Canadian Association of Nuad Thai and Spa

✨ Meet the Judges ✨

We are honoured to welcome
🌟 Maurizio Perna
Oncology Massage Therapist and Master in Chair Massage

Known for his compassionate touch and artistic approach to healing, Maurizio specializes in a variety of therapeutic modalities including Swedish massage, Thai-inspired massage, cupping, bamboo therapy, hot stone massage, and chair massage.

His passion and dedication to the profession have earned him international recognition through multiple podium placements at massage championships across Canada, Europe, the United States, Mexico, and the World Massage Championship in Copenhagen.

Among his many achievements are:
🥈 Silver Medal — World Massage Championship, Denmark 2024
🥇 Double Gold Medalist — 7 Wonders Massage Championship, Mexico 2025

In addition to competing, Maurizio has also served as a judge at prestigious international massage championships including Miami, Trinidad, and the Iberian Massage Championship in Spain.

Through his creativity, precision, and commitment to therapeutic excellence, Maurizio continues to inspire professionals throughout the wellness and bodywork community.

We are proud to welcome him as part of the judging panel for the
🏆 Canadian Thai & Eastern Massage Championship 2026

📍 Montreal, Canada
📅 October 13–15, 2026

🔗 Learn more:
https://canadathaimassage.com/the-canadian-thai-eastern-massage-championship-2026/

🏆 Which category will you compete in?

Whether you specialize in traditional techniques, sports massage, spa treatments, or freestyle performance, there's a category designed to showcase your unique skills.

✨ Competition Categories:
• Thai Traditional Massage
• Eastern Freestyle Massage
• Western Freestyle Massage
• Sports Massage
• Spa Wellness & Relaxation

🏅 Category Champions from each division will advance to compete for the title of Overall Champion and a CAD $1,500 Cash Prize.

This is more than a competition.
It's an opportunity to challenge yourself, gain international recognition, connect with massage professionals from around the world, and celebrate excellence in our profession.

📅 October 15, 2026
📍 Salle de Réception Sofia, Montreal, Canada

Registration is now open.
Scan the QR code or visit:
🌐 https://canadathaimassage.com/the-canadian-thai-eastern-massage-championship-2026/

Championships: https://forms.gle/xFsdPANbYCEMggur6

ประกวดชุดไทย: https://forms.gle/vdJuNRXYHQNYASmg9

🌟Welcome, Nikki Ritchie from Toronto, Canada!
We are pleased to welcome you as a competitor in the Canadian Thai & Eastern Massage Championship 2026.

With over 15 years of experience as a massage in Toronto, Canada, Nikki Ritchie brings a depth of knowledge rooted in both traditional
Her journey began in Thailand at Wat Pho in Bangkok, where she trained in traditional Thai massage
Specializing in deep tissue massage and corrective bodywork, Nikki stands out for her results-driven approach focused on restoring function, improving mobility, and supporting recovery beyond typical spa treatments.

Thank you for joining us and for sharing your skills, passion, and dedication to the art of massage.

We look forward to seeing you in Montreal!
📅October 13–15, 2026
📍Montreal, Canada
🌐Canadathaimassage.com

🔗Register for the Canadian Thai & Eastern Massage Championship 2026 here: https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSd.../viewform
For more information, please contact us by email: [email protected]

✨ Meet the Judges ✨

We are honoured to welcome

Marie-Claude Dumont is an internationally recognized massage therapist, educator, competitor, clinic owner, based in Quebec, Canada. Since 2016, she has successfully led her own clinic, specializing in sports massage, freestyle techniques, and advanced cupping therapy.

A passionate and dynamic educator, Marie-Claude has learned extensively across Quebec and Canada, sharing her expertise in Anatomy, Swedish Massage, Kinesitherapy, Deep Tissue, and Chair Massage. Her performance-driven and innovative approach has inspired therapists at every stage of their careers.

In 2023, she developed her signature method, Active Cupping Massage with Thai-Inspired Stretching—an original, results-oriented technique officially recognized as an educational program by the Government of Canada. This method combines mobility, decompression therapy, and functional movement to enhance therapeutic outcomes while supporting therapist longevity. She is also a Sarga Silks instructor since 2026 certified by Tracey Windmill, part of Sarga silks bodywork.

Marie-Claude is also actively involved in American football, working with athletes at the high school, university, professional, and NFL levels to support recovery, performance, and resilience.

Her international presence continues to grow through competition, teaching, and judging.

