Cupping Therapy for Massage Therapists - 9 CE Hours

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. A 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

You Will Receive: The Guide to Modern Cupping Therapy, by Shannon Gilmartin, CMT, a 30 minute demonstration DVD, guide with instructions, exam of 52 questions, course evaluation, certificate of achievement upon completion, and unlimited phone support for any of your questions.

The Center for Massage Therapy Continuing Education, LLC is an Approved Provider through the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB); Approved Provider number 409296-00.

Our continuing education courses are also accepted by the American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA), Associated Bodywork and Massage Professionals (ABMP), and most state boards.

For more information on individual state requirements and approvals, please visit our Approvals page and click on your state.

The textbook was an awesome resource and explained cupping very well. - Holly S.

Course was great and broken down in the most simple informative way possible. - Daisy Robles

Very informative textbook. I like that I have it to reference back to. - J. Bellarus

The textbook and DVD were very professional. I did not like having to have materials shipped, but they came very quickly! - Xian Ling

I liked the specificity of the cup placement for specific treatments. - Lisa Hardy

Loved everything about this course! Very straight forward and information I can use right away! - Tera Jones Schmidt

I greatly liked everything! I can't wait to take more CEU's with this company. - Jimmy Simerskey, LMT

Cups act as a __________, drawing fluids into an area or encouraging them through their respective exchange processes.
A.    Pump
B.    Vacuum
C.    Pushing force
D.    Compression

Cupping affects the digestive system in all of the following ways EXCEPT:
A.    Influences tonic muscular activity
B.    Inhibits peristalsis
C.    Stimulates peristalsis
D.    Promotes overall abdominal health

Which of the following is a correct guideline for therapeutic cupping for lymphatic drainage?
A.    Pressure should be deeper
B.    Use moving cups or lift-and-release techniques – no stationary cups
C.    Cups used should be smaller in size
D.    Treat and drain more distal or outer regions before attempting proximal areas