Therapeutic Cupping Shoulder girdle - Live/Hybrid
Level 2 - Therapeutic cupping for specific conditions of the Shoulder Girdle. 6 CEs - in Bend, OR June 27th
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Cupping Level 2: Condition Specific
- Advanced Technique for the Shoulder Girdle
Course Overview
Elevate your practice by expanding your knowledge and confidence in Cupping therapy for the shoulder girdle. This 6-hour interactive course is designed to bridge the gap between foundational cupping skills and specialized therapeutic treatment. By integrating both a Western structural approach and Eastern theory, students will gain a comprehensive understanding of how to address complex shoulder conditions effectively.
- Frozen shoulder (Impaired ROM)
- Joint pain
- Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis
- Radiating/Referral pain:
You will move beyond general application to develop specific treatment plans, utilizing handouts, and application lecture videos, and step-by-step practical demonstration.
CE's/Hours: 6 hours of total supervised/in-person instruction including handouts, lecture, practical demonstration, and hands-on practical lab time.
When: Hybrid format
- Hands-on: Practical demonstration and application lab Saturday June 27th 2026 9:00am-12:30pm
- Virtual: 2.5 hours of lecture to be done online prior to arrival.
Where: Bend, OR at OSU Cascades
Instructors: Master Teachers Dr. Kelly Chambers, L.Ac DAHM, and Amber Wodtli, LMT, BCTMB (combined experience of over 35 years)
What You Will Learn?
- Integrated Perspectives: The power of collaboration where Western structural anatomy blends with Eastern meridian systems and energetic flow within the shoulder region.
- Advanced Assessment: Learn to identify common pathologies, and rule out red flags, of the shoulder girdle with verbal, visual, and physical assessment.
- Clinical Application: Master the integration of cupping therapy into a treatment plan to improve client outcomes.
- Holistic Care: Build a strong foundation for well-rounded client care by treating the body as both a mechanical and energetic system.
Why Take This Course?
The shoulder girdle is one of the most complex areas of the human body. This course provides you with the confidence to move from general wellness cupping to condition-specific therapy, allowing you to provide a higher level of specialized care for your clients. Working with a deep knowledge of soft tissue movement and meridian flow allows you to move beyond symptomatic relief and provide true, transformative Holistic care.
A Hybrid Experience
- Online Curriculum: Dive into the Western approach of the soft tissue's anatomy and structure, as well as the Eastern theory of mastering meridian pathways...all at your own pace.
- Practical Application: Join us in person to refine your palpation skills, perfect your assessment protocols, and practice advanced manual techniques of the shoulder girdle with support and guidance.
Learning outcomes:
The student will be able to:
- Identify pain patterns in the body associated with common issues/complaints in and around the shoulder girdle/arm
- Identify contraindications and indications for cupping therapy
- Apply specific sequences and methods of cupping for the shoulder
- Implement proper sanitation and safety procedures
- Perform therapeutic cupping to the shoulder girdle region and evaluate the results
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