Cupping Therapy - Masters Edition

No, technically anyone can learn cupping and use it in their clinical practice or even at home. In the past, many families had glass cupping sets at home and knew how to use them for flu, coughs and back pain at home. Nowadays, the use of cupping is broader but more specific to pain management, so it has become the practice of therapists dealing mainly with orthopedics. Although anyone can learn cupping therapy, I recommend being familiar with the basic anatomy of the musculoskeletal system.

Yes, sometimes I even give my patients several cups to use at home between treatments and show them exactly how to do it. I have included this in the video lessons of the course.

In most countries yes, but to be on the safe side, I recommend you check your country's guidelines.

Yes, because cupping treatment improves blood circulation, reduces carbon dioxide and lactic acid in muscle tissue.

Sure, cupping can be combined with acupuncture, massage, TENS, laser therapy, physiotherapy and other treatments in the same session. However, it is important to work safely to avoid overdoing it.

Yes, there are certain cases in which I do not recommend cupping. I explain this in detail during the course.

Yes, you should use silicone long shape cups for children and be more careful with the suction strength.

Of course. The more skillful you're as a therapist, the faster you heal your patients and the more you can charge per session.

Almost anywhere. The fingers and the hairy part of the head cannot be cupped.