Short Stand Alone Courses
These short courses are ideal for those who want to upgrade their skills and add another service e.g. health professionals, or those who don't know where to start, and want a taster course to explore the possibilities. Whatever your motivation these courses are an excellent choice as they are accredited and accepted by the Society of Naturopathic and Naprapathic Doctors.
Medical Cupping Therapy
Medical cupping is an ancient therapy that involves placing suction cups on the skin to create negative pressure, promoting blood flow, lymphatic drainage, and healing. It is commonly used in traditional Chinese medicine, Ayurvedic medicine, and modern integrative therapies.
Cupping can help alleviate various conditions, including:
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• Muscle pain & tension – Enhances circulation, reduces inflammation, and relieves stiffness.
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• Chronic pain – Effective for conditions like fibromyalgia and arthritis.
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• Sports injuries – Aids in recovery by increasing oxygen-rich blood flow to the muscles.
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• Respiratory conditions – Helps with asthma, bronchitis, and congestion.
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• Digestive issues – Stimulates the digestive system, aiding in bloating and IBS.
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• Stress & anxiety – Promotes relaxation by stimulating the parasympathetic nervous system.
Modern variations of cupping include dry cupping, wet cupping (hijama), and fire cupping, each with specific therapeutic benefits.
Dry Needling Therapy
Dry needling is a modern therapeutic technique that involves inserting thin, sterile needles into trigger points within muscles to relieve pain, reduce tension, and improve mobility. Unlike acupuncture, which is based on traditional Chinese medicine, dry needling is rooted in Western medical principles and focuses on musculoskeletal dysfunction.
Dry needling can be beneficial for:
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• Muscle pain & tightness – Releases trigger points, improving flexibility and reducing discomfort.
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• Chronic pain conditions – Effective for fibromyalgia, myofascial pain syndrome, and tension headaches.
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• Sports injuries – Aids in muscle recovery and enhances athletic performance.
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• Joint pain – Helps with conditions like arthritis and repetitive strain injuries.
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• Postural issues – Correct muscle imbalances that contribute to poor posture and discomfort.
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• Nerve pain – Can help relieve symptoms of sciatica and radiculopathy.
Dry needling is often used alongside physiotherapy, chiropractic care, and manual therapy to enhance overall treatment outcomes.
Already a health Professional?
These courses will complement your current practice and increase your scope of what you can offer to your patients.
We have Dry Needling Certificate Level 5. and
Medical Cupping Certificate Level 5. You will already have the pre-requisite knowledge and understanding of underpinning anatomy, physiology and professional studies. You'll be able to complete these courses quickly and easily around your current commitments.
No Relevant Qualifications or Experience & Just Looking for Ideas?
Not a problem. You can take these courses as stand-alone courses. However, if you wish to use them and practice professionally you should have additional qualifications, or you may struggle with memberships and insurance. If you wish to qualify professionally we offer an Anatomy and Physiology add-on course, which also includes professional studies, first aid and CPR. If you take both Dry Needling and Medical Cupping courses with us, we will give you these FREE. Completing all these courses will make you eligible for Registration and Licensure with the Society of Naturopathic/Naprapathic Doctors at level 1.
