Myofascial Cupping is a fabulous addition to the toolbox for Massage Therapists. It is a modified version of the ancient Eastern-style cupping which major differences include targeting the musculoskeletal system rather than meridian systems used by traditional Chinese practitioners and using the cups in a moving sequence, rather than stationery.

How does it work?
By creating a Negative Pressure (tensional) above the surface of the tissues, we decrease the atmospheric pressure allowing the tissue to be lifted and thus causing changes in pressure beneath the skin including the muscle and surrounding fascia.

Importantly, our gliding technique creates a traditional MFR technique (push/compression effect) using the leading rim of the cup, which is then followed by a ‘lifting’ negative pressure over the same area (pull effect). As the cup leaves the area we once again create a push/compression effect.

Dear David

I would not be surprised to learn that your cupping technique may have similar or even more profound effects than acupuncture, Gua Sha, or Adcocks suction experiments (Adcock D, et al., Plastic Reconstruction Surgery 2001).

Keep me updated, maybe we can include it in the 3rd Fascia Congress (planned for Oct/Nov 2012, in Vancouver).

Fascinatedly yours,

Robert

Robert Schleip PhD MA
Fascia Research Project
Applied Physiology, Ulm University, Germany

Who uses Myofascial Cupping?
• Massage & Remedial therapists
• Myotherapists
• Physiotherapists
• Sport medicine professionals

Why you should attend this workshop
• Change from the 'thumb busting' day in day out approach to your day in the clinic.
• Treat conditions all more effectively incorporating Negative Pressure which you cannot achieve using traditional Myofascial Release techniques.
• Create change both on a musculoskeletal and on a subtle level (dampens sympathetic division of autonomic nervous system).
• Produce painless results similar to deep tissue work.
• Offer your clients an alternative to standard massage treatments.

Presenter
David Sheehan has a Bachelor of Applied Science (Human Movement), Diploma of Health Science (Remedial Massage) and Diploma of Education. His career highlights include working as a lead sports trainer with various football clubs, which included the use of vacuum cupping for both prevention of and treatment for injuries.

Over time, David has developed these skills and now teaches his own energy efficient and effective cupping techniques to massage therapists and physiotherapists in Australia, New Zealand, Canada and the Unites States.

What past students say...
Hi David
Thanks for the receipt and a big thank you for a wonderful and enlightening weekend.
I have just finished clinic for the day and I must tell you I used the cupping on a client of mine who has suffered quite bad sciatic pain for quite some time. We have had some success with MFR in the past but today he was a very willing participant for cupping. I am very happy to report back to you that it was a great success. He walked out of here with no pain at all and no tingling in his leg and toes! The best he has felt in a very long time. We are both very impressed :-)
Thanks once again it was a great workshop.
Jenny Steele
Jindalee, QLD

Hi Dave

The Myofascial Cupping course is a very practical course that gives you a successful tool to work with as a Remedial Massage Therapist. I now regularly include it in my treatments of my clients and have had overwhelming positive feedback from the clients. I highly recommend this course to other practitioners. It gives you a great, user friendly, successful tool to incorporate in your treatments of your clients.

Karin Hagberg
Torquay, Victoria


Where & When?
Melbourne – August 28 & 29 – 9.30am-4.30pm
Sydney – October 9 & 10 – 9.30am-4.30pm
Coolangatta (Gold Coast)– November 20 & 21 – 9.30am-4.30pm
Melbourne – December 4 & 5– 9.30am-4.30pm