The National Massage Championship (NMC) 2024 was a showcase of global talent, bringing together massage therapists from around the world to compete at Salon Beauty 2024 at Excel London.
Over two exciting days, competitors demonstrated their expertise across seven categories.
The National Massage Championship was organised in partnership with Massage World, Citylux Massage and the International Massage Association, with sponsorship from Massage Warehouse, Songbird Naturals and Balens Specialist Insurance Brokers. The event also received support from Tea and Tonic and Base Formula.
Running as part of Salon Beauty (formerly Olympia Beauty) for the sixth year, the 2024 competition saw an impressive turnout, with therapists displaying creativity, technical skill and passion in categories such as Facial Massage, Swedish/Deep Tissue Massage and Chair Massage.
NMC co-organiser Kate Tora said, "This year’s National Massage Championship has truly been one to remember, with an incredible turnout of talented therapists and overwhelming demand in categories such as Facial Massage.
"We’re so proud to have brought together a diverse group of professionals, showcasing exceptional skill, innovation, and passion for the craft."
2024 National Massage Championship winners
2024 Judges Excellence Award:
- May Au
Advanced/Medical Category:
- 1st place – Nikki Hofford
- 2nd place – Roxana Rei
- 3rd place – George Marcoulis
Swedish/Deep Tissue Category:
- 1st place – Andreea Dumitrescu
- 2nd place – Miroslava Georgieva
- 3rd place – Lukas Bozik
Freestyle Category:
- 1st place – Csenge Kerekes
- 2nd place – Anca-Alina Dragomir
- 3rd place – Yuriko Shirosaki
Spa/Wellness Category:
- 1st place – Julien Wadoux
- 2nd place – Aliona Andrejeva
- 3rd place – Kateryna Miakutikova
Eastern Category:
- 1st place – May Au
- 2nd place – Nikki Hofford
- 3rd place – Csenge Kerekes
Chair Massage Category:
- 1st place – Anton Ange
- 2nd place – Ismail Gule
- 3rd place – Roxane Rei and Lukas Bozik
Facial Massage Category:
- 1st place – Vanessa Nipapan Nimitwiphawong
- 2nd place – Aliona Andrejeva
- 3rd place – Lok Yan Chan
Thank you to the panel of judges for their time and expertise: Monica Paslaru, Louise Mockford, Sunita Passi, Jeppe Tengbjerg, Beata Aleksandrowicz, Mark Innes, Elvira, Slav Marinov, Joseph O’Dwyer, Kinga Jenei and Anna Tsankova.
Congratulations to all participants for their outstanding performances at the 2024 National Massage Championship!
Looking ahead to 2025, Tora said, "We’re excited to announce that we will be expanding the event further, with new categories, more educational platforms and stage talks to enhance learning opportunities. Our goal is to foster even more connections within the massage industry and continue to elevate the standards of excellence that our competition represents.
"If you’re looking to grow your skills, network with therapists, and make your mark in the industry, we encourage you to start preparing now for what promises to be our best year yet!"
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