Cupping Therapy For Trigger Points Certificate Course 5 CEU
Learn a Modern Trigger Point Therapy Approach Using Cupping
Learn Trigger Point Therapy Using Cupping — A Smarter, Easier Approach
What This Course Teaches
This certificate course teaches a systematic way to treat trigger points and myofascial restrictions using cupping therapy.
Instead of relying on constant pressure with your hands, you’ll learn how to use cupping to do the heavy work — making treatments more effective, easier to deliver, and far less demanding on your body.
You’ll be able to use these techniques on clients and on yourself.
Why This Approach Works
Cupping therapy allows you to:
- Decompress tissue instead of forcing it
- Release trigger points and fascial restrictions more efficiently
- Reduce strain on your hands, thumbs, and shoulders
- Create treatments that feel deeply therapeutic and relaxing
It integrates seamlessly into massage and bodywork sessions.
What You’ll Be Able to Treat
You’ll learn how to use cupping therapy to support common conditions, including:
- Lower back pain
- Neck pain and stiffness
- Shoulder pain and frozen shoulder
- Tennis and golfer’s elbow
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
- Achilles tendonitis
- Upper back pain and muscular knots
- Headaches and migraines
- Knee, ankle, wrist pain, and shin splints
What You’ll Learn
- Basic to advanced cupping techniques
- How to treat trigger points with cupping
- How to release myofascial restrictions safely
- How to combine cupping with hands-on massage
- How to treat your own aches and stiffness effectively
Who This Course Is For
- Massage therapists
- Bodyworkers
- Health and wellness practitioners
- Anyone wanting effective, low-effort pain relief techniques
No prior cupping experience required.
By the End of the Course
You’ll be able to confidently use cupping therapy to:
- Treat pain and dysfunction
- Enhance relaxation in massage sessions
- Protect your body while working deeply
- Offer a high-demand therapeutic service
Ready to Get Started?
Learn how to treat trigger points with cupping therapy — smarter, easier, and more effective than traditional methods.
Your Instructor
Mark Perren-Jones has over 30 years of hands-on experience in massage therapy, wellness, and pain management. He is the former owner of the award-winning Isla Verde Spa and the founder of the Mark Perren-Jones Spa Training Academy.
Mark now teaches students worldwide, sharing practical, results-based techniques drawn from real clinical and spa experience. His courses focus on what actually works in practice — helping therapists gain confidence, improve results, and avoid common mistakes.
Mark is an approved provider with the NCBTMB (#1805).
Course Curriculum
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StartWhy do cupping therapy for Myofascial And Trigger Points Release? (2:30)
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StartCan you treat yourself or is it only for treating other people? (0:34)
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StartDownload your ebook (0:35)
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StartLet's look at cupping therapy and the advanced techniques that you can use. (0:32)
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StartWhat types of cups should you buy? Option 1-Fire cupping (2:20)
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StartOption 2 - The hard plastic cups (3:19)
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StartOption 3 -The soft silicone cups (1:17)
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StartWhat makes cupping so unique (1:14)
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StartWhich lubricants you can use for cupping (1:06)
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StartHow to apply the cups and do sliding cupping and static cupping (8:29)
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StartThe static lift technique (2:34)
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StartTurning the volume up and down technique (2:56)
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StartAround the clock face (1:52)
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StartNorth, South, East and West (1:39)
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StartTwist and 'no' shout technique (1:52)
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StartThe Myofascial Release technique (2:50)
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StartShake, rattle and roll (1:20)
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StartLetting the cup communicate with you (1:49)
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StartActive and passive release techniques (2:36)
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StartCleaning and sanitizing your cups (0:30)
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StartContraindications and precautions (1:05)
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StartUnderstanding what those red marks are (4:31)
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StartThe hairy clients-what to do (2:18)
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Start24 summary test ant (1:59)
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StartOne final word about the cupping in this course (1:01)
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StartYou can join our FB group and ask questions with thousands of students as well (0:33)
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StartDo you need to do this section? Let's find out (0:50)
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StartWhy my trigger point courses are completely different and so easy to learn (1:53)
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StartMy number 1 problem with standard trigger point therapy (1:16)
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StartThis is the number 2 reason I didn't use trigger point therapy in my spa (1:36)
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StartWhat is a trigger point and how do we find one? Let's do it now. (3:39)
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StartWhy you cant stretch away the pain (3:00)
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StartMassage therapists-This is not just about treating pain for your clients (1:15)
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StartSo let's start with a fabulous general back treatment (1:16)
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StartHere is a great treatment for the whole back (13:36)
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StartA word about the upcoming sections and what you need to know. (1:44)
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StartLet's get started! Treating both sides (1:33)
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StartLets take a look at the trigger points now at the front and side of the legs (7:22)
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StartLets take a look at treating those trigger points (10:23)
