What qualifications do you need for cupping?

The use of Dry Cupping Therapy within Sports and Remedial Massage treatment will be discussed along with its’ benefit in relation to manual massage techniques. Course applicants must be 18 years old or over and must hold a minimum of a Level 3 qualification in Sports Massage Therapy or Massage Therapy.

How long is a cupping course?

150 hours
The Cupping Therapy Diploma Course will take you up to 150 hours to complete, working from home. There is no time limit for completing this course, it can be studied in your own time at your own pace. This is a Level 3 course and will give you 150 CPD (Continued Professional Development) points.

How much should I charge for cupping?

Cupping therapy generally costs between $40 to $80 per session, which typically lasts about a half hour.

Who can perform cupping therapy?

Who qualifies to take this course? Massage Therapists, Kinesiologists, Acupuncturists, Chiropractors, Physiotherapists, Athletic Therapists, Nurses, Manual Osteopaths, Osteopaths, and 2nd Year Massage Therapy students who have completed Pathology are welcome.

Do you have to be trained to do cupping therapy?

Cupping is easy, very safe modality to practice. It is completely unregulated, and therefore it can be performed by anyone.

Can you teach yourself cupping?

While we’re here for a non-invasive procedure we can do on our own, cupping is technically a medical procedure. And even though kits like these make it more manageable to practice at home, if you feel any uncertainty, consider seeing a professional instead.

What is Hijama course?

Hijama is used to treat a wide range of conditions including migraines and hay fever and involves cutting the skin and drawing blood with suction cups.

Do you need to be a professional to do cupping?

Cupping should be done by a licensed acupuncturist or certified professional, such as a massage therapist. Acupuncture is the main modality of Chinese medicine that we’ve adopted here in the States.

Is blood cupping healthy?

Cupping increases blood circulation to the area where the cups are placed. This may relieve muscle tension, which can improve overall blood flow and promote cell repair. It may also help form new connective tissues and create new blood vessels in the tissue.