MORGAN STRONG

About

Morgan is a licensed massage therapist and bodywork educator in NY State. He is the owner of Integrative Manual Bodywork, a practice that focuses on pain management, injury recovery, and life in general. Morgan takes an integrative approach to manual therapy, specializing in cupping and Manual Lymph Drainage. He is a Certified Lymphedema Therapist and Advanced Lymphedema Management, working with all types of post-operative and lymphatic compromised clients.

As an educator, Morgan brings a passion and enthusiasm to his classes that is hard to match. He mixes high energy with depth of knowledge to immerse students in a creative and educational experience. His focus is on enhancing skills and helping each therapist grow in their own unique styles. He is a Board Approved Continuing Education Provider through NCBTMB, providing live classes and webinars throughout the country. He is an instructor with Advanced BodyWork Education, LMT Success Group, and is on the faculty with The Academy of Lymphatic Studies and ASIS Massage Education

Integrative Cupping Foundations

Integrative Cupping: Foundations Are you looking for a way to help you achieve better bodywork? A way to work smarter, not harder? A new tool that is just as beneficial for clients as it is for self care? This class is for you!!

Integrative Cupping will give you the foundations and knowledge to start cupping!! Skills learned in this class can be applied quickly and easily to any style massage. Learn the science and techniques that make cupping such a wonderful and versatile tool. This class discusses the theories of negative pressure and how cupping affects different body systems, as well as the benefits, contraindications, and precautions for cupping as bodywork. Students practice hands-on application of cups, working with various pressure levels and techniques. This class goes over the use of different glass, silicon, and polycarbonate cups and the best applications for each. “Fire Cupping” will not be taught in this class.

Students will need 1 set of cups (silicon recommended) and to provide their own set of sheets, oil, and a hand towel for class.

Cupping Upper Body

The Upper Body Course dives deeper into specific cupping applications of the upper body. This class reviews upper body lymphatic pathways and contraindications for cupping, along with common upper body conditions and dysfunctions. Students will perform hands-on application of cups for conditions involving the thoracic region, posterior and anterior shoulder, elbow joint, forearm, and hand. .

Cupping Lower Body

The Lower Body Course dives deeper into specific cupping applications of the lower body. This class reviews lower body lymphatic pathways and contraindications for cupping, along with common lower body conditions and dysfunctions. Students will perform hands-on application of cups for conditions involving hips, quadriceps, hamstrings, lower leg, and foot.

Integrative Cupping (face)

The Face Course dives deeper into cupping applications of the face. This class reviews of lymphatic pathways for the head, neck, and face. You will learn application, techniques, common conditions, and contraindications for cupping the face specifically. Students will perform hands-on applications for sinus pressure, TMJ dysfunction, and lymphatic drainage.

Integrative Cupping (Practice)

This masterclass is designed for people who want more from cupping. Many of us take classes or webinars that have a ton of great information, but want more time, more practice, and more personal instruction after the class is over. Maybe there are some lingering questions or something that has come up in a session that you want to be able to talk about. This is a fun and dynamic masterclass that will give you more time with cupping!!

In this mostly hands-on class, students will practice cupping and receive feedback. Students will be coached and supported, working to foster individual creative cupping skills. As learning opportunities arise and different issues are presented, mini-demos and lessons will take place throughout this live class. This masterclass is a safe space to practice cupping, try new techniques, and develop your skills.

This masterclass is also a time to build our cupping community. It’s a class to have fun, relax, and enjoy time with other cupping colleagues. So please bring business cards and let’s build a network. Regardless if you have just started cupping or have been cupping for a while, all skill levels are welcome to attend! This is a safe space for collaborative ideas and learning, not egos.

Morgan Strong