Course description
The Institute of Massage and Sports Therapy (IMST)…Ireland’s Leading Sports Therapy college.
New date just released: Saturday April 16th 2022.
Over 25 Sell Out workshops since 2017!!
Cupping Therapy is an ancient Chinese traditional treatment which has gained new popularity and attention thanks to the pictures of Michael Phelps at the Rio Olympics and now seen throughout the recent Tokyo Olympics!
This UNIQUE workshop will go into detail on the following:
- Different types of cupping: Chinese Cupping, Sports Therapy Cupping, Wet and Dry cupping, Russian Cups
- Benefits of cupping
- Cupping Strokes
- Reading the body’s response to cupping- spotting adhesions, toxin build-up, scar tissue etc
- Contra-indications
- Cupping for athletes and improving recovery time
- Manual vs Mechanical Cupping.
This workshop will demonstrate mechanical cupping but will focus on manual techniques.
Cupping techniques to the general body including for the following injuries
- Posterior Leg-Hamstrings, Calves
- Anterior Leg- Quadriceps, Shin
- IT Band
- Groin
- Back
- Spine
- Shoulder and Rotator Cuff
• Receive a Certificate of Competency.
• Manual of Notes .
• Practical use of cups.
• Learn in a safe environment at an accredited college.
• Ideal workshop for all therapists.
• Free Tea/Coffee in our canteen area. Free Car Parking.
Location: Institute of Massage and Sports Therapy Ltd,Kilmurry,Castletroy,Co. Limerick
Who can apply: Students need to have the ITEC Level 3 Diploma in Sports Massage or equivalent ie..Holistic/Swedish/Beauty Massage, NMT, Athletic Rehab Therapy, etc
Cost: €150.
Limited places now on this popular workshop.
To secure your place: Pay online www.imst.ie
Contact us Email info@imst.ie
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