Flame Cupping Courses
Our courses are led by senior practitioners who bridge the gap between ancient wisdom and modern clinical application.
Because we operate an active myotherapy clinic, our training is grounded in real-world experience, not just theory. Students leave our academy not only with a certificate but with the confidence to apply these powerful modalities immediately.
From the physical release of cupping to the mental resilience of meditation, we provide the education you need to achieve total holistic balance.
How are flame cups or fire cups different to vacuum cups?
There is a difference. Flame cups are warm, instant, more gentle, easier to clean, and are more aligned with an eastern generosity that includes concepts of chi, cold, wind and damp syndromes.
Vacuum cups can be more aligned with client movement strategies in the treatment room. Silicone cups glide readily over bones and joints and can feel gentler on the more sensitive client.
Whichever cupping you choose to use, and I use all of them, including press cups, you will find that your treatment options expand, and incorporating these tools into your sessions can help you to have a long and healthy career.
History of cupping in culture
Cupping exists in many historic cultures.
Egyptian and middle eastern cultures, where cupping or Hijama is practiced during the full moon and is performed in conjunction with small cuts made with a blade, and then a cup is placed over the area to draw blood into the cup.
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) first named cupping during the Jin Dynasty around 281 AD.
Greek, Indian, and many other European cultures practice cupping in both professional and home settings.
Cupping has been performed used a variety of materials, including
glass, animal horns, plastic and silicone cups, brass, clay and other
types of cups to produce the vacuum.
During the course we will work with cupping to treat musculoskeletal issues, however we can also have awareness of the Eastern applications, such as movement of chi, or energy, and the drawing out of “wet” “cold” or “dampness” that can be present in the soft tissues. This can be observed when we remove the glass cup, with water inside the cup, or feeling the skin on the section to be colder to the
touch.
Flame cupping, also called fire cupping is applying flame to create a vacuum in cup. Most common cupping in TCM.
Other types of cupping are:
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Vacuum cupping
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Silicone cupping
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Press cupping
We will cover these briefly in our integrated cupping course, when and how to use each type. The most difficult skill to learn is theflame cupping, in my experience.
Wet cupping involves the cutting of the skin with a blade, or the insertion
of needles, and then placing the cup over the skin. We will not be covering wet cupping.
In the course you will receive a hand book that covers the risks and benefits of flame cupping, the contraindications, when to apply, and how to apply. This is a practical workshop.
This course is not suitable for the amateur, and only qualified massage therapists and other body workers may attend the course. This is due in particular to familiarity with the anatomy of the body, endangerment sites and client management.
Each student will receive a certificate of completion to display in the clinic space.
I have successfully used this technique for over 13 years. I would love to teach you how to use flame cups.
Integrated cupping course
Learn how to do traditional flame cupping.
Learn basic cupping theory and its applications.
Learn how to incorporate cupping into your treatment sessions.
Prerequisite: Diploma of Remedial Massage
Cost: $350
Upcoming date: July 26
The course includes a starter flame cupping set.
Register for the integrated cupping course
This course is for guidance and does not replace professional medical care.
At all times please reach out to your teacher with further questions or concerns you may have.
This is a safe place and we look forward to helping you in your health journey.