Networking for The National Massage Championship

    Networking for The National Massage Championship

    15:30 - 16:30



    15:30 14th October, 2024 Book Now

Please note organisers will put you into the rounds at 8am.

Thanks to our headline sponsor & organisers

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