The Importance Of This Course

Animal cupping is more than simply placing cups on the body. When used with proper intention, anatomical awareness, and professional technique, cupping can become a powerful support tool for soft tissue tension, fascial restriction, circulation, lymphatic flow, recovery, comfort, and overall body balance. This certification was created for animal wellness professionals who want to add cupping therapy into their sessions in a safe, thoughtful, and effective way. You will learn not only how to apply cups, but why you are choosing certain areas, how to assess the tissue before and after application, how to adapt your approach for different animals, and how to document your sessions professionally. Through this course, you will build a strong foundation in animal cupping theory, safety, equipment selection, application techniques, session structure, contraindications, and integration with other holistic modalities. The goal is to help you feel confident using cupping as a supportive therapy while staying within a professional scope of practice.

Safe and Professional Application

Learn how to use cupping therapy with proper pressure, placement, timing, observation, and animal communication so your sessions remain safe, respectful, and effective.

Practical Integration with Other Modalities

Explore how cupping can support massage, acupressure, myofascial release, lymphatic work, nervous system regulation, red light therapy, and overall recovery-focused sessions.

Assessment, Documentation, and Case-Based Learning

Develop the ability to assess tissue response, recognize when cupping is appropriate, adjust your treatment plan, and document your work using clear professional language.

What You Will Learn

In this certification, you will learn the foundations of animal cupping therapy, including how cupping influences the soft tissue, fascia, circulation, lymphatic movement, and nervous system response. You will be guided through equipment options, safety considerations, contraindications, treatment planning, cup placement, gliding techniques, stationary techniques, pressure control, session timing, and post-session care. You will also learn how to adapt cupping for different animals, different body regions, and different goals within a session. This includes understanding when cupping may be supportive, when a gentler approach is needed, and when cupping should be avoided entirely. The course also places emphasis on professional boundaries, documentation, and using cupping as part of a thoughtful, whole-body approach rather than as a one-size-fits-all treatment. By the end of the course, you will have a stronger understanding of how to apply cupping therapy with intention, how to observe the animal’s response, and how to integrate this modality into your existing animal wellness practice.

Curriculum

11 Chapters · 104 Lessons

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      Disclaimer

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      Topics

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      What Is Cupping Therapy

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      Muscle Diagrams provided by Equipro Connect

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      Head, Chest & Front Limb

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      Neck

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      Shoulder

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      Back & Core Part 1

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      Back & Core Part 2

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      Pelvis & Hindlimb

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      Evaluation and Assessment

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      Canine vitals

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      Causes of Lameness

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      Quick Anatomy - Nervous System

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      Quick Anatomy - Joint

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      Quick Anatomy - Musculature System

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      Quick Anatomy - Pathology

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      Quick Antomy - Skeletal System

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      Quick Anatomy - Cardiovascular System

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      Quick Anatomy - Lymphatic System

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      Quick Anatomy - Epithelial System

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      Quick Anatomy - Canine Internal Organs

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      Quick Anatomy - Canine Joints

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      Canine anatomy and physiology

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      The canine skeletal system

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      Bony landmarks and canine surface anatomy

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      The vertebral column and spinal anatomy

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      Canine joints and connective structures

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      Muscle structure and physiology

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      Musculature of the head_ neck_ and trunk

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      Forelimb musculature and function

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      Hindlimb musculature and function

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      The canine integumentary system

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      The cardiovascular and lymphatic systems

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      Canine biomechanics_ posture_ and gait

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      The respiratory system and internal organs

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      The canine nervous system and sensory function

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      Clinical observation and anatomical assessment

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      Applied Anatomy for Canine Bodywork

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      Module 1 Topics

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      History & Origins

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      Transitioning Cupping to Animals

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      Why Cupping Works

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      Benefits of Cupping

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      Safety and Ethical Considerations

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      Module 1 Audio

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      Module 2 Topics

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      Dynamic Cupping

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      Stationary Cupping

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      Comparing Cup Types

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      Choosing the right Cup

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      Cleaning & Mainteance & Contraindications

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      Key Takeaways

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      Module 2 Audio

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      Module 3 Topics

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      Ideal Conditions for Cupping

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      When not to Cup

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      Understanding skin reactions

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      Module 3

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      Module 4 Topics

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      Key Fascial Zones

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      Fascial Zones in Horses

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      Fascial Zones in Canines

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      Cupping Placement

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      Horse Specific Considerations

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      Small animal considerations

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      Module 4

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      Module 5 topics

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      Intergrating Cupping into Sessions

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      Combining Cupping with Other Modalities

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      Treatment Plans

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      Advanced Treatment Plans

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      Cupping with Active Stretching

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      Session Planning, Client Communciation and Record Keeping

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      VIDEO: Equine Cupping

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      VIDEO: Canine Cupping

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      VIDEO: WARM UP MASSAGES

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      Sanitiation & Monitoring

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      Body Ergonomics

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      The Legal side

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      Intake & Treatment Forms

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      SOAP Note guide and Template

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      Certification Outline

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      Certification Notes

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      Final Assignment

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      Upload Final Assignment

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      Upload Video Demonstration

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      Case Study Example of 100% - Credit to Hannah Lawton

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      Case Study Example on Multisession Case Study - Credit to Tara Evans

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      Case Study Example on Multisession Case Study - Credit to Tara Evans

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      Multi-Session Treatment Plan Case (equine)

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      Multi-Session Treatment Plan Case (Canine)

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      Multi-Session Treatment Plan Case (Feline)

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      Upload Case Study 1 /3 (Equine)

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      Upload Case Study 2/3 (Equine)

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      Upload Case Study 3/3 (Equine)

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      Upload Case Study 1 /3 (Canine)

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      Upload Case Study 2/3 (Canine)

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      Upload Case Study 3/3 (Canine)

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      Upload Case Study 1 /3 (Feline)

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      Upload Case Study 2/3 (Feline)

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      Upload Case Study 3 /3 (Feline)

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      Grading Rubric

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      Student Discounts

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The animal cupping course so far has been my favorite course I have worked in. I was excited enough about the course content but the teacher, Morgan has been an extremely supportive well of knowledge and is always willing to answer any question that you could possibly think of. This modality was so inspiring and exciting to me because it has so many benefits and uses, I can see so much potential for my clients big and small - there are so many ways you can adapt it to exactly what you need. So excited to get out there and use this knowledge.
Hannah L

Graduated Student

Add a powerful hands-on modality to your animal wellness practice. Enroll in the Animal Cupping Certification today and learn how to use cupping therapy with confidence, safety, and professional intention.

Your clients are looking for practitioners who are thoughtful, educated, and willing to keep expanding their skills. This certification gives you another practical tool to support the animals in your care while helping you grow your confidence, your session quality, and your professional offerings.

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