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StartDoing active release work on the shin with cupping (1:56)
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StartHow to simplify treating the back of the legs, ankles and feet (1:59)
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StartHow to simplify treating the back of the legs, ankles and feet (4:19)
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StartLets take a look at treating those trigger points (9:23)
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StartDon't forget to treat the feet! They may have active trigger points as well (1:42)
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StartHow to treat the trigger points on your client's feet (6:32)
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StartNow to start treating conditions on the forearms, wrists and hands (4:05)
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StartYou are about to learn a specific system to treat these conditions (10:36)
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StartHow to do cupping for these trigger points (6:57)
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StartHow to treat the tops and sides of the hands (4:28)
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StartBefore we go any further-remember that we don't cup the scalenes (0:32)
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StartHow to treat the scalenes firstly on yourself. (5:41)
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StartHow to treat the scalenes on your clients (5:03)
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StartNow to do the cupping for the chest and medial triceps on yourself (5:04)
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StartNow to do the cupping for trigger points on the forearms and hand (9:47)
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StartHow this section works-a logical step by step progression (1:10)
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StartDeep back muscles (3:06)
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StartSuperficial back muscles (2:02)
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StartQuadratus lumborum Q.L. (2:45)
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StartGluteus medius (1:21)
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StartHow to do cupping for the trigger points with lower back pain (9:13)
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StartBack of the thigh pain/hamstring pain/tight hamstrings (5:37)
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StartHow to treat the trigger points on the hamstrings (2:59)
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StartLateral knee pain (1:22)
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StartHow to treat the trigger points for lateral knee pain (8:48)
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StartPosterior knee pain (2:38)
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StartAnterior knee pain (5:14)
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StartHow to treat the trigger points for anterior knee pain (7:07)
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StartMedial knee pain (2:08)
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StartHow to treat the trigger points for mediall knee pain (4:01)
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StartNow let's take a look at treating neck pain (1:16)
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StartThe MOST COMMON trigger point that affects virtually everyone! Trapezius pt.1 (7:10)
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StartStiff, tight necks? This is another incredibly powerful point! Trapezius pt.2 (6:18)
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StartHow to find these next points-finding the superior angle of the scapula (1:20)
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StartThe crick in the neck culprit! Levator Scapulae tr. points (4:37)
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StartSternocleidomastoid (SCM). Its involved in SO MANY conditions! (1:19)
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StartOnce again, we will not do cupping on the SCM. (0:32)
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StartNow lets treat those SCM (sternocleidomastoid) trigger points! (6:12)
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StartHow to massage the SCM (sternocleidomastoid) on your client (3:59)
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StartHow to treat the other trigger points for neck pain with cupping (4:37)
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StartNeck pain fixed in 90 seconds! 2.5m views! Lets do it! (3:31)
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StartLet's simplify everything shall we? (2:49)
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StartHaving a system for treating on and around the shoulder blades (3:21)
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StartHow to do cupping on and around the shoulder blades (8:03)
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StartIf you are doing this for your own pain (2:27)
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StartMake sure that you treat both sides (1:06)
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StartHow to treat the trigger points for side of the shoulder pain (3:09)
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StartHow to treat the trigger points for front of the shoulder pain (1:26)
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StartHow to treat the trigger points for back of the shoulder pain (2:40)
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StartTreating the subscapularis (2:18)
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StartHow to treat the trigger points for upper back pain (2:16)
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StartTreating the Scalenes on yourself (5:41)
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StartHow to massage the scalenes on your clients (5:03)
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StartIf you have done my deep tissue trigger point massage courses you can do this (0:31)
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Startcongrats! (0:40)
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PreviewSo, how do I get my certificate? (0:47)
Frequently Asked Questions
When does the course start and finish?
The course starts now and never ends! It is a completely self-paced online course - you decide when you start and when you finish.
How long do I have access to the course?
How does lifetime access sound? After enrolling, you have unlimited access to this course for as long as you like - across any and all devices you own.
What if I am unhappy with the course?
We would never want you to be unhappy! If you are unsatisfied with your purchase, contact us in the first 30 days and we will give you a full refund.