Expand Your Knowledge and Treatment Offering with our Professional Cupping Therapy Training Pathway
Our Professional cupping therapy courses and training pathway is designed to take you from foundational skills to confident clinical application. This structured programme begins with a recognised practitioner certification (Level 1), followed by an advanced CPD course (Level 2) to deepen your clinical skills and professional development.
The cupping therapy courses can be taken separately or together.
Level 1: Foundation Cupping Course
May 17th, 2026
Duration: 1 Day (8 hours)
Price:
£199 (Non Touch Tuina Students)
£120 (Touch Tuina Students)
Certification
Level 1 is a certified practitioner course. To receive your Level 1 Cupping Therapy Certificate, you must complete:
Full attendance on the training day
Post-course case study homework
Upon successful completion, you will receive your Level 1 Cupping Therapy Certificate (Practitioner Level).
Overview
This introductory course provides a solid foundation in cupping therapy, covering essential techniques, safety, and practical application. Fire cupping techniques using stationary and moving cups can enhance massage and bodywork treatments, supporting muscular tension, circulation, and overall wellbeing.
Course Content
History and benefits of cupping therapy
Cupping tools: rubber, plastic/suction, and traditional glass fire cups (main focus)
Consultation and contraindications
Health & safety (including fire use)
Core techniques and hands-on practice
Important Notes:
Students will practice on each other
Temporary skin marks may appear – this is a normal part of the healing response
Level 2: Advanced Clinical Cupping Course (CPD)
May 18th, 2026
Duration: 1 Day (5 hours)
Price: £150
Pre-requisite: Completion of Level 1
Certification & CPD
Level 2 is an Advanced Practitioner CPD cupping therapy course. Upon completion, you will receive a Certificate of Attendance – Advanced Cupping (Level 2 CPD), contributing 5 hours towards Continuing Professional Development requirements.
Overview
Level 2 builds on your foundational skills with a strong focus on clinical application, treatment planning, and integration into professional practice. With most theory covered in Level 1, this course is highly practical, helping you develop confidence, precision, and therapeutic effectiveness.
Course Content
Advanced technique combinations
Clinical reasoning and treatment planning
Integration with massage, Tuina, and myofascial work
Targeted treatments for common musculoskeletal conditions
Hands-on clinical practice and case-based learning
Practitioner Insight
Errol Lynch’s experience
Real-world case studies
Common mistakes and best practices
Who This Training Is For?
Our cupping therapy courses are for:
Massage therapists
Bodyworkers
Tuina practitioners
Spa therapists
Professionals with A&P Level 3 (minimum requirement for certification)
Your Learning Journey
Level 1 – Learn the Foundations
Build essential skills, safety knowledge, and confidence in fire cupping techniques
Level 2 – Advance to Clinical Practice
Refine your skills, deepen your understanding, and deliver targeted treatments
Outcome of the Full Pathway
On completion of both levels of the cupping therapy courses, you will be able to:
Deliver professional cupping treatments with confidence
Integrate cupping into your existing therapies
Treat a wider range of conditions effectively
Enhance client results and satisfaction
Expand your treatment offering and earning potential
Find Out More
For full course details, including complete curriculum, health and safety information, learning outcomes, and upcoming dates, please visit our Courses page.
To enrol, contact our Kentish Town clinic today!
