From representing Trinidad and Tobago on the international massage competition stage to earning his Master Myoskeletal Therapist certification, Alpha De Bourgh has built his career around dedication, creativity, and a passion for therapeutic bodywork.
Alpha began his professional massage therapy journey in 2022 at Rapha Holistic Treatment Limited. He later expanded his training at the Thai Yoga & Healing Art Center, studying Thai table stretching, acupressure, and Sen lines.
His commitment to learning led him to explore numerous modalities, including Shiatsu, cupping, sports wellness, and orthopedic massage.
In 2023, Alpha established Infused Therapeutic Massages, bringing his diverse training to clients in Tunapuna, Trinidad & Tobago.
His professional journey also took him into competitive massage.
In 2024, Alpha earned the title of Grand Champion at the Trinidad and Tobago Massage Championship. He subsequently competed internationally, including at the American Massage Championship in Las Vegas and the Seven Wonders Massage Championship in Mexico in 2025, where he reports placing fifth worldwide.
These experiences challenged his creativity while introducing him to bodywork traditions from different cultures.
Another important milestone came when his mentor, John Davis, MMT, introduced him to Myoskeletal Alignment Techniques® (MAT).
Alpha was drawn to the techniques’ versatility and their potential to address different client concerns.
“MAT techniques can be applied immediately into practice as soon as they are learnt,” he explains.
Incorporating MAT into his practice expanded his therapeutic approach, particularly when working with clients experiencing persistent muscular tension and discomfort.
Alpha values how these techniques can be adapted to individual needs while maintaining client comfort.
He has also noticed greater client satisfaction and word of mouth referrals, which he attributes to the results clients experience through his work.
For massage therapists considering advanced education, Alpha emphasizes patience, specialization, and continued professional development.
“These techniques are advanced and upgrade you to a level of specialization,” he shares.
His journey reached another milestone on July 21, 2026, when he earned his Master Myoskeletal Therapist® (MMT) certification.
Congratulations to Alpha De Bourgh on joining the Master Myoskeletal Therapist community. His dedication to education, international competition, and personalized therapeutic care reflects the passion and professional growth that define the MMT community.