Competitive Achievements

🥇 2024 Canadian Championship – Gold Medal, Freestyle Eastern Massage
🌍 2024 World Championship (Denmark) – 4th Place, Chair Massage & Freestyle Eastern
🥇 2025 Canadian Championship – Gold Medal, Freestyle Western Massage
🌍 2025 World Championship (Denmark) – Participant
🥈 2025 European Championship – Silver Medal, Wellness International Division
🥉 2025 European Championship – Bronze Medal, Nuad Thai on Chair International Division
🇲🇽 2025 Mexican Championship – Three Silver Medals (Spa, Sports, Artistic Massage)
🥇 2025 Mexican Championship – Gold Medal with Team Canada

International Judging Roles – 2025–2026

🇺🇸 Miami Massage Championship 2025
🇹🇹 Trinidad & Tobago Championship 2025
🇪🇸 Marbella Championship, Spain 2026
🇺🇸 American Championship, North Carolina – Judge & Teacher, 2026
🇮🇹 Two worlds UnionChampionship, Italy 2026

🏆 Canadian Thai & Eastern Massage Championship 2026

📍 Montreal, Canada
📅 October 13–15, 2026

🔗 Learn more:
https://canadathaimassage.com/the-canadian-thai-eastern-massage-championship-2026/

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Come to join with us in Montreal 🇨🇦
Canadian Thai & Eastern Massage Championship 2026

https://canadathaimassage.com/

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ประกวดชุดไทย: https://forms.gle/vdJuNRXYHQNYASmg9

Comment "COMP" for information, registration details, sponsorship opportunities, or competition applications. 🇨🇦 THE THAI MASSAGE EVENT OF THE YEAR IS COMING TO MONTREAL 🇹🇭 October 13–15 • Montreal, Canada 3 days dedicated to Thai massage, movement, bodywork, education, competition, and community. We’re bringing together therapists, educators, competitors, students, and bodyworkers from around the world for an unforgettable experience. 🔥 WHAT’S HAPPENING: • Thai Massage Competition • Cash prizes • International judges & educators • Hands-on workshops • Conferences & lectures • Networking with therapists worldwide • Live demos & performances • Recovery, movement, and mobility education • Cultural celebration & community events Whether you’re: → a massage therapist → physio → osteopath → bodyworker → movement coach → or simply passionate about Thai massage… This event is designed to help you level up your skills, meet incredible people, and experience the future of Thai bodywork. This is more than just a competition. It’s a gathering of therapists who want to push the industry forward while preserving the roots, flow, and efficiency that make Thai massage so powerful. And honestly… Montreal in October with the Thai massage community is gonna be WILD 🔥 Spots for workshops and competition categories will be limited. Comment "THAI26" for information, registration details, sponsorship opportunities, or competition applications.

✨Welcome, CHITDUANG IAMKHONG from Toronto, Canada!
We are pleased to welcome you as a competitor in the Canadian Thai & Eastern Massage Championship 2026.

Chitduang is a Holistic Practitioner specializing in Thai massage, with seven years of experience. She won a Gold Medal in Nuad Thai Applied at the Canadian Thai Massage Championship 2024 and placed third in Eastern Freestyle at the Universal Thai Wellness Association Competition 2025.

Thank you for joining us and for sharing your skills, passion, and dedication to the art of massage.

We look forward to seeing you in Montreal!
📅 October 13–15, 2026
📍 Montreal, Canada
🔗Canadathaimassage.com

Register for the Canadian Thai & Eastern Massage Championship 2026 here: https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSd.../viewform
For more information, please contact us by email: [email protected]

✨ Meet the Judges ✨

We are proud to welcome
🌟 Aungkulee Lawler

World Massage Federation Instructor (WMF) and Massage Teacher at Keankoon Training Centre Ireland 🇮🇪

Aungkulee is an accomplished massage educator, trainer, and international award-winning therapist recognized for her excellence in freestyle and Nuad Thai massage.

Her achievements include:
🥇 Gold Medal — Freestyle Massage
International Spa Talent Switzerland 2020 🇨🇭
🥇 Gold Medal & Royal Cup Award
Nuad Thai World Championship 2023, Germany 🇩🇪
Presented under the Royal Patronage of Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn

She is also a leader of the renowned HANUMAN TEAM Thailand, continuing to inspire therapists through education, competition, and professional excellence.

We are honoured to welcome her as part of the judging panel for the
🏆 Canadian Thai & Eastern Massage Championship 2026

📍 Montreal, Canada
📅 October 13–15, 2026

🔗 Learn more:
https://canadathaimassage.com/the-canadian-thai-eastern-massage-championship-2026/

✨ Welcome, Watcharaphon Luukkonen from Toronto, Canada! We are pleased to welcome you as a competitor in the Canadian Thai & Eastern Massage Championship 2026.

Watcharophon is the founder of Phinyo Thai Massage in Toronto, Canada. With over eight years of professional massage experience, she is passionate about Thai massage and committed to continuously developing her skills and techniques. She will be participating in the Freestyle Massage Competition, where she looks forward to showcasing her creativity, experience, and unique approach to massage therapy.

Thank you for joining us and for sharing your skills, passion, and dedication to the art of massage.
We look forward to seeing you in Montreal!
📅 October 13–15, 2026
📍 Montreal, Canada
🌐 Canadathaimassage.com
Register for the Canadian Thai & Eastern Massage Championship 2026 here: https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSd.../viewform
For more information, please contact us by email: [email protected]