Download or read book Cupping Therapy for Bodyworkers written by Ilkay Zihni Chirali and published by Singing Dragon. This book was released on 2018-08-21 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cupping therapy is a Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) technique that has been used for thousands of years as a highly effective treatment for a variety of conditions, including skin conditions and musculoskeletal complaints. Many bodyworkers are very interested in learning about how to use Cupping Therapy within their own specialties, and this book is for them. Drawing on 40 years of expertise, Ilkay Chirali provides a wealth of information on cupping for those without TCM knowledge, covering safety information, equipment and the different variations of cupping and their best uses. Beautifully illustrated with over 120 full-colour photos, it empowers physiotherapists, massage therapists, sports medicine professionals and beauty therapists to add cupping therapy to their toolbox of techniques.
Download or read book The Guide to Modern Cupping Therapy written by Shannon Gilmartin and published by Robert Rose. This book was released on 2017-09 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An ancient alternative technique that has found its right place in the modern world of healing. In recent years countless high profile athletes and celebrities have been sporting distinctive circular "cupping" welts on their bodies -- the back and shoulder area being most common. Dating back thousands of years, cupping is a form of alternative medicine. The cups create suction and help with pain, inflammation, blood flow, deep relaxation and can even provide relief for sciatica and sinus congestion. Massage Cupping body therapy is a modern and modified version of cupping therapy that creates suction and negative pressure through the use of both stationary and moving cups. These cups are available at pharmacies and do not use heat like old-fashioned glass cupping -- making them entirely safe and easy for home use. Shannon Gilmartin is a licensed and nationally certified massage therapist and certified vacutherapies educator who teaches this wonderfully diverse therapy and has witnessed the positive outcomes for patients. This book shares all her extraordinary professional and hands-on experience, so that everyone can experience the positive benefits of cupping. Nearly 200 step-by-step photos and full color pages make it easy to follow this expert instruction. The book includes: The history of cupping, the types of cups and the many therapeutic benefits of cupping from skeletal and muscular to the digestive and nervous systems What to expect after a cupping session including comprehensive safety and techniques information Applications for common conditions that range from stress and back tension to frozen shoulder, carpal tunnel syndrome, TMJD (temporomandibular joint dysfunction) and even acid reflux A section for speciality applications like athletic performance, prenatal therapy and working with inflammation (acute vs. chronic). A comprehensive and easy-to-read cupping therapy book, with plenty of practical suggestions. This must be one of the best cupping therapy books I have seen recently published. -- Ilkay Zihni Chirali, Author of Traditional Chinese Medicine Cupping Therapy
Download or read book Cupping Massage Mastery written by Morgan Sutherland and published by . This book was released on 2019-01-22 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Enhance Massage Treatments with Cupping Therapy Cupping Massage Mastery is for massage therapists, bodyworkers, and health professionals who want to understand and learn how cupping therapy will help their clients and boost their practices. Discover how to integrate the versatile healing modality of cupping to better enhance the effectiveness of massages. This cupping instructions book will explain the following topics. Combine deep tissue massage and cupping. Work with less discomfort to clients. Perform with less strain to hands. Accept a greater range of clients. Work with a wide variety of conditions. Explain cupping marks. Apply safety precautions. Easy step-by-step instructions with photos. Cupping Massage Mastery (Video Course) Take your cupping skills to the next level with the Cupping Massage Mastery video training. Go to CuppingMassageMastery.com to learn more.
Download or read book Traditional Chinese Medicine Cupping Therapy E Book written by Ilkay Z. Chirali and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2014-06-27 with total page 372 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This new edition explores and describes techniques of cupping in the context of TCM theory. It provides a clear and detailed set of practical guidelines to applying this technique for various common conditions, and looks closely at issues of safety, expectation and theoretical principles of action. This new edition includes new scientific research on cupping therapy and the effect on the immune system as well as new material on muscular pain, stress management and cupping therapy and sports medicine. A dedicated website complements the text with video clips showing the eleven methods of cupping therapy. DVD containing 12 video clips showing the use of cupping in practice. Unique scienfitic research on cupping therapy and the effect on the immune system. LI>16 page colour plate section containing 63 halftones. New page layout including new features. Thoroughly revised and updated throughout with more details allocated to individual treatment and methods. LI>New material on muscular pain, stress management and cupping therapy and sports medicine.
