Spa Cupping Foundation Course

This comprehensive spa cupping foundation course presented by Vicki Ramsdell, is suitable for therapists and estheticians with or without prior cupping experience. 

Includes lifetime access to 11 video tutorials and comprehensive course notes (fully illustrated) covering spa cupping massage and treatments, therapeutic benefits, cupping pressure, contraindications, lymphatic clearing and more. 

The course covers step by step treatment techniques for a number of common conditions that are believed to respond well to cupping. These include:

  • TMJ
  • Sinusitis
  • Facial Rejuvenation
  • Facial Rejuvenation (Gua Sha)
  • Abdominals
  • Cellulite
  • Tattoos
About Vicki Ramsdell, LMT

Vicki is an adjunct professor of Thai Medical Massage & Cupping at the New York Institute of Massage in Buffalo, Onondaga School of Massage in Rochester & Syracuse, and is a core teacher for the L.M.T. Success Group.

Combining the knowledge of Cupping learned in the east with classes through International Cupping Therapy Association, Vicki has developed a unique Cupping system that combines Thai, TCM and Modern Cupping techniques. 

Objectives

Upon conclusion of this course, the participant should be able to:

  1. Demonstrate the proper application of a cup.
  2. State the most important factors when choosing a cup.
  3. List 3 client issues that are contraindications to cupping.
  4. Explain the potential side effects of cupping.
  5. Recall each type of cupping.

Price: $39.95

Contact Hours: 4

Course Author

Author photo for Maureen Sullivan-Tevault

Maureen Sullivan-Tevault

Maureen graduated nursing school in 1981 and has spent her years in the Emergency and Trauma field, including nursing positions as the Emergency Department Manager, Director of Staff Education, Trauma Coordinator, Cardiology Nurse Navigator, and Stroke Program Manager.

Read Full Bio

Course Accreditation

See our Accreditation Statements page to view our accreditation information.

Ready to begin?

Go to the student dashboard.

Not sure what courses you need?

Browse our course catalog!