ALL CATEGORIES AT MIMC 2027
CHAMPIONS
All gold, silver & bronze.
Winners from International Massage Championships.
Can be done on the massage table, on the chair or on the mattress.
Stretching, mobility and tools are allowed.
Model can be fully clothed - optional.
Consider safety first.
SWEDISH MASSAGE
Needs to be performed on the table and incorporate the following:
Effleurage
Petrissage
Friction
Tapotement
Vibration
Use of tools and stretching are not allowed.
Forearms allowed ONLY as linked moves.
Consider safety first.
WESTERN FREESTYLE
Needs to be performed on a massage table.
Techniques:
Myofascial Release
Sports Massage
Swedish
Californian Massage
Muscle Energy Techniques
Any other techniques from Western Massage Style. Stretching, mobilisation and use of oil are allowed.
Consider safety first.
ASIAN FREESTYLE
Needs to be performed on a massage table or on a mattress.
Stretching, mobilisation of joints, use of tools and use of oil are allowed.
Model/receiver mostly fully clothed.
Shoes not allowed.
Consider safety first.
SPA & WELLNESS
Needs to be performed on a massage table.
All services founded in a Spa & Wellness Centre, such as Indian Head Massage, Facial, Hot Stones, Lomi Lomi, Bamboo Massage.
Stretching, mobilisation, use of tools (stones, bamboo sticks, silicone cups) and use of oil are allowed.
Consider safety first.
CHAIR MASSAGE
We provide massage chairs.
The model needs to be fully clothed.
Stretching, mobilisation and tools are allowed.
Consider safety first, DO NOT STEP ON THE CHAIR.
SPORTS MASSAGE
Needs to be performed on the massage table.
Stretching, mobilisation and tools are allowed.
Both legs are allowed on the table but take safety in consideration.
Consider safety first.
BODY SHAPING
Needs to be performed on the massage table.
Stretching and tools (wood, silicone, metal) are allowed.
Tools must be disinfected before and after.
Lymphatic drainage, sculpting & toning, anticellulite massage & firming techniques.
Consider safety first.
ASHIATSU & KALARI
Needs to be performed on the massage table or on the mattress.
Stretching, mobilisation and tools are allowed.
Participants need to bring their own equipment, including overhead bars setup.
Foot cleaning/disinfecting is a MUST*. No foot to table contact. IF A COMPETITOR’S BAREFOOT TOUCHES THE VENUE FLOOR AT ANY POINT AFTER DISINFECTION, THEY MUST REPEAT THE ENTIRE SANITISATION PROTOCOL, BEFORE RESUMING THE MASSAGE.
Matt edge transition (you may only take of your shoes at the exact edge of your competition section; your feet must go directly from your clen footwear onto a sterile matt/towel or the table).
*Is recommended fast drying alcohol spray or antiseptic wipes across the entire foot, including the soles and between the toes.
Consider safety first.
BEGINNER
Needs to be performed on the massage table.
Stretching, mobilisation and tools are allowed.
Freestyle for therapists under 3 years experience.
Consider safety first.