Canadian Association of Nuad Thai and Spa

Canadian Association of Nuad Thai and Spa We love Thai Massage and would like to promote Thai Massage and Thai Culture to Canada.

✨ Meet the Judges ✨We are proud to welcome🌟 Panuwat (Gof) SrisamajarnAward-Winning Massage Therapist from Boston, Massac...
08/22/2026

✨ Meet the Judges ✨

We are proud to welcome
🌟 Panuwat (Gof) Srisamajarn
Award-Winning Massage Therapist from Boston, Massachusetts, USA 🇺🇸

Gof is a highly accomplished therapist recognized for his outstanding achievements in massage competitions and his dedication to professional excellence.

🏆 Overall Winner — American Massage Championships 2025
🥇 Gold Medal — Asian Massage
🥇 Gold Medal — Chair Massage
Northern California Massage Championships 2024

In addition to his success as a competitor, Gof has also served as a judge at several prestigious events, including the American Massage Championship 2026, UTWA-World Thai Wellness Championship Canada 2025, USA Thai Massage Championship 2025, and the All Japan Thai Massage Championship 2024 in Japan.

His passion, skill, and commitment to the massage profession continue to inspire therapists both nationally and internationally.

We are honoured to welcome him as part of the judging panel for the
🏆 Canadian Thai & Eastern Massage Championship 2026

📍 Montreal, Canada
📅 October 13–15, 2026

🔗 Learn more:
https://canadathaimassage.com/the-canadian-thai-eastern-massage-championship-2026/

08/17/2026

Ici Marie-Claude Dumont, et je vous invite au Championnat canadien Thai & Spa, qui aura lieu du 13 au 15 octobre prochain à Montréal! 🇨🇦🇹🇭

Au programme : des masterclass présentées par de grands maîtres, un panel de juges internationaux de grand talent, ainsi qu’un magnifique groupe de compétiteurs et compétitrices bourrés de talent! 🙌✨

J’ai vraiment très hâte d’y être et de vivre cette belle aventure avec vous!
C’est une occasion exceptionnelle de se retrouver, de partager notre passion pour la massothérapie et de célébrer le talent d’ici et d’ailleurs. ❤️

👉 Voici le lien pour vous inscrire :
https://canadathaimassage.com/the-canadian-thai-eastern-massage-championship-2026/
Et vous… serez-vous de la partie? 😉
Au plaisir de vous retrouver à Montréal! 🇨🇦❤️
Marie-Claude Dumont https://canadathaimassage.com/

✨ Meet the Judges ✨We are honoured to welcome🌟 Lisa PongpaibullLicensed Thai Traditional Medicine Practitioner, Author, ...
08/15/2026

✨ Meet the Judges ✨

We are honoured to welcome
🌟 Lisa Pongpaibull
Licensed Thai Traditional Medicine Practitioner, Author, and Educator from Thailand 🇹🇭

Born into a family of traditional birth attendants, Lisa’s journey in Thai healing began at a young age through hands-on experience with Thai herbs, massage, and holistic care. Inspired by these roots, she pursued formal studies in Thai Traditional Medicine at Prince of Songkla University.

Today, Lisa operates her own Thai Traditional Medicine clinic, specializing in therapeutic massage focused on pain relief, balance, and holistic wellness.

Beyond clinical practice, she is a passionate educator and has written more than ten books on Thai massage and therapeutic techniques, while also developing over twenty online courses for practitioners in Thailand and internationally.

Through her online platforms, Lisa shares practical and accessible knowledge with more than 600,000 followers, helping therapists deepen their understanding of Thai healing traditions and therapeutic bodywork.

Her teaching expertise includes:
✨ Thai Therapeutic Massage
✨ Thai Acupressure Signal Points
✨ Anatomy for Massage Therapy
✨ Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD)
✨ Royal Thai Massage
✨ Pregnancy Massage
✨ Foot Massage & Reflexology

We are proud to welcome her as part of the judging panel for the
🏆 Canadian Thai & Eastern Massage Championship 2026

📍 Montreal, Canada
📅 October 13–15, 2026

🔗 Learn more:
https://canadathaimassage.com/the-canadian-thai-eastern-massage-championship-2026/

✨ Meet the Judges ✨We are honoured to welcome🌟 Maurizio PernaOncology Massage Therapist and Master in Chair MassageKnown...
08/08/2026

✨ Meet the Judges ✨

We are honoured to welcome
🌟 Maurizio Perna
Oncology Massage Therapist and Master in Chair Massage

Known for his compassionate touch and artistic approach to healing, Maurizio specializes in a variety of therapeutic modalities including Swedish massage, Thai-inspired massage, cupping, bamboo therapy, hot stone massage, and chair massage.

His passion and dedication to the profession have earned him international recognition through multiple podium placements at massage championships across Canada, Europe, the United States, Mexico, and the World Massage Championship in Copenhagen.

Among his many achievements are:
🥈 Silver Medal — World Massage Championship, Denmark 2024
🥇 Double Gold Medalist — 7 Wonders Massage Championship, Mexico 2025

In addition to competing, Maurizio has also served as a judge at prestigious international massage championships including Miami, Trinidad, and the Iberian Massage Championship in Spain.

