National Massage Championship

SPA/Wellness Category

9:00 - 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 Round 1: 09:00am - 10:00am Round 2: 10:30am - 11:30am

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09:00 13th October, 2024 Book Now

Freestyle Category

9:00 - 1:00pm Duration: 1 hour 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 Round 1: 09:00am - 10:00am Round 2: 10:30am - 11:30am Round 3: 12:00pm - 1pm

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09:00 13th October, 2024 Book Now

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.

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12:00 13th October, 2024 Book Now

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.

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14:00 13th October, 2024 Book Now

Facial Massage Category

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.

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14:00 13th October, 2024 Book Now

Awards Ceremony and Networking on Health & Wellbeing Stage

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15:30 13th October, 2024 Book Now

Advanced/Clinical Categories

9:00 -11:30am 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. Organiser will put you into the rounds at 8am Round 1: 09:00am - 10:00am Round 2: 10:30am - 11:30am

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09:00 14th October, 2024 Book Now

Swedish/Deep Tissue Category

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 Round 1: 09:00am - 10:00am Round 2: 10:30am - 11:30am

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10:30 14th October, 2024 Book Now

Awards Ceremony on Health & Wellbeing Stage

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13:00 14th October, 2024 Book Now

Judges Excellence Awards

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15:00 14th October, 2024 Book Now