Download or read book The Essential Massage Cupping Guide written by Morgan Sutherland and published by . This book was released on 2019-01-22 with total page 188 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Enhance Massage Treatments with Cupping Therapy This cupping therapy guide is for massage therapists, bodyworkers, and health professionals who want to understand and learn how massage cupping will help their clients and boost their practices. Discover how to integrate the versatile healing modality of silicone cupping to better enhance the effectiveness of massage treatments. This cupping book will explain the following topics: Combine deep tissue massage and cupping. Work with less discomfort to clients. Perform with less strain to hands. Accept a greater range of clients. Work with a wide variety of conditions. Explain cupping marks. Apply safety precautions. Easy step-by-step instructions with photos. Bonus chapter on facial cupping with glass cups. Morgan Sutherland, L.M.T., has been a massage therapist since 2000 and has utilized cupping and massage for 14 years to successfully treat chronic pain and sports injuries. He created a video training course, called Cupping Massage Mastery, that can be viewed in conjunction with this book. Visit CuppingMassageMastery.com to learn more!
Download or read book Art of Cupping written by Hedwig Manz and published by Thieme. This book was released on 2011-01-01 with total page 188 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Praise for this book:A welcome addition...[The] author makes her guidance easy to adopt with the aid of numerous photographs of cup placement...excellent.--The LanternFor over 5,000 years, cupping has been used across the globe to treat a broad spectrum of health disorders. A safe, comfortable therapy, it requires only simple, inexpensive instruments to achieve highly effective results. This comprehensive guide features all the information practitioners need, including historical facts, step-by-step instructions for application, and treatment of specific health problems. Highlights: Detailed theory of dry and wet cupping Practical instructions for 45 different disorders Illustrated by real-life photographs from the authors practice Compact, user-friendly format for easy reference Each chapter of the practical section deals with a different area of the body and its disorders. Information is given on the complaint, the correct cupping application, supplementary and alternative therapies, as well as preventive treatment. Practice-oriented and highly detailed, this is an invaluable reference for experienced practitioners and an ideal learning tool for students.
Download or read book Cupping Therapy written by Goodman Roberts and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2024-07-25 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cupping therapy is a popular treatment that comes from ancient Chinese and Middle Eastern medicine. Recently, it has become more well-known because of its use in sports and pop culture. For example, famous Olympians like Michael Phelps have been seen with cupping marks. In the movie The Karate Kid, Jackie Chan performed "Fire cupping." This therapy is usually done by physiotherapists, chiropractors, acupuncturists, and massage therapists. However, many people don't realize that cupping is simple enough to do at home. Keep reading to find out how cupping works and if it might be helpful for you.
Download or read book Dry Cupping for Beginners written by Maggie Hansen and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2018-05-24 with total page 122 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dry cupping has been used for millennia to treat every kind of health problem. Is it right for you? Practiced in ancient China, the Middle East, and Greece, dry cupping is when a glass cup is heated with flame and then placed against the skin, creating a powerful suction that draws healthy blood to the surface. That and other types of cupping will be explored in this comprehensive book. You'll also learn about complementary treatments therapists often use, such as acupuncture, herbs, and aromatherapy. Is dry cupping supported by science? There's limited research, so many doctors are skeptical, but therapists and patients report many benefits from the treatment. This seemingly-simple technique can help treat a wide variety of conditions, including: Migraine headaches Muscle soreness Diabetes Period cramps Colds and congestion Cellulite What do you need for dry cupping? The traditional glass cup-and-fire method is often replaced with rubber, plastic, or silicone cupping, which does not require fire. These cups are much more flexible and safer. Cupping sets are available from a variety of outlets, even Amazon. You'll also need massage oil, clean towels, and the proper cleaning products to sanitize cups after use. Maintaining good hygiene is essential for cupping. The bulk of this book is devoted to step-by-step guides on dry cupping for a variety of health problems. You'll learn about the different cupping strengths, pressure points, and how cupping draws out toxins and restores the body's qi, or its life force. Charts of the different points make it easy to identify what points to target. Have you suffered with pain, nosebleeds, skin issues, or another condition for a long time? Have traditional Western treatments like medications done little to help? An alternative treatment like dry cupping may be the answer you've been looking for!
Download or read book Massage Cupping with Dr James Mally written by James Mally, N.D. and published by Hands On Healing. This book was released on with total page 43 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Massage Cupping Workbook is designed to be used with the Massage Cupping DVD with Dr. James Mally, available at www.abundanthealth.com. There is a page for each technique with color pictures and written descriptions of the techniques. Massage cupping is a powerful tool to enhance your practice. Adding movement makes it even more effective. Massage cupping is an innovative technique that involves moving flexible silicone cups over your client's skin, along with stretching. The combined effect lifts the skin and superficial fascia over the underlying tissues.
