Facial Cupping Massage

About this Facial Cupping ...

Cupping therapy, also known as Chinese cupping, is an ancient form of alternative medicine in which special cups are placed onto the skin to create a suction to lift the skin, sculpting and toning the contours of the face and brightening the skin.

Cupping massage has also been developed to clear blockages in meridians. The concept of meridians, invisible energy pathways, coursing throughout the body is commonly used in most traditional Asian medical practises.

The cups may be made of glass, bamboo or silicone. You will be using silicone cups on this course. A gentle, non-invasive therapy using small suction cups to stimulate the facial muscles, boost circulation, promote lymphatic drainage and encourage collagen production.

What will I Learn on this Facial Cupping Course ...

This Facial Cupping course will systematically guide the student through the theory and practice of a variety of cupping techniques and methods specifically designed for the face.

The course will aim to provide clear guidelines and leave massage and beauty therapists confident on how to treat clients using Facial Cupping techniques safely and effectively.

This  course will include theory and cupping application and cover the following topics:

• Appreciate the theory and benefits of Facial Cupping Massage

• Understand the skin aging process

• Face muscle and face lymph nodes position

• Understand the differences on the skin types

• Appreciate the treatment techniques

• Practice a Facial Cupping Massage routine 

Students must hold an Ofqual accredited Level 3 Diploma in Massage including Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology - or equivalent, or higher.

Without an accredited Diploma, you may be able to attend the course, but you will not receive an FHT or IICT accredited certificate. This may affect your ability to obtain professional insurance.

Without an accredited Diploma you may not be able to join the FHT, IICT, or other professional body.

When submitting your Student Details form, you must also supply us with copies of your existing accredited qualifications to receive the course certificate. Supplying this information too late may result in your certificate being printed without the FHT and IICT logos. Additional charges may be incurred to print the correct Certificate.

What does accredited mean?

Accredited qualifications are those that are reviewed, recognised and monitored by regulatory bodies in order to make sure that they meet specific criteria and quality standards.

Current UK accrediting bodies are;

1. Ofqual
   
2. SQA
3. CCEA
4. DCELLS

You can read more about accredited qualifications here;

http://www.accreditedqualifications.org.uk

Overseas Qualifications

If you have arrived in the UK from overseas and have existing qualifications, those qualifications may meet an acceptable standard in the UK. NARIC can provide an official document that states how your international qualifications compare to UK qualifications with a document called a ‘Statement of Comparability’.

You can also request an 'English Language Assessment' document, which may help determine your current level of English.

You can read more about NARIC here;
www.naric.org.uk/naric/individuals/

If you are unsure of your current course qualifications, please call the office to find out if your current qualifications can count towards this diploma. We will do our best to find out ways in which we can help you to successfully complete this course.

 What the Facial Cupping Exam Consists of ...

The teacher will continually assess you during the course, there is no formal examination.

 On Completing this Facial Cupping Course ...

Upon successful completion of our Facial Cupping course and other courses, students have gone onto:

• Open their own private practice treating clients full or part time from a spare room at home or a clinic

• Combine with our Face Lift Massage course

• Supplement their full time income by building their own client base for Massage Treatments

• Work in a Health Club, Hotel, Cruise Ship or a Ski Resort

• Study one of our further advanced massage courses such as the BTEC Therapeutic Massage, BTEC Sports Injuries & Clinical Remedial Massage, ITEC Sports Massage, ITEC Aromatherapy, ITEC Reflexology, ITEC Indian Head Massage,  Deep Tissue Massage, Trigger Point Massage, Lymphatic Drainage Massage, Hot Stone Massage, On Site Chair Massage, Pregnancy Massage or Baby Massage as well as degree courses such as Osteopathy, Physiotherapy, Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine.

• Carry out treatments for family, friends or colleagues

• Join a Professional Organisation such as the Complementary & Natural Healthcare Council (CNHC)