The massage championship 2026

P. Stradiņs Medical College of the University of Latvia (LU PSK), in collaboration with the International Massage Association (IMA) in Denmark, is proud to announce the fifth Massage Championship of the Nordic Countries, which will take place October 23–24, and will welcome professionals and students - future massage therapists - to Jūrmala.

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This year, as in previous years, the championship will continue to uphold the event’s core objectives: to raise the quality of the industry, promote professional development, and enhance public awareness of the importance of the massage therapist profession in improving quality of life, as well as providing participants and visitors with the opportunity to gain valuable experience in an international setting and to gain confidence in their knowledge and skills.

“The Massage Championship of the Nordic Countries serves as a platform of opportunities that motivates further professional development, opening the door to growth on a much broader scale,” says Iveta Strode, director of the P. Stradins Medical College of the University of Latvia and the founder of the Massage Championship of the Nordic Countries.

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Participants’ performance in the Classical and/or Freestyle Massage disciplines will be evaluated by an international panel of judges. On the first day of the event, performances will be demonstrated by students; on the second day – by industry professionals.

The championship program on both days includes practical masterclasses led by IMA massage therapists – Jeppe Tengbjerg (Denmark) and Kinga Katalin Jenei (Romania) – as well as activities organized by the event's collaboration partners.

A certificate of participation and/ or attendance will be issued to all, confirming acquisition of 8 continuing education (CE) points per day.

VENUE AND SCHEDULE

P. Stradins Medical College of the University of Latvia, Vidus prospekts 38, Bulduri, Jūrmala

23.10.2026. from. 9.00-18.00 (Competition day for students and masterclasses)

24.10.2026. from. 9.00-18.00 (Competition day for professionals and masterclasses)

REGISTRATION (until October 9, 2026.)

Registration is open, filling on-line, APPLICATION FORM 

LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE FOR BOTH PARTICIPANTS AND SPECTATORS!

WORKING LANGUAGE

English and Latvian

PARTICIPATION FEE*

(determined based on the selected activity and must be paid by October 16, 2026.)

DAY 1 (23.10.2026.) – Student PARTICIPANT, 50 EUR

DAY 1 (23.10.2026.) – Spectator, 35 EUR

DAY 2 (24.10.2026.) – Prodessional PARTICIPANT, 70 EUR

DAY 2 (24.10.2026.) – Spectator, 35 EUR

* Fee includes lunch and access to required equipment for participants.

Championship REGULATION

Payment details:

Latvijas Universitātes P. Stradiņa medicīnas koledža

Reg. Nr.: 90000031813

Address: Vidus prospekts 38, Jūrmala, LV-2010

Bank: Swedbank AS

SWIFT Code: HABALV22

IBAN.: LV17HABA0551054795302

Payment reference:

Name Surname, The Massage Championship of the Nordic Countries 2026

GENERAL SPONSOR

“GMT Beauty Trade” LLC – A company that has established the GMT BEAUTY brand and is the largest manufacturer of professional cosmetics in the Baltics, producing innovative, biotechnology-based natural cosmetics for professionals and home users in Latvia since 2008. Currently, GMT BEAUTY cosmetics are known and used in more than 20 countries around the world.

CONTACTPERSONS

Aiga Grauduma – aiga.grauduma@lupsk.edu.lv; +371 26572291

Agnese Grase – agnese.grase@lupsk.edu.lv; +371 26673672