The global stage for the art and science of massage.
At World Massage Awards, we celebrate and honor the finest professionals, businesses, and innovations in the massage industry worldwide. Our mission is to recognize excellence, promote professional standards, and inspire growth across cultures and continents.
As a non-profit international organization, we bring together therapists, educators, wellness centers, and industry leaders to share knowledge, connect, and showcase the very best in massage therapy. Through our prestigious awards, international events, and collaborative projects, we highlight the dedication, skill, and passion that shape this profession at its highest level.
From traditional techniques to cutting-edge innovations, the World Massage Awards are a platform for the global massage community to shine, inspire, and set new benchmarks for quality and integrity.
Celebrating excellence, shaping the future of massage worldwide
Honoring the hands that heal, inspire, and transform.
At the World Massage Awards, we celebrate the dedication and mastery of professionals who elevate the art of massage worldwide.
Join us in recognizing those whose skill and passion make a lasting impact on lives across the globe.
We are WMA, celebrating global excellence in the art of massage.
At WMA, we are guided by world-class experts with over 30 years of experience, united by a passion for excellence in massage. Our international jury, along with talented supporters — from designers and administrators to event organizers — contribute their skills selflessly, making our mission as a non-profit organization possible. Worls Massage Awards
Michael Thompson
Event Operations Manager
Samira Al-Farouq
International Partnerships Coordinator
Carlos Ramírez
Senior Web Designer
Hannah Thompson
Global PR & Events Coordinator
“Bringing together the world’s most skilled massage professionals to celebrate excellence and share their mastery.”
International Expert Panel – World Massage Awards
- Michael Thompson – Deep Tissue & Sports Massage Specialist (USA)
- Sophie Tremblay – Therapeutic & Relaxation Massage Expert (Canada)
- Camila Oliveira – Lymphatic Drainage & Postoperative Massage Therapist (Brazil)
- José Luis Hernández – Holistic Massage & Wellness Educator (Mexico)
- Charlotte Davies – Clinical & Pregnancy Massage Specialist (United Kingdom)
- Thabo Maseko – Rehabilitation & Sports Massage Therapist (South Africa)
- Chinonso Okafor – Traditional Nigerian Massage & Wellness Expert (Nigeria)
- Emma Van Acker – Medical Massage & Pain Relief Specialist (Belgium)
- Jeroen De Vries – Therapeutic & Trigger Point Therapy Expert (Netherlands)
- Anastasia Petrova – Medical & Spa Massage Specialist (Russia)
- Olivia Parker – Remedial & Sports Massage Therapist (Australia)
- Li Wei – Tui Na & Chinese Therapeutic Massage Expert (China)
- Rajesh Kumar – Ayurvedic & Marma Point Massage Specialist (India)
- Aamir Khan – Rehabilitation & Sports Massage Therapist (Pakistan)
- Samira Al-Farouq – Luxury Spa & Wellness Massage Expert (United Arab Emirates)
- Fatima El-Mansouri – Moroccan Hammam & Therapeutic Massage Specialist (Morocco)
- Nguyen Thi Lan – Vietnamese Therapeutic & Herbal Massage Expert (Vietnam)
- Park Ji-Won – Korean Meridian & Wellness Massage Specialist (South Korea)
- Aisha Binti Rahman – Traditional Malay & Aromatherapy Massage Expert (Malaysia)
- Selam Tesfaye – Rehabilitation & Sports Recovery Massage Therapist (Ethiopia)
- Manuel Domingos – Therapeutic & Relaxation Massage Expert (Angola)
- Hiroshi Tanaka – Shiatsu & Japanese Therapeutic Massage Specialist (Japan)