World Massage Festival &
Massage Therapy Hall of Fame


July 12-14, 2024 - AMC
July 14-18 2024 - WMF
Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort
Cherokee, NC


Our Mission Statement: To honor those who built the bridges for our profession,
to educate the general public about massage, to educate therapists
about different types of massage and to have fun.








Slav Marinov
2024 Massage Therapy Hall of Fame Inductee


Slav is highly regarded as one of the top massage therapists not only in UK but internationally and he has dedicated over 20 years to evolving his skills and creating unique massage techniques.

After graduating from the National Sports Academy in Sofia, Bulgaria he worked as a Personal Trainer and physical therapist for 10 years before moving to London in 2003 to continue his education in massage and body manipulation. Slav's excellent knowledge of anatomy, physiology, sports nutrition and rehabilitation gave him a great foundation to develop his skills in massage to the highest level.

Over the years he studied and adopted many different advanced massage techniques to develop his very own unique style of massage and body adjustment that incorporates a harmonious blend of appropriate pressure, Triger Point Neuro-Muscular Therapy, Active Stretching Release and Joint Mobilisation among others. Slav's work has been recognised internationally and notably, he won 9 consecutive gold medals and holds an unparalleled array of titles in the global massage community including UK National Champion, European Champion, USA Champion, Intercontinental Champion and World Champion in Sports and Free Style Massage. Slav believes that continuous education is the driving force for any massage therapist to grow and progress. As a founder of Slavma Massage Academy at this stage of his carrier he shares his knowledge and experience by offering a wide range of workshops and master classes to support the growth of massage therapists globally.

Website: Slav Ma Massage Art



Therapeutic Techniques for Optimal Hip Mobility
4 Hours - This is a non-credit class.

This transformative class focuses on therapeutic massage techniques targeting the lower back, QL muscles, glutes, hip flexors, and the hip joint in prone, supine and side-lying position. In this 4 hour hands-on workshop, under the expert's guidance you will learn:
  • Hip Joint Manipulation - how to master the art of gentle hip joint manipulation for improved mobility.
  • Trigger Point work - how to use the power of trigger point techniques for targeted relief.
  • Stretching Integration - how to seamlessly integrate stretching into your massage session to compliment the effect of the other techniques.
  • Body positioning - how to position your client's body to expose better the targeted area and make your work more effective.
List of Supplies:
  • Massage Table
  • Linens/Towels
  • Oil or Cream
  • Table Wipes or Spray
  • Wear Comfortable Yoga/Gym Clothes


PLEASE DO NOT WEAR PERFUME, COLOGNE OR ESSENTIAL OILS TO CLASS.