Missoula - Cupping and Gua Sha Level 1 - 8 CE Hours

Cupping & Gua Sha Level 1 (No prerequisite)

Class Description 

The Cupping and Gua Sha Course gives a deep insight into the ancient use's of cupping and Gua Sha.  Written from an eastern medicine perspective  - this course will touch upon the earliest intended implementation of cupping/ gua sha and how it is still utilized today.

Students will learn about the meridians and acupuncture points of the body than can be stimulated with cupping.  We will also cover Five Element theory and how best to approach treatment for optimal success and results.

Safe and responsible use is emphasized as well as sanitation, indications and contraindications.

What You Will Learn

* Foundations of cupping & Gua Sha – History, use, functions, purposes, types of cupping

* Proper sanitation & care of tools & location for maintaining clean technique

* Basic five element theory - specific acu-points for cupping, location and uses

* Application & indications of stationary and moving/ massage cupping

* Myofascial - Trigger points for every muscle (except abdominals)

* Client evaluation & Contraindications

Your Instructor 

Renée Osborne

R.TCMP R.Ac CTCMPAO NCBTMB Provider

NCBTMB Provider # 1343

https://www.traditional-healing-arts.school

Cost

$330.00 ($130.00 paid at time of RSVP goes towards total class price.) 

Included in Price

* 24 pc pump style cupping set

* 4 pc silicone cupping set

* 2 pc glass cupping set

* tools needed for glass cupping

* 2 Gua Sha tools (bullhorn & porcelain)

* Book and diagrams

* Certificate