ASIA MASSAGE
CHAMPIONSHIP 2024
AMC promise from
All AMC judges
We at the Japan Massage Championship
I hereby pledge to conduct a strict and fair examination without making any assumptions.
Introducing the jury members made up of domestic and international experts
Sponsor, co-sponsor, honorary judge, chief judge of the competition
world's best therapist
Takuto Kawakami
In 2019, it was held in Paris, France.
world massage competition
[MEILLEUR SPA PRATICIEN INTERNATIONAL FRANCE]
Winner in the international category!
the only one among the winners
Won the competition as a male therapist!
Become the world's best therapist, which was my dream!
Founder and CEO of IMA
Jeppe Tengbjerg
International Massage Association
Founder and CEO,
Held in Copenhagen, Denmark
Massage World Championships and other competitions
Planning and management.
Practiced by experienced therapists from around the world
Developing various technologies,
We are working to popularize it.
In addition, he runs a massage school.
Acupuncture and reflexology therapists
I am educating.
Professional chiropractor and back pain researcher
Ken Yamamoto
I attended medical school in the United States for over 10 years.
KYT, which was developed from anatomy
Doctors from over 40 countries
Chirodoctor Osteopath Physiotherapist
For therapists
It's a popular technique.
Because there are endless offers from overseas
I stay in Japan for about three months a year.
[Cure lower back pain around the world]
I am working hard towards my dream.
We are progressing towards our goal.
CEO of Magic Hands Co., Ltd.
Takeshi Uehara
Founded the "u-bal Body School"
He has been involved in anatomical education for a total of 40,000 therapists, and has published many books and DVDs.
At Tokyo 2020, the Serbian wrestling team will
Other major leagues
Served as a women's soccer team trainer
He has extensive on-site experience both at home and abroad.
In addition, we are developing luxury hotel spas and
Therapist dispatch business, etc.
He is also active in the business world.
Founder and CEO of the World Thai Massage Spa Association
Chutima Haelg
President and Founder of the World Association of Nuad Thai & Spa (WANT).
World Nuad Thai Championship 2022
(World Championship of Thai Traditional Massage).
IMA (International Massage Association)
Judge at the World Massage Championships
Serves as an ambassador.
Other events held in California
Thai Massage World Championships
At the Swiss Thai Massage & Spa Contest
Served as a judge.
Winner of the global award "Chiang Mai Spa Awards".
AMC judge
Speakers
Representative of Kadomori Corporation
Shuhei Kadomori
Kadomori Corporation is established.
Synchronized Orthodontics® KADOMORI
Shinmachi Salon (Osaka) Daikanyama Salon (Tokyo)
While working on the front lines as the director of the clinic,
He has also traveled overseas on business trips and made numerous media appearances.
Six-division world champion boxer
Manny Pacquiao, Hollywood, Beverly Hills,
Shanghai, Hong Kong, Singapore,
We have customers all over the world, including Dubai.
Japanese technology to the world.
Stretch Trainer/Physiotherapist
Tadashi Kaneko
The format of a stretch specialty store
A charismatic figure in the world of stretching, who first created it in Japan.
Obtained a Master's degree in Sports Science from Waseda University Graduate School.
I am currently writing my master's thesis on improving posture.
Advocating scientific stretching,
I am trying to alleviate severe chronic pain.
Our motto is "Turn stretching into medicine!"
Its high effectiveness has attracted attention.
CEO of NAORU Technology Inc.
Daiki Wakabayashi
Acupuncturist/Athletic trainer
NAORU Japan 53 stores
NAORU Australia 3 stores
NAORU Malaysia 1 store
In the three years since its founding, the company has opened 56 stores both in Japan and overseas.
Based on the concept of "chiropractic without massage"
Successfully expanding globally.
We have opened an English School and are accelerating our overseas expansion.
As a Reiwa Tigers candidate, I achieved all the goals.
Representative of Aoyama Fascia Bodywork Rigaku BODY
Takuya Kishiro
Orthopedics as a Physiotherapist
Based on the experience gained in the clinic,
The first store opened in Omotesando five years ago.
