Therapeutic Silicone Cupping CE Class

Service Description

This class is currently for Licensed Massage Therapists only, and provides 6hrs of CE credit. Here’s what you’ll learn in this hands-on class: *The history of cupping and an introduction to its applications from an Eastern Medicine perspective *How silicone cupping relates to the superficial fascia *The benefits of and common conditions treated using silicone cupping *Contraindications, precautions and considerations, as well as the safe handling and proper disinfecting procedures *Proper procedures to follow before, during and after the cupping session *How to integrate silicone cupping into a bodywork session *Stationary and gliding techniques to address soft tissue dysfunction of the neck, shoulders, hips and scars 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. Silicone cups are becoming increasingly popular because of their ease of use - suction strength is easily adjusted and they more readily address contoured areas of the body. They feel like a natural extension of the practitioner’s hands because one can feel the changes made as the cup glides over congested tissue. Many claim the gliding action mimics the effects of deep tissue massage, so for those who regularly give deep tissue massages this class may be for you! Silicone cupping is most effective at repairing and remodeling the fascia by removing congestion caused by disease or injury, but it also has an effect on internal organs because of the connective tissue network. This class will explore silicone gliding cup methods and protocols for soft tissue dysfunction of the neck, shoulder, hips and scars.