Facial Cupping & Gua Sha

CE Classes for Licensed Massage Therapists & Estheticians

Facial Cupping &

Gua Sha

Fundamentals

6 CEU

This is a hands-on class where you will learn to use silicone & glass facial cups plus a stone gua sha tool for facial massage.

Learn to use these unique tools and the techniques specific to the face. During class, we will practice self-care with facial cupping and gua sha, then work with a partner to learn the skills to practice facial gua sha and cupping with your clients..

Gain the skills and knowledge to help yourself and clients when seasonal
sinus congestion strikes!

This is a low vacuum, gentle cupping technique that has many benefits:

  • Increase circulation

  • Release muscular tension

  • Help move stagnant lymph (congestion and puffiness)

  • Soften fine lines

  • Lift and tone skin

  • Reduce headaches from muscular tension

  • Ease TMJ pain

  • Relaxing and helps to calm the nervous system.

All tools will be provided for your use during class.

This class is for 2 to 4 therapists.
Book with friends or for your studio.

Patty

“Thanks Liz the Gua sha class was awesome!  Well organized and explained clearly, very enjoyable!”

Bella

“Amazing teacher. Loved the space as well as the class!”

Meg

“I learned so much and can’t wait to start using Gua Sha in my practice.”

Meet your
cupping instructor
Liz Kriz.

Liz Kriz has devoted her bodywork study to the Eastern modalities of Thai massage, cupping, and reflexology. She has trained from DC to Portland Canada, London, and Thailand. Liz is always seeking to go deeper and learn traditional medical theories and local knowledge. One of her greatest assets is her ability to delve into the esoteric and bring knowledge to her students in a meaningful and approachable style.

She has trained in cupping from a massage therapist perspective, a Chinese perspective, and a Thai medical theory perspective, as well as indigenous customs. She uses cupping daily in her bodywork practice, whether on a table or a mat, to help her clients reduce pain, release stagnation, and improve function and quality of life.

She teaches modern cupping utilizing silicone cups, facial cupping, facial & body gua sha, advanced traditional fire cupping techniques and Thai massage from foundation to advanced concepts, Thai Medical theory, spirit medicine, and herbal medicine.