Currently, the concept is "chiropractic without attendance."
Nationwide fascial osteopathy specializing in pain relief
It is currently under development.
Perfect Body Life Co., Ltd.
Representative Director
Shinichiro Tadokoro
The only scar removal in Japan
150,000 TikTok followers
30,000 YouTube subscribers
Body maintenance developed from injury treatment for professional athletes in the United States
"Scar tissue removal treatment"
The only practitioner in Japan who can do this.
Due to its slimming effect, she has become an actress, TV personality,
It spread by word of mouth among models and others.
After that, on TV and in magazines
It has been introduced and discussed in many places.
Beautiful Muscle FormationⓇ Esthetician
Megumi Hattori
President of Miroir Co., Ltd. Aesthetic Salon Pearl K Megumi Hattori Health Aesthetic Academy Aesthetics is a Calling Vocation Association "Ema"
Representative of the Aesthetic Therapist Learning Center
A beautician with 22 years of experience, Hattori Method for Beautiful Muscle Formation® creator, has published 11 books and DVDs, and is ranked number one in the nation at S-Gra, with a waiting list of up to 250 new reservations.
Kansai TV "Yoi Don!",
Fuji TV "Nonstop"
Appeared in SoftBank CM
CEO of Face Your Life Inc. CEO of mnku Inc.
Katsuhiko Hirabayashi
The company operates R∞ts Medical Chiropractic Clinic and Medical Head Spa Muku, and also runs the online salon Next Therapist training salon.
The creator of the first Kofō®︎ Kotoku-Axis Seitai®︎ in Japan!
Fann Channel Beauty Category Grand Prix Winner!!!
The number one chiropractic clinic in Japan with the highest customer satisfaction.
Towards becoming the number one group of therapists in Japan!!!
World Championships 2022 and UK Championships 2023
Swedish Massage Winner
Junko Ikuno
After acquiring bodywork training in the UK and Australia, she returned to Japan and started offering "Swedish massage", "chiropractic" and "Thai traditional massage" at a salon in Mie Prefecture.
Operates the salon "kamaria".
In 2022 and 2023, she will be the winner of the Massage World Cup in the oil division, 3rd place in the freestyle division, and the winner of the UK national massage championship in the oil division.
3rd place in the freestyle division. Won numerous awards.
Villa Co., Ltd. Director and COO
Ai Iwasaki
From my one-bedroom home in 2013
We will open Villa with a focus on table Thai traditional massage, and then further hone and practice our skills.
From Hokkaido to Okinawa, we are one of the largest relaxation salons in Japan, with 250 stores nationwide.
I let it grow.
Nowadays, many salons are adopting
A pioneer who spread table Thai traditional massage/Balinese lymphatic massage in Japan.
The grand plan is to develop villas around the world.
Project: Nurturing technology successors
We have a passion for our craftsmanship and are constantly improving our technical skills.
Representative of Effective Touch
Tomoko Ozawa
Founder of Effective Touch
and the school principal.
Representative of Well-being Co., Ltd.
IFA International Aromatherapist.
Certified psychologist.
Runs a salon and school in Tokyo.
JOINUS Therapist Activity Association
A community of over 3,000 people.
Book: "Textbook of Effleurage"
"Facial Effleurage"
"Textbook of Body Reading and Touching"
(BAB Japan)
Head of the Botalabo Institute of Plant and Traditional Medicine
Saito Fumie
For over 20 years, we have been studying traditional medicines from around the world.
(Ayurveda, Thai Massage,
Lao Traditional Therapy, etc.)
While continuing his research into plants (especially native plants),
A salon with a different concept and unique techniques
There are three stores.
He also teaches at various educational institutions.
We strive to train therapists.
In 2023, we will further promote activities that utilize the power of plants as they are and train therapists.
"Institute of Plant and Traditional Medicine
He is the head of the project "Botarabo".
