Third Edition · March 13–14, 2027

Somewhere between your first year and this one, you stopped proving what you can do.

The Transylvanian Massage Congress pairs elite scientific conferences and hands-on workshops with real networking across Europe — plus, if you want it, a live competition judged by a real jury. Covasna, Transylvania, March 13–14, 2027.

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March 13–14, 2027 · Covasna, Transylvania · Third Edition

Hands-on massage technique demonstrated live at the Transylvanian Massage Congress

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What staying unseen is quietly costing you

Unsure how to get noticed? The early steps toward recognition are confusing and lonely, and no amount of good work in a quiet room changes that on its own.

None of this means you're not skilled. It means you've had no real stage to prove it on.

The Congress

Everything TMC is, beyond the competition floor

A full program of elite scientific conferences, hands-on international workshops, and real professional networking — this side of TMC happens whether or not you ever step onto the competition floor.

Instructor greeting the audience before a session
01 · Conferences

Elite Scientific Conferences

Sessions led by experienced researchers and professors in the field, not generic recycled slides.

Therapist demonstrating a Thai massage stretch
02 · Workshops

Hands-on International Workshops

Workshops built to elevate your practice, practiced on real bodies, not watched from a chair.

Audience of therapists watching a live demonstration
03 · Networking

Real Networking

Build relationships with therapists and educators from all over Europe; a network that outlasts the event.

Competitor celebrating with a trophy

Plus: Recognition & Certification

Compete, and you also get an official jury ranking and feedback. Every attendee — competing or not — leaves with an accredited certificate.

Award ceremony at a past Transylvanian Massage Congress edition

We know how lonely the early steps are

We've talked to enough massage therapists to know the path to recognition rarely feels clear. That's why TMC runs a Beginner Track alongside the professional categories, not an elite-only competition.

Now in its third year, TMC pairs elite scientific conferences led by experienced researchers and professors with a real jury that evaluates live technique, presence, and flow across six competition categories.

  • 3rd edition running (since 2025)
  • 6 competition categories, plus a Visitor Pass
  • Therapists and educators from across Europe

Transylvanian Massage Cup was more than a competition; it transformed my confidence and passion for massage.

Teodora, @luna.stanctum

TMC was a game-changer. Competing pushed my limits, but the feedback from the jury and the energy of the crowd were unforgettable.

Victor, @zenity.therapy

I came for the competition, but I left with new friends, better skills, and a huge boost of confidence.

Dragos, @dragosbrinza

Easier to reach than you think

Covasna sits in the heart of Transylvania, a few hours' drive from three international airports. Wherever you're flying from in Europe, it's usually one flight and a short transfer away.

Map of Europe showing example flight routes to TransylvaniaAn outline map of Europe with dashed curved lines running from 23 major European cities — from Lisbon, Madrid and Dublin in the west, through Paris, London, Amsterdam, Brussels, Frankfurt, Munich, Zurich, Milan, Rome, Barcelona and Berlin, up to Copenhagen, Oslo, Stockholm and Riga in the north, and across Warsaw, Prague, Vienna, Budapest and Athens — all converging on a highlighted destination marker for Covasna, Transylvania, illustrating that the region is reachable from across the continent. Cities shown are illustrative examples, not a confirmed list of current direct flights.LondonDublinParisCopenhagenOsloStockholmRigaWarsawMilanRomeBarcelonaMadridLisbonAthensCovasna, Transylvaniavia Bucharest (OTP) or Sibiu (SBZ)

Getting there

Cities on the map

The cities and routes shown above are illustrative examples of the kind of connections travelers may find into Bucharest or Sibiu — not a confirmed list of current direct flights. To be confirmed against live airline schedules.

The Program

A full schedule, not just a scoreboard

Two days, on March 13–14, 2027, in Covasna, moving between the competition floor, the conference stage, and the workshop room. Times and speakers below are a preview structure — the shape of how the days will run, not a locked agenda.

Day 1

Opening & Foundations

  1. Morning

    Opening Ceremony

    Welcome, jury introductions, and the official start of Edition 3.

  2. Midday

    Scientific Conference Block

    Sessions led by experienced researchers and professors in the field.

