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Cupping Therapy 101 for Massage Therapists

CE Hours 3

About this course

Cupping Therapy offers benefits including improved circulation, immune functions and promotes overall well-being. In this presentation we will discuss the history of, and review supporting studies provided on Cupping Therapy. Different types of cups, their benefits and uses, will be modeled. Adverse effects and contraindications of Cupping Therapy will be presented, in addition to methods for client education.

Learning Objectives

  • Describe 2 types of cups used for Cupping Therapy.
  • List at least 3 benefits of Cupping Therapy.
  • List adverse effects and contraindications of Cupping Therapy with clients.
  • Identify the presentation of cupping marks produced on the skin by the use of Cupping Therapy.

Learning Levels

  • Beginning
  • Intermediate

Target Audience

This live interactive webinar is intended for health professionals, including massage therapists and other health professions.

Course Instructor(s)

  • Joshua Maka, LMT

    Joshua (Josh) has studied the human body, along with its functions & movements for many years. At the age of 4, he began his martial arts training in his family’s studio. At 8 years old, he began assistant teaching with his father to both children & adult students alike. At the age of 12 he earned 2nd degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do. He began studying Tai Chi in 1999 & eventually taught it for 8 years while living in California.

    His passion for learning about the body thru martial arts led him to the field of massage & bodywork. In 1999 he began his studies in holistic health & therapeutic bodywork at Body Mind College in San Diego, CA. Since then he has taught complete massage therapy training programs (720 hours of training) for Kaplan College, & has taught & directed MT programs for United Education Institute. He also designed, developed & taught core curriculum classes & CE courses for “School of Healing Arts” in San Diego CA, Elite CME & Colibri Group in Florida & numerous other states. He has also designed programs & educated home health care provider teams in massage therapy techniques. He is well known for his expertise in proper body mechanics related to martial arts & massage therapy.

Disclosure

DISCLOSURE OF RELEVANT FINANCIAL RELATIONSHIPS CE Learning Systems adheres to the ACCME’s Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Medical Education. Any individuals in a position to control the content of a CE activity ― including faculty, planners, reviewers, or others ― are required to disclose all relevant financial relationships with ineligible entities (formerly known as commercial interests). All relevant conflicts of interest have been mitigated prior to the commencement of the activity. The following relevant financial relationships have been disclosed by this activity’s planners, faculty, and the reviewer: PLANNERS AND REVIEWER The planners of this activity have reported that they have no relevant financial relationships. FACULTY The faculty of this activity have reported that they have no relevant financial relationships.

References

  • Chi, L. M., Lin, L. M., Chen, C. L., Wang, S. F., Lai, H. L., & Peng, T. C. (2016). The effectiveness of cupping therapy on relieving chronic neck and shoulder pain: a randomized controlled trial. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 2016.
  • Tao, J., Zhao, P., Mo, T., Zhao, R., Yang, N., Lee, M. S., ... & Cao, H. (2020). Key elements that determine the efficacy of cupping therapy: A bibliometric analysis and review of clinical studies. Journal of Traditional Chinese Medical Sciences, 7(4), 345-354.
  • Bridgett, R., Klose, P., Duffield, R., Mydock, S., & Lauche, R. (2018). Effects of cupping therapy in amateur and professional athletes: systematic review of randomized controlled trials. The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, 24(3), 208-219.
  • Wang, X., Zhang, X., Elliott, J., Liao, F., Tao, J., & Jan, Y. K. (2020). Effect of pressures and durations of cupping therapy on skin blood flow responses. Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology, 8, 608509.

CE Process Info

Content

  • Materials
    3 parts
    • Recorded Webinar
    • Cupping Therapy 101 Slides
    • Cupping Therapy 101 Notes
  • National Certification Board of Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB)

    CE Learning Systems has been approved by NCBTMB as an Approved Provider, No. 1000939. Programs that do not qualify for NCBTMB credit are clearly identified. CE Learning Systems is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs. Make An Impact is a service division of CE Learning Systems. Provider expiration 1/26/26.

  • Michigan Board of Massage Therapy (MIBMT)

    The Michigan Board of Massage Therapy accepts continuing education programs if approved by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork (NCBTMB). This continuing education activity is approved for the Michigan Board of Massage Therapy based on the approval by the NCBTMB approval (provider #1000939).

  • Florida Board of Massage Therapy (FLBMT)

    The Florida Board of Massage Therapy accepts continuing education programs if approved by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork (NCBTMB). This continuing education activity is approved for the Florida Board of Massage Therapy based on the approval by the NCBTMB approval (provider #1000939). Category: Relevant to and focus on massage therapy techniques

  • New Jersey Board of Massage and Bodywork Therapy (NJMBT)

    The New Jersey Board of Massage and Bodywork Therapy accepts continuing education programs if approved by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork (NCBTMB). This continuing education activity is approved for the New Jersey Board of Massage and Bodywork Therapy based on the approval by the NCBTMB approval (provider #1000939)

  • Washington Board of Massage Therapy (WABMT)

    The Washington Board of Massage Therapy does not approve or preapprove continuing education activities. Licensees are responsible for choosing CE that meets requirements as per requirements outlined in WAC 246-830-475.

FAQs

  • What do I have to do to complete the course?
    To complete the course, review the course objectives, then review the material, and then pass the exam with a score of 75% or greater and lastly complete an evaluation.
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    Your certificate(s) will be available to download immediately when you pass the course exam and complete the evaluation.
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  • CE Hours
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  • Type
    Self-Paced
  • Publication Date
    Nov 15th, 2023

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