3 & 4 October 2026
Les Esselières | Villejuif, France
‘An act of human connection. A choice of excellence. A commitment from the heart.’
The Nations Tournament is more than an event. It is a manifesto for a world of well-being that chooses unity over competition, excellence as a path to awareness, and the representation of nations as an act of shared pride.
Each team embodies a culture, a history, an energy. And every gesture is a way to meet, learn, and grow together.
Organised by the Artis Event association, the Nations Massage Tournament brings together those who believe in the art of care based on ethics, listening, and the beauty of the right touch.
Here, we celebrate connection before ranking. People before trophies.
The overall aim of this tournament is to foster team spirit through 8 to 10 national teams representing their countries in the realm of massage and manual therapy.
The objective is for national teams to be rewarded for their collective skills and effort.
Each team has
– 1 team leader
– 5 participants
Each team member will participate in 1 category. (mettre lien vers ancre Catégorie)
Category 1 – Wellness – Sensory Spa RitualThe Art of Ritual and Sensory Immersion. This category celebrates the complete wellness experience through an immersive and deeply relaxing spa ritual. Participants are invited to create a true sensory journey that combines fluid touch, a soothing atmosphere, mindful presence, harmonious movements, and the elegance of a well-crafted protocol. Main Objective: to create a complete experience of wellness, relaxation, and sensory immersion.
Category 2 – Sports Massage – Combat Recovery & Performance CareA Holistic Approach to Combat Sports. This category is dedicated to the recovery, preparation, and overall balance of athletes involved in combat sports and other high-intensity disciplines, integrating mobility, muscular and nervous system recovery, and physical preparation. Main Objective: to optimize recovery, mobility, and performance readiness.
Category 3 – Face – Glow & Evening PreparationBeauty, Radiance, and Event Preparation. This category celebrates the art of facial care and beauty enhancement through an elegant, refined, and deeply relaxing approach, preparing a client for an evening event or special occasion by enhancing radiance, freshness, and relaxation. Main Objective: to reveal the natural glow of the face while providing comfort, freshness, and relaxation.
Category 4 – Ayurvedic – Personalized Ayurvedic Low Back ReliefThe Art of Individualized Ayurvedic Care. Each practitioner works with a receiver presenting lower back tension or discomfort, designing a personalized treatment based on observation, assessment, and Ayurvedic reasoning. Main Objective: to demonstrate the ability to perform an appropriate Ayurvedic assessment and deliver a personalized treatment aimed at improving comfort, balance, and overall wellbeing.
Category 5 – Bodywork – Body Alignment & Flow RitualAlignment, Mobility, and Assisted Movement Flow. Through fluid and harmonious techniques, participants guide the recipient through an experience combining mobility, assisted stretching, postural alignment, and movement awareness, using accessories such as towels, scarves, sticks, or canes. Main Objective: to improve mobility, body awareness, and movement quality through a safe and immersive bodywork experience.
The event will take place over 2 days.→ Saturday 3 October 2026……….Workshops (optional) & welcome cocktail→ Sunday 4 October 2026……….Tournament
David Grand
Tony Malfone
Julien Elis
Romain Dupont
Pradip Bala
Christelle Belz
Sylvaine Grand
