Cupping Equipment & Resources

Expand your Reach with Tools for Therapeutic Bodywork

Our list of recommended resources and retailers

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Education First, Equipment Next

Our focus is, first and foremost, education. Students receive cupping sets to effectively perform the cupping therapy taught in beginning courses. As your skills progress and your use of cupping grows, additional equipment, tools, and resources may be necessary.

We recommend the following resources and retailers for those needs. We personally have used or vetted these resources. To ensure you get the best, high-quality cupping equipment, here are links to reputable distributors in the USA and Canada.

Educational Resources

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The Guide to Modern Cupping Therapy

Your step-by-step Source for Vacuum Therapy

Ready to delve into Modern Cupping Therapy? This book is the go-to resource to learn safe and effective techniques for using cupping in your bodywork practice. Learn how to use these simple and powerful tools to enhance your practice. This book offers step-by-step guidance to using cups safely, scientific information on the effects of therapeutic cupping and much more. 

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Easy Facial Cupping at Home

Your Simple Guide for Healthy, Rejuvenated Skin

Ready to delve into Modern Cupping Therapy? This book is the go-to resource to learn safe and effective techniques for using cupping in your bodywork practice. Learn how to use these simple and powerful tools to enhance your practice. This book offers step-by-step guidance to using cups safely, scientific information on the effects of therapeutic cupping and much more. 

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Cupping book Bundle

The guide to Modern Cupping Therapy & easy Facial Cupping at home

Ready to delve into Modern Cupping Therapy? This book is the go-to resource to learn safe and effective techniques for using cupping in your bodywork practice. Learn how to use these simple and powerful tools to enhance your practice. This book offers step-by-step guidance to using cups safely, scientific information on the effects of therapeutic cupping and much more. 

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Facial Cupping Bundle

easy Facial Cupping at home & Facial Cupping set

Ready to delve into Modern Cupping Therapy? This book is the go-to resource to learn safe and effective techniques for using cupping in your bodywork practice. Learn how to use these simple and powerful tools to enhance your practice. This book offers step-by-step guidance to using cups safely, scientific information on the effects of therapeutic cupping and much more. 

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Cupping Bundle

The Guide to MCT, Easy Facial Cupping, & Silicone Cupping Set

Ready to delve into Modern Cupping Therapy? This book is the go-to resource to learn safe and effective techniques for using cupping in your bodywork practice. Learn how to use these simple and powerful tools to enhance your practice. This book offers step-by-step guidance to using cups safely, scientific information on the effects of therapeutic cupping and much more. 

Equipment Resources

Opis Cupping Therapy Supplies

Canadian Cupping supplies

From replacement cups to pump cup sets, Opis Supplies is one of the best vendors to purchase from. They serve Canada.

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Carbo Plastic Cupping sets

Medical Grade Plastic Cupping Sets

From replacement cups to pump cup sets, Carbo Medical Supplies has multiple sets of cups for sale. We recommend the Kangzhu Set.

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Carbo Silicone Cupping Sets

Medical Grade Silicone Cupping Sets

Our preferred Facial Cupping Set can be purchased from Carbo. Follow the link below to see their silicone cup collection.

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Lhasa OMS Cupping Supplies

Plastic Cupping Equipment & Accessories

Although they sell mostly Acupuncture Supplies, Lhasa OMS is one of our preferred vendors due to the quality, selection and service they provide. We don’t recommend the glass cups but certainly love the plastic sets and the accessories they provide.

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Lauren Lane Portrait

Lauren Lane

LMBT, CMCTP/E, CMRMP, CMLDT

With a background in structural and postural restoration, Lauren is an advocate of using cupping therapy to aid in myofascial release and lymphatic therapy. This allows her to work with patients who need the deep tissue work in a way that is much more comfortable. Her extensive knowledge and ability to explain complex topics in a relatable way paired with her enthusiasm for teaching makes her an ideal instructor. She also is a speciality in Temporomandibular disorders (TMDs), where the majority of her clients come to her for help with jaw pain and discomfort.

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Stacie Nevelus

LMT, CNMT, Modern Cupping TherapyE/P, CECP

A specialist in therapeutic and sports massage applications, Stacie has become known as a specialist in acute and chronic injuries, and has expanded that knowledge through her work with elite and professional athletes in the MLB and NFL, as well as world-ranking professionals and Olympians. As a result of her expertise, Stacie has been featured often in industry publications, and conducted a number of appearances on TV and radio to help educate others on the benefits of cupping in sports therapies.

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Shannon Gilmartin

CMT CMLDT, CMCTPE

Shannon Gilmartin, CMT, co-founding owner of Modern Cupping Therapy Education Company, is a Licensed and Nationally Certified Massage Therapist, Certified Modern Cupping Therapy Practitioner and Educator, and Certified Manual Lymph Drainage Practitioner. In addition to her focus in cupping bodywork, she has over twenty years of experience in bodywork, including: manual lymph drainage, medical massage, myofascial release, neuromuscular, craniosacral, soft tissue injury rehabilitation, Thai massage, and visceral manipulation. She has taught all over the United States and abroad, including Canada, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Ireland, Italy, and Puerto Rico (US). Shannon owns a private practice in Virginia Beach, Virginia, USA.

Shannon has authored the Modern Cupping Therapy series, including ‘The Guide to Modern Cupping Therapy: A Step-by-Step Source for Vacuum Therapies,’ ‘Easy Facial Cupping at Home,’ and ‘Face and Body Cupping: A Step-by-Step Guide to Lymph Drainage for Professional Cosmetic Rejuvenation, Cellulite Reduction and Contouring.’ Shannon has been published in several magazines, been interviewed on several platforms, lectured at sports medicine conferences, and hosted online webinars.

Shannon is also very passionate about her work with charitable organizations, including Global Healthworks Foundation, Homes of Hope Orphanage system, and Surfers Healing.

Searching for a Cupping Certification?

Focus on the FULL MCT Certification Course

Discover the truly dynamic potential of therapeutic cupping and earn a certification in cupping therapy. While cupping therapies have existed worldwide throughout time, Modern Cupping Therapy offers education in the theory, safety, and practical application of vacuum therapies for the non-invasive (no bleeding or ‘wet’ cupping), therapeutic usage of cups.

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Fundamentals of Modern Cupping Therapy

2-day Course
12.5-14 CEUs*

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Therapeutic Cupping for Lymphatic Drainage

1-day Course
6.25-7 CEUs*

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MCT for Pathology & Scar Tissue

1-day Course
6.25-7 CEUs*

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Modern Cupping Therapy Full Certification

Want more detailed info about our Introductory Courses? Click the titles of each to get more info.
*CEUs vary by profession and state. Please confirm that your board will accept the CEUs before registering for a course.

New to Modern Cupping Therapy Education Co?

Start with our Introductory Courses

Providing an excellent cupping therapy service for your clients begins with understanding the science and the safety of using therapeutic cupping in your bodywork. Each student of MCTEC starts with our introductory courses to ensure that everyone knows the science and practices the safety in accordance with our standard. Everyone starts here.

To take any additional MCT courses, practitioners must complete Fundamentals of Modern Cupping Therapy and Therapeutic Cupping for Lymph Drainage OR our 3-day Combination Course.

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2-day Course
12.5-14 CEUs*

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3-day Course
18.75-21 CEUs*

Want more detailed info about our Introductory Courses? Click the titles of each to get more info.
*CEUs vary by profession and state. Please confirm that your board will accept the CEUs before registering for a course.