Dry cupping 1-day accredited
training course - BIDEFORD VENUE

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Course Overview
Learn the powerful and ancient technique of dry cupping therapy — a method used to promote blood flow, relieve muscle tension, and support recovery. This 1-day accredited course is perfect for qualified massage or sports therapists looking to add an effective and eye-catching treatment to their toolbox. Gain hands-on experience and leave ready to integrate cupping into your services.

Who is this course for?
✔ Qualified massage therapists and sports massage therapists
✔ Holistic massage practitioners, and sports massage rehab specialists
✔ Anyone wanting to add a visible, high-impact treatment
✔ Therapists looking for an effective, hands-free technique

What You Will Learn
📌 History and theory of dry cupping
📌 Safety, contraindications & hygiene
📌 How to use plastic, vacuum cups
📌 Cupping techniques for upper & lower body including fascial release, circulation, lymph flow & cellulite treatments
📌 Treatment planning and aftercare
📌 How to combine cupping with massage and sports therapy treatments

Course Benefits
✨ Treat more clients without overusing your hands
✨ Add visible, dramatic results to your treatments to help with muscle tension, pain management, assisting in recovery and range of movement (ROM)
✨ Charge more with premium pricing
✨ Use as a stand-alone or combined therapy, perfect to add to your therapy toolkit
✨ Fully accredited and insurable

HOW THIS COURSE WILL BENEFIT YOU
🚫 Feeling physically burnt out?
→ Cupping is hands-free — reducing therapist strain.
🚫 Clients not responding to regular massage?
→ Cupping gets deeper and helps release fascia/tension faster.
🚫 Want to earn more per treatment?
→ Add this in-demand technique as a premium upgrade or full session.

Why Should You Book This Course?
💖 You’ll learn a modern therapy rooted in ancient tradition
💖 You’ll stand out by offering something unique and in-demand
💖 You’ll leave confident, qualified, and cupping straight away

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
💬 “Will I be insured after this course?”
✅ Yes — the course is accredited and insurable through major providers (always check with your insurer before enrolling, for peace of mind).
💬 “Do I need to be a massage therapist?”
✅ Yes — you need a relevant Level 3 or accredited qualification in massage, sports massage or bodywork.
💬 “Will I be ready to offer this to clients?”
✅ Yes — it’s a fully practical course with theory, demos, and practice time.

How This Course Works
📖 1-day in-person accredited training + online self-study learning + case studies
📜 Includes practical, demonstration, guided practice and theory
🛠️ Accredited and insurable certificate upon completion (always check with your insurer prior to booking the course for peace of mind)

💡 Ready to stand out with cupping therapy?
👉 Enrol now — limited spaces per class

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Course Fee:

£197

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£98.50

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£98.50
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Course dates & venues

This course is available at the following venues


Bideford, Devon (1 day):

June '25 - Tues 17th
OR
 Sept '25 - Tues 30th


DATES ARE NON TRANSFERABLE TO ANY OTHER DATE OR VENUE

Course information

Pre-requisite / Entry level:
A massage qualification is required (see our massage courses)
An A&P qualification is required
(see our A&P course)
Course format:
1 day practical + online learning modules + case studies
(3 treatments)
Attendance:
1 day practical
Accrediting body:
IPHM - International Practitioners of Holistic Medicine
ABT - Associated Beauty Therapists
PBD - Professional Beauty Direct
Career potential:
This therapy will add to your Sports / massage therapies - employed or self-employed, working in a salon or spa or as a home / mobile massage / sports therapist.
Additional costs:
You will need to purchase your own Cupping kit & massage oil / wax to bring to the training & in order to carry out your case studies

Insurance

Please check your insurance companies requirements before enrolling on this course? (It is the students responsibility to check coverage with their insurers BEFORE enrolling on this course)
We recommend you hold student insurance while studying this course to cover you while practicing &/or when carrying out case studies (where applicable).
  • If you already have therapist insurance - You should be able to add this therapy onto your current insurance
    If you do not have therapist insurance - You can take out student insurance while practicing, and top this up to therapist insurance when qualified. You can take out student insurance for around £25 which will cover you for up to 12 months. For more information and aa list of recommended insurers - CLICK HERE

Course Lessons

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Karen Ashton

Your instructor
Karen Ashton, founder of Holistic Therapies Training Academy and also known as 'The Aromatherapy Geek,' combines her business acumen and passion for holistic wellness to create a thriving training academy. With a background in business ownership, office management, and accounting, Karen meticulously crafts courses that meet industry standards for online, accredited, and VTCT programs. Originally established in Swindon, Wiltshire, the academy flourished after Karen moved to Bideford, Devon, in 2011 for a better work-life balance. Today, she mentors aspiring therapists, helping them achieve professional success while balancing their personal lives. Karen is also an author, vlogger, and course writer, currently working on her second publication, and continues to inspire others.
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