Advanced Therapeutic Silicone Cupping
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Myofascial Syndromes Parts 1 & 2
(Summer/Fall 2025)
6 CE credits
NCBTMB Course ID CE4022469 (Part 1)
NCBTMB Course ID CE4022493 (Part 2)
Tuition: $150
Overview:
Cupping is a technique that has been used for millennia to treat maladies ranging from the common cold to musculoskeletal issues to maintaining overall health. Traditional tools used were found in nature and eventually replaced by cups made of glass and polycarbonate, and now silicone.
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In the Therapeutic Silicone Cupping class, we learned the basic applications of silicone cupping.
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Now, we expand our practice in these advanced classes to include techniques that help relieve some common myofascial syndromes such as piriformis syndrome, frozen shoulder, achilles tendonitis, and others, and how to access the iliopsoas muscle from two different perspectives:
Part 1 will teach protocols to treat the neck, scapula, shoulders (for adhesive capsulitis), and back (for piriformis syndrome), and learn how to access the psoas from side-lying and supine positions. We will experiment with working positions in prone, side-lying and supine (hello anterior ribs/intercostals/diaphragm!), and learn how to incorporate passive stretches to increase the effectiveness of the cups and assist with expansive, pain-free movement.
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PREREQUISITE (for Part 1 or 2): Therapeutic Silicone Cupping
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Part 2 will teach protocols to treat jaw pain (TMD), the arms (for carpal tunnel syndrome), lateral ribs (hello serratus anterior!), knees, TFL, Achilles tendonitis, and alternate ways to access the scapula/upper back and piriformis. We will experiment with working positions in prone, side-lying and supine, and learn how to incorporate passive stretches to increase the effectiveness of the cups and assist with expansive, pain-free movement.
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​PREREQUISITE (for Part 1 or 2): Therapeutic Silicone Cupping
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What you'll learn in these hands-on classes:
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A review of Therapeutic Silicone Cupping:
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the fundamentals, precautions and contraindications​
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Protocols to treat specific myofascial syndromes (see above)
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Proper positioning and passive movements to target problem areas
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Exercises to cultivate an expansive mindset for the practitioner and client
Class size limited to 8 students
Ideal for those who thrive in a less-crowded classroom!
This is a relaxed environment where we may share a few laughs, but please know that teaching you about silicone cupping is taken very seriously and you’ll learn lots!
Dates:
(all days are from 10am-5pm)
Part 1
Saturday, September 13 -or-
Monday, December 8
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Part 2
Sunday, September 14 -or-
Tuesday, December 9
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Please bring:​
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This classroom has a limited number of massage tables so you may be asked to bring one (there is an elevator to get to the second floor), along with the following:
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Sheets
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Towels
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UNSCENTED Oil/lotion/cream/gel
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TWO sets of silicone cups
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Water for hydration throughout the day
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Lunch (there are a few fast-casual restaurants, a Starbucks and a Jewel grocery store nearby)
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Wear or bring clothing that will allow easy access to the back, neck, arms and legs. Please bring shorts for access to the IT band. If you wear a bra, please wear one that clasps in the back.
Policies:
​Fragrances
In deference to those who may have chemical sensitivities, I ask that you refrain from wearing fragrances or colognes.
Health and Safety
If you are symptomatic, please do not come to class. Symptomatic students (typical cold/flu-like symptoms or loss of taste/smell) may not be in class at any time.
The Peaceful Healing Place is a mask-optional environment.
Attendance
100% attendance is mandatory for continuing education credit. Tardiness by more than 20 minutes of class start time will count as an absence.
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Refunds/Transfer Credit
**Within 5 business days of registering - Cost of tuition minus 10% for processing fees ($135 total refund)
**6 days or more after registering, until day of class - Cost of tuition minus fee of 25% ($112.50 total refund)
**Same day of class, before class begins - Cost of tuition minus 25%+additional fee of $25 ($87.50 total refund)
**After class has started, less than 60% attended - Same fees as above plus pro-rated value of the portion of class attended
**After 60% of class has occurred, or with no-show - No Refund, but transfer credit can be held as per below
TRANSFER: If 0-30% of course has been attended - no fee to transfer
TRANSFER: When 30-60% of course has been attended - $50 fee to transfer
TRANSFER: After 60% of class has been attended - No transfer allowed, but student may repeat class at 1/2 price