MYOFASCIAL DRY CUPPING COURSE
One-Day Accredited Course in Shrewsbury
FHT-Accredited Myofascial Dry Cupping
Add a powerful, evidence-informed soft tissue technique to your therapy toolkit. Delivered in partnership with Vector Training, this hands-on one-day course gives qualified sports massage therapists the practical skills and accreditation to confidently offer myofascial cupping to their clients.
Booking the kinesiology taping course too? Save £40 when you book the full weekend bundle (£320 instead of £360).
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Learn from an experienced tutor in a working clinic
The course is delivered by Vector Training, a CIMSPA Education Partner and FHT-accredited provider, inside the Optimal Movement clinic at Shrewsbury Business Park. You’ll train in a real treatment environment, with small group sizes that guarantee plenty of hands-on time and direct feedback throughout the day.
A practical, immediately applicable skillset
Cupping isn’t a gimmick. Used well, it’s a useful adjunct for managing soft tissue restriction, modulating discomfort, and supporting recovery — and clients increasingly ask for it by name. By the end of the day you’ll have the techniques, the rationale, and the safety knowledge to integrate dry cupping into your existing sports massage practice with confidence.
Insurable on completion
Once qualified, the FHT accreditation enables you to obtain professional insurance to apply myofascial cupping in your own practice — meaning you can start using what you’ve learnt the following week.
Course Content
- History and physiology of dry cupping
- Static cupping techniques
- Sliding (gliding) cupping
- Soft tissue release with movement
- Active stretching techniques using cups
- Integrating cupping into a sports massage treatment
- Contraindications, client screening, and health and safety considerations
Entry Requirements
Learners must hold a recognised Level 3 Sports Massage qualification (or equivalent), or be enrolled on a relevant therapy or rehabilitation degree programme. If you’re unsure whether your qualification meets the criteria, get in touch before booking.
Assessment
Practical assessment throughout the day, with a final demonstration of cupping techniques applied within a sports massage treatment. On successful completion, you’ll receive an FHT-accredited certificate.
Dates
Choose from one of the following Sundays:
- 16th August 2026
- 13th September 2026
The cupping course runs as the second day of a two-day weekend that also includes a kinesiology taping course on the Saturday. You’re welcome to attend cupping on its own, or combine both days for a discounted rate.
Cost
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Cupping course only: £210 (includes a professional dry cupping set, yours to keep)
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Full weekend (taping + cupping): £320 (save £40 — includes your cupping set)
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Alumni discount: £20 off for anyone who has previously completed sports massage training with Optimal Movement
A professional dry cupping set is supplied as standard and is yours to take home – used throughout the course and in your own practice afterwards.
Location
Emstrey House
Shrewsbury Business Park
Shrewsbury
SY2 6LG
Your Tutor
Rob Hall has over 20 years industry experience behind him and tutors for various private training companies, teaching a wide range of Health, Fitness and Sports Therapy qualifications across the UK. To find out more about Rob click here.
What to Bring
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2 medium/large towels and 1 hand towel
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Lunch
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Sportswear (and shorts)
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A pen and notepad for the theory portion
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Your cupping set will be supplied on the day.
Full course Terms and Conditions can be found here.
Active IQ Level 3 Diploma in Sports Massage Therapy
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- The Active IQ Level 3 Diploma is your key to unlock this exciting future.
- You’ll gain the expertise to:
- Master essential massage techniques
- Analyse and assess clients’ needs to develop personalized treatment plans
- Understand the anatomy and physiology of the musculoskeletal system for deeper insights
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- This program equips you to:
- Treat and manage complex patterns of dysfunction in your clients.
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