dry cupping therapy
(Face to Face & Live Online Course)
CPD short course in myofascial dry cupping – Face to Face & Live Online
Our CPD short course in Myofascial Dry Cupping is designed for those who aim to use Dry Cupping modalities professionally within massage therapy, injury treatment and rehabilitation.
This course focuses on the use of Dry Cupping Therapy from a western perspective and application the musculoskeletal system, for the treatment of musculoskeletal pain and dysfunction.
This course is open to Sports and Massage Therapists at Level 3 or above, Sport and Exercise Scientists, Sports Therapists, Sports Rehabilitators, Osteopaths, Chiropractors and Physiotherapists as continued professional development.
The Face to Face and Live Online courses are accredited by the Federation of Holistic Therapists (FHT) and the Sports Therapy Organisation and are insurable by the FHT, the STO, Balens and BGI.
Our day course also forms one of the modules on our Level 5 Sports and Clinical Therapy Diploma course which is an accredited qualification.
If you are completing this course as part of the Level 5 Diploma, we recommend you complete either our Live Online or Face to Face course, rather than the fully Online course.
COURSE DATES & Time 2024/25
Face to Face course dates:
Monday 4th November 2024 – Swindon – Fully booked
from 09:30 – 17:30
Friday 24th January 2025 – Swindon
from 09:30 – 17:30
Friday 28th February 2025 – Swindon
from 09:30 – 17:30
Monday 10th March 2025 – Liverpool
from 09:30 – 17:30
Monday 28th April 2025 – Swindon
from 09:30 – 17:30
Live Online course dates:
Saturday 16th November 2024 – Fully booked
from 09:30 – 16:30
Saturday 18th January 2025
from 09:30 – 16:30
Saturday 15th March 2025
from 09:30 – 16:30
Saturday 17th May 2025
from 09:30 – 16:30
(Live Online course time is delivered in GMT / UK time zone)
** Our Live Online course is accredited by the FHT and the STO and insured by the FHT, Balens and BGI UK
**You will need a partner to practise on during the live online course from about 11am – 4:30pm.
Book Now
Book your place on our Face to Face or Live Online Dry Cupping Course, by clicking on the images below.
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Face to Face training Core Elements Training Centre, Swindon 24th Jan, 28th Feb & 28th Apr 2025 |
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Live Online CPD course 18th Jan, 15th Mar & 17th May 2025 |
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Face to Face training Liverpool – 10th March 2025 |
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VENUE
Core Elements Training Centre,
First Floor, 8 Bath Road, Old Town,
Swindon, Wiltshire, SN1 4BA
Easy access from M4 junction 15 and 16 and 15 – 20 minute walk from mainline train station. Long stay parking nearby.
We also offer this course:
*In Liverpool – Jury’s Inn Hotel, Keel Wharf, L3 4FN
*As a Live Online course via Zoom (Time Zone – GMT)
Face to Face & Live Online
Face to Face course price = £170.00
10% Discount is available for current FHT, STO & STA members.
For the Face to Face course use discount code: FST and then send a follow up email with your membership number after enrolment.
Live Online course price = £115.00
Face to Face & Live Online course options are available.
You will need a cupping kit and a partner available during delivery of the Live Online course.
You will need a cupping kit for the Face to Face course. Details are sent in the course confirmation email.
About the course
Book Now
Book your place on our Face to Face or Live Online Dry Cupping Course, by clicking on the images below.
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Face to Face training Core Elements Training Centre, Swindon 24th Jan, 28th Feb & 28th Apr 2025
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Live Online CPD course 18th Jan, 15th Mar & 17th May 2025 |
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Face to Face training Liverpool – 10th March 2025 |
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Course Design
This course focuses on the application and theory behind the use of Dry Cupping Therapy from a Western perspective. Our course is taught using a hands-on approach, therefore you will be practising Dry Cupping Therapy throughout the day, whilst receiving ongoing input from the course tutor.
