In-Person Cupping Courses

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From beginner to advanced, our cupping courses are designed to leave you feeling confident in your cupping skills.

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WASHINGTON, D.C., USA | FOUR-DAY FULL CERTIFICATION PROGRAM

Potomac Massage Training Institute 8701 Georgia Avenue, 7th Floor,, Silver Spring, Maryland, United States

4-DAY FULL CERTIFICATION COURSE Understanding the holistic effect of therapeutic cupping on the body, its systems, and the impact cupping can have on a multitude of different common pathologies and […]

$900

LOUISVILLE, KY, USA | 4-DAY FULL CERTIFICATION COURSE

Advanced Massage Therapeutics 2221 Goldsmith Ln, Louisville, Kentucky, United States

4-DAY FULL CERTIFICATION COURSE Understanding the holistic affect of therapeutic cupping on the body, it's systems, and the impact cupping can have on a multitude of different common pathologies and […]

Get Tickets $225.00 – $1,000.00

GREENVILLE, SC, USA | 3-DAY MCT COMBINATION COURSE

Greenville, SC Greenville, South Carolina

3-DAY MODERN CUPPING THERAPY COMBINATION COURSE Introduction to Modern Cupping Therapy is our 3-day combination course. It combines our Fundamentals of Modern Cupping Therapy & Therapeutic Cupping for Lymphatic Drainage […]

Get Tickets $250.00 – $700.00

TORONTO, ON, CANADA | THREE-DAY COMBINATION COURSE

Toronto, Ontario, Canada Toronto, Ontario

3-DAY COMBINATION COURSE Introduction to Modern Cupping Therapy is our 3-day combination course. It combines our Fundamentals of Modern Cupping Therapy and Therapeutic Cupping for Lymphatic Drainage courses into a […]

$700

AUSTIN, TX, USA | 4-DAY FULL CERTIFICATION COURSE

4-DAY FULL CERTIFICATION COURSE Understanding the holistic effects of therapeutic cupping on the body, its systems, and the impact cupping can have on a multitude of different common pathologies and […]

Get Tickets $225.00 – $900.00

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA, USA | MCT FOR FACE CUPPING

Wyndham Hotel 5700 Atlantic Avenue, Virginia Beach, Virginia

MCT FOR FACE CUPPING This one-day course is all about the face. This course teaches the basic face cupping treatment to first-time face cupping practitioners, while also focusing on more […]

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WASHINGTON, D.C., USA | FOUR-DAY FULL CERTIFICATION PROGRAM

Potomac Massage Training Institute 8701 Georgia Avenue, 7th Floor,, Silver Spring, Maryland, United States

4-DAY FULL CERTIFICATION COURSE Understanding the holistic effect of therapeutic cupping on the body, its systems, and the impact cupping can have on a multitude of different common pathologies and […]

$900

LOUISVILLE, KY, USA | 4-DAY FULL CERTIFICATION COURSE

Advanced Massage Therapeutics 2221 Goldsmith Ln, Louisville, Kentucky, United States

4-DAY FULL CERTIFICATION COURSE Understanding the holistic affect of therapeutic cupping on the body, it's systems, and the impact cupping can have on a multitude of different common pathologies and […]

Get Tickets $225.00 – $1,000.00

GREENVILLE, SC, USA | 3-DAY MCT COMBINATION COURSE

Greenville, SC Greenville, South Carolina

3-DAY MODERN CUPPING THERAPY COMBINATION COURSE Introduction to Modern Cupping Therapy is our 3-day combination course. It combines our Fundamentals of Modern Cupping Therapy & Therapeutic Cupping for Lymphatic Drainage […]

Get Tickets $250.00 – $700.00

TORONTO, ON, CANADA | THREE-DAY COMBINATION COURSE

Toronto, Ontario, Canada Toronto, Ontario

3-DAY COMBINATION COURSE Introduction to Modern Cupping Therapy is our 3-day combination course. It combines our Fundamentals of Modern Cupping Therapy and Therapeutic Cupping for Lymphatic Drainage courses into a […]

$700

AUSTIN, TX, USA | 4-DAY FULL CERTIFICATION COURSE

4-DAY FULL CERTIFICATION COURSE Understanding the holistic effects of therapeutic cupping on the body, its systems, and the impact cupping can have on a multitude of different common pathologies and […]

