Fire Cupping Workshop

About this event

Traditional Chinese Medicine observes that a person’s chi, or vital energy, gets imbalanced when they are ill, stressed or injured. Fire cupping pulls out blockages in a persons chi which allows energy to flow more freely and promotes healing. Fire cupping is a form of deep tissue massage that promotes stress relief and relaxation.

Fire cupping has been used to treat: chronic back pains, arthritis, swollen and painful joints, respiratory problems, colds, headaches/migraines, promote relaxation, sleep disorders, cellulite reduction, anxiety and depression.

Performing cupping over injured sites promotes better circulation, thus, speed up the healing process. The detoxification effect of the blood suction also allows for old blood to vacate the capillaries and be filled with new ones result to renewed energy and vitality

The treatment involves the placement of a heated glass cups on the skin which creates a vacuum. The vacuum is created by removing the oxygen from the cup via a flame, the cup is immediately applied to the area which requires treatment. Skin and superficial muscle layer is drawn into and held in the cup. It can be used to treat different disorders in its own right or in conjunction with other therapies.

Course Content:

- Introduction to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Philosophy and Theory
- The five elements
- What is chi
- Effects and Benefits of fire cupping
- Who would benefit from treatment
- Contra-indications and Contra-actions
- Health, Safety and Hygiene procedures
- Practical Application and procedures


Prerequisites:

It is recommended to have a background in oil-based massage such as Swedish or deep tissue prior to attending this workshop as it is meant for massage practitioners who can apply it with their existing practice.