KIWAFUMI Evangelist
Ayumi Hamaoka
Founder of "KIWAFUMI", who invented his own foot-stomping technique from scratch
She has worked with many famous people, including professional athletes and stage actors, and recently worked as a coach for the Lotte Tigers.
With the aim of "making Ishigaki Island a healthy island," she holds study sessions with the island's therapists and is a regular on a radio program, constantly disseminating health information.
She is working to spread KIWAFUMI treatment from Ishigaki Island to the world.
Japan Chakra Beauty Association
Chairman of the Board, Representative of "Total Beauty College NORiKO"
Founder of "IBELLA Ginza"
Noriko Iio
Experience as an esthetician for 37 years. Runs salons and schools in Ginza and Obihiro. Chair of the technical theory examination committee for the 3rd Esthetic Grand Prix.
Founder of the world's first chakra beauty method. Author of many books, including "Chakra Head Treatment®." At the Asia International Aesthetic Medicine Forum,
"Research into New Chakra Beauty Methods" announced
Aiming for further development of the beauty industry, we are active nationwide
Hong Kong Mrs. Pregg Masa
Founder of Prenatal and Postnatal Care.
Regine Chan
UK Training Qualifications Accredited Accessor and Examiner
Pre- and Post-natal Massage Diploma
Belly binding and abdominal massage
Breastfeeding massage and care Prenatal massage Holistic massage Postpartum posture correction with stretching and manual therapy
IBH, IBDR
Belly binding judge leader.
Stretch Coach - NBFA
Dr. Vodder Manual
Lymphatic Drainage Therapist Holistic Massage
Level 3 Certification - ITEC
Representative of WATEC (World Advanced Therapy Certification Examination Organisation)
Marty Matsumoto
Australian Certified
Remedial massage therapist.
UK ITEC and UK IFA certified therapist.
A leading expert in muscle trigger point therapy.
His publications include:
"Easy to understand! Trigger point therapy"
"Fascia muscle stretch therapy"
Movement trigger points
On DVD
"Australian Style Remedial Therapy"
Trigger point therapy
"Movement Trigger Points: 24 Techniques You Can Practice Immediately"
(All published by BAB Japan Publishing).
Thai government certified ITM instructor, Uterine Balance Therapy instructor
Kiyomi An
Relaxation salon in Sapporo and Tokyo
While running four yoga studios,
Thai government certified school instructor
She also works as a uterine balance therapy instructor.
Many TV and radio appearances
She is also active in the media.
President and CEO of Elpis Clinical Esthetics Co., Ltd.
Ai Mitani
We operate 10 beauty salons mainly in Saitama Prefecture.
While managing the business, he also works for the Esthetic Grand Prix (ESGRA) General Incorporated Association.
Served as the first female president for two years from 2017
Committed to the development of the industry.
In addition, as Executive Director of the ESGRA Evaluation Criteria Committee
We also carry out activities and hire our own estheticians every year.
Dispatched to the national tournament.
He also supervises beauty equipment and cosmetics, and is involved in TV shopping on TBS, Shopping Channel, and other channels.
She also engages in a wide range of mass media activities.
Innovators of Facial Yoga
Gua Sha Therapist
Maria Manosalvas
A pioneer in Asia of facial yoga and gua sha therapy, she is an Ecuadorian expert garnering attention in the world of beauty and natural rejuvenation.
With a background in finance, she pursued her passion for beauty.
Created a unique UFY methodology.
Her technique relaxes the facial muscles,
Our focus is on bringing out your natural beauty.
We opened the only "UYA" facility in South America.
Facial Gua Sha certification is also available for professionals.
Through collaboration with international brands,
It is a breath of fresh air in the beauty industry.
CEO of MArtist Bodywork
Kiung Baek
World Championships in Denmark 2022
IMA [World Championship Massage 2022] Freestyle Division Winner
Representative of Korea Massage Therapy Association (KMTA)
Thailand, Australia, Bali, etc.
Studied massage, Pilates, body mechanics, etc.
