Championship Chats with China

04/29/2026

👣 Barefoot Therapists Roll Call! 🌲

Heading to US Massage Camp May 12–14 in Raleigh?

If you’ll be attending as a barefoot therapist, let me know! I’m bringing portable bars, proudly sponsored by Ashiatsu Myrtle Beach and want to make sure we have enough for everyone.

Drop a comment so your feet don’t end up negotiating with camp furniture 😅🙌

04/28/2026

Let’s go to Michigan!!

It’s not too late ! We even have someone looking for a roommate at a local hotel . DM to get discount codes & Register today :
https://pci.jotform.com/form/233184207268154

03/25/2026

Utah Massage Championship 🔥

Only 1 freaking month away!!! I've been working on this event for almost a year and it feels unreal that it's almost here!! It's my passion and my baby 🥹

I hope to see you there, because networking, education, and a sense of community in the local massage industry is my ultimate goal with this 🥰

Hurry and register! Space is limited 🖤✨️💜
Utahmassagechampionship.com

03/23/2026

Let’s chat 💬

Michigan Massage Championship
American Competitive Massage Alliance
Michael Larsen
Davida Kwoka

Welcome the adaptive category to the Michigan Massage Championships May 1-3 in Ann Arbor. Michael Larson is spearheading and judging this new state category with the help of his lovely lady Davida Kwoka and they will be on hand with any questions you may have! We look forward to welcoming them and this new opportunity for those who need adaptation in their routines to showcase their skills.

07/15/2025

07/12/2025

China will chatting in Vegas about her judge experience!! Check out her spotlight!!!

American Massage Championships JUDGE Spotlight!
China Facchini

China Facchini: Founder. Educator. Barefoot Badass.

With over 20 years of hands-on experience (literally), China Facchini has become a bold force in the massage industry. Since 2005, she’s been mentoring, instructing, and inspiring massage therapists across the country—sharing her deep knowledge, razor-sharp technique, and signature no-nonsense heart.

Licensed in multiple states and now rooted in South Carolina, China wears many barefoot hats: she’s Co-Director of the South Carolina Massage Championships, instructor for DeepFeet Bar Therapy and Sarga Bodywork, and a fierce advocate for elevating barefoot massage on competitive and educational stages.

Not one to stay still for long, China is also the founder of the South Carolina Massage Championship, a founding member of the American Competitive Massage Alliance, and the visionary behind Ashiatsu Myrtle Beach and The Ashiatsu Collective. She's competed, judged, directed—and now champions the Barefoot Bodywork Category in state-level massage competitions, at the American Massage Championship and has global ambitions to plant those barefoot roots worldwide.

If you're looking for someone to lead, lift, and level up the massage profession—look no further than the woman standing strong on the bars.

07/12/2025

Read all about Ashley and her journey to become a championship judge at the American Massage Championships!!

American Massage Championships JUDGE Spotlight
Ashley Dawes

Ashley Dawes, LMT, LE
With over 12 years as a Licensed Massage Therapist and 4 years as a Licensed Esthetician, Ashley Dawes is no stranger to the competitive side of bodywork. As a former competitor in the American Massage Championships, co-director of the South Carolina Massage Championship, and seasoned judge for multiple state competitions, Ashley brings a sharp eye for technique, precision, and innovation. Beyond the competition floor, she’s an educator driven by one mission—help ambitious, like-minded therapists push boundaries, master their craft, and thrive in this industry. Her passion lies in raising the bar for excellence and empowering others to do the same.

07/02/2025

06/12/2025

Are you registered for this class at Festival?
🦶🏼🌟 Learn Intro to Barefoot Seated Massage in Vegas! 🌟🦶
📅 July 30 | World Massage Festival | Las Vegas