Cupping is a great additional tool to have as a massage therapist. It helps blend old world healing practice into today’s practice. For your patients, it can help increase circulation, decrease fascial restrictions, increase range of motion and many other benefits all with minimal effort from you as a therapist. As a therapist, it is a great tool for self-healing and maintenance. Cupping is a technique whereby a vacuum (negative pressure) is created in a cup, drawing the skin (fascia) up into the cup and separating the layers of fascia. The vacuum effect draws new blood to the area which is now able to flow between the separated layers of fascia providing circulation to areas that may have been adhered and it will also help to flush any stagnation that may have been present. Annis Downey, RMT and Pam Wilson, RMT have been practicing cupping massage therapy since 2010. Annis has been practicing massage since 2006 in multidisciplinary clinics and now in her own in home clinic. Post graduation she studied courses in TCM acupuncture, German Auricular Acupuncture, aromatherapy, soft tissue mobilization, and Gusha. Annis joined the instructing staff of Canadian College of Massage and Hydrotherapy in 2008 and has enjoyed teaching and keeping current with the latest therapy techniques. Pam has been practicing massage since 2003 and is currently working in a multidisciplinary clinic. Post graduation some of the courses that she has completed are Myofascial Release Level I and II, Thai Yoga Massage Level I and II. In 2008 Pam became the registrar at Canadian College of Massage and Hydrotherapy in addition to continuing to instruct there as well. Annis and Pam look forward to sharing their vast knowledge and experiences with you during the cupping massage course.
