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.
Cupping Therapy 101 for Massage Therapists
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. Less...
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.
Target Audience
This live interactive webinar is intended for health professionals, including massage therapists and other health professions.
Learning Levels
- Beginning
- Intermediate
Friday, October 27, 2023
Live Interactive Webinar
11:00 AM EDT - 02:15 PM EDT
Register for this Webinar
EARN 3 CE Credit Hours
About the speaker
Joshua Maka, LMT
Agenda
11:00am - 11:45am History of Cupping and Cupping Studies
11:45am - 12:30pm Types of Cups, Cupping Benefits and Cupping Marks
12:30pm - 12:45pm Break
12:45pm - 2:15pm Adverse Effects, Contraindications and Caution. Cupping Methods and Client Education, Q&A
CE Information - Earn 3 CE Credit Hours
CE Approvals
New York State Education Department's State Board for Massage Therapy
CE Learning Systems, LLC is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Massage Therapy as an approved provider of massage therapy continuing education.
National Certification Board of Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork
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Michigan Board of Massage Therapy
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
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:
New Jersey Board of Massage and Bodywork Therapy
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
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.
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