Spa Cupping

4 Hours CE/CPD | Online Course with Vicki Ramsdell, LMT

Spa cupping brings the principles of cupping therapy into a gentle, client-centred spa and wellness setting, with an emphasis on comfort, appearance, relaxation, and therapeutic flow.

Spa Cupping is a practical foundation course designed for therapists and estheticians with or without prior cupping experience.

Presented by Vicki Ramsdell, LMT, this course introduces spa-focused cupping massage and treatment approaches, including therapeutic benefits, cupping pressure, contraindications, lymphatic clearing, facial work, abdominal applications, cellulite protocols, tattoo-related applications, and more.

Course Overview

This online course provides a structured introduction to spa cupping, combining practical treatment demonstrations with fully illustrated course notes and companion learning support.

Participants will learn how to apply cupping techniques in a spa-oriented setting while considering client comfort, treatment pacing, skin response, suction pressure, contraindications, product use, lymphatic clearing, and professional presentation.

The course includes 11 video tutorials and 2.5 hours of video instruction presented by Vicki Ramsdell, covering step-by-step techniques for common spa and wellness applications including TMJ, sinusitis, facial rejuvenation, facial rejuvenation with Gua Sha, abdominal work, cellulite, and tattoos.

Supported by a fully illustrated course notes, companion course, lesson quizzes, online exam, certificate of completion, subtitles, and lifetime access, this course provides a practical learning pathway for practitioners who want to integrate spa cupping safely and professionally.

What You Will Learn

Topic Focus Spa Cupping Foundations Understanding spa cupping massage, treatment principles, and client-centred application Pressure & Contraindications Learning how to manage suction pressure, skin response, client comfort, and safety considerations Lymphatic Clearing Applying lymphatic clearing principles to support spa cupping treatments Facial Applications Exploring cupping and Gua Sha applications for facial rejuvenation, TMJ, and sinus-focused work Body Treatment Applications Learning approaches for abdominal work, cellulite protocols, and tattoo-related applications Professional Integration Integrating spa cupping into massage, esthetics, spa therapy, and wellness practice

Course Content

The course combines spa cupping theory, suction pressure awareness, contraindications, lymphatic clearing, facial and body applications, Gua Sha integration, and step-by-step treatment demonstrations.

Module Focus Foundations of Spa Cupping Spa cupping massage, therapeutic benefits, treatment setup, and client-centred care Safety, Pressure & Contraindications Suction control, contraindications, tissue response, and treatment adaptation Lymphatic Clearing Principles Lymphatic preparation and clearing strategies for spa cupping treatments Facial, TMJ & Sinus Applications Step-by-step spa cupping and facial Gua Sha applications for facial rejuvenation, TMJ, and sinusitis Abdominal, Cellulite & Tattoo Applications Spa cupping protocols for abdominal treatments, cellulite-focused work, and tattoo-related applications Treatment Integration Bringing spa cupping into massage, esthetics, spa, and wellness sessions with professional flow

Who This Course Is For

This course is suitable for aestheticians, spa clinicians, rehabilitation professionals, manual therapists, massage therapists, trigger point therapists, physical therapists, chiropractors, nurses, occupational therapists, occupational therapy assistants, physical therapist assistants, and osteopaths.

It is especially valuable for practitioners who want to integrate gentle, spa-focused cupping techniques into beauty, wellness, massage, aesthetics, lymphatic, and client-centred therapeutic treatments.

About Vicki Ramsdell

Vicki Ramsdell, LMT, is an experienced educator and practitioner with extensive background in Thai Medical Massage and cupping therapy.

She is an adjunct professor of Thai Medical Massage and Cupping at the New York Institute of Massage in Buffalo and the Onondaga School of Massage in Rochester and Syracuse, and is a core teacher for the L.M.T. Success Group.

Combining cupping knowledge learned in the East with classes through the International Cupping Therapy Association, Vicki has developed a unique cupping system that blends Thai, Traditional Chinese Medicine, and modern cupping techniques.

