Michigan Massage Championship

03/11/2026

Bowsagge 8 CE Class Sunday March 3

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03/10/2026

2026 Judges

03/10/2026

It's happening in Ohio! We have another competitor for April 11, 2026!

03/10/2026

Welcome Viacheslav Khomutets as a judge and workshop facilitator to the 2026 Michigan Massage Championships ✨ Slav & I competed together last year in Florida where I was able to first witness his incredible talent ! He will be hosting a 2 hour body shaping workshop.. stay tuned for details!

Viacheslav Khomutets, LMT, is a licensed massage therapist, international competitor, and educator based in Chicago (Streamwood), Illinois. He is a multi-time U.S. massage champion with confirmed achievements across several states, including:

– Wisconsin Massage Championship – 1st Place Overall, 1st Place Open, 3rd Place
– Florida Massage Championship – 1st Place (Body Contouring Category)
– American Massage Championship – 2nd Place BS
– GL Online International Championship (Turkey, 2025) 3rd Place

In addition to his competitive accomplishments, Viacheslav serves as a massage championship judge, including:

– South Carolina Massage Championship (2025)
– Wisconsin Massage Championship (2025)
He has also been invited to serve as an Ambassador for the GL International Massage Championship, representing the global professional community and supporting educational and technical advancement within the field.
Viacheslav is the founder of Massage & Spa Save Body and the creator of the Save Body Control Method™, a specialized therapeutic system integrating body contouring, lymphatic activation, and aesthetic bodywork. Welcome Viacheslav

03/10/2026

Most exciting for us .. please join me in welcoming back our founding member & our new advisory chair Erika Felix 👏👏 Erika put together Michigans first ever Massage Championship & Expo and built half of the amazing team we have today! She will be presented this year with an award as our first Ambassador - the “Founding Ambassador” and we would not be where we are today without her bravery and hard work! We are so happy to have her back on board with us 👏👏 Let’s Go Michigan!!!

03/10/2026

Welcome back Gina Bachmeier as a judge ! This will be her 3rd year supporting Michigan even though she is busy as the director of the Indiana Massage Championships! Gina is an invaluable source of knowledge & we are appreciative of all she does for this profession! Welcome back Gina !

03/10/2026

Welcome back Nathan Nordstrom as our Head Judge , Scorekeeper & CE Provider 👏 There aren’t enough words to describe how lucky we are to have him lead our team! He will also be teaching American Gua Sha on May 1 so if you have not registered for that .. find the link & do it now! You don’t want to miss learning from him! Welcome back Nathan ✨

03/10/2026

Welcome Michelle Lally, as a judge and as a CE provider !

Michelle Lally has been a Licensed Massage Bodyworker Therapist (LMBT) since 2009 and a certified Bowen Instructor since 2014. Over the years, she has trained thousands of students in a simple, comprehensive full-body routine using Bowen therapy, which can be performed as a standalone session or as an adjunct to any massage technique. She firmly believes Bowen is an essential modality that all therapists and bodyworkers should learn and incorporate into their practice. It not only enhances client outcomes but also has the potential to double your income and extend your career longevity.
Bowsage Therapy has been serving the Mooresville and Lake Norman communities since 2008. As the owner and a licensed therapeutic massage therapist, she brings over a decade of experience. She is certified to perform and teach Bowsage Therapy to other licensed therapists for continuing education credits, as well as to individuals seeking to maintain their family's health using this powerful healing modality. In addition to being a certified Bowen Therapist and Aromatherapist, she offers a diverse range of services including Bowsage Therapy, Bowen Therapies, Aroma Acutherapy, Chakra Balancing, and various massage techniques. Most recently, she was honored to serve as a judge for the American Massage Championship (AMC) wellness category in Las Vegas, NV in 2025.
Her clients choose to return because they value the quality of care she provides. She offers therapeutic bodywork that combines energy work, intuition, Bowsage Therapy, and massage techniques. Each treatment is personalized to meet your specific needs, ensuring you receive the professional care that promotes healing and supports a healthy lifestyle. Welcome Michelle!!

03/10/2026

03/10/2026

Welcome back Heather Hunt , who will shadow judge again this year! After being injured last year, she is now on the mend and ready to get back behind the scenes! Heather has also been an avid supporter of the Michigan Massage Championships since the beginning and we are so grateful for her continued support! Welcome back Heather ✨

03/10/2026

Welcome back Heather Schihl - as a shadow judge to the 2026 Michigan Massage Championships! Heather has been a supporter of MMC from the beginning & she has been an invaluable volunteer in so many ways over the years! We are so excited to have her back behind the scenes this year! Welcome back Heather ✨