To scientifically prove the effectiveness of massage,
While studying various subjects
Interacting with experts in various fields.
Excelendib Ayurveda
Chief Doctor
Dr.Chathuri Mihirani
University of Colombo, School of Traditional Medicine (Ayurveda Department)
Graduated at the top of his class.
After receiving government-sponsored training in India and gaining clinical experience, he took up his current position in 2016.
She specializes in treating "modern diseases" such as stress, insomnia, and obesity, and has consulted with over several thousand foreigners, including Japanese.
2019, Kaaya Chakitsa, Graduate School, University of Kelaniya
Completed his major in Internal Medicine.
Passed the Japanese Language Proficiency Test Level 2.
IMA International Jury
Anna Baroni
She was HR Director and Ambassador at L'OR DES MAINS and LÉON ÉCOLE DU BIEN ÊTRE in Paris.
International Massage Championship MARAVILLA MACHUPICCHU 2024,
She also served as a judge in Cusco.
She also gives lectures and engages in educational activities at various international conferences.
Chairman and CEO
Takahiro Ohguchi
Royalty, aristocracy, Japanese athletes,
We have many overseas artists as customers.
Received a lot of support from the medical, beauty and treatment industries
The G7 Group, a small but elite group of therapists, was launched.
[Large-scale Partner]
Member-only medical club 5 Stars Medical Club (SV)
Tokyo International Clinic
Korea ID Clinic
Tokyo Dermatology and Plastic Surgery
Slim Beauty House
Pro Lab Holdings Special Common
etc...
Japanese technology to the world
Lymph therapist
Ai
YouTube 900,000 people, etc.
Total number of followers: over 1 million.
"Lymphatic Massage Specialist"
We have a track record of treating a total of 30,000 people.
With national medical qualifications,
Utilizing his extensive experience and knowledge,
Not only does it help you lose weight by draining lymph throughout your body,
The world's first technology that can improve a variety of symptoms
Developed "Aishiki Medical Lymph®️".
Magazine supervision, TV appearances, publishing, etc.
Has appeared in many media outlets.
CEO of Bivace Co., Ltd.
Mari Funatsu
I have been running a beauty salon for 17 years.
Developing and implementing methods specialized for smaller faces and teeth grinding.
At the Aesthetic Grand Prix in 2014
"National Facial Technology Award"
Ranked #1 in the "National Customer Satisfaction Ranking"
Winning two titles,
Earned the title of Japan's best esthetician.
Currently supporting women's second careers
I am putting my efforts into this as a beauty expert.
Activities to spread technology and hospitality
This will be done in each country.
Thai Traditional Massage World Championship
First Champion
YURIA
Traditional Thai cloth massage "Pakhaoma"
The pioneer who introduced it to Japan, and now active overseas, attracting attention from all over the world.
(Online school starting soon!)
2022 WANTC Thai Traditional Massage Japan Championship & World Championship Inspiration Division Winner
ITM Japan Division General Director
Yukihiro Mino
ITM Main School, a Thai government-certified school
General Director of the Japan Division.
Currently, from basic level to teacher course
He is in charge of all instruction up to that point.
With 20 years of experience in Thai traditional massage, and countless therapists, he has graduated from over 2,000 schools.
The practical content and laughter-filled training style are backed by years of practical experience.
A highly popular instructor who has a great reputation for being fun and easy to understand.
A beauty therapist connecting the world
Misaki
World Championships in Denmark 2022
IMA [World Championship Massage 2022]
Freestyle Division 3rd Place
Taking advantage of his appearance on YouTube
Reservations for treatments and courses are flooding in from all over the country.
The graceful, smooth, wave-like treatment captivates not only the recipient but also the viewers.
Hosts practice sessions and retreats for Thai traditional massage.
At the same time, I provide treatments to truly heal those in the disaster-stricken areas.
She also engages in volunteer activities.
