Monica Paslaru

For the second consecutive year, Monica is pleased to return as the Head of Judges for the NMC. 

As the owner of Elemental Massage School, Monica has expanded her reach, with branches now operating in London and Essex. She has developed bespoke courses designed to elevate the practice of therapists, equipping them with an edge in the industry. 

Throughout her teaching career, Monica has educated and supported thousands of therapists on their holistic journeys. She has made it her personal mission to help as many therapists as possible achieve their dreams and goals, while also boosting their confidence in their practice. 

Monica looks forward to welcoming all the talented therapists at the upcoming NMC event.

Beata Aleksandrowicz

Beata Aleksandrowicz is an international expert on massage, healing and wellbeing and she created the Beata Aleksandrowicz Spa Training Method. Author, speaker and wellness judge, Beata has a global reputation for her natural approach to ageing and is revered by the likes of Vogue, Tatler and the Times her exceptional face and massage therapies and healing wellness practices. Her massage techniques are also offered in luxury spas from the Maldives to the Cotswolds.  As an international speaker, she has presented at conferences in France, Poland, Ireland, Germany and the UK, talking about the power of touch, staff training, and face and body massage.

Beata has served as a member on the Mental Wellness Initiative for The Global Wellness Institute and is a judge for the National Massage Championship and TPOT Shine Your Light Awards.

Marc Innes 

Marc Innes is the owner and the Principal of the School of Natural Therapies, who have been operational in London since 2009.

The school has grown into one of the busiest training academies in London, specialising in Clinical Sport and Remedial Massage training and is a centre of excellence in Oncology Massage training.

He is also a founder board member of SATCC (Standards Authority for Touch in Cancer Care) who are successfully promoting standards in cancer care.

Sunita Passi 

Sunita Passi is a renowned holistic therapist trained in India and the UK. With over 20 years of experience, she integrates bodywork, breathwork, and mindfulness, emphasising holistic well-being. Sunita founded Tri-Dosha, an FHT accredited training academy, in 2005, educating 2000+ therapists. An author and speaker, she advocates for self-care and Ayurvedic principles.

 Louise Mockford

Louise is Director of the School of Bodywork and has a busy practice in Somerset. With many years of experience in bodywork and teaching, her passions combine to inspire other therapists to develop their own individual style, drawing from solid foundational skills and making them their own. Louise has a particular interest in fascia, linking the physical with the emotional, and believes that the connection between therapist and client is the most important aspect of a treatment.

Slav Marinov 

Slav is truly passionate about wellness and massage and has dedicated over 20 years to developing his techniques in body manipulation. He is highly regarded as one of the top massage therapists and teachers not only in UK but internationally. Over the years Slav studied and adopted many different advanced massage techniques to develop his very own unique style of massage and body adjustment. His excellent knowledge of anatomy, physiology, sports nutrition and rehabilitation gave him a great foundation to develop his skills in massage to the highest level.

Joseph O'Dwyer 

Joseph is the Director of Sport, Remedial and Soft Tissue studies at the School of Natural Therapies and teaches programmes up to Level 5 standard. Well regarded in martial arts, Joseph was previously a very successful Judo competitor and Instructor – his interest in the body and movement expanded whilst at university training for many years as a powerlifter which continued for several years thereafter, until he returned to the Martial Arts. He has been studying and practicing Kempo Jujitsu for over 18 years and teaching as part of an International Association.

Rachel Fairweather

Rachel Fairweather is the Co-Director and Founder of Jing Advanced Massage Training, the UK’s leading provider of degree-level, hands-on and online education for massage professionals. With over 25 years’ experience in New York, across Europe, and throughout the UK, she has dedicated her career to raising professional standards in massage therapy.

She is the author of the UK’s first and only BTEC Level 6 Professional Diploma in Advanced Clinical and Sports Massage, fully accredited by Pearson/Edexcel; co-author of the Amazon UK Physiotherapy bestseller Massage Fusion; a regular contributor to Massage World magazine; and a sought-after speaker for the FHT, SMA, Fascial Symposium and other leading organisations.

Her expertise spans Eastern and Western approaches including myofascial release, structural integration, Thai massage, neuromuscular techniques and more. Under her leadership, Jing has grown from living-room courses to the UK’s most respected massage training school, with over 20,000 graduates.