The London School of Massage offers professional massage training and complementary therapy courses.
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The London School of Massage offers professional massage training and complementary therapy courses.
Contact us to learn more about our courses, events, and industry news.
Explore one of the most in-demand cupping courses with our accredited Cupping Massage Course in London. Cupping therapy uses specially designed cups to create gentle suction that lifts the skin and underlying tissues—stimulating circulation, easing muscular tension, and supporting natural recovery. This one-day cupping training blends clear theory with hands-on practice so you can integrate silicone cup techniques straight into your treatments.
Upon successful completion of this course, you’ll be fully equipped to integrate Cupping Massage and Cupping Therapy techniques into your existing massage practice.
To enrol on this Cupping Therapy course, learners must hold an OFQUAL-accredited Level 3 Diploma in Massage, Sports Massage (or equivalent) that includes Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology.
If you are unsure about your eligibility, please email us a copy of your qualifications for advice.
Cupping Massage Therapy is a practical, hands-on training course for qualified massage therapists who want to learn how to safely integrate dry cupping techniques into their treatments. This cupping massage course explores the use of suction cups to lift soft tissue, encourage local circulation, support tissue mobility and help release areas of muscular tension.
The course combines theory with practical application, teaching students the history, benefits, contraindications and modern clinical uses of cupping. Students will learn how to apply static cupping, flash cupping, cupping massage and cupping combined with stretching and joint mobilisation, while maintaining safe practice and professional client care.
This Cupping Massage Therapy course gives therapists the practical skills and confidence to use dry cupping safely and effectively as part of a professional massage treatment, helping support soft tissue mobility, relaxation and client wellbeing.
There are no formal exams for this Cupping Therapy course.
In-class assessment and instructor feedback - ongoing evaluation of practical skills with real-time feedback to support learning and development. A CPD Certificate will be given if the instructor believes the required competencies have been met.
Following completion of this Cupping Massage course, students have been able to:
Open their own private practice, treating clients from home
Work in health clubs, hotels, or ski resorts abroad
Offer mobile massage treatments
Treat clients using Cupping Therapy massage techniques
Progress to further advanced massage training, such as:
Pursue degree-level studies in Osteopathy, Physiotherapy or Acupuncture
Supplement their full-time income with part-time massage work
Develop their Continuing Professional Development (CPD) portfolio
Join professional massage associations, increasing credibility and access to further resources.
Cupping therapy is a complementary technique that uses suction cups (often glass or silicone) placed on the skin to create negative pressure. It’s used in traditional medicine in several parts of the world, and in modern bodywork it’s often integrated into cupping massage and sports-style treatments. There are different approaches, including dry cupping (suction only) and wet cupping (involving skin pricking), and methods can also include “fire cupping” in some traditions.
Cupping is most commonly used to support muscle tension and pain relief, and many people also find it relaxing. Benefits Include:
At the London School of Massage, the Cupping Course is taught as a fast-track, intensive 1-day workshop.
This course is inclusive of an accredited certificate along with an e-coursebook.
To receive an BCMA, IGCT and IICT accredited certificate, you will need to hold an OFQUAL-accredited Level 3 Diploma in Massage (or equivalent) that includes Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology.
Students who do not currently hold a valid massage qualification may still attend this course for personal or professional development. However, in this case, a Certificate of Attendance will be issued instead of an accredited course certificate.
This is an in-person, hands-on practical course, taught at LSM training venues, with theory plus supervised practice on the day.
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