Learn Cupping Therapy
Find out why cupping therapy has been the #1 most popular treatment technique sought out by massage therapists, physiotherapists, chiropractors, and acupuncturists for the past decade.
Why Cupping?
Cupping therapy is the ONE tool in your arsenal that will help you
- work easier
- get better results
- fill your schedule
Save your hands, and see how much more time and energy you have to do the things you love.
The lessons and videos in Cupping Level 1 for Manual Therapists are the same lessons taught in the live training.
Cupping for Manual Therapists is a self-paced online course that gives practitioners everything they need to start practicing cupping safely and effectively.
The teaching videos are comprehensive, and will give you a close up view and explanation of each technique so that you will be completely prepared to start practicing by the time you complete the training.
We also have an active public Facebook Group with practitioners from all over the world, and a private group where you can ask your questions and have more personalized support.
There are short quizzes with most sections to make sure that you are understanding the material correctly.
If you complete the course work, you receive a Certificate for course completion, and the course qualifies for 8 CE with NCBTMB, MTANS, MTASK, MTAMB
About The Cupping Revolution™
What the students are saying...
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Meridian Care Center
I was having the worst trouble elevating my left arm perpendicular to my body without excruciating pain in my middle deltoid. While I was completing the cupping course, I just started cupping my deltoid and my pec major. I was focused on what I was reading more than on what I was doing, so I was quite surprised when I removed the cups and elevated my arm.....WITHOUT ANY PAIN OR DISCOMFORT!!! 🙌🙌🙌
Allison
Massage Therapist
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Meridian Care Center
This is my third cupping class, & this is by far the best! Lisa’s knowledge is vast, and her information about sterilization and dynamic cupping is superior.
Lisa
Massage Therapist
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Meridian Care Center
This cupping course has taught me great tools and knowledge to help my clients in ways I didn’t know were possible. All bodyworkers could use the self-care techniques for their longevity.
As a massage therapist, I feel this cupping course will better improve my business by helping my clients with their pain, relaxation & other issues. I can’t wait to take this on into my career to better improve the overall health of my clients.
I loved the flow of the class, the questions asked and answered. Also, I loved learning this modality and I look forward to learning and practicing more. Thank you soooo much!!Lela
Massage Therapist
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Meridian Care Center
This was a great course, we went into way more detail than I expected!
Kimi
Massage Therapist
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Meridian Care Center
Lisa, this exceeded my expectation as a rookie cupper
Ashley
Massage Therapist
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Meridian Care Center
Lisa is very thorough in teaching, has a very comprehensive way of teaching, and engaging
Aimee
Massage Therapist
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Meridian Care Center
Lisa is an amazing teacher. She has so much passion that its inspiring. I would love to take more training from her. Her classes are a lot of fun!!
Ashley
Physical Therapist
Learn from Industry Experts
Lisa Dowling BA, R.Ac.
Acupuncturist and Manual Therapist
At the age of seven, a serious accident set me on an unexpected path—one that would shape my lifelong journey into alternative medicine and healing. Living with chronic pain led me to search for the most effective tools to support my own recovery. Combined with a natural desire to help others, this pursuit guided me into the study of psychology, pain science, and Eastern Medicine. Every modality that eased my pain and brought me back into alignment deepened my education and opened new avenues for learning.
In 2009, I stepped back from clinical practice for the first time to begin teaching at local colleges and supervising student clinics. By 2015, I was delivering my own courses and quickly became known for my in-depth training in cupping therapy. But the work I offer goes far beyond cupping alone.
My mission has always been to equip practitioners with efficient, effective techniques that not only elevate the quality of their treatments but also protect and support their own bodies. I’m passionate about offering high-quality, evidence-informed education—grounded in the wisdom and principles of Traditional Medicine.
I began teaching cupping (and other courses) at the Shiatsu School of Canada in 2009, and the Ontario College of Traditional Chinese Medicine. I started teaching continuing education in 2010 at The University of Toronto, and in 2015 started the Meridian Care Center where I provide courses in Eastern Medicine, Meridian Therapy, Acupressure, Moxibustion, Cupping Therapy, and self-care.
"I teach you what you need to know in order to give an effective, if not an outstanding treatment. Since beginning to teach East Asian Medicine in 2008, I can see that my own special skill as a teacher is quickly identifying the unique abilities of my students and supporting their development. Every practitioner has an unique talent that they can apply to their training and develop an individualized and appropriate practice. I realized early on that what makes a good teacher is one who can not only demonstrate 'how' but to teach 'why' Having a broader context of applying concepts of the body and its systems can only complete the perfect puzzle that is the body/mind/spirit" Its amazing to see former students practicing and excelling at their own special version of being an empathic healer. "I cannot take the lens from which I experience away, I can only add more depth to my field of perception"
Cupping 1 Course Curriculum
Frequently Asked Questions
When can I get access to the course?
You will have access to the course content as soon as you complete your purchase. You will receive an email asking you to complete your Simplero ID, which is the platform on which the course is hosted. Next you will receive an email with a direct link to the course, as well as an instruction video for you to save so that you can return to the course at any time.
Does this course offer a certification?
When you complete all of the lessons in this course Cupping for Manual Therapists, you will receive a course certificate that you can print and hang on your wall. The course qualifies for 8 CE credits from most massage associations including NCBTMB, and most provinces in Canada including Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Nova Scotia.
What education do I need to qualify to practice cupping?
In order to practice cupping professionally it is highly recommended that you have completed at least 150 hours of anatomy and physiology training and that you have a thorough understanding of the 12 systems of the body. Cupping is a very powerful technique that can have an immense effect of circulation of blood and lymph, the tissues and fascia. Any treatment that can have such a positive effect can also do harm used improperly so it is important to know who is a good candidate for cupping.
Is there a start and end date to the course?
The online course is available for you any time. You complete the training on your own time, and once the lessons are completed you are expected to do the practice and then you will be ready to start cupping!!
Is there a deadline to complete the course?
There is no deadline to complete the course. You can do the course at your own pace, on your own time.
Do I need to complete the course in one sitting, or can I return and finish the course later?
You can return to the course as many times as you wish, return and review the lessons and finish on your own time. This is a self-paced online course.