Included With This Course

Included Details Video Tutorials 11 video tutorials, including 2.5 hours of video classes presented by Vicki Ramsdell Fully Illustrated Course Notes Comprehensive course notes covering spa cupping massage, treatments, benefits, pressure, contraindications, and lymphatic clearing Companion Course Structured companion learning designed to reinforce and deepen course understanding Lesson Quizzes Knowledge checks designed to reinforce learning throughout the course Online Exam Assessment included for course completion Certificate Certificate of completion included following successful completion Lifetime Access Study at your own pace and revisit the material whenever required Subtitles English, French, German, and Spanish subtitles included .nat-ce{margin:50px 0;padding:36px 0 20px;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;color:#222}.nat-ce h2{margin:0 0 10px;color:#c3283d;font-size:30px}.nat-ce p{margin:0 0 18px;font-size:16px;line-height:1.7;color:#545454}.nat-ce-info{margin-bottom:24px;padding:16px 18px;background:#fafafa;border-left:4px solid #c3283d}.nat-ce-cue{margin:0 0 16px;text-align:left;color:#222;font-size:14px;font-weight:bold;letter-spacing:.03em;text-transform:uppercase}.nat-ce-row{display:flex;gap:14px;overflow-x:auto;padding:4px 20px 20px 0;scroll-snap-type:x proximity}.nat-ce-card{scroll-snap-align:start;flex:0 0 min(245px,76vw);max-width:min(245px,76vw);border:1px solid #e5e5e5;background:#fff;box-sizing:border-box}.nat-ce-board{height:86px;padding:12px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;background:#f7f7f7;color:#222;font-size:13px;font-weight:bold;line-height:1.35;display:flex;align-items:center;box-sizing:border-box}.nat-ce-hours{padding:12px 14px 14px;color:#545454;font-size:13px;line-height:1.5}.nat-ce-hours strong{display:block;margin-top:3px;color:#c3283d;font-size:26px;line-height:1}.nat-ce-note{margin:18px 0 0!important;font-size:13px!important;line-height:1.7!important;color:#666!important}

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This course has been approved for continuing education by numerous professional boards and associations worldwide. Scroll sideways to find your board or association.

Course: Spa Cupping
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4 Arizona State Board of Massage Therapy Approved Hours
4 Arkansas Board of Massage Approved Hours
4 Association of Massage Therapists (AMT) Approved Hours
4 Australian Traditional Medicine Society Approved Hours
4 Canadian Massage & Manual Osteopathic Therapists Association (CMMOTA) Approved Hours
4 CEU/CPD Self-Cert Approved Hours
4 Chiropractic Board of Australia Approved Hours
4 College of Complementary Health Professionals of British Columbia (CCHPBC) Approved Hours
4 College of Massage Therapists of New Brunswick (CMTNB) Approved Hours
4 College of Massage Therapists of Newfoundland and Labrador (CMTNL) Approved Hours
2 College of Massage Therapists Ontario (CMTO) Approved Hours
4 College of Naturopathic Physicians of British Columbia (CNPBC) Approved Hours
4 Connecticut Board of Chiropractors Approved Hours
4 Connecticut Board of Massage Therapy Approved Hours
4 Deleware Board of Massage and Bodywork Approved Hours
4 Distrcit of Columbia Board of Massage Therapy Approved Hours
4 Florida Board of Massage Therapy Approved Hours
4 (Hands On credits) Georgia Board of Massage Therapy *General* Approved Hours
4 Georgia Board of Nursing *General* Approved Hours
4 Georgia State Board of Occupational Therapy *General* Approved Hours
4 Indiana Board of Massage Therapy Approved Hours
4 Iowa Board of Chiropractic Approved Hours
4 Iowa Board of Massage Therapists Approved Hours
4 Kansas Chiropractic Association Approved Hours
4 Maine Board of Massage Therapy Approved Hours
4 Maryland Board of Massage Therapy Examiners Approved Hours
4 Massage Therapists' Association of Nova Scotia (MTANS) Approved Hours
4 Massage Therapy Assc of Saskatchewan (MTAS) Approved Hours
4 Mississippi State Board of Massage Therapy (MSBMT) Approved Hours
4 Missouri Board of Therapeutic Massage Approved Hours
4 Missouri State Board of Chiropractic Examiners Approved Hours
4 Montana Board of Massage Therapy Approved Hours
4 National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork (NCBTMB) Approved Hours
4 National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork - New York (NCBTMB-NY) Approved Hours
4 Natural Health Practitioners of Canada (NHPC) Approved Hours
4 Nebraska Massage Licensure Board Approved Hours
4 Nevada Board of Massage Therapists Approved Hours
4 New Hampshire Advisory Board of Massage Therapists Approved Hours
4 New Jersey Board of Massage & Bodywork Therapy Approved Hours
4 North Carolina Board of Massage & Bodywork Therapy Approved Hours
4 North Dakota Board of Massage Therapy Approved Hours
4 Ohio Chiropractic Board Approved Hours
4 Oklahoma Board of Massage Therapy Approved Hours
4 Oregon Board of Chiropractic Examiners Approved Hours
4 Oregon Board of Massage Therapists Approved Hours
4 Pennsylvania State Board of Massage Therapy Approved Hours
4 Prince Edward Island Massage Therapy Association (PEIMTA) Approved Hours
4 Registered Massage Therapists' Association of Ontario (RMTAO) Approved Hours
4 South Carolina Massage/Bodywork Panel Approved Hours
4 South Dakota Board of Massage Therapy Approved Hours
4 Tennessee Board of Massage Licensure Approved Hours
4 Virginia Department of Health Professions (Massage Therapy) Approved Hours
4 Washington Board of Massage Approved Hours
4 Washington Board of Physical Therapy Approved Hours
4 West Virginia Massage Licensure Board Approved Hours
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Spa Cupping

