Cupping Therapy for Massage Therapists

Course overview

The 9 CE hour Cupping Therapy for Massage Therapists will introduce you to both the theory and practice of therapeutic cupping in massage and bodywork. The textbook presents the history of cupping and how cupping affects the different systems of the body. It also outlines the therapeutic benefits of cupping therapy. It explains marks left with the use of therapeutic cupping and the different colors, temperatures, and textures you may encounter. It covers contraindications, safety precautions, and when to refer out. It also discusses proper equipment needed, application of cups, and how to use cups in a bodywork session. The textbook presents a general full body routine using stationary cups, moving cups, and the lift-and-release technique. The course includes therapeutic cupping for lymphatic drainage, athletic performance, cellulite, and scar tissue, as well as self-cupping techniques. An 30 minute instructional DVD is included demonstrating moving cupping techniques using silicone cups. This course presents: Therapeutic benefits of cupping on the body systems Precautions, contraindications, and special considerations for therapeutic cupping Information on cupping marks including possible colors, textures, and temperatures you may encounter The cupping techniques of stationary cups, moving cups, and lift-and-release technique Appropriate equipment for massage therapists such as silicone cups, face cups, and manual vacuum pump gun sets A basic full body cupping routine for general health and well-being A basic full body cupping routine for lymphatic drainage More advanced cupping applications for inflammation, cellulite, athletic performance, pregnancy, and scar tissue An instructional DVD demonstrating moving cupping techniques