Our course is designed in relation to industry standards and is accredited by the Federation of Holistic Therapists and the Sports Therapy Organisation, and provides 8 Continuous Professional Development hours (CPD).
*Face to face delivery is supported by an Online Recap and Revision app for use after the course. This is designed to help recap techniques covered during the day course.
*Live Online course members will receive a recording of the Live Online delivery, for recap purposes, plus there is an option to purchase access to the Online Recap app at a discounted price.
Overview of Course
- Introduction to Dry Cupping Therapy
- Theory and physiology of Dry Cupping Therapy
- Contraindications and Health and Safety considerations
- Application of use within Sports Massage Therapy and other therapy contexts.
- Integration of Dry Cupping within therapy treatment
- Demonstration and Application of Dry Cupping Therapy,
Techniques covered Include:
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- static cupping,
- flash cupping,
- slide cupping,
- soft tissue release and active movement cupping techniques,
- stretching techniques for active release and functional movement.
Areas Covered:
- Lower limb including the plantar fascia
- Upper limb
- Glutes from side lying
- Abdominals
- Wider back region
- Scapula release and upper traps
- Introduction to stretching techniques.
Cupping Kit
You will need a cupping kit for the Live Online and the Face to Face course.
The course confirmation email will contain recommended kits and links for purchase.
There are many kit’s available, but one that we use in clinic and on the courses is the 17 piece Hansol kit.
This kit is available from Physique Management.
Physique provide a 15% discount to our course members and the kit is available at the following link
(discount applied in this link) – https://www.physique.co.uk/Massage/Massage-Tools/17Piece-Cupping-Set?pp=CE10
Entry Requirements & background
Course applicants must be 17 years old or over and must hold a minimum of a Level 3 qualification in Sports Massage Therapy or Massage Therapy.
Applicants should have also been practising Sports or Massage Therapy for a period of time prior to enrolling on this course.
This course focuses on the application and theory behind the use of Dry Cupping Therapy from a Western perspective. The use of Dry Cupping Therapy within Sports and Remedial Massage treatment will be discussed along with benefit in relation to manual massage techniques.
On completion of the course students will be able to demonstrate effective use and application of Dry Cupping Therapy in the management of Sports Massage Therapy and injury treatment in a safe and effective manner and will have a clear understanding of contraindications for treatment.
Course Tutors
Taught by Dawn Morse BSc, PGCE, MSc & Emma Stuart BSc
Dawn teaches the Face to Face Dry Cupping course and sometimes the Live online course.
Dawn has a Masters Degree in Sports and Health Sciences, is a qualified teacher and is a Sports Massage Therapist.
Dawn was the programme leader for the University of Bath Sports Therapy Foundation Degree and lectured on the BSc programme for 9 years and is currently an associate lecturer for the Open University.
Dawn is the founder of Core Elements which provides regular training courses in Sports Massage and Sports Therapy modalities.
Our Live Online course is often taught by Core Elements course tutor Emma Stuart.
Em graduated from the University of Gloucester with a Honours degree in Sports Therapy.
Her journey in Sports Therapy began aged 40 after sustaining many running injuries. At this time Em was already a successful Sports Massage Therapist, but her passion to learn more took her towards further study.
Em currently runs her own clinic in Gloucester called Em Stuart Injuries. Along with running her clinic, Em is also a qualified Dive Instructor and teaches for Core Elements Training.
Em currently teaches on several of Core Elements courses including our Level 4 Sports and Remedial Massage Therapy Diploma course and our CPD short courses in Manual Therapy and Joint Mobilisation and Rehabilitation for Sport and Exercise along with Live Online Dry Cupping.
Cancellation policy
Your payment for this CPD course is non-refundable. It is not possible to have your place refunded in whole or part once your booking has been confirmed, or to transfer to a later date once you have already paid.
Therefore we STRONGLY recommend that you take out insurance to cover your costs in the event that you have to cancel or curtail your training. By registering and paying for this course, you are agreeing to this cancellation policy.
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