Cupping for the Modern Practitioner (3.5 hrs)
Cupping for the Modern Practitioner (3.5 hrs)
Cupping for the Modern Practitioner
3.5 Hours CE/CPD | Online Course with Vicki Ramsdell, LMT
Cupping therapy can be a valuable addition to massage, manual therapy, rehabilitation, and integrative bodywork practice when applied with clear understanding, appropriate pressure, and careful clinical reasoning.
Cupping for the Modern Practitioner is a practical online course designed for therapists with or without previous cupping experience, introducing the primary mechanisms, therapeutic benefits, pressure considerations, contraindications, and hands-on applications of modern cupping therapy.
Presented by Vicki Ramsdell, LMT, this course combines Eastern cupping knowledge, Thai Medical Massage principles, Traditional Chinese Medicine influences, and modern cupping techniques into a structured approach for professional practice.
Course Overview
Across this 3.5-hour CE/CPD course, participants will explore the foundational principles and practical applications of cupping therapy, including how cupping works, when it may be appropriate, how pressure is managed, and how safety considerations guide treatment.
The course includes more than 2.5 hours of HD video tutorials presented by Vicki Ramsdell, demonstrating step-by-step cupping techniques for common conditions and treatment goals.
Participants will study cupping applications for asthma, frozen shoulder syndrome, sciatica and sciatic pain, ITB syndrome, plantar fasciitis, and trigger points, while also learning how to adapt treatment based on client response, comfort, and professional scope.
Supported by course notes, an illustrated cupping guide, a companion learning course, lesson quizzes, online exam, certificate of completion, and lifetime access, this course provides a structured and practical introduction to cupping for modern therapeutic practice.
What You Will Learn
| Topic | Focus |
|---|---|
| Cupping Foundations | Understanding the primary mechanisms, therapeutic benefits, and clinical role of cupping therapy |
| Pressure & Safety | Learning how to manage cupping pressure, client comfort, contraindications, and treatment response |
| Modern Cupping Techniques | Applying practical cupping methods informed by Thai, TCM, and modern cupping approaches |
| Condition-Specific Applications | Using cupping protocols for asthma, frozen shoulder syndrome, sciatica, ITB syndrome, plantar fasciitis, and trigger points |
| Client-Centred Treatment | Adapting cupping applications based on client presentation, goals, comfort, and tissue response |
Course Content
The course combines cupping theory, treatment safety, therapeutic reasoning, condition-specific applications, practical video demonstrations, course notes, and companion learning support.
| Module | Focus |
|---|---|
| Foundations of Modern Cupping | Primary mechanisms, therapeutic benefits, and the role of cupping in bodywork practice |
| Safety, Pressure & Contraindications | Cupping pressure, precautions, contraindications, treatment planning, and client comfort |
| Technique Development | Step-by-step cupping techniques and professional application strategies |
| Condition-Specific Cupping Applications | Applications for asthma, frozen shoulder syndrome, sciatica, ITB syndrome, plantar fasciitis, and trigger points |
| Professional Integration | Using cupping within massage, manual therapy, rehabilitation, and integrative bodywork settings |
Who This Course Is For
This course is suitable for rehabilitation professionals, massage therapists, manual therapists, chiropractors, nurses, occupational therapists, occupational therapy assistants, physical therapists, physical therapist assistants, athletic trainers, and other qualified hands-on practitioners.
It is especially valuable for professionals who want to add cupping to their practice, strengthen existing cupping skills, or apply cupping techniques more confidently for common musculoskeletal and soft tissue presentations.
About Vicki Ramsdell
Vicki Ramsdell, LMT, is an educator and practitioner with extensive experience in Thai Medical Massage and cupping therapy.
She has served as an adjunct professor of Thai Medical Massage and Cupping at the New York Institute of Massage in Buffalo and the Onondaga School of Massage in Rochester and Syracuse, and is a core teacher for the L.M.T Success Group.
Combining cupping knowledge learned in the East with training through the International Cupping Therapy Association, Vicki has developed a unique cupping system that blends Thai, TCM, and modern cupping techniques.
Included With This Course
| Included | Details |
|---|---|
| HD Video Classes | 17 HD video classes presented by Vicki Ramsdell, LMT |
| Course Texts | Cupping for the Modern Practitioner course notes and illustrated cupping guide |
| Companion Course | Structured companion learning designed to reinforce and deepen course understanding |
| Lesson Quizzes | Knowledge checks designed to reinforce learning throughout the course |
| Online Exam | Multiple-choice exam with save-and-return functionality |
| Certificate | Downloadable 3.5 Hours CE/CPD certificate following successful completion |
| Lifetime Access | Study at your own pace and revisit the material whenever required |