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Advanced Level 2 Cupping Therapy Workshop Take your cupping practice beyond basic techniques and develop a more dynamic, movement-based approach to treatment. This Advanced Level 2 Cupping Therapy Workshop is designed for massage therapists, acupuncturists, physical therapists, and other qualified practitioners who have already completed foundational cupping training and want to deepen their clinical skills. The course focuses on assessment-driven cupping, Myofascial Decompression (MFD), cupping with movement, functional mobility, and advanced soft-tissue techniques. You will learn how to integrate negative pressure with active client movement and neuromuscular re-education to complement your existing treatment approach. What You'll Explore Myofascial Decompression (MFD) and its application to fascial and soft-tissue structures Cupping with movement to support mobility and functional range of motion Trigger point techniques before and during cupping Advanced myofascial release using controlled negative pressure Functional movement assessment before and after treatment Remedial and rehabilitative movement exercises Client self-care and home-care strategies Practical ways to integrate advanced cupping into existing treatment sessions You'll learn how trigger point work can prepare tissue for stationary or dynamic cupping, how controlled vacuum techniques can be incorporated into myofascial work, and how movement can be used to complement your treatment approach. The workshop is hands-on and practical, giving you the opportunity to develop and refine techniques that can be applied directly within your professional practice. Whether your goal is to enhance mobility, expand your treatment options, or offer clients a more comprehensive approach, this course will help you take your cupping skills to the next level. Prerequisite: Completion of a recognised foundational Cupping Therapy course. Learn more. Treat with greater confidence. Expand your professional toolkit. Set of cups available to buy on the day for €35 for 24cups or €50 for 32cups Printouts of workshop materials €30, PDF is included with workshop price Early Booking advised as limited places available on this popular course!

A detailed one-day workshop that covers all aspects of sports taping and strapping techniques including theory of taping, contraindications and safety issues, tape types and equipment needed etc. Stretch and non-stretch tape methods will be used on different areas and joints of the body for injury treatment as well as prevention. A brief introduction to Kinesio Tape will also be covered. This is a hands-on practical course with full use of tape during the day…so students are competent in the use of different tapes afterwards. Content To include the following: Foot taping to prevent/treat fallen arches Acute ankle sprain support Ankle instability taping Achilles tendon support Jumpers Knee support Vastus medialis re-education Knee collateral ligament support Figure of 8 support for the knee Sacro-iliac joint support Thoracic spine support Shoulder instability Tennis elbow Elbow hyperextension sprains Wrist strains Finger sprains Thumb strains This workshop runs for 9 hours. Home kit available to buy for €50. Must be pre-ordered. Email info@amst.ie to pre-order

The initial neuromuscular treatment and assessment are designed to understand and address the root causes of musculoskeletal pain and disfunction. This comprehensive approach aims to elevate the patience condition and establish personalised treatment plan to restore optimal function to elleviate discomfort. Assessment Process: *Medical History & Consultation *Physical Examination *Neuromuscular Testing Treatment Technique : *Manual Therapy *Stretching & Strengthening exercises Education & Self Management *Outcome Goals *Reduction of pains and muscle tension *Improvement in mobility and strenght *Increased awareness of body mechanics to prevent future issues The initial neuromuscular treatment and assessment set the foundation for an effective therapeutic plan, fostering a path towards recovery and overall wellbeing.

This comprehensive course introduces clinicians to manual therapy (MT) as a multifactorial, evidence-informed approach for supporting individuals with voice, swallowing, oral-motor, and related functional disorders. Using a biopsychosocial and patient-centred model of care, participants will learn how manual therapy can influence complex presentations involving voice production, swallowing function, tongue and jaw mechanics, breathing, pain, and performance limitations. The course moves beyond simplistic, tissue-based explanations and explores the neurological, behavioural, and contextual factors that influence outcomes in clinical practice. Although originally designed with Speech and Language Pathologists (SLPs) in mind, the course content is equally relevant for massage therapists, physiotherapists, and occupational therapists with an interest in the head, neck, and orofacial region. Course Philosophy & Approach Manual therapy techniques such as myofascial release, vocal massage, and laryngeal manipulation are often taught as mechanical solutions to mechanical problems. This course challenges that narrative. Participants are guided through the complexity and uncertainty inherent in voice and swallowing disorders, learning how to integrate: Evidence-informed reasoning Clinical uncertainty Therapeutic alliance Shared Decision-Making (SDM) Rather than overwhelming participants with techniques, the course emphasises clinical reasoning, patient-directed care, and meaningful application, ensuring confidence and competence in real-world settings. Key Areas Covered Voice and swallowing disorders Oral-motor and tongue dysfunction Jaw opening and functional limitations Breathing mechanics and postural influence Pain, tension, and performance restrictions Manual therapy in the context of functional participation What You Will Learn How to evaluate voice and swallowing disorders using a patient-directed manual therapy framework Evidence-based explanations for the effects of manual therapy beyond tissue-based models Practical application of manual therapy techniques, including: Cross-handed techniques Single-handed techniques Compression Gathering and lifting Traction How to apply manual therapy as a preparatory intervention to support meaningful activities such as eating, drinking, speaking, and social interaction How Shared Decision-Making enhances treatment outcomes and patient engagement