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Bodywork Lab® News
Latest news, events, competitions, course updates and announcements from Bodywork Lab® Academy.
Australian Massage Championship
Hui-Ju Chiang will participate in the Australian Massage Championship 2026 (AusMC) in Sydney on 11 October 2026, representing both Australia 🇦🇺 and Taiwan 🇹🇼.
Participating in this international in-person competition is an important professional challenge and an opportunity to showcase the Ashiatsu Barefoot Massage techniques that she has dedicated years to developing and practising. 👣
From studying massage and working as a professional massage therapist to becoming a professional massage educator and now stepping onto an international competition stage, each stage represents a new challenge and a new step forward.
This competition is not only about winning. More importantly, it is an opportunity to challenge her skills, gain international competition experience, learn from massage professionals from different countries, and continue developing her professional skills as both a massage therapist and educator.
Regardless of the final result, stepping onto an international competition stage represents another important milestone in her professional journey.
Event: Australian Massage Championship 2026 (AusMC) Competition Date: 11 October 2026 Location: Sydney, Australia Format: In-Person Competition
Oceania Massage Championship
Live Online Competition
Hui-Ju Chiang will participate in the Oceania Massage Championship 2026 Live Online Competition on 9 October 2026, representing both Australia 🇦🇺 and Taiwan 🇹🇼.
This online championship provides an opportunity to present Ashiatsu Barefoot Massage in a different competition format, where technique, movement, control, and professional presentation will be demonstrated live online. 👣
The competition is another opportunity to test professional skills under competition conditions and to experience how massage techniques can be presented and evaluated through an international online platform.
Participating in both online and in-person competitions also provides two different professional experiences. The online championship on 9 October will be followed by the Australian Massage Championship 2026 in Sydney on 11 October.
The focus remains on professional development, challenging personal skills, gaining competition experience, and continuing to develop Ashiatsu Barefoot Massage through different professional platforms.
Event: Oceania Massage Championship 2026 Competition Date: 9 October 2026 Format: Live Online Competition Representation: Australia 🇦🇺 & Taiwan 🇹🇼
Massage Staff Training
Training Period: 22 August – 30 September 2026
Massage Staff Ashiatsu Barefoot Massage Training
Provided practical Ashiatsu Barefoot Massage training for massage staff, focusing on technique, safety, body mechanics, and practical workplace application.
Training included barefoot massage techniques, pressure control, body positioning, balance and weight control, safe practice, and the application of techniques in professional massage services.
Provided practical demonstrations, technical guidance, and individual corrections to help staff improve the safety, stability, and practical application of their Ashiatsu Barefoot Massage skills.
2026 Commonwealth Game
Boxing Athlete Support
2026 Commonwealth Games | Professional Athlete Support
From 1 July to 22 August 2026, Hui-Ju Chiang provided professional support to British professional boxing champion Tom Cowling.
Support included sports training, muscle recovery, physical rehabilitation, neuromuscular conditioning, clinical functional assessment, sports injury prevention, and functional recovery management.
During this period, Hui-Ju Chiang also supported Tom Cowling throughout his training and competition schedule for the 2026 Commonwealth Games, providing ongoing Myotherapy and sports recovery support.
Service Period: 1 July – 22 August 2026 Athlete: Tom Cowling Sport: Boxing Professional Support: Myotherapy / Sports Recovery / Rehabilitation
Whittaker vs Gavazi | 2025 Professional Boxing Athlete Support
On 29 November 2025, Hui-Ju Chiang provided professional Myotherapy and sports recovery support for British professional boxer Tom Cowling during the Whittaker vs Gavazi professional boxing event.
Tom Cowling competed against Aaron Bowen for the BBBofC Midlands Area Middleweight Title.
During the competition preparation period, Hui-Ju Chiang provided professional support based on the athlete’s training demands and physical condition, including Myotherapy, muscle recovery, mobility support, and pre-fight physical preparation.
Tom Cowling defeated Aaron Bowen by split decision and won the BBBofC Midlands Area Middleweight Title.
Event: Whittaker vs Gavazi
Bout: Tom Cowling vs Aaron Bowen
Date: 29 November 2025
Location: The NEC, Birmingham, United Kingdom
Title: BBBofC Midlands Area Middleweight Title
Result: Tom Cowling – Winner by Split Decision
Professional Support: Myotherapy / Sports Recovery / Competition Preparation
