HOW TO: FACIAL CUPPING

Knowing the effects of facial cupping is essential to understanding why the treatment is so beneficial. This lesson also describes the two cupping methods which will be incorporated into this course.

In this lesson we discuss the anatomical structure of the face, neck and decollete in order to better understand what you'll be working on and how the treatment will be effective.

In this lesson we discuss when to perform the treatment, when not to perform the treatment, what safety procedures to follow during the treatment, and what indications to look out for which may require ending the treatment midway.

This lesson demonstrates how best to prepare the skin for the cupping treatment. It shows the two kind of facial cups needed to complete the course and describes the pros and cons associated with exfoliating the skin prior to facial cupping.

There is also a downloadable PDF with step-by-step instructions on how exactly to perform the cupping treatment which can be used in conjunction with the videos.

In this lesson we begin with the initial stimulation of the lymph nodes to boost the efficacy of the treatment.

This lesson shows how to perform the cupping treatment draining towards the armpits (axillary lymph nodes).

This lesson shows the fourth step - draining towards the terminus; the so-called 'exit points' of the lymphatic system found near the subclavian vein at the clavicle.

This lesson focuses on draining towards the deep and superficial cervical lymph nodes found along wither side of the neck.

This lesson moves the facial cupping to the face, particularly the chin.

In this lesson we work towards the jawline.

This is a short lesson where we work towards the angle of the jaw.

This lesson focuses on the large area of the cheek and is particularly good for draining both the sinuses and puffy under-eyes.

This lesson focuses on the forehead, working towards the temple.

This lesson is a recap of steps 7-10 and focuses on the other side of the face.

The final lesson of the course, it goes over stimulation of the lymph nodes to boost lymph filtration.

There is also a Client Feedback Form and Therapists Feedback Form for yourself and your client to complete, helping you develop and practice your technique.