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Cupping increases blood circulation and skin perfusion through negative pressure, delivering oxygen, nutrients, and immune cells to muscle for recovery. It relaxes muscle tension via neuromodulation and superficial heat.
Cupping stimulates the lymphatic system to boost drainage, circulation, and immune support. It moves lymph toward drainage sites like the clavicular space, armpits, and inguinal area while reducing edema.
Learn to apply and remove silicone and vacuum cups using lubricant, squeeze and place to create suction, move the cup over the area, and release the vacuum with a valve.
Apply stationary cupping by placing a cup and leaving it in place for 2 to 4 minutes to dilate vessels, create negative pressure, and lift adhered tissue and deep myofascia.
Explore dynamic movement cupping with stationary and moving cups, active and passive tissue release, silicone cups, light suction, and oil or cream to enhance gliding for stimulating or relaxing effects.
Watch as the instructor outlines a full body cupping massage sequence—prone, side lying, and supine on the spine—with seated chair techniques, then practice on a client or for self care.
Apply cupping to decompress the plantar aponeurosis and calf muscles, place cups on the heel and ball of the foot, then use movement cupping to improve circulation and flexibility.
Apply effleurage to spread oil and assess back tissue, then use bilateral vacuum cups along the spine to decompress the erector spinae and reduce generalized back pain.
In this online massage course, manual osteopath and registered massage therapist Mike Everson is going to guide you through how to do modern cupping massage. Cupping therapy is an ancient alternative medicine practice that involves placing cups on the skin to create suction. The cups can be made of various materials such as glass, bamboo, plastic and silicone. It's believed to promote healing by increasing blood flow to a specific area of the body and improving the flow of energy.
In recent years, cupping has come out of nowhere and exploded to massive popularity worldwide most likely due to professional athletes singing its praises like Michael Phelps, which has thrust it to the forefront for massage therapists, physiotherapists and a variety of health practitioners.
Cupping therapy is often used to relieve pain, reduce inflammation, improve blood flow, and promote relaxation. It is commonly used in clinics and spas for conditions such as back pain, neck pain, digestive disorders, and general pain conditions. It is also believed to help with respiratory issues and certain chronic pain conditions.
You can study and complete this entire course in the comfort of your own home with lifetime access to the videos in case you need to go back, review and re-inspire yourself!
In this course you are going to learn:
> Cupping techniques for a wide variety of common conditions
> The theory behind how and why cupping works
> The different styles and techniques you can use to get the best results
> Massage techniques that anyone from beginner to pro can learn from to elevate their health and wellness practice
The content is for educational purposes and does not replace medical advice.
This course is taught by an approved Continuing Education Provider with the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork (NCBTMB).