The world of massage therapy witnessed a remarkable demonstration at this year’s National Massage Championship (NMC), held at the Olympia Beauty 2023 event at ExCel London.
Not only did the event showcase the skills of some of the best massage therapists in the industry, but it also displayed the dedication and passion there is for a range of treatments, bringing together therapists from diverse backgrounds across the world.
FHT Vice President, Maria Mason, who was a judge of the competition, said: “Attending and judging the National Massage Championships this year was a really positive experience. The atmosphere was professional and brilliant, and it was fascinating to watch the range of treatments performed over the two days.”
Maria also spoke on the Olympia Beauty stage about her journey of mindfulness and how, with passion and professional guidance, you can fulfil a long and lasting therapy career.
As the massage therapy industry continues to grow and evolve, events like the National Massage Championship play a pivotal role in celebrating the talents of massage therapists and fostering a community of professionals dedicated to enhancing the wellbeing of their clients. It’s a testament to the power of touch and the positive impact that skilled therapists can have on people’s lives.
By supporting events like this, the FHT encourages therapists to continuously improve their skills and stay up-to-date with the latest techniques and developments in the industry.
Participants competed in various categories, including Freestyle Massage, Facial Massage, Swedish/Deep Tissue Massage, Chair Massage, Eastern Massage, Advanced/Clinical Massage and more.
The winners of the National Massage Championship 2023 are:
Spa/Wellness
1st – Laura Kennedy
2nd –Carolina Rubio
3rd – Kateryna Miakutikova
Lomi Lomi Subcategory Winner – Kateryna Miakutikova
Freestyle Massage
1st – Jacques Humpich Poullard
2nd – Nikki Hofford
3rd – Junko Ikuno
Eastern Massage
1st – Papapat Onnom
2nd – Andreea Ciubotariu
3rd – Karol Lepciew
Chair Massage
1st – Ionela Dogaru
2nd – Lukas Bozik
3rd – Ismail Hasan
Swedish/Deep Tissue Massage
1st – Junko Ikuno
2nd – Matthew Armstrong
3rd – Kate Taylor
Facial Massage
1st – Aliona Andrejeva
2nd – Anna Tsankove
3rd – Joanne Serrant
Advanced/Clinical Massage
1st – Alexandra Fraser
2nd – Lukas Bozik
3rd – Mohammad Arshad Ali Khan
Judges Excellence Award Winner
Alexandra Fraser
The FHT gifted a prize bag, full of products and supplies, and a free years worth of FHT membership to each of the gold medal winners.
Congratulations to everyone who took part in the competition.
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