This 12-hour NCBTMB-approved continuing education class combines two powerful modalities designed to help massage therapists deliver high-quality bodywork without sacrificing their own well-being. Focused on both injury prevention and effective client results, this course blends thumb-free deep tissue techniques with silicone cupping therapy to support long-term career sustainability.
The Thumb-Free Deep Tissue portion of this course gives massage therapists the tools they need to apply deep, therapeutic pressure without overusing their thumbs. You’ll learn to protect your hands, wrists, and arms through smart body mechanics, ergonomics, and efficient technique. With a focus on real-world application, you’ll explore how to care for your own body while continuing to care for others.
You’ll learn:
- Why thumb overuse leads to injury—and how to avoid it
- Effective, thumb-free techniques for the neck, back, arms, hands, legs, and feet
- Practical self-care strategies and injury prevention principles
- Ergonomic approaches to reduce strain and burnout
The Silicone Cupping portion of the course teaches you how to integrate this versatile and accessible tool into your massage sessions. Cupping can help relieve pain, improve range of motion, and support tissue recovery—all without adding extra strain on your hands.
You’ll learn:
- How cupping works and which conditions it best supports
- Hands-on cupping techniques: static, glide, and flash
- Targeted applications for common areas of tension
- Sanitation and hygiene protocols for silicone cups
Whether you’re seeking to protect your body, add new tools to your practice, or improve client outcomes, this massage therapist continuing education course offers a supportive, hands-on learning environment packed with techniques you can use right away.