Through his creativity, precision, and commitment to therapeutic excellence, Maurizio continues to inspire professionals throughout the wellness and bodywork community.

We are proud to welcome him as part of the judging panel for the
🏆 Canadian Thai & Eastern Massage Championship 2026

📍 Montreal, Canada
📅 October 13–15, 2026

🔗 Learn more:
https://canadathaimassage.com/the-canadian-thai-eastern-massage-championship-2026/

🏆 Which category will you compete in?Whether you specialize in traditional techniques, sports massage, spa treatments, o...
08/04/2026

🏆 Which category will you compete in?

Whether you specialize in traditional techniques, sports massage, spa treatments, or freestyle performance, there's a category designed to showcase your unique skills.

✨ Competition Categories:
• Thai Traditional Massage
• Eastern Freestyle Massage
• Western Freestyle Massage
• Sports Massage
• Spa Wellness & Relaxation

🏅 Category Champions from each division will advance to compete for the title of Overall Champion and a CAD $1,500 Cash Prize.

This is more than a competition.
It's an opportunity to challenge yourself, gain international recognition, connect with massage professionals from around the world, and celebrate excellence in our profession.

📅 October 15, 2026
📍 Salle de Réception Sofia, Montreal, Canada

Registration is now open.
Scan the QR code or visit:
🌐 https://canadathaimassage.com/the-canadian-thai-eastern-massage-championship-2026/

Championships: https://forms.gle/xFsdPANbYCEMggur6

ประกวดชุดไทย: https://forms.gle/vdJuNRXYHQNYASmg9

🌟Welcome, Nikki Ritchie from Toronto, Canada!We are pleased to welcome you as a competitor in the Canadian Thai & Easter...
08/03/2026

🌟Welcome, Nikki Ritchie from Toronto, Canada!
We are pleased to welcome you as a competitor in the Canadian Thai & Eastern Massage Championship 2026.

With over 15 years of experience as a massage in Toronto, Canada, Nikki Ritchie brings a depth of knowledge rooted in both traditional
Her journey began in Thailand at Wat Pho in Bangkok, where she trained in traditional Thai massage
Specializing in deep tissue massage and corrective bodywork, Nikki stands out for her results-driven approach focused on restoring function, improving mobility, and supporting recovery beyond typical spa treatments.

Thank you for joining us and for sharing your skills, passion, and dedication to the art of massage.

We look forward to seeing you in Montreal!
📅October 13–15, 2026
📍Montreal, Canada
🌐Canadathaimassage.com

🔗Register for the Canadian Thai & Eastern Massage Championship 2026 here: https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSd.../viewform
For more information, please contact us by email: [email protected]

✨ Meet the Judges ✨We are honoured to welcomeMarie-Claude Dumont is an internationally recognized massage therapist, edu...
08/01/2026

✨ Meet the Judges ✨

We are honoured to welcome

Marie-Claude Dumont is an internationally recognized massage therapist, educator, competitor, clinic owner, based in Quebec, Canada. Since 2016, she has successfully led her own clinic, specializing in sports massage, freestyle techniques, and advanced cupping therapy.

A passionate and dynamic educator, Marie-Claude has learned extensively across Quebec and Canada, sharing her expertise in Anatomy, Swedish Massage, Kinesitherapy, Deep Tissue, and Chair Massage. Her performance-driven and innovative approach has inspired therapists at every stage of their careers.

In 2023, she developed her signature method, Active Cupping Massage with Thai-Inspired Stretching—an original, results-oriented technique officially recognized as an educational program by the Government of Canada. This method combines mobility, decompression therapy, and functional movement to enhance therapeutic outcomes while supporting therapist longevity. She is also a Sarga Silks instructor since 2026 certified by Tracey Windmill, part of Sarga silks bodywork.

Marie-Claude is also actively involved in American football, working with athletes at the high school, university, professional, and NFL levels to support recovery, performance, and resilience.

Her international presence continues to grow through competition, teaching, and judging.

Competitive Achievements

🥇 2024 Canadian Championship – Gold Medal, Freestyle Eastern Massage
🌍 2024 World Championship (Denmark) – 4th Place, Chair Massage & Freestyle Eastern
🥇 2025 Canadian Championship – Gold Medal, Freestyle Western Massage
🌍 2025 World Championship (Denmark) – Participant
🥈 2025 European Championship – Silver Medal, Wellness International Division
🥉 2025 European Championship – Bronze Medal, Nuad Thai on Chair International Division
🇲🇽 2025 Mexican Championship – Three Silver Medals (Spa, Sports, Artistic Massage)
🥇 2025 Mexican Championship – Gold Medal with Team Canada

International Judging Roles – 2025–2026

🇺🇸 Miami Massage Championship 2025
🇹🇹 Trinidad & Tobago Championship 2025
🇪🇸 Marbella Championship, Spain 2026
🇺🇸 American Championship, North Carolina – Judge & Teacher, 2026
🇮🇹 Two worlds UnionChampionship, Italy 2026

🏆 Canadian Thai & Eastern Massage Championship 2026

📍 Montreal, Canada
📅 October 13–15, 2026

🔗 Learn more:
https://canadathaimassage.com/the-canadian-thai-eastern-massage-championship-2026/

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07/31/2026

Save Nuad Thai!!!
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