Chinese Fire Cupping

Cost:
With kit: £235 (10 High quality glass fire cups, 1 safety water jar, a Kilner jar with cotton balls and surgical spirit in, tray, sponge forceps, 2 safety towels. oil and lighter (RRP £79).
Without Kit: £175
Optional £49 fee to upgrade to a diploma via case studies verified by an independent external examiner.

Duration:
This is a 1 day course running from 9:45am to 5pm.

This professional cupping course teaches you the knowledge and skills to perform Chinese Fire Cupping with glass cups. The course consists of theory and practical hands on application learning Standard Chinese Fire Cupping using the equipment provided on the day. You will receive a full certificate for the course which can be upgraded to an optional diploma by submitting 10 Case studies 3 months after course completion. These are assessed by an external examiner (examiner fee applies).

We teach the main different cupping strengths and various techniques you’ll need for successful clinical treatments, while concentrating on teaching you consistent cupping for good results and explain the little techniques and important tips which alter and affect your cupping.
There will be discussion of diagnostics and what they mean, as well as issues and complications that can occur to keep your clients safe.
Unlike many UK courses we show authentic techniques used in real Chinese clinics and have been complimented on this course by people trained in Fire Cupping in China.
Our specialist standard systems and protocols have been designed to provide a wide variety of treatment options, and our equipment kit comes with everything you need to be treating people the very next day after course completion.
Assessment is by observation of students performing the therapy during the practical sessions to establish safe practice. Each student must be observed practising correct, safe, protocol in order to be deemed safe to practice and gain a full certificate. (equates to 6 hours CPD).
Optional Diploma Available (equates to 26 hours CPD).

We teach the main different cupping strengths and various techniques you’ll need for successful clinical treatments, while concentrating on teaching you consistent cupping for good results and explain the little techniques and important tips which alter and affect your cupping.
There will be discussion of diagnostics and what they mean, as well as issues and complications that can occur to keep your clients safe.
Unlike many UK courses we show authentic techniques used in real Chinese clinics and have been complimented on this course by people trained in Fire Cupping in China.
Our specialist standard systems and protocols have been designed to provide a wide variety of treatment options, and our equipment kit comes with everything you need to be treating people the very next day after course completion.
Assessment is by observation of students performing the therapy during the practical sessions to establish safe practice. Each student must be observed practicing correct, safe, protocol in order to be deemed safe to practice and gain a full certificate. (equates to 6 hours CPD).

Optional Diploma Available (equates to 26 hours CPD).

Contraindications and Health and Safety
Introduction to TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine)
What is cupping? – Explained
History of Cupping
How does cupping work?
What does it do?
Issues and applications
Diagnostics of cupping
Tools and instruments
Cupping techniques and strengths
Standard Protocols
Post treatment care
Consent forms
Patient records
Legal responsibilities
Practical demonstrations
Student practice of standard protocols, techniques and strengths on the back of partner under supervision
Students own free practice of other treatments under supervision
Further questions and Q&A

This course is ideal for acupuncturists or therapists seeking a deep, genuine education in Chinese fire cupping; grounded in traditional technique, supported by expert instruction, and backed by enthusiastic endorsements from those trained in China.

• Authentically rooted in traditional Chinese practice; Unlike many UK courses, this course demonstrates the fire cupping techniques used in real Chinese clinical settings. Several participants, including those who trained in China, have specifically praised the course for its authenticity and fidelity to traditional methods.

• Comprehensive one-day training with flexible options; You’ll receive both theoretical grounding (diagnosis, history, safety, strengths, protocols, and aftercare) and extensive hands-on practice using high-quality glass fire cups.

• Practical toolkit included; Choose to attend with the full professional kit or without. The kit includes all necessary equipment; cups, safety tools, trays, and consumables, so you’re fully prepared to start clinical treatments immediately after the course.

• High industry standards and assessment; Certification is awarded following observed practical application of safe, protocol-driven cupping. After the course, you can opt for a diploma upgrade (26 CPD hours) which is available by submitting 10 case studies, assessed by an external examiner.

• Proven value and participant enthusiasm; Attendees highlight the course as one of the best they’ve taken, noting how it enhanced their skill set substantially, especially in treating muscular injuries such as tennis elbow, plantar fasciitis, and menstrual cramps. One summed it up simply: “Cupping is the way forward!”.

There are no specific qualification prerequisites for this course.
You must be 18 years or older and understand spoken and written English.
You must consent to giving and receiving fire cupping therapy.

This CPD short course is not suitable as a basis for non-therapists to set up in practice. For this you will need a basic skills course as well as an anatomy and physiology qualification.