HARRISBURG, Pa. – HACC, Central Pennsylvania’s Community College, is proud to announce that two students in the Massage Therapy Program received medals at the 2026 Pennsylvania Massage Championship.
Joshua Green and Gabriel Nimala’s exceptional performance earned them both the title of Pennsylvania Emergent Massage Therapist, with Green receiving the gold medal and Nimala receiving bronze.
Held April 18-19, 2026, at the Academy of Massage Therapy and Bodyworks in Pottstown, the annual event draws top-tier massage therapists from across the state to compete in various categories, including form, technique and body mechanics. The championship is a recognized member of the American Massage Championships, which is supported by the World Massage Festival.
“Competing and winning at the PA Massage Championship was a huge moment for me because it showed me that the time, care and the intention I put into this work truly matters. HACC helped give me the foundation and environment to grow my skills, trust myself more and continue pursuing massage therapy with confidence,” said Green.
“This medal, for me, represents showing up and prevailing,” said Nimala.
HACC’s Massage Therapy Program is recognized by the American Massage Therapy Association and the Associated Bodywork and Massage Professionals. HACC is also approved by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork as a continuing education approved provider. Students in the program are prepared to sit for the Massage and Bodywork Licensing Examination. The program boasts exceptional pass rates above the state and national averages.
To learn more about the program, please visit hacc.edu/Massage.
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