Students will learn the fundamentals and techniques necessary to become a certified ACE Massage Cupping practitioner. Techniques will be demonstrated using a variety of manual cupping therapy cups.
ACE Massage Cupping therapy is an incredibly versatile, modern style of cupping therapy. The basic movements can easily be customized to accomplish a wide variety of techniques, from lymphatic drainage to deep tissue release. This complements many health modalities ranging from spa treatments and medical massage to chiropractic, physical, and occupational therapies. By creating suction and negative pressure, ACE Massage Cupping therapy is used to soften tight muscles, tone attachments, loosen adhesions, lift connective tissue, bring hydration and blood flow to body tissues, and drain excess fluids and toxins by opening lymphatic pathways. ACE Massage Cupping bodywork is versatile and can easily be modified to accomplish a range of techniques, from lymphatic drainage to deep tissue and fascial release. This complements many health modalities ranging from spa treatments to medical massage.
This course does not include a final exam and certification, however it may be purchased separately at a cost of $40 dollars once the course has been completed. Students who wish to purchase the final exam and certification are awarded a certificate of completion and 12 NCBTMB distance learning CEUs.
Course CEUs are accepted by all NCBTMB states except Mississippi.
Please be sure to check with your state board to ensure that the use of cups is within your scope of practice. CEUs will not be valid in any state that has determined cups to be outside the scope of massage practices.
I Need Equipment, What Should I Buy?
We recommend that students use our official ACE Massage Cupping Complete Kits. The kit includes a full assortment of cupping equipment, as well as a free, exam-less version of this course.
After purchasing the Complete Kit, you’ll receive a coupon code via email to redeem your free course. If the email does not arrive within 2 minutes after checkout, please check your spam folder.