- BALINESE MASSAGE
- CHAIR MASSAGE (both Western and Eastern inspired massage)
- FREESTYLE MASSAGE (combination of different types both Western and Eastern inspired massage method)
- FACIAL MASSAGE (Japanese faceliting, Gua Sha, Classical facial spa treatment, etc.)
- Each Massage Therapist can participate in 1 or 2 categories
- Dress Code: Participants are allowed to wear personal sponsorship clothing or any other National suit that fits the category.
- Participants are to bring their own sheets, towels, tools, etc.
- The recipient of the massage must wear underwear at all times and have covered their chest (if she is a woman). Any area which is not being worked on is recommended to be covered/draped.
- No cameras are allowed during the rounds and the final. Unauthorized use of cameras and recordings can result in expulsion.
- Insurance – It is your own insurance that covers both you and the participant you treat during the competition.
- There is an absolute zero tolerance policy concerning inappropriate behaviour. Any massage of sensual/sexual nature would result in immediate disqualification and expulsion from the Championship.
- All participants are required to receive massage, as well as giving massages.
- No chiropractic and osteopathic manipulations are allowed during the competition.
- OMCI 2025 decide which music will be played during the Open Championship in Massage
- Techniques
- Ergonomics
- Flow
- Innovation and Development of new methods
- Client contact
The participants can’t expect feedback and score results from the judges neither during or after the competition.
All decisions regarding the competition are made collective within the group of Judges – this is to make sure the competition is as fair as possible.