Online Cupping Therapy training for massage therapists and licensed manual touch practitioners
All CE-approved courses listed below are approved by NCBTMB unless otherwise noted.
Our courses are not yet approved by CE Broker, and students in states who use CE Broker will need to communicate with their governing board to have these CEs count toward renewal.
Choose your training below. Each course is designed to be practical, clinically relevant, and immediately usable in session.
Online Cupping Therapy training for massage therapists and licensed manual touch practitioners
All CE-approved courses listed below are approved by NCBTMB unless otherwise noted.
Our courses are not yet approved by CE Broker, and students in states who use CE Broker will need to communicate with their governing board to have these CEs count toward renewal.
Choose your training below. Each course is designed to be practical, clinically relevant, and immediately usable in session.
neuromuscular cupping therapy
practitioner certificate
37 NCBTMB CE Credits | Includes Upper Body + Lower Body Certificates | Beginner → Advanced
This is the full NeuroCupping foundation.
Learn how to apply the NeuroCupping approach to every region of the body for all common pain patterns, adapt it to fit your unique style, and for unique cases of chronic pain.
best for:
Massage Therapists and manual touch practitioners who
want a complete, reliable system for chronic pain relief and
long-term results.
If you're new to cupping, you'll become proficient. If you've trained before, you'll finally understand the "why" and your results will reflect it.
NCT Side lying skills
7 NCBTMB CE Credits | Prerequisite: NCT Upper Body
Certificate (minimum)
Learn how to apply the NeuroCupping approach in a side-lying
position so you can confidently work with clients who can't be prone or supine, and get better access to certain areas and muscle groups with less strain on your body.
best for:
Practitioners working on clients with post-surgical limitations, mobility restrictions, or anyone who needs more positional options in session. Please note, while side-lying is often used during pregnancy, this is not a course intended to teach Cupping for pregnancy or Postpartum.
therapeutic facial cupping
3.5 NCBTMB CE Credits | Prerequisite: NCT Upper Body
Certificate (minimum)
Apply the NeuroCupping approach to the neck, face, and jaw for TMJ relief, headache patterns, and more. This course combines intraoral techniques with external cupping methods for powerful, targeted results.
best for:
Practitioners who see jaw tension, clenching/grinding patterns, neck-driven headaches, and clients who need a more nuanced approach above the shoulders.
cupping for surgical scars, amputation & lymph
2 NCBTMB CE Credits | Prerequisite: NCT Upper Body
Certificate (minimum)
Learn how to apply the NeuroCupping approach for orthopedic surgery recovery, amputation, and mastectomy-related scar work, plus a clear introduction to using cupping to support lymphatic flow in these cases. This is not a lymphatic massage certification.
best for:
Practitioners who want to work with special populations more confidently, with techniques that respect healing timelines and complexity.
cuppasana
Cuppasana blends Yin Yoga poses with the NeuroCupping approach so you can work with more clients at a time in a group setting, or offer truly distinct 1:1 experiences on the mat.
best for:
Massage Therapists and Yoga teachers who are allowed by their local governing board to apply touch in classes and want a signature offering that stands out.
This course is not yet approved for continuing education credits. Always follow the scope and rules of your local licensing board.
neuromuscular cupping therapy
practitioner certificate
37 NCBTMB CE Credits | Includes Upper Body + Lower Body Certificates
Beginner → Advanced
This is the full NeuroCupping foundation.
Learn how to apply the NeuroCupping approach to every region of the body for all common pain patterns, adapt it to fit your unique style, and for unique cases of chronic pain.
best for:
Massage Therapists and manual touch practitioners who
want a complete, reliable system for chronic pain relief and
long-term results.
If you're new to cupping, you'll become proficient. If you've trained before, you'll finally understand the "why" and your results will reflect it.
NCT Side lying skills
7 NCBTMB CE Credits | Prerequisite: NCT Upper Body
Certificate (minimum)
Learn how to apply the NeuroCupping approach in a side-lying
position so you can confidently work with clients who can't be prone or supine, and get better access to certain areas and muscle groups with less strain on your body.
best for:
Practitioners working on clients with post-surgical limitations, mobility restrictions, or anyone who needs more positional options in session. Please note, while side-lying is often used during pregnancy, this is not a course intended to teach Cupping for pregnancy or Postpartum.
therapeutic facial cupping
3.5 NCBTMB CE Credits | Prerequisite: NCT Upper Body
Certificate (minimum)
Apply the NeuroCupping approach to the neck, face, and jaw for TMJ relief, headache patterns, and more. This course combines intraoral techniques with external cupping methods for powerful, targeted results.
best for:
Practitioners who see jaw tension, clenching/grinding patterns, neck-driven headaches, and clients who need a more nuanced approach above the shoulders.
cupping for surgical scars, amputation & lymph
2 NCBTMB CE Credits | Prerequisite: NCT Upper Body
Certificate (minimum)
Learn how to apply the NeuroCupping approach for orthopedic surgery recovery, amputation, and mastectomy-related scar work, plus a clear introduction to using cupping to support lymphatic flow in these cases. This is not a lymphatic massage certification.
best for:
Practitioners who want to work with special populations more confidently, with techniques that respect healing timelines and complexity.
cuppasana
Cuppasana blends Yin Yoga poses with the NeuroCupping approach so you can work with more clients at a time in a group setting, or offer truly distinct 1:1 experiences on the mat.
best for:
Massage Therapists and Yoga teachers who are allowed by their local governing board to apply touch in classes and want a signature offering that stands out.
This course is not yet approved for continuing education credits. Always follow the scope and rules of your local licensing board.
want to understand the method first?
Start with the free training for a clear overview of the NeuroCupping approach, and the simplest next step for where you are right now.
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If you want a taste of this approach (and a simple next step you can apply immediately), start with my free training.
Free, practical, and made for licensed manual touch practitioners.
NeuroCupping is where massage therapists and manual touch practitioners learn neuromuscular cupping methods that resolve chronic pain patterns — with a nervous system-first approach, modern pain science, and clinical reasoning you can actually apply in session.
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