Download or read book Does Cupping Therapy Work The Current Answer of the Science written by Yasin Etli and published by Yasin Etli. This book was released on 2020-11-13 with total page 365 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cupping therapy is an ancient treatment method and has been used by many cultures for centuries for healing purposes. It is a matter of wonder whether this treatment method, which has become widespread and popular in recent years, is really effective. This book seeks an answer to this question and is a comprehensive summary of studies on cupping therapy. In these studies, it was investigated whether cupping therapy is effective on various diseases, how it reveals these effects, how long these effects last, and whether the cupping therapy has side effects. The book is an important resource for those who want to learn scientific facts about cupping therapy. Besides, it is a useful guide for cupping therapy practitioners, as it includes methods and application points that have been shown to be useful. With the hope to achieve healing under the leadership of science ...
Download or read book Cupping Therapy written by Erik Smith and published by . This book was released on 2017-05-16 with total page 30 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Maybe you've been wondering what those red circles on Michael Phelps' and Jennifer Aniston's backs are. Lately, the spotlight has been shining on this alternative healing method called Cupping Therapy. What you may not know is that this therapeutic technique was performed by ancient cultures long before Olympic athletes and Hollywood celebrities introduced it to the limelight. Cupping, which is otherwise known as myofascial decompression, is an age-old massage therapy method performed by placing a suction cup-like apparatus on the affected area of a person's body. This is done to create negative pressure to achieve the desired result. Such results range from providing relief to sore muscles to breaking up post-operative scar tissue. In this book, you will read about the rich history of cupping therapy and follow its journey from the imperial courts of ancient China to the red carpet. Whether you're a gymnast or a desk worker, there are so many ways in which cupping therapy can benefit you. Find out more about how cupping therapy works and the numerous health benefits that it offers. Speculations have been raised regarding the safety and effectiveness of cupping therapy. The red bruises alone are enough to make anyone hesitate about engaging in this healing technique. This book's aim is to serve as your complete beginner's guide to cupping therapy and to provide factual, unbiased answers to the frequently asked questions about cupping. Through these pages, you will also become familiarized with the various methods of cupping, the different types of tools used, and other necessary knowledge to maximize the effectiveness and safety of the therapy. What you will learn in this guide:What it is and How it WorksWhere it All BeganHow it Can Help YouMore Stuff You Need to Know Before Receiving Cupping Therapy
Download or read book Cupping Therapy written by Mei Lin Zhang and published by Xspurts.com. This book was released on with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Discover the ancient wisdom of cupping therapy and transform your life." Discover the healing power of cupping therapy. Cupping therapy is an ancient form of alternative medicine in which cups are placed on the skin to create suction. The suction helps mobilize blood flow, loosen fascia, and relax tight muscles. Cupping therapy has been used for thousands of years and provides many benefits such as pain relief, improved circulation, reduced inflammation, and relaxation. This comprehensive book provides an overview of the history and modern applications of cupping therapy. You'll learn about the different tools and techniques used, including dry cupping, wet cupping, fire cupping, moving cupping, and facial cupping. The book explores how cupping therapy can benefit conditions such as back pain, migraines, respiratory disorders, and digestive issues. You'll also discover how cupping therapy aligns with traditional Chinese medicine and its focus on meridians, qi, yin and yang. Recent scientific studies have validated the efficacy of cupping therapy. It can be used to release myofascial restrictions and adhesions, much like foam rolling and massage therapy. Cupping is also growing in popularity among athletes and the sports medicine community. While cupping therapy is considered very safe for most individuals, there are some potential side effects and contraindications to be aware of. Proper aftercare and self-care techniques are also provided to promote healing between sessions. If you're looking for an alternative therapy to complement your health and wellness routine, cupping therapy may be for you. This book provides everything you need to know to experience the benefits of cupping therapy at home or with a trained practitioner. An easy to understand introduction to this time-honored practice, "Cupping Therapy: Unlocking the Ancient Secrets" will help unlock your body's natural healing powers. Discover how cupping therapy can help you relieve pain, boost your energy, and feel your best.Table of Contents What is Cupping Therapy? History of Cupping Therapy Forms of Cupping Therapy Types of Cupping Therapy Dry Cupping Wet Cupping Fire Cupping Moving Cupping Cupping Therapy Techniques Traditional Chinese Medicine Techniques Modern Cupping Techniques Facial Cupping Techniques Benefits of Cupping Therapy