Cupping and Gua Sha Applications for Massage Therapists

June 23, 2022 • 9am-6pm

Presented by Renee Osborne


This course covers all necessary aspects of cosmetic cupping and Gua Sha treatment, safety, theory, application, indications, outcomes and contraindications. There will be a theory, demonstration and practical components where participants will perform cupping on one another to refine proper technique and knowledge.

  • Foundations of cupping & Gua Sha – History, use, functions, purposes, types of cupping
  • Basic TCM theories, Basic Five Element theory, Origins and history - specific acu-points for cupping, location and uses
  • Proper sanitation/ care of tools and location site for maintaining clean/safe technique
  • Suction style cupping application, procedure, recommended time and strength
  • Application of stationary cupping & cupping massage/ moving cupping
  • Client evaluation, Applications for Cupping and Gua Sha
  • Myofacial Trigger Point cupping application (every muscle except Abdominal muscles)
  • Specific acupuncture points for cupping, Treatments for particular conditions
  • Indications for cupping & cupping massage, Treating Children and elderly
  • Contraindications and practicing safely

Theory, demonstration & practical components covered. All participants will perform practice & refine proper technique & knowledge ~ 2 sets of cups & Gua Sha tool in supply kit

REGISTER FOR BOTH CUPPING/GUA SHA TOOLS & COSMETIC CUPPING CLASSES & SAVE! (Click on the register now button below to register for the combo.)

  • Presented by Renée Osborne R.TCMP, R.Ac CTCMPAO - NCBTMB Provider 
  • $195 per person each class/per day; Registration & payment received ten days prior to the start of first class.
  • 8 CEs for LMTs
  • Late registration fee afterward, if space allows = $215
  • A supply kit fee of $65 for each class is due to the instructor from the student at the start of class.
  • Class for both Cupping Classes (2 days) is $375 if pre-registered with full payment 10 days prior to class start date, for a total of 16 CEs.
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