07/18/2025
American Massage Championships JUDGE Spotlight
Jessica Spilovoy Irelan
Jessica Irelan, LMT is a seasoned massage therapist and educator with three decades of experience in integrated therapeutic bodywork. Her approach blends deep tissue trigger point therapy, Thai-inspired stretching, vibrational cupping, and gentle movement-based fascial release to reach deeper muscular layers with intuitive precision. Each session flows with intention and care—unwinding tension, restoring balance, and inviting the body back into a state of ease and natural alignment. As an educator and industry leader, Jessica is dedicated to advancing the professionalism and clinical efficacy of massage therapy. She has taught a wide range of students and practitioners, emphasizing evidence-informed technique, anatomy-based assessment, and client-centered care. Jessica’s contributions have earned her multiple accolades:
● Inducted into the 2024 Massage Therapy Hall of Fame
● Winner of ABMP’s “Massage Is for EveryBody” campaign (2023)
● Bronze Medalist at the 2023 American Massage Championships
● Competitor at the World Massage Championships (2024, 2025)
● Director and judge at regional massage championships
● Official Judge at the 2025 American Massage Championships
While her teaching and therapeutic work span diverse populations, Jessica remains especially committed to supporting individuals in addiction recovery. Jessica advocates for holistic, trauma-informed care and sees massage as vital to body–mind awareness and long-term sobriety. Jessica uses massage to ease withdrawal symptoms, reduce anxiety, and foster body–mind connection—supporting long-term healing and self-respect through compassionate touch. With 30 years in the field, she is widely recognized for her clinical skill, educational leadership, and commitment to vulnerable populations.
