Massage cupping Level I slideshow. Sharing similarities with TCM cupping therapy, this slideshow goes into the history, benefits, characteristics, as well as the techniques associated with Massage Cupping.

1. MASSAGE CUPPING

3. HISTORY
CHINA- Pre and Post Surgical
Treatment
EGYPT- Used Cupping for insect bites

4. GE HONG
HIPPOCRATES
GALEN
AVINCENNA
CHARLES KENNEDY
AMBROISE PARE
imhotep

5. CUPPING THERAPIES
Giac Hoi-
Vietnam
Bankouvani- Czech Republic
VentosaBahnkes-
Philippines
Israel
Kupa Cekme- Turkey
Kyukaku-
Japan
Hijama-
Arabic

6. EVOLUTION…
ANIMAL HORN
BAMBOO
WOOD
CLAY
CERAMIC
METAL
GLASS
PLASTIC
SILICONE
RUBBER

7. TYPES OF CUPPING THERAPIES
WET AND DRY
CUPPING

8. VACUTHERAPIES
A term used to name a genre of bodywork
that utilizes suction and an “ACTIVE CUP”
to facilitate healing and aiding the body
forward to homeostasis .
VACUTHERAPIES INCLUDES…

9. Massage Cupping
With the use of a handheld
vacuum pump, plastic cups,
and attachment this unique
brand of bodywork uses
suction to lift tissue.
The moving of the cups not
only keeps the cups
dynamic but also mimics
our massage strokes.

12. Medi-cupping
Based on the foundation
and structure of Massage
Cupping bodywork, the
practitioner now has the
MC-600
vacuumobilization
machine to perform
either a static suction or
multiple pumping suction
modes.

14. Theracupping
Also based on the
foundation of Massage
Cupping bodywork, this
incorporates certain
equipment for client’s
home use.
(Greatest benefit of
Theracupping is that it
reinforces office session,
continuing treatment.)

16. BENEFITS OF MC (therapist)
1) Less strain on hands.
2) Tissue release w/o discomfort to client.
3) No additional time to session.
4) Increase revenue.
5) Inexpensive equipment.
6) Compliments other modalities.

17. BENEFITS OF MC (client)
1) Clears Stagnation.
2) Relieves Inflammation.
3) Quicker and longer lasting results.
4) Little to no discomfort.
5) Stimulation of PNS
6) Stretches connective tissue.
7) Expels congestion.
8) Enhances circulatory and lymphatic flow.
9) Customized sessions: (Strength, Duration, Technique,
and Frequency)

18. Comprehensive Care
• Respiratory
• Integumentary
• Muscular
• Digestive
• Excretory
Nervous
System
Lymphatic
System
• Urinary
• Reproductive
Endocrine
System
Circulatory
System
• Skeletal
• Immunity

19. MASSAGE CUPPING…
Has a direct influence on fluids of the body…
LYMPH
BLOOD
SYNOVIAL FLUID
CSF
BODY WATER
INTESTINAL FLUIDS

20. MASSAGE CUPPING…
Massage Cupping greatly accelerates
the benefits of many types of
treatments.

22. Six Layers of Soft Tissue
SKIN AND SUBCUTANEOUS TISSUE
SUPERFICIAL FASCIA
SUPERFICIAL SKELETAL MUSCLES
DEEP FASCIA
DEEP SKELETAL MUSCLE
PERIOSTEUM

23. HOW DEEP?

24. MASSAGE CUPPING…
Massage Cupping intensifies the
therapeutic aspects of traditional
cupping and creates a therapy that is .
RESULTS ORIENTED!

25. Traditional Cupping (TCM)
Based on the clearing of
meridian channels.
Works on Tsubos,
Chinese Diagnostics, and
Acupressure points.
Stationary cups are
applied to the back to
dispel Jing Chi (stagnated
Chi)- depleted
constitution.

30. VACUTHERAPIES
Based on western
allopathic medicine. A&P
Dredging of Nerve,
Lymphatic, and
Circulatory pathways.
Intent is on the
restoration of
Homeostasis.

31. MASSAGE CUPPING IS A UNIQUE
BLEND OF ANCIENT CHINESE
CUPPING WITH WESTERN
APPLICATION

32. Even though MC and TCM cupping are similar,
the development of techniques that is for
MT’s mimicking our massage strokes.
*THIS KEEPS THE CUPS ACTIVE AND/OR DYNAMIC.

33. MC TECHNIQUES…

34. MASSAGE CUPPING TECHNIQUES
PARKING
TRACTION
SUCTION/RELEASE
VIBRATION
TWISTING
POPPING
SHAKING
R. FRICTION
GLIDING
SKIN ROLLING
ROLLING ROTATION
SCOOPING
FLASH CUPPING

35. MASSAGE CUPPING…
•
“ACTIVE CUP”
CREATES SEPARATION IN THE TISSUE.
•
“STATIC CUP”
DRAWS STAGNATION TOWARDS CUP

36. “ACTIVE CUP”- intensity of cup suction
• VERY LIGHT SUCTION(encourages lymph flow)
• LIGHT SUCTION(encourages fluid drainage and centripetal bloodflow)
• STRONG SUCTION(encourages scar tissue and TP’s release)

37. PC= 13MT+ 3I+ 7(2) /
i2

38. Personalized/Customized Equation
MC TECHNIQUES + INTENSITY OF CUP SUCTION
+
VARIOUS CUP SIZES
Over
Client’s Goals and Therapists’ Intentuition
=

39. GENTLE /NON-INVASIVE…
SOFTENS BROAD AREAS FOR TREATING:
Fibromyalgia,
Sciatica,
Spasms
NAVIGATE TOUGHER SMALLER AREAS:
TMJ,
Ankle conditions,
Plantar Fasciitis

40. Conditions that respond to
Massagecupping…
Fibromyalgia
Toxicity
Tendonitis (RSI)
Poor Circulation
IBS, constipation
TMJ
Insomnia
Parkinson’s Disease
Celluite
Plantar Fascitis
Poorly nourished skin

41. …BRINGING THE BODY BACK TO HOMEOSTASIS
ALLOWS THE BODY TO CONTINUE DRAINING
ITSELF.