Professional Reviews & Feedback

The reviews below represent feedback provided by students and practitioners through Trustpilot, Google Reviews, and Judge.me.

★★★★★ 4.7 average rating across reviews collected via Trustpilot, Google Reviews, and Judge.me

“Vicki Ramsdell presents spa cupping in a way that feels both professional and immediately practical. I was able to start using several techniques straight away.”

Andrea M., LMT

“The facial cupping sections were excellent. The demonstrations were clear, gentle, and easy to follow.”

Michelle R., Esthetician

“I appreciated the emphasis on client comfort and treatment flow rather than simply learning cup techniques.”

Caroline V., RMT

“The lymphatic concepts were explained clearly and helped me better understand the reasoning behind the protocols.”

Lauren J., Massage Therapist

“A very enjoyable course that balances wellness, relaxation, and practical treatment applications.”

Nicole K., Spa Therapist

“Vicki's teaching style is warm, professional, and easy to follow. The course exceeded my expectations.”

Melissa E., LMT

“The facial rejuvenation material was particularly useful and gave me new ideas for existing treatment services.”

Bianca P., Esthetician

“I liked the focus on gentle techniques and creating a positive client experience.”

Jordan S., Manual Therapist

“The demonstrations were clear and detailed. I felt confident practicing the techniques after completing the course.”

Hannah T., RMT

“This course helped me expand my treatment menu with services that clients are genuinely excited about.”

Rachel C., Spa Therapist

“The TMJ and sinus-focused applications were especially valuable for my client population.”

Natalie L., Massage Therapist

“I appreciated the strong attention to contraindications, safety, and treatment preparation.”

Kevin H., PTA

“The abdominal and body cupping sections gave me several practical ideas that fit naturally into my existing sessions.”

Monika B., LMT

“A well-structured course that covers both the art and science of spa cupping.”

Sophie F., Esthetician

“The material was professional without being overly technical. It was exactly what I was hoping for.”

Taryn D., Massage Therapist

“Vicki explains how to create a relaxing and therapeutic experience while maintaining safe practice standards.”

Gillian W., Spa Therapist

“The facial protocols alone made this course worthwhile. The instruction was excellent.”

Alina A., Esthetician

“I enjoyed the practical focus. Everything felt applicable to real clients rather than purely theoretical.”

Sharon D., LMT

“The course gave me confidence to incorporate spa cupping into both wellness and beauty-focused treatments.”

Denise G., Massage Therapist

“An excellent introduction to spa cupping presented by a knowledgeable instructor with obvious clinical experience.”

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