LAST EVENT

The Latvian Open Massage Championship 2026 took place on 25–26 July in Riga, Latvia, at the Bellevue Park Hotel.

This international event brought together massage therapists, bodywork specialists and wellness professionals from around the world.

Participants demonstrated their skills in multiple competition categories, including Spa & Wellness Massage, Sport Massage, Therapeutic Massage, 4 Hands Massage and the unique Sound Healing Massage category.

Over two inspiring days, competitors performed in front of an international jury, exchange professional knowledge and celebrated excellence in massage and bodywork.

Competition Categories

Spa & Wellness massage

Sport massage

Student Category

Therapeutic Massage

Face Massage
Freestyle Body massage

Sound Healing Massage

4 hands massage(free style)

All categories was mix gender.

Performance time limit was 30 min for all categories, except Sound Healing Massage - 15 min.

For Participants

Registration:

150 EUR per category
75 EUR for each additional category
75 EUR student category

Sound Healing Massage Category:

100 EUR per participant
Limited number of participants available

No discounts

For Visitors

Visitors are welcome to attend the championship and experience the atmosphere of a professional massage competition.

Entrance ticket:

15 EUR per person

10 EUR per person (ages 7–12)
Free admission for children up to 7 years old

Tickets will be available at the entrance on the event day.

Hotel Reservation
Hotel Bellevue Park Hotel Riga
70 EUR Single standart per room , 1 day
80 EUR Double standart per room, 1 day
The price included breakfast: weekdays 7:00-10:00
Saturday and Sunday 7:00-11:00
Check in from 15:00
Check out until 12:00

Participants if you want to book hotel room with the following price, booking request please send to email: reservations@bellevue.lv with promotional code: "Latvian Open Massage Championship 2026"

Sound Healing Massage Category Rules

The Sound Healing Massage category is a unique competition that combines massage techniques with sound therapeutic experience Format.

Each participant will perform individually.

The total performance time for each participant is 15 minutes.

Participants will enter the competition area one by one and present their treatment to the judges,

General requirements

Participants may use sound healing instruments such as singing bowls, tuning forks, chimes, drums, or other therapeutic sound tools.

Massage techniques may be combined with vibrational and sound therapy methods.

The treatment should focus on relaxation, energetic balance, and overall well-being of the client.

Equipment and preparation

Participants must bring their own sound healing instruments and tools.

Massage tables will be provided by the organizers.

Participants are responsible for preparing their workspace within the allocated time.

Judging Criteria

Participants will be evaluated based on:

technique and professional skills

integration of sound healing with massage

flow and harmony of the treatment

client comfort and relaxation

creativity and overall presentation

Important information

The number of participants in this category is limited. Registration is confirmed only after payment is received.

1. Fill the online Registration form

2. Make the participation fee payment according to the selected categories.

Data for payment:
Olga Sinke

LV32HABA0551059982204
Swedbank
BIC/S.W.I.F.T. HABALV22

Massage championship, [ name lastname]

4. Send a screenshot or confirmation on the payment transaction via WhatsApp to +371 28250938

5. Your registration will be confirmed after the payment confirmation has been received.

Any other questions: latvianopenmassagechampionship@inbox.lv

WMF Athletic Pass
For the Latvian Open massage championship is mandatory for all participants to possess the WMF Athletic Pass.
If you haven't obtained your Athletic Pass yet, don't worry!
Simply go to World Massage Federation to secure your Pass and confirm your eligibility for the championship.
For any assistance or inquiries regarding the WMF Athletic Pass, please contact info@worldmassagefederation.com

or WhatsApp +306985840617

2026 MASTERCLASES

Educate yourself from the World best massage masters

Learn from the World Massage Federation President — George Thoktaridis
Massage Workshop Friday, 24 July

9:00–12:00 Sports Massage Seminar 125 EUR

12:30–15:30 Therapeutic Massage Seminar 125 EUR

16:00–19:00 ICMF Trainers Seminar

19:30–22:30 WMF Judges Seminar Jury Diploma 100 EUR, Superior Judge Diploma 200 EUR

Other masterclasses take place on Saturday, 25 July at 18:00, right after the championship program:
Albert Pronin - Kinetic Chain Release 20 EUR

Christos Theodoropoulos - Signature Seven Oceans Massage 120 EUR

Constantine Berman - NeuroTouch Face Massage 90 EUR

Fabina Van Halteren - Carrying & Releasing 100 EUR

Live demonstration between categories (during the championship, 25–26 July):
Aleksandr Berkis - Comprehensive Back Therapy

To register, please contact the organizer, Olga Sinke WhatsApp +371 28 250 938

SCHEDULE

REGISTRATION FORM

Join massage professionals from across Europe and showcase your skills at Latvian Open 2026