Get Tickets $225.00 – $900.00

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA, USA | MCT FOR FACE CUPPING

Wyndham Hotel 5700 Atlantic Avenue, Virginia Beach, Virginia

MCT FOR FACE CUPPING This one-day course is all about the face. This course teaches the basic face cupping treatment to first-time face cupping practitioners, while also focusing on more […]

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WASHINGTON, D.C., USA | FOUR-DAY FULL CERTIFICATION PROGRAM

Potomac Massage Training Institute 8701 Georgia Avenue, 7th Floor,, Silver Spring, Maryland, United States

4-DAY FULL CERTIFICATION COURSE Understanding the holistic effect of therapeutic cupping on the body, its systems, and the impact cupping can have on a multitude of different common pathologies and […]

$900

LOUISVILLE, KY, USA | 4-DAY FULL CERTIFICATION COURSE

Advanced Massage Therapeutics 2221 Goldsmith Ln, Louisville, Kentucky, United States

4-DAY FULL CERTIFICATION COURSE Understanding the holistic affect of therapeutic cupping on the body, it's systems, and the impact cupping can have on a multitude of different common pathologies and […]

Get Tickets $225.00 – $1,000.00

GREENVILLE, SC, USA | 3-DAY MCT COMBINATION COURSE

Greenville, SC Greenville, South Carolina

3-DAY MODERN CUPPING THERAPY COMBINATION COURSE Introduction to Modern Cupping Therapy is our 3-day combination course. It combines our Fundamentals of Modern Cupping Therapy & Therapeutic Cupping for Lymphatic Drainage […]

Get Tickets $250.00 – $700.00

TORONTO, ON, CANADA | THREE-DAY COMBINATION COURSE

Toronto, Ontario, Canada Toronto, Ontario

3-DAY COMBINATION COURSE Introduction to Modern Cupping Therapy is our 3-day combination course. It combines our Fundamentals of Modern Cupping Therapy and Therapeutic Cupping for Lymphatic Drainage courses into a […]

$700

AUSTIN, TX, USA | 4-DAY FULL CERTIFICATION COURSE

4-DAY FULL CERTIFICATION COURSE Understanding the holistic effects of therapeutic cupping on the body, its systems, and the impact cupping can have on a multitude of different common pathologies and […]

Get Tickets $225.00 – $900.00

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA, USA | MCT FOR FACE CUPPING

Wyndham Hotel 5700 Atlantic Avenue, Virginia Beach, Virginia

MCT FOR FACE CUPPING This one-day course is all about the face. This course teaches the basic face cupping treatment to first-time face cupping practitioners, while also focusing on more […]

Our Policies

Have questions about our policies?  Take a moment to review them here. 

Early registration discount deadlines are 30 days in advance of every course’s start date. Registration closes 24 hours before course start date. PLEASE NOTE: All classes are absolutely confirmed 30 days in advance. Any travel plans (flights, etc.) should be booked with this understanding (cancellation policies, etc.)

Any Cancellations received within 30 days of course date will receive 50% refund. Any Cancellations received before this deadline will receive full reimbursement, minus 10% processing fee.

Registration refunds are available for any cancellations that fall within ‘Cancellation Policy’ parameters.

Modern Cupping Therapy Education Company does not discriminate against any ethnicity, gender, national origin, religion, disability, military status, sexual orientation, or age (over 18 years old). MCT Education Company welcomes any individual who possesses a professional license to do therapeutic bodywork to attend any course offered, at any location.

All MCT Education Company courses are based in therapeutic bodywork, and hands-on participation is expected at every class. It is highly recommended to drink water, eat well, and be prepared to both give and receive hands on bodywork every day. If illness is present at the time of class, be advised that participation may not be available, and class participation may be deferred to another time.FEMALE PARTICIPANTS: If you are pregnant at the time of class it is strongly recommended to reschedule for another date, as hands on bodywork with therapeutic cupping is not advised/allowed at this time. If students arrive for class and bypass this advisory, admittance to class may be denied. While cups may be used during pregnancy there are many guidelines and safety precautions to be aware of, and all MCT Education Company course environments are based in education and practice, not treatment.

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Want to Know More about Cupping Therapy?

From education to certification,
MCT is here to help

Choose your path and enhance your practice with skill and passion to better serve client needs while creating career longevity. We can help you take the next step toward becoming proficient and experienced with therapeutic cupping bodywork.

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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.