NEWMA ASIA 2027 CATEGORIES
CONTRIBUTORS
Julien Elis | Daliana Dumitra | Brenda Ruiz | Paulo Vega | Supa Albert | Christophe Trombert | Noree Thippawan
ASIA 2027 Categories
Asian Traditions
- Accepted Use
- Tools
- Electric tools
- Bamboo & Madero
- Gua-Sha
- Cupping
- Phyto/Gemmo Therapy - Herbal Compress
- Hot/Cold Stone
- Firetherapy
- Ice Therapy
- Moxa
- Accepted Setup
- Table
- Chair
- Futon
- 4 Hands
- Examples
- Shiatsu
- Ashiatsu
- Ayurveda
- Reflexology (all types)
- Traditional Chinese Medicine
- Balinese
- Malay
- Tui-na
- Anma
- Yumeiho
- Tibetan bowls
- Asian Freestyle (Asian technique as main influence mixed with other categories)
Nuad Thai & Thai Traditions - นวดไทย
THE "THAI ONLY" CATEGORY
- Accepted Use
- Tools
- Phyto/Gemmo Therapy - Herbal Compress
- Accepted Setup
- Table
- Chair
- Futon
- 4 Hands
- Examples
The Nuad Thai category is intended for traditional Thai modalities which strictly respect the Thai traditions.
Nuad Thai modalities are mostly DRY MASSAGES.
If your massage has more than 20% use of oil/cream/balms and other products, please choose the ASIAN TRADITIONS category.
- Royal Thai Massage
Nuad Rajasamnak – นวดราชสำนัก - Common Thai Massage
Nuad Chaloeysak – นวดเชลยศักดิ์ - Medical Thai Massage
Nuad Phaen Boran – นวดแก้อาการ - Tok-Sen (with rubber tools) – นวดตอกเส้นค้อนยาง
- Herbal pouches – ถุงสมุนไพรไทย
- Scarves – Pha Khaw Ma – ผ้าขาวม้า
- Thai Warrior Massage – นวดนักรบไทย
- Thai freestyle – นวดไทยฟรีสไตล์ (mix of the techniques above)
Western Traditions
THE "THERAPEUTIC" CATEGORY
- Accepted Use
- Tools
- Electric tools
- Bamboo & Madero
- Cupping
- Firetherapy
- Ice Therapy
- Massage Gun
- Accepted Setup
- Table
- Chair
- Futon
- 4 Hands
- Examples
- Swedish / Deep tissue
- Connective Tissue
- Myofascial – Fascia
- Neuromuscular
- Semi Inflated Balls
- Bodywork and mobilization
- Western freestyle (Western technique as main influence mixed with other categories)
Wellness & Relaxation
THE "FEEL GREAT" CATEGORY
- Accepted Use
- Tools
- Electric tools
- Bamboo & Madero
- Gua-Sha
- Hot/Cold Stones
- Firetherapy
- Ice Therapy
- Phyto/Gemmo Therapy - Herbal Compress
- Crystal Healing - Lithotherapy
- Accepted Setup
- Table
- Chair
- 4 Hands
- Examples
- Relaxing Spa Treatments
- Californian
- Lymphatic Draining
- Aromatherapy
- Lomilomi
- Energy Healing
- Scarves Therapy
- Candle Massage
- Spa relaxing freestyle
Foot Massage
THE "I CAN WALK AGAIN" CATEGORY
- Accepted Use
- Tools
- Electric tools
- Bamboo & Madero
- Gua-Sha
- Cupping
- Hot/Cold Stones
- Firetherapy
- Ice Therapy
- Crystal Healing - Lithotherapy
- Phyto/Gemmo Therapy - Herbal Compress
- Accepted Setup
- Table
- Chair
- Futon
- 4 Hands
- Examples
- Foot acupressure
- Foot reflexology
- Aromatherapy
- Scrub
- Swedish
- Deep Tissue
- Lymphatic
Face & Head Massage
- Accepted Use
- Tools
- Electric tools
- Bamboo & Madero
- Gua-Sha
- Cupping
- Hot/Cold Stones
- Firetherapy
- Ice Therapy
- Crystal Healing - Lithotherapy
- Crystal Bowls
- Phyto/Gemmo Therapy - Herbal Compress
- Accepted Setup
- Table
- Chair
- Futon
Head and face start from chest to the top of the head
- Examples
- All Face & Head Massage Treatments
- Anti-Aging
- Detox
- Lymphatic face
- Tui-na face
- Kobido
- Relaxing Cranial
- Lomilomi Face
- Californian Face
- Face and Ear Reflexology (Auriculotherapy)
Sport Massage
- Accepted Use
- Tools
- Electric tools
- Bamboo & Madero
- Gua-Sha
- Cupping
- Hot/Cold Stones
- Firetherapy
- Ice Therapy
- Massage Gun
- Accepted Setup
- Table
- Chair
- Futon
- 4 Hands
- Examples
Sports-specific maintenance massage for amateur or professional athletes, bodybuilder, marathon runner etc.
SPECIAL GROUPS
New Talents Division
For Students & Beginners
FOR WHO
- Massage students
- Massage professionals with 2 years or less experience
HOW IT WORKS
- You will massage in the same room as everyone.
- There will be a special ranking only for students and beginners: “New talents”: Gold, Silver, Bronze
SPECIAL DISCOUNT
There is a 50% discount for Students/Beginners.
Coupon code: ASIASTUDENT
HOW TO REGISTER
- Go to the Asia Massage Championship Registration Page
- Select “I am a student or beginner with under 2 years experience”: YES
- On the next page enter the coupon code: ASIASTUDENT
International Division
open to all massage therapists in the world
Who is international participant?
If you are from outside of Asia, and you do not work in Asia.
Internationals join and participate in the same room and categories as fellow massage therapists, but there will be a separate “cross-category” set of trophies for the “International Division”: Gold, Silver, Bronze for International Division.
