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20th edition  28 - 31 May 2026 Expo Centre & Riviera di Rimini (Italy)
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Healing Hands Area

International Massage Laboratories

Healing Hands is an experiential journey through massage, from East to West.
Learn, practice, and experience the best international massage techniques in an intensive 4-day course, with excellent trainers and practical workshops, in the dedicated area within RiminiWellness 2026.

Explore the most important themes for a comprehensive work in the treatment room, through peer-to-peer massage exchange, innovative techniques, and cultural rediscoveries of ancient wellness philosophies for personal well-being.

A wealth of knowledge will be shared in all manual technique laboratory activities.

28 maggio
29 maggio
30 maggio
31 maggio

Hall D5 - Healing Hands Area

Sector

WELLNESS

Tipology

Stages and Activities

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Wellness Holistic

Recurring event

Massage during menopause and andropause

28 maggio | 09:30 - 17:30 , Hall D5 - Healing Hands Area

This day is entirely dedicated to the treatment of this important moment in personal life, both for those who receive the massage and for those who perform it.
The daily program consists of:
- Creating a complete body journey for clients experiencing pre-menopause and menopause.
- Anti-Ageing or Age Care
- Establishing a comprehensive approach and follow-up with them.
- Facial Massage: Dedicated facial treatment with plastic maneuvers inspired by Russian techniques.
- Self-treatment for the operator in menopause/andropause
- Face and Body Workshop

 

Workshops curated by:
Somo Momo, Claudia Bellarte, Maddalena Raule

Massages and rituals from around the world

29 maggio | 09:30 - 17:30 , Hall D5 - Healing Hands Area

Best Practices for creating experiential treatments in the cabin with SPA experience model.

Global philosophies and approaches to personal wellness from around the world through rituals.

 

This day includes the following workshops:

- Lomi Lomi
- Mediterranean thermal culture and rituals
- CHALLENGE - create your own ritual
- Heart meditation for massage practitioners

 

Workshops led by:

Awudi Atsisogbui, Claudia Bindi, Marianna Cirotti, Ivan Conversano (meditation)

Eastern Massage Inspiration

30 maggio | 09:30 - 17:30 , Hall D5 - Healing Hands Area

A day dedicated to the world of Thai massage, UNESCO intangible heritage.
We will experience the fundamental and advanced principles through these laboratory activities:

  • Thai on the floor, acupressure and passive stretching
  • Thai on massage table and Thai oil
  • Thai tools (Thai-ball, cloths, herbs and essentials)
  • Thai Warrior Massage
  • Ayurveda and Traditional Chinese Medicine

 

Workshops curated by:

Somo Momo, Spay, Awudi Atsisogbui

Western massage inspiration and awards

31 maggio | 09:30 - 17:30 , Hall D5 - Healing Hands Area

Workshops dedicated to the world of Western massage, from tradition to innovation, with Awards for participants who have distinguished themselves for the best practices in each workshop.

 

The day's schedule is as follows:
- Bodywork and passive stretching for breathing balance
- Body Mechanics, how to move around the massage table and how to move the client on the table
- Participant Awards
- Final demonstration by Somo Momo - Awudi Atsisogbui - Ivan Conversano