Cupping for Professionals

These cupping massage courses were created for practitioners such as Registered Massage Therapists, Acupuncturists, Physiotherapists, Registered Nurses, Naturopathic Doctors, Personal Support Workers, Personal Trainers and other health care professionals and massage and body workers.

Cupping can be a deep tissue treatment or a more gentle treatment depending on the needs of the client. Cupping should never be painful, and these classes will teach you how to give a deep therapeutic treatment without causing the client undue discomfort.

Silicone cups will be used as they are easier to use, more comfortable to the client, more versatile and easiest to keep clean and sanitary. Dynamic movements, including massage techniques with the cups will be learned.

Cleaning, disinfecting and care of cups will be discussed, as well as how to search for and order supplies and materials.

A basic set of cups is inculded with the level 1 and 2 classes.

Some knowledge of anatomy and experience treating people in a clinical environment is necessary to participate.

Practitioners need to be able to offer cupping therapy to better serve clients and keep up with demand. Having this skill will help you to build your practice and keep clients coming back for more!

Plus, it is easy on the practitioner, so it will help you to extend your career –  and keep you current in your field.

Here are the classes available: 

• Level 1 – Back Cupping  – Includes cupping for back, lymphatic drainage techniqes, fascial and adhesion release, etc. 
• Level 2 – Full Body Cupping – Includes cupping for the neck, shoulders, upper chest, legs, arms, shoulders, feet and gluteals, athletic cupping
• Facial Cupping – Includes cupping for the face, neck, shoulders, upper chest, and cupping for sinus pain, TMJ, and headaches. Also includes facial gua sha
• Supplemental classes for specific body areas or conditions. Level 1 and 2 must be completed before participating in supplemental classes.

Classes include:

• History, safety, contraindications, and up-to-date cleaning and disnifection methods
• Cupping for detoxification, immune system enhancement and tight muscles
• Myofacial release with cupping
• Lymphatic drainage techniques
• A manual covering all of the techniques learned in class
• Detailed instruction from an experienced practitioner and teacher
• Methods of integrating cupping therapy with other practices
• Information on how to treat common conditions you will see in clinic
• A small group learning environment with lots of practice time.
• Marketing tips
• Information on how to select quality cups and where to buy cups and materials
• A professional listing on the resources section of this website