There is no protected title "cupping therapist" in Sweden or most other countries. Cupping is practised by massage therapists, skin therapists, naprapaths, physiotherapists, personal trainers and yoga teachers who have added the method to their work, and the quality is decided by the training behind it. Curam has trained in cupping with silicone cups since the start, together with massage therapists, and offers three paths depending on what you do. Here is how they work, what is included, who they suit and what you can do afterwards. All training is currently in Swedish.
Three paths
| Online professional courses | Curam Recovery® Method | Curam Somatic® class concept | |
|---|---|---|---|
| For whom | Massage therapists, skin therapists, spa staff who want to treat with cupping | Yoga teachers, PTs, group instructors, physiotherapists who want to teach cupping for recovery | Instructors and studios who want to run a licensed class format |
| Format | Video at your own pace, Swedish | Preparatory material + live half day on Zoom (09–14) + follow-up material | Online training + manuals + seasonal releases |
| Content | Body: 19 videos, 3.5 h. Face: 7 videos, 55 min | Static and dynamic cupping, breathing, body awareness, nervous-system regulation | Static cupping, somatic movement, breathing, voice, TCM framework, class structure |
| Included | Text material, 12 months' access, support | Body Kit Small, certificate, 12 months' access | Static cups, concept manual, certification, basis for licence, marketing material |
| Certificate | Attestation on request | Yes, Curam Recovery® Method | Yes, certification and licence |
| Link | Body · Face | Recovery Method | Somatic |
1. The online professional courses: for practitioners
Body Cupping Professional covers static and dynamic cupping on legs, calves, back, ribcage and upper body, with a focus on fascia massage, lymphatic drainage and recovery, and how to build cupping into existing treatments. Face Cupping Professional is for skin therapists: lymphatic drainage, jaw, cheeks, forehead, neck and décolletage, adaptation to different skin types and aftercare. Both are in Swedish, at your own pace, with twelve months' access and email support. Basic anatomy helps; previous cupping experience is not required.
2. Curam Recovery® Method: for trainers and teachers
Curam Recovery® Method is the method behind Curam's recovery classes: cupping combined with movement, breathing and body awareness. The training consists of preparatory video and text material, a live half day on Zoom with an interactive workshop, and follow-up material. You learn to use cupping in groups and individually for circulation, lymphatic flow, fascia and nervous-system regulation. Body Kit Small is included, as is a certificate on completion.
3. Curam Somatic®: licensed class concept
Curam Somatic® is a ready-made class format, built as a ritual rather than a workout: static cupping, somatic movement, breathing, voice and presence, with a framework from traditional Chinese medicine (seasons, organ systems, the body clock). The training provides a concept manual, technique and voice guidance, static cups, certification and the basis for a licence, plus ongoing seasonal releases with masterclass, live class and marketing material.
What can you do afterwards?
- Offer cupping as an add-on or standalone treatment, see Cupping in salons and spas: build a treatment menu.
- Run recovery classes and workshops.
- Sell Curam's cups to your clients for self-care between visits, as a retailer or partner.
- Be listed as a partner on Curam's site and in our channels (contact us).
How to choose
Treating clients on a table: start with the online courses. Leading groups or training clients: Curam Recovery® Method. Running a class concept: Curam Somatic®. Unsure? Write to us and tell us what you do. Method basics for reading up beforehand: What is cupping? The complete guide and Cupping for massage therapists.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to be a massage therapist to take the training?
No. The online courses and Recovery Method also suit personal trainers, yoga teachers and spa staff. Basic anatomy helps but is not required.
Do I get a certificate?
Curam Recovery® Method and Curam Somatic® give certificates. The online courses give twelve months' access and an attestation on request via info@bycuram.com.
How long does the training take?
The online courses: 3.5 hours and 55 minutes of video respectively plus practice at your own pace. Recovery Method: one live half day plus preparatory and follow-up material. Somatic: online training plus seasonal releases.
Can I buy cups at trade price afterwards?
Yes, trained partners can apply to become retailers. Contact us via the page for retailers and partners.
Is the training available in English?
Currently the courses are recorded in Swedish. Contact us if you are interested in English-language training for your team.
Written by Curam. Last updated 16 October 2026. This is general self-care information and does not replace medical care. Talk to your doctor before cupping if you are pregnant, take blood thinners or have a condition affecting skin, blood vessels or blood.
