An ancient TCM technique your clients won't have tried before
Fire cupping is an ancient technique rooted in Traditional Chinese Medicine, used to treat a wide range of physical and emotional conditions. In TCM, illness, stress and injury are believed to come from an imbalance in a person's chi, or vital energy. Fire cupping is thought to draw out blockages in that energy flow, promoting healing while working as a form of deep tissue massage that leaves clients feeling genuinely relaxed.
A treatment clients will remember
Fire cupping is used to treat everything from chronic back pain and arthritis to headaches, sleep disorders and stress. It's a treatment that stands out on a menu, gives you a genuine talking point with clients, and keeps them coming back to feel the benefit for themselves.
Because it's built on your existing massage training, you're not starting from zero. You're adding a distinctive, in demand treatment to skills you already have.
What you'll come away with
- How to safely apply and remove fire cupping technique
- Understanding of chi and how cupping is believed to support it
- Which conditions fire cupping is used to treat
- Certificate in Fire Cupping Therapy, accredited by the FHT
Everything you need to know before you book
Qualify with an FHT accredited certificate
On successful completion, you'll receive a Certificate in Fire Cupping Therapy, accredited by the Federation of Holistic Therapists. Please check with your insurance provider that this qualification is accepted before enrolling onto the course.
Questions we get asked most
Do I need to complete another course first?+
Yes. You'll need to have completed either Swedish Body Massage or Sports Massage before you enrol on this course. You can book our Swedish Massage course if you haven't done so already.
What conditions is fire cupping used to treat?+
Fire cupping is used to treat a wide range of physical and emotional conditions, including chronic back pain, arthritis, swollen and painful joints, respiratory problems, headaches, sleep disorders, cellulite reduction, and anxiety and depression.
Will I get a certificate?+
Yes, on successful completion you'll receive a Certificate in Fire Cupping Therapy, accredited by the FHT. It's worth checking with your insurance provider that this qualification is accepted before you enrol.
How does the 10% offer work?+
Book your place while the offer is running and 10% comes off the course price automatically at checkout. It's a limited time offer, so it's worth booking sooner rather than later to guarantee the discount.
Where does the course take place?+
This course runs at our Gloucester academy. Available dates are shown above, so pick the one that works best for you before booking.
Ready to offer a treatment your clients haven't tried?
Book while the 10% offer is running and secure your place at our Gloucester academy.
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