Here is what it offers, what it costs and how it works.
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The short answer
The International Cupping Therapy Association (ICTA) is a cupping therapy training organization with its administrative office in Priest River, Idaho. It runs in-person continuing education workshops for licensed hands-on health professionals such as massage therapists, physical therapists, nurses and acupuncturists: a 3-day Contemporary Cupping Methods course ($605, or $545 early bird), a 2-day Advanced Cupping Techniques course ($465 or $420) and a 1-day Facial Cupping Rejuvenation course ($395 or $350). Its sister business, EarthSpa R&D, sells cupping equipment, and the site hosts a public directory of ICTA-trained practitioners. Reach it at (425) 999-2225, weekday mornings Pacific time.
| Business | International Cupping Therapy Association (ICTA), with EarthSpa R&D (equipment) |
|---|---|
| What it does | In-person cupping therapy workshops for health professionals, a cupping equipment store, and a public directory of ICTA-trained practitioners |
| Based in | Administrative office: 3775 Bear Paw Rd, Priest River, Idaho 83856. Workshops are held in host cities (Nashville and Austin were listed when we checked) |
| Started | The about page says the ICTA came together in 2008; the site's copyright line starts in 2004 