CUPPING THERAPY
November 13, 2024 and December 10, 2024
This intensive course covers the history of Cupping, the various types of cups used and cupping techniques including Fire Cupping.
The course focuses on the use of Cupping as a soft tissue tool to be incorporated in the therapeutic treatment of various musculoskeletal and neurological conditions including upper, mid, and lower back pain (lumbar strain and sacroiliac dysfunction), shoulder pain (rotator cuff tendinitis), neck pain, cervical spondylosis, tennis, and golfer’s elbow, hip pain, knee strains/OA, calf injuries, hamstring strains, and quad/groin strains, anti-cellulite, fatigue, stress and more.
Gua Sha will also be introduced as an adjunct to Cupping therapy. Learn the following:
- History
- Benefits of Cupping and Gua Sha
- Safety, including indications and contra-indications
- Types of Cupping
- Types of Cups, Sizes + (Gua Sha Tools)
- Cupping Techniques - Stationary, Gliding, Staccato
- Contra-Indications
- Upper and Lower Extremity techniques
- Gua Sha
- Conditions, Case studies, and Research
Can use alone OR ideal for Health Practitioners and Doctors to integrate with other therapies like acupuncture, massage etc.
FEE: $595.95 (taxes included)
Includes Course, Booklet, Certificate, Zoom Meetings (2), In-Class Practicum
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