MTAM Event and Courses Details

Cupping to Relieve the Symptoms of Stress

PRESENTED BY
MTAM

INSTRUCTOR
Paul Kohlmeier

VENUE
Viscount Gort Hotel

CREDITS
4 Core Credits

PRICE
Member Early Bird (Feb 3 - Mar 17): $189 + GST Non-Member Early Bird (Feb 24-Mar 17): $209+GST Regular Price (Mar 18 - Apr 13): $229 + GST

DATE(S) / TIME
Saturday April 26, 2025 1:00PM - 5:00PM

This course will introduce cupping as a modality to use in the treatment room to relieve the symptoms of stress clients are complaining about. We will look at the common symptoms of stress and how some of them are within scope of practice and others are outside of it. Indications of cupping, and how these indications prove useful to us and our clients. For safety, we will look at the contraindications and safety precautions around cupping. We will go on to talk about and explain the basic techniques used in cupping, and then demonstrate how to do them. From there, we will talk about how to apply these techniques to the client in a cohesive treatment pattern, which we will demonstrate as attendees follow along.

Instructor Bio
Registered Massage Therapist and Registered Acupuncturist, Paul Kohlmeier is an experienced and skilled therapist who is also trained as a Traditional Chinese Medicine Herbalist. Graduating with a Physical Education degree from the University of Manitoba, Paul went on to obtain his Diploma in Massage Therapy from Wellington College and Diplomas in both Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine from the Hua Xia Acupuncture and Herb College of Canada. Paul has a wealth of information looking for ways to get out of his head…which has led him to teaching and lecturing over the last 15 years.

Paul is a self-proclaimed research geek having participated in the World Fascia Congress, IN-CAM and the Massage Therapy Foundation Research Conference and loves bringing everything he learns into the treatment room as well as the classroom.

Being certified in both Massage Therapy and Chinese Medicine, Paul has a unique ability to speak to the two different bodies of knowledge. He takes a decidedly different approach, working towards an explanatory narrative that represents current thinking and science, as well as adding a feedback-based model of explanation that includes a patient-directed approach.

Participant Notes
This course has a practical hands on component. Please bring a set of linens, lotion and wear clothing that you are comfortable massaging in.

Cancellation Policy
Cancellations made prior to one month before the course start date receive a full refund. Cancellations made between one month and two-weeks before the course start date receive a 50% refund on the full cost of the course.

No refunds will be given for cancellations from two weeks prior to the course onwards. Extenuating circumstances will always be considered. Please note, last minute cancellations are subject to a 10% administration fee on the cost of the course.