Modern Cupping Therapy©

3-Day Fundamentals and 1-Day Lymph Drainage Cupping Course

June 21-23, 2024, Markham

Testimonials

“I am a doctor of chiropractic that also practices neurofunctional acupuncture. I loved the course and the diversity cups offer. I can easily add this in at the same time of my acupuncture work or I can use cupping in lieu of… especially for those who do not want acupuncture done at all. Great and effective alternative.”

“This course was absolutely a game changer for my practice and my own self care. I highly recommend this course to all bodywork professionals!”

“I had hoped to incorporate cupping as an adjunct to soft tissue care I can provide to my patients. From this weekend, I have learned a lot about the evidence and applicability to different patient populations, when it’s the right time to use cupping as a treatment modality and how to apply them using a variety of techniques. Already started incorporating some of these techniques, right into practice the following day! I would highly recommend this course for any manual therapist/bodyworker!”

“Fabulous! Was no expecting to learn so much in such a short period of time. I am excited to implement these new strategies.”

“I’m a Massage Therapist. I massage mostly athletes and cupping was something I wanted to add to my practice so the course give me not only the tools, but a vast amount of knowledge which would greatly assist me with the maintenance treatment of my clients especially with the techniques learnt re lymph drainage.”

Course Description

This 3-Day MCT© Fundamentals Combination Course offers further education into the world of therapeutic cupping including Fundamentals and Torso, Upper and Lower Extremities, and Lymphatic Drainage. 1-Day Lymphatic Drainage Course is also available.

Eligible for 8.4 CEUs by

21

June

Fundamentals

and Torso

DAY 1 – FUNDAMENTALS OF MCT

Fundamentals and Torso: Includes the history of cupping, the physiological responses, therapeutic benefits and safety and contraindications (esp. torso)

Learn to Treat: Overall back tension and stress relief, neck and shoulder tension, low back pain
Abdominal conditions (including constipation, acid reflux)

22

June

Upper and

Lower extremities

DAY 2 – FUNDAMENTALS OF MCT

Upper and Lower extremities: Includes discussing responses to cupping, safety & contraindications (esp. extremities)

Learn to Treat: Upper Extremities (including frozen shoulder, elbow problems, carpal tunnel syndrome)
Lower extremities (including sciatica, IT band and thigh muscles, plantar fasciitis)

23

June

Lymphatic

Drainage

DAY 3 – THERAPEUTIC CUPPING FOR LYMPH DRAINAGE

Lymphatic Drainage: Includes lymphatic system overview, therapeutic benefits of cupping for lymphatic drainage, and full body lymphatic drainage applications

Learn to Treat: Lymphatic drainage applications (including inflammation, athletic performance, cellulite)
Head congestion (including TMJD & sinuses)

Instructor

Shannon Gilmartin
CMT, CMCE, CMLDT

Shannon Gilmartin, CMT, co-founding owner of Modern Cupping Therapy Education Company, is a Licensed and Nationally Certified Massage Therapist (2000), Certified Modern Cupping Therapy Practitioner and Educator, and Certified Manual Lymph Drainage Practitioner. In addition to her focus in therapeutic cupping, she has over twenty years of experience in bodywork, including: manual lymph drainage, medical massage, myofascial release, neuromuscular, craniosacral, soft tissue injury rehabilitation, Thai massage, and visceral manipulation. She has taught all over the United States and abroad, including Canada, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Ireland, Italy, and Puerto Rico (US). Shannon owns a private practice in Virginia Beach, Virginia, USA.

Shannon has authored ‘The Guide to Modern Cupping Therapy: A Step-by-Step Source for Vacuum Therapies,’ has been published in MASSAGE Magazine, Massage Today, online interviews with ‘Bodywork Buddy,’ ‘The Juice Guru,’ and ‘The Donna Seebo Show,’ lectured at CKHD Sports Medicine conference, AMTA conventions, and hosted live webinars with Lhasa Oms and Kamwo herbs.

Shannon is also very passionate about her work with charitable organizations, including Global Healthworks Foundation, Homes of Hope Orphanage system, and Surfers Healing.

Modern Cupping Therapy Education Company is nationally recognized as a continuing education provider in the United States and Canada by the NCBTMB for massage therapists, the NCCAOM and California Board of Acupuncture for acupuncturists, the BOC for athletic trainers, the CATA for athletic therapists, as well as many state-specified physical therapy and occupational boards.