  3. Afternoon

    Hands-on Workshop Block

    International instructors leading practical, hands-on sessions.

Day 2

Competition & Closing

  1. Morning

    Competition Heats & Finals

    Category-by-category rounds and the final round, performed live in front of the jury.

  2. Midday

    Networking & Exhibition Time

    Open floor time to connect with therapists and educators from across Europe.

  3. Afternoon

    Awards Ceremony

    Winners announced, certificates presented, and the congress closes.

This is a draft preview structure to give you a feel for how the days will run — not a confirmed agenda. The full program, with exact times and speaker names, will be published closer to the event.

Jury evaluating competitors live on the floor at the Transylvanian Massage Congress

Three steps from unseen to ranked

No complicated application process. Just a category and a decision.

  1. 1

    Choose your category

    Wellness, Swedish, Asian Therapies, Chair Massage, Beginner Track, or Online — judged separately via video — plus a Visitor Pass if you're not competing yet.

  2. 2

    Register your ticket

    Seats are limited to keep every category genuinely competitive. Secure yours starting from EUR 90.

  3. 3

    Attend, compete, or both

    Arrive in Covasna, Transylvania, on March 13–14, 2027, for the conferences and workshops — and if you registered to compete, perform live in front of the jury for feedback, ranking, and certification.

Enter the Competition

Being unseen ends when you decide it does

Leave with an official ranking, jury feedback, a certificate, and a network of therapists and educators from across Europe.

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From EUR 90 · March 13–14, 2027 · Covasna, Transylvania. Third Edition, limited seats.

Choose your ticket

Early-bird pricing for Edition 3: every tier below is discounted from its full price. Top finishers also compete for cash prizes: EUR 300 for 1st place, EUR 200 for 2nd, EUR 100 for 3rd.

Competition categories

1 Category

EUR 90 was EUR 120

Compete in 1 category: Wellness, Swedish, Asian Therapies, or Chair Massage.

  • Full access to your selected category
  • Entry to all scientific conferences & expert talks
  • Certificate of attendance & competition participation
  • Official ranking & jury feedback
Enter the Competition

2 Categories

EUR 165 was EUR 220

Compete in any 2 categories and save versus registering individually.

  • Full access to scientific sessions & workshops
  • Certificates for both competition & event attendance
  • Jury feedback & ranking for both categories
Enter the Competition

3 Categories

EUR 240 was EUR 320

Compete in 3 categories for the deepest test of range and consistency.

  • Full access to scientific sessions & workshops
  • Certificates for all 3 categories
  • Jury feedback & ranking across all 3
Enter the Competition

4 Categories

EUR 300 was EUR 400

Compete across all 4 main categories in one entry.

  • Full access to scientific sessions & workshops
  • Certificates for all 4 categories
  • Jury feedback & ranking across all 4
Enter the Competition

Other tracks

Beginner Category

EUR 90 was EUR 120

Perfect for students or newcomers ready to take their first step.

  • Compete in the Beginner Category
  • Exclusive access to intro-level workshops
  • Mentorship & feedback from senior therapists
  • Certificate of participation
Enter the Competition

Online

EUR 90 was EUR 120

Join the congress remotely with a submitted video, evaluated in its own online track — not against in-person competitors.

  • Submit your technique on video, in your chosen category
  • Judged by a separate online jury, with its own ranking
  • Own prize pool — not compared against in-person results
  • Certificate of participation
Join the Congress

Visitor Pass

EUR 90 was EUR 120

Explore the congress as a visitor and still enjoy the full experience.

  • Full access to all conferences & expert sessions
  • Attend workshops as a passive observer
  • Certificate of attendance
Get Visitor Pass

Questions before you register

Who is this congress for?
Massage therapists at any stage: students and newcomers in the Beginner Track, and experienced professionals competing in Wellness, Swedish, Asian Therapies, or Chair Massage. Not competing yet? A Visitor Pass gives full access to conferences and workshops.
What's the price and what does it include?
Early-bird tickets start from EUR 90; see the tiers above.
Where and when does it take place?
Covasna, Transylvania, on March 13–14, 2027.
Do I get a certificate or ranking?
Yes. Every tier includes a certificate of participation or attendance, and competitors also receive an official jury ranking and feedback.

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