The Massage Championship of the Nordic Countries/ 2025

The 4th Massage Championship of the Nordic Countries

Inspiration. Experience. Mastery. – three truly powerful words that resonated throughout the 4th Massage Championship of the Nordic Countries, held on October 3–4 this year in Jūrmala, organized by P. Stradins Medical College of the University of Latvia in cooperation with the International Massage Association (IMA), Denmark.

The organizers of the championship are pleased to confirm that both days of the event were held in a friendly atmosphere. The participants – both students and industry professionals – were motivated, had prepared thoroughly, and confidently competed in their chosen disciplines, which were evaluated by an international jury.

The opening of this year’s championship was especially notable, as the event was inaugurated by the Chairman of Jūrmala City Council, Gatis Truksnis, who, in his address, thanked the organizers, expressed special support for the event, and wished success to all participants. He also reminded everyone that, regardless of the results at the end of the day, each one is a winner, since the willingness to demonstrate one’s knowledge and skills is a testament to professionalism and growth.

During the opening events on both days, participants were greeted and wished success by Iveta Strode, Director of P. Stradins Medical College of the University of Latvia, and Jeppe Tengbjerg, Founder and CEO of IMA. On Student Day, before the competition part began, participants were additionally encouraged by Terēze Beļokova, Leading Methodologist and Cosmetologist at Ltd. “GMT Beauty Trade,” while on the Professional Day, industry colleagues were addressed and supported by Rita Grīnfogele, Chairwoman of the Board of the Latvian Massage Association. A special video greeting for participants was organized by the Latvian Association of Physical Medicine.

This year’s championship program also included several activities in the format of masterclasses, which were highly appreciated by both participants and spectators. The brand GMT BEAUTY offered a masterclass titled “Skin Harmony in the Cold Season: Holistic Approaches and Massage Solutions for Renewal and Protection.” On both days, while the jury was compiling the results in the categories of Classical Massage and Freestyle Massage, IMA leading specialists/practitioners Jeppe Tengbjerg and Kinga Jenei shared their experience and conducted practical masterclasses with demonstrations of massage techniques.

PHOTO GALLERY:
03.10.2025. – Championship’s day for students
04.10.2025. – Championship’s day for professionals

Congratulations to this years’s winners of the championship!

October 3, 2025 – winners of the student day:
Classical Massage discipline – 1st place: Jekaterina Titova (LV), 2nd place: Martyna Trinkūnienė (LT), 3rd place: Mārtiņš Andersons (LV).
Freestyle Massage program – 1st place: Martyna Trinkūnienė (LT), 2nd place: Olga Čubare (LV), 3rd place: Arturs Vilciens (LV).

October 4, 2025 – winners of the professional day:
Classical Massage discipline – 1st place: Tomas Repečka (LT), 2nd place: Raimonds Sedļeckis (LV), 3rd place: Laura Abuelnasra (LV).
Freestyle Massage program – 1st place: Oksana Smirnova (LV), 2nd place: Tomas Repečka (LT), 3rd place: Dace Horna (LV).

A heartfelt thank you to all participants of the championship!
On both days it was a true pleasure to host 30 participants from Latvia, Lithuania, and Estonia, representing: P. Stradins Medical College of the University of Latvia, Riga Medical College of the University of Latvia, The Red Cross Medical College of Rīga Stradiņš University, Daugavpils Medical College of Daugavpils University, Turība University, Verslo ir svetingumo profesinės karjeros centras (VESK), Tartu Applied Health Sciences University, Kauno kolegija, Jaunķemeri Rehabilitation Centre, Danilova Health Promotion Center, Kurzeme Rehabilitation Center, Jūrmala SPA Hotel, Masažo namai, and Vytautas Mineral SPA.

Thank you to the international jury commission for their work during both championship days:
Kinga Katalin Jenei (ROU), Laura Lannusalu (EST), Vaida Borkertienė (LT), Dita Bērziņa (LV), Marija Livčāne-Rodzeviča (LV).

Thank you to the supporters of the championship for their trust and significant contribution!
We express our gratitude for cooperation and support to: Jūrmala City Municipality, Latvian Massage Association, Latvian Association of Physical Medicine, Ltd. “GMT Beauty Trade”, Ltd. “Gusto”, Ltd. “SALONS LĪGA”, Jūrmala SPA Hotel, Ltd. “ARDELINE”, Ltd. “Stelpes MW”.

CONTACT PERSON

Aiga Grauduma, International coordinator
aiga.grauduma@lupsk.edu.lv; +371 26572291

The International Massage Association aim to develop and promote the various massage techniques which are practiced by experienced Massage Therapists worldwide.

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