SEPTEMBER 11-13, 2025
BOSTON
SHOW YOUR
SKILL
SHARE THE
SPIRIT
A MESSAGE FROM
THE PROGRAM
TEAM
Dear Esteemed Thai Massage Practitioners and Wellness Enthusiasts, The Nuad Thai and Spa Association of America is thrilled to extend a warm welcome to you for the USA Thai Massage Championship 2025, to be held in the city of Boston! We, the program team, are incredibly excited to bring this prestigious event to you, showcasing the rich traditions and evolving artistry of Thai massage. We have meticulously planned an event that celebrates the skill, dedication, and passion of Thai massage practitioners from across the world. To enhance your experience and provide invaluable learning opportunities, we are delighted to announce that we will be hosting masterclasses on September 11th and 12th, 2025, leading up to the championship. These masterclasses will offer in-depth training and insights from leading experts in the field.
We believe that this event will not only showcase exceptional talent but also contribute to the growth and recognition of Thai massage in the United States. We are committed to creating a memorable and enriching experience for all participants and attendees. We look forward to welcoming you to Boston and witnessing the extraordinary talent and dedication of our Thai massage community.
About The Competition
The USA Thai Massage Championship 2025, organized by the Nuad Thai and Spa Association of America, is a prestigious event designed to showcase the diverse skills and expertise of Thai massage practitioners across the United States. Competitors will demonstrate their proficiency in various Thai massage modalities and related wellness techniques, adhering to a strict 45-minute time limit for each category. Each participant can choose 2 categories. The championship is structured into four distinct categories, each highlighting a specific aspect of Thai massage and wellness:
Overall Winner
Trophy from The Royal Thai Embassy, Washington, D.C.,
and $1,000 from Nuad Thai
and Spa of America
Gold Medalists
Trophy and $500
from Nuad Thai and Spa of America
MASTER CLASSES
September 11, 2025
Wassa Lakkham
Integrated Deep Tissue with Dynamic Table Thai Stretching (The Upper Body)
Thana (Dew) and Steve (Chaang)
Advanced Dynamic Stretching ((The Lower Body)
September 12, 2025
Sebastien Valla
Siam Stretch and Deep Tissue Massage (The Upper Body)
Matthew Chalons
Thai Yoga Massage with Trigger Point Therapy (The Lower Body)
WASSA
A BRONZE MEDALIST IN EASTERN FREESTYLE AT THE WORLD MASSAGE CHAMPIONSHIPS AND THE OVERALL WINNER OF THE AMERICAN MASSAGE
CHAMPIONSHIP 2022
SUWIT (CHAANG)
A SILVER MEDALIST IN ASIAN MASSAGE AT THE WORLD MASSAGE CHAMPIONSHIPS 2019
THANA (DEW)
PRESIDENT OF ALL JAPAN CHAMPIONSHIP
Sebastien
Valla
A GOLD MEDALIST AT THE NATIONS MASSAGE TOURNAMENT
MATTHEW CHALONS
THE FOUNDER OF MATCHA BODYWORK, CONTENT INFLUENCER, INSTRUCTOR
A Celebration of Thai Wisdom and Healing Hands.
Where to stay?
We have secured a block of discounted rooms at the Four Points by Sheraton Boston Newton. Guests are strongly encouraged to stay at the Four Points by Sheraton Boston Newton.
Hotel rooms start at $179/night.
T-SHIRTS
$25
VENUE
Master Classes
9 Russell Ave, Watertown, MA 02472
Watertown Middle School
68 Waverley Ave, Watertown, MA 02472
Competition
MEET THE JUDGES
MEET THE TEAM
We don’t just host a competition,
we uplift a tradition, a community, and a future of healing.
This is the powerhouse team behind the Massage Championship,
a collective of world-class therapists, international judges, and industry pioneers united by one mission:
to elevate Thai massage and wellness on a global stage.
Designed By Anya
Congraturation to the overall winner
Tritossayut Khamngam
Thai Massage
Gold Medalist : Ploymanee Butprom
Silver Medalist : Kodchanan Rodriguez
Bronze Medalist : Jaroslav Obuchov
Open Freestyle
Gold Medalist : Ploymanee Butprom
Silver Medalist : Paloma Puma
Bronze Medalist : Nichakan Kaewwikkig
Wellness
Gold Medalist : Paloma Puma
Silver Medalist : Nichakan Kaewwikkig
Bronze Medalist : Zack Pouvaranukoah
Stretching
Gold Medalist : Tritossayut Khamngam
Silver Medalist : Matthaya Cha-Umpol
Bronze Medalist : Sirikarn Buonocore
