with Erin Moran, DAOM RAc

Cupping Masterclass: A series of educational videos for acupuncture practitioners, physicians, physical therapists and massage therapists (who have cupping in their scope of practice). Prerequisite: must know the locations and trajectories of acupuncture channels/meridians and the common acupuncture points.

Students review the course material, watch case study videos and take a short quiz. Students also have the option to attend a live Q&A  with Erin and they will be given that date when they enrol.

1 year access to all course material and videos.

Outline:

• Understand the 4 main clinical reasons to use Myofascial Cupping Therapy (MCT). 

• Be clear about the different MCT approaches when dealing with acute and chronic injuries. 

• Learn that less is more with MCT. Treatments should be focused and have clear intention. 

• Understand the differences between using MCT on yang-vs-yin areas of the body.

•  Learn the MCT techniques with instruction-stationary, flash, running-and all associated safety concerns. 

• Understand different levels of suction- mild, medium, strong-and know in which cases to use them. 

• Know the precautions: pregnancy and postpartum, blood thinners, age. 

• Know the contraindications: DVT, surgical sites, lymph nodes, patients who blister. 

• Review cleaning and disinfecting cups

• Learn to treat: acute pinched nerve (cervical), chronic neck pain (osteoarthritis), shoulder pain, acute lumbar pain, chronic lumbar pain, sciatica, plantar fasciitis, tennis elbow.