03/03/2026
EP.4
UTWA CHAMPIONS
Profil
Kaho Shibata
Influenced by her mother, a professional therapist, Kaho Shibata has been familiar with Thai massage since early childhood.
While working at a city office, she traveled to Thailand and obtained instructor licenses in Thai massage.
She began her professional career as a therapist in 2020.
With a philosophy of respecting traditional Thai massage while adapting it to the needs of the modern body, she has actively participated in both domestic and international competitions.
Her technical skill and expressive quality have been highly recognized, leading to finalist placements and awards at world-level championships.
In recent years, she has also served as a judge, contributing to the Thai massage community beyond hands-on practice.
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*Awards & Achievements
•Thai Massage Award 2023
Best Therapist Award
•World Association Nuad Thai Championship 2023 – Japan
Nuad Thai for Health – Finalist
Nuad Thai Inspiration – Finalist
•World Association Nuad Thai Championship 2024 – World Championship
Nuad Thai for Health – Finalist
Nuad Thai Inspiration – 2nd Place
•UTWA – World Thai Wellness Championship 2025
Self Massage – 3rd Place
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*Judge Experience
•Thai Massage Award 2024
•Thai Massage Award 2025
•Thai Massage Festival 2025
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*Certifications & Training
Ong’s Thai Massage School
•Teacher Training: Professional Thai Massage
•Teacher Training: Foot Massage & Reflexology
•Basic Thai Massage
•Facial Massage
Chiang Mai Classic Art Thai Massage School
•CCA Thai Massage Level 1 Instructor
•CCA Thai Massage Level 2–4
•CCA Thai Oil Massage Instructor
•CCA HOME Oil Massage Instructor
•Thai Massage Theory