The UK Massage Championship is returning to City Lit for the second year in a row and will be held on 7th and 8th September.
The event is open to therapists nationally and internationally. Massage practitioners can choose to enter in up to three categories in massage and complementary therapies, from a list of six options. These have been designed to ensure maximum participation.
The UK Massage Championship is a unique event that celebrates the skills of practitioners. It's also designed to honour the often ignored and hidden contribution they make to the health and wellbeing of societies.
During the two-day event, there will be an interesting selection of four workshops each day that focus on the skills required to become a high-performing massage practitioner.
Competition with Quality & Standards
The UK Massage Championship is approved and backed by the World Massage Council (WMC) and sponsored by some of the largest organisations within the industry. The competition has been organised by Bhavesh T. Joshi (London School of Massage) in collaboration Alan Billington (City Lit, Head of Programme for Health and Wellbeing). The aim is to ensure the Championship has high standards of judging and wider community involvement from the massage and education sector.
Judges
With diverse backgrounds in practices, each judge has more than 25 years’ experience, including clinical, training and assessment:
- Alan Billington - City Lit
- Bhavesh T. Joshi - London School of Massage
- Marey El Hamouly – World Massage Counsil
- Carole Lindsay - ITEC
- Maria Mason - Federation of Holistic Therapist (FHT)
- Doreen Uzice - Quantum Metta School of Massage
- Kay Galbraith - ITEC
- Yasser Hamouda - Cyprus Massage Championship
- Ivan Miliotti - ArteCorpo
Sponsors
City Lit
City Lit is Europe’s largest centre for adult education, situated in Holborn, central London. It offers a wide range of Health and Wellbeing related courses from Fitness and Relaxation courses to Yoga, Self-defence and First Aid, including a wide range of Massage and Complementary courses.London School of Massage
The London School of Massage is one of the UK’s largest training institutions, offering professional diploma courses and CPD programs in massage, sports massage, and complementary therapies.
ITEC & VTCT Group
FHT
Established in 1962, the FHT was the first international organisation of its kind, set out to protect the public's health by ensuring high standards in both training and practice.Urban
Urban is a massage delivery app on a mission to bring a human touch to city life. It operates in London, Paris, Manchester and Birmingham.Master Massage Equipment
Master Massage is a brand that specialises in providing quality massage tables and related products. The company was founded in 1998 and is based in California, USA.Spinal Backrack
Spinal Backrack Academy is a learning space designated for professionals who work with the human spine and specialise in treating various spinal conditions.Massage Academy for All
MAFA is the first international and professional academy in Cameroon and CEMAZ zone.Physique
Since 1998, Physique Management has supplied sports healthcare products to medical professionals, elite sports teams and global events. They specialise in therapy, treatment and well-being.Snapwell
Snapwell is a professional and established photography and videography brand specialists in corporate, wedding and special events.Highland Wax Company
Highland Wax Company is a family run business producing 100% natural beeswax-based products.Base Formula
Base Formula are the UK’s leading aromatherapy suppliers and supply over 5000 therapists and 40 training colleges in the UK with premium grade essential oils, carrier oilsand massage oils.FASCIQ by THYSOL
FASCIQ (a brand by THYSOL) is a brand dedicated to helping professionals in their daily practice with specialised fascia tools.
COMFYI
The Comfyi Massage Table Headrest Cushion is a new concept in headrest cushion comfort and design, with a range of key benefits that set it apart from competitors.
Registration
If you are a massage practitioner and wish to showcase your skills, find out more and register your entry on the UK Championship Massage website.
Join us
If you have an interest in complementary therapies and or would like to observe the many different types of practices on show, please make sure you join us. Spectators, visitors, and the public are welcome to the competition, free of charge.
Study Massage Therapy at City Lit
Are you interested in studying massage therapy? Check out our list of courses which can be taken just for fun or to build yourself a new career.
