Anita Shannon

Anita J. Shannon is a Licensed Massage Therapist and a licensed Cosmetologist since 1983, specializing in skin care, body treatments, Clinical Aromatherapy and various modalities of massage therapy. She is a national educator since 1990, appearing at four national Spa and Massage conventions each year, and appeared as a co-host for four years on the television show "Health Options Today" with Dr. Mitchell Ghen. Anita is the Director of Advanced Continuing Education, an NCBTMB CE provider, and has presented numerous workshops on Massage Cupping™ bodywork at national locations since creating this brand of therapy in 2001. Anita has been published on Massage Cupping™ bodywork in Les Nouvelles Esthetique-US, Massage Today and Massage Magazine. She has published two educational videos on Massage Cupping™ bodywork therapy and is currently writing a book on the subject.


Website: A.C.E. Massage Cupping Bodywork

Supplies needed for class: Massage Table, linens and massage cream or lotion.



Massage Cupping Bodywork

12 CE Contact Hours

An incredible therapy that can be added into any massage and healing modality. This 12 CE course includes education in history, theory and application of Massage Cupping™ therapy, along with demonstration of specific techniques.

Massage Cupping™ bodywork greatly enhances the benefits of massage, decreases strain on the practitioner, and increases revenues through "add-on" services.This technique has been created for bodywork and is powerfully therapeutic for many conditions. Massage therapy is effective in relieving chronic pain at old injury sites and can address conditions such as: fibromyalgia, diabetes, pre- and post-op edema and inflammation, chronic edema, scar tissue and adhesions, and cellulite. This versatile technique mimics massage movements ranging from deep tissue and myofascial release to the light pumping movements of lymphatic drainage.

Used regularly, Massage Cupping™ bodywork therapy is a terrific approach to promoting wellness for our clients and ourselves.This two-day workshop is fun and informative, with plenty of hands-on activity. Education will include safety and contra-indications, conditions that benefit from the Massage Cupping™ therapy technique, integration into existing modalities, and applications for specific conditions.

Don't miss the opportunity to add to your "toolbox" one of the most valuable and versatile healing modalities available today. CERTIFICATION is awarded only upon completion of the DVD course and written examinations, due to shorter workshop duration.


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