07/21/2025
American Massage Championships JUDGE Spotlight!!
Maciek Lyko
🇺🇸 🇵🇱 Maciek Lyko, LMT, BS, RYT –
Judge • Educator • NCBTMB CEU Provider • Purpose-Driven Christian Leader
Maciek Lyko, LMT, BS, RYT, is an internationally respected massage therapist, educator, and spa industry innovator with over 25 years of experience. He is the founder of the American Massage Therapy Institute (AMTI) and Spa Mariana, a Christian-values-based wellness company known for five-star service, transformational healing, and world-class education.
As an NCBTMB-approved CEU provider, Maciek offers continuing education courses across the U.S. and internationally, empowering therapists to grow in both skill and spirit. He has trained massage teams around the world, created signature healing modalities like the Custom Blend Massage™ and Gentleman’s Touch™, and authored two industry-leading books: Beyond Relaxation and MAXIMIZE Your Massage Therapy Department PROFITS.
Driven by faith, Maciek integrates his relationship with Jesus Christ into every aspect of his leadership. He believes in raising up therapists not just as technicians, but as purpose-filled healers and leaders. Through mentorship, retreats, and immersive training, he inspires others to live boldly, serve generously, and build thriving wellness businesses that reflect their God-given calling.
As a respected judge at international massage championships in Mexico, Denmark, and now the U.S., Maciek brings deep knowledge, passion, and spiritual presence to the global massage community.
He is currently expanding his Train & Work in America initiative for international students, while also leading wellness retreats for couples and practitioners across South Africa, Italy, and beyond.