Rejuvenation Expert
Kazu
Judo Therapist/Chiropractor
Director of Tsumiki Chiropractic Clinic, Wakayama Prefecture
Representative Director of the Self-Care Chiropractor Training Association
Instagram followers: 325,000
480,000 YouTube subscribers
Book publication: "Miraculous Rejuvenation 7-Day Program"
Lazy Stretch YouTuber
Yuki Fukai
YouTube has 1 million subscribers in one year
Total number of SNS followers: over 2.3 million
・CEO of Smart Protein Co., Ltd.
(Protein maker)
・Business school "Fukai Juku" is not bound by time or place
Leading you to a stress-free, ideal life.
90% of the participants were practitioners.
New members join through referrals every month.
Representative of INJ
DEW IIOKA
Representative of International Association of Nuad Thai in Japan
Former lecturer at ITM Chiang Mai
JingJai Head Lecturer
The artistic movements and new stretches that continue to be created, the course is enjoyable for all participants and will be a great opportunity for Thai massage therapists around the world.
Continuing to have an impact
He has trained numerous champions and medalists and gives lectures not only in Japan but all over the world.
Institute
Representative Director of the Japan Skin Care Association
Koji Ono (Esthetician Prince)
35th Anniversary of the Japan Aesthetic Association
Won first place in the national aesthetic contest.
Standing at the top of about 20,000 members,
Becomes the number one esthetician in Japan.
"Magical Counseling"
"Introduction to Facial Techniques" etc.
Published 26 books and DVDs
Numerous TV appearances
He currently holds seminars, lectures and provides consultations as an expert on increasing salon sales.
Massage School
Founder of Healing Hands
Larisa Kaibyrova
Doctor
Doctor of Medicine Candidate
Master's in Beauty Industry
Founder of Massage School "Healing Hands"
2024 Swiss Championship Face Division Winner
Tatiana Obrch
Massage therapist and beautician. Her work in the massage world began in Switzerland, where she focuses on quality and the individual needs of each client.
Participating in championships has become an essential part of the professional journey.
Winner of the 2021 Ukrainian Championship in the "Classical Massage" category
Won second place in the "Wellness" category at the European Massage Championships held in Nice in 2022.
2024 Swiss Championship "Face" winner
I enjoy every day the opportunity to help people find harmony in their body and mind through massage therapy.
2022-2023
Social Media Award
Edina Leichter
Professional massage therapists in different modalities.
This includes medical massage specializing in spinal injury treatment and neurodynamics.
RN Nursing Cardiology, Diabetes Emergency Room,
NR Dynamic Tape, Occupational Therapist,
Electrotherapists, massage therapists, etc.
In medical and healthcare in general
She has over 33 years of professional experience.
Representative of Therapist Camp and CEO of COMedi Co., Ltd.
Masashi Kubo
After obtaining national qualification,
After nine years of training, he became independent.
Focusing on the HALII TOKYO brand
We currently have 5 stores.
In addition to store operations, we also operate a video production business.
Overseas human anatomy training for therapists
Providing consulting services to companies in the industry.
Also, from 2021
Launched TherapistCamp, a therapist education platform with over 8,500 members
She is a member of the company and is working hard to improve the therapist industry.
Representative of Therapist Camp and CEO of COMedi Co., Ltd.
Kanchaya Rodsap
After obtaining national qualification,
After nine years of training, he became independent.
Focusing on the HALII TOKYO brand
We currently have 5 stores.
In addition to store operations, we also operate a video production business.
Overseas human anatomy training for therapists
Providing consulting services to companies in the industry.
Also, from 2021
Launched TherapistCamp, a therapist education platform with over 8,500 members
She is a member of the company and is working hard to improve the therapist industry.
Official Photographer of the tournament
International Filmmakers
photographer
Constantin Barbu
Through his outstanding photography and videography work around the world, she has revolutionized the way beauty is visually perceived in the wellness industry.
Such as "IMA Best Massage Promotional Video 2023" in Copenhagen.
He has won numerous awards.
Currently, he is the filmmaker for the most popular massage related events, and is known for his challenging camera movements and
Thoughtful editing
He is known for his unique photography style.