Pain Relief Improved Blood Circulation Reduced Inflammation Relaxation and Stress Reduction Cupping Therapy for Specific Conditions Cupping Therapy for Back Pain Cupping Therapy for Migraines and Headaches Cupping Therapy for Respiratory Disorders Cupping Therapy for Digestive Disorders Cupping Therapy and Traditional Chinese Medicine The Meridian System Cupping Therapy and Qi Cupping Therapy and Yin and Yang Cupping Therapy and Western Medicine Scientific Studies on Cupping Therapy Cupping Therapy and Myofascial Release Cupping Therapy and Sports Medicine Cupping Therapy Safety and Precautions Potential Side Effects of Cupping Therapy Contraindications for Cupping Therapy Cupping Therapy and Pregnancy Cupping Therapy Equipment Cups Cupping Sets Cupping Therapy Accessories Cupping Therapy Procedure Preparing for Cupping Therapy Cupping Therapy Session Aftercare for Cupping Therapy Cupping Therapy and Self-Care Self-Care Cupping Techniques Cupping Therapy at Home Cupping Therapy and Essential Oils Cupping Therapy and Other Alternative Therapies Acupuncture and Cupping Therapy Cupping Therapy and Massage Cupping Therapy and Chiropractic Care Cupping Therapy and the Future Research on Cupping Therapy Advancements in Cupping Therapy Integrating Cupping Therapy into Mainstream Healthcare The Benefits of Cupping Therapy The Future of Cupping Therapy Incorporating Cupping Therapy into Your Health and Wellness Routine. Have Questions / Comments? Get Another Book Free ISBN: 9781776968138
Download or read book Cupping Therapy for Muscles and Joints written by Kenneth Choi and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2021-03-23 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "An important part of Traditional Chinese Medicine for thousands of years, cupping has recently gained widespread acclaim for its many benefits. It may look like some kind of torture and temporarily leave strange circles on your skin, but it's so effective that everyone from professional athletes to famous celebrities is using it to improve their health and well-being. In this book, you will discover what cupping is, how it works, and which cupping techniques would be best for you. You will learn the science behind the suction and the many conditions and ailments it can alleviate."--Back cover.
Download or read book Massage and Manual Therapy for Orthopedic Conditions written by Thomas Hendrickson and published by Jones & Bartlett Learning. This book was released on 2020-05-22 with total page 545 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book introduces massage techniques for orthopedic conditions, promoting the alignment of soft tissue relating to pain and dysfunction. An essential manual for clinical massage therapy, it contains brief descriptions of rationale behind orthopedic massage, mechanisms of injury to and repair of soft tissue, and anatomy of each body area. The Second Edition also includes detailed assessment for each body region, discusses common lesions, and provides illustrated instructions on how to administer this scientifically based style of massage. Based on traditional orthopedic assessment protocols, coverage includes range of motion, passive and isometric testing, and tests that determine the severity of a condition or injury.
Download or read book Cupping Therapy written by Dr William Harrison and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2021-07-15 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cupping has been around for thousands of years. Only in the past 10 to 15 years has it become quite the buzzword. Countless celebrities and athletes have posted cupping selfies on social media showing their freshly made circles. Facial Cupping Mastery(TM) is for massage therapists, bodyworkers, and health professionals who want to understand and learn how cupping therapy will help their clients boost their practices. Cupping works great on the back, shoulders, hips, and legs for loosening tight, overworked muscles. But did you know that it also works great on the face? Some even say that it's like Photoshopping a face. Facial cupping is excellent for: increasing local circulation of the skin helping to reduce facial edema, chronic puffiness, and sinus problems; helping to plump and soften expression lines, wrinkles, and scar tissue; and reducing tightness and tension in facial muscles associated with temporomandibular (TMJ) dysfunction.
Download or read book The Art of Cupping written by Courtney Dawson and published by . This book was released on 2016-12-23 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Art Of Cupping Cupping Therapy Healing - Learn the Ultimate Cupping Massage Techniques! Cupping is a massage technique that might not be familiar to everyone. However, it has been around since ancient times and is considered to be an ameliorative and perhaps even a cure for a number of different conditions. If you enjoy reading about and trying new massage techniques, this just might be the book for you. Certainly, it will introduce one of the less common techniques for treating a number of different sorts of conditions. It will also be of interest to those who like reading about a variety of techniques that have been practiced traditionally and learning about what modern medical practitioners have to say about them.We hope that you will find the book both enjoyable and instructive, and that it will bring value into your life.
Download or read book The Art of Massage Cupping Therapy written by Anita J. Shannon and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 21 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: