City Lit Celebrates Success of UK Massage Championship: A Showcase of Talent and Dedication in Promoting Health and Wellbeing
We are thrilled to share the resounding success of the recently hosted UK Massage Championship 2024, which took place on Saturday 7 September and Sunday 8 September at City Lit.
This remarkable competition, open to national and international therapists, delivered two days of skilful demonstrations, workshops, and fierce competition, shining a spotlight on the often-underappreciated contributions of massage practitioners to society's health and wellbeing.
[Photos by Michael Harding]
The Championship Programme
Massage practitioners who participated in the UK Massage Championship had the opportunity to showcase their talents in up to three categories, carefully curated to encourage maximum participation. The event featured a diverse and exciting program, including an array of three workshops each day, aimed at elevating the skills and effectiveness of high-performing massage practitioners.
Meet the judges
The UK Massage Championship upheld the highest standards, thanks to its affiliation with the World Massage Council (WMC) and sponsorship from industry giants. This event was meticulously organised by Bhavesh T. Joshi of the London School of Massage, in collaboration with Alan Billington, City Lit's Head of Programme for Health and Wellbeing. With over 25 years of experience in clinical practice, training, and assessment, the judging panel was nothing short of stellar:
Bhavesh T. Joshi - London School of Massage
Alan Billington - City Lit
Carole Lindsey – ITEC
Maria Mason – FHT
Yasser Hamouda - Myotool Technique
Doreen Uzice - Quantum Metta
Ivan Miliotti - ArteCorpo Massage School
Sponsors
The UK Massage Championship was made possible through the generous support of sponsors:
London School of Massage, City Lit, ITEC & VTCT Group, Federation of Holistic Therapists (FHT), Urban Massage, FASCIQ by Thysol, Massage Academy for All, Master Massage Equipment, Snapwell, Highland Wax Company, Physique and Complementary Medical Association (CMA).
Meet the winners
Overall Winners
Andrea Molin
Gerarda Cirulli Koley
Ismail Guler
Classical Massage
Kateryna Miakutikova
Concepcion Argyrokastritis
Dechaun Malcolm (City Lit Graduate)
Advanced Massage
Ismail Guler
Andrea Molin
Julien Wadoux
Freestyle Massage
Andrea Molin
Anett Nagyapati (City Lit Graduate)
Gerarda Cirulli Koley
Seated Massage
Ismail Guler
Gilbas Piva
Chudawan Wasuwan
Celebrating Excellence: The UK Massage Championship at City Lit
Reflecting on this outstanding event, Alan Billington, Head of Programme for Health and Wellbeing at City Lit, shared his enthusiasm, saying, "The UK Massage Championship showcased the incredible talent within the massage community and emphasised the crucial role they play in promoting health and wellbeing. City Lit was honoured to host this event, and we were excited to witness the participants' dedication and expertise."
As we reflect on the recently hosted UK Massage Championship at City Lit, we can't help but feel proud of the event's resounding success. It was a testament to the incredible skill and dedication of massage practitioners who contribute so significantly to society's health and wellbeing. We are grateful to all participants, judges, and sponsors for making these two days a celebration of excellence, learning, and competition.
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