Jacques Humpich Poullard is a dedicated Sports and Thai Yoga Massage Therapist with over 20 years of experience. He founded Optimal Massage Therapy in 2014, providing private and corporate physical therapy services in central London.
Trained at the London School of Remedial & Sports Massage and in Sports Science & Nutrition at UEL, Jacques also completed advanced Thai Yoga Massage training in Chiang Mai, Thailand. He continues to refine his skills through annual study trips to Southeast Asia.
His expertise has led him to work at major events, including the London 2012 Olympics, the 2017 World Athletics Championships, and with elite athletes such as Roger Federer’s team during Wimbledon. He has won multiple awards, including:
• Gold medallist – World Massage Championship (Freestyle Eastern, 2019)
• 1st Place – UK National Massage Championship (Freestyle 2022, 2023; Eastern 2019)
• Optimal Massage Therapy Ltd : Best Sports Massage Therapist 2024 – Global Health & Pharma Magazine
Since 2022, Jacques has also been a teacher and judge at European, Southeast Asian, and Iberic Massage Championships. He offers personalized massage and championship preparation coaching and is currently developing an educational project set to launch in early 2025.
Originally from France, Jacques now lives in London and is passionate about blending Eastern and Western approaches in his practice.
📍 Instagram: #humpichpoullard | Website: www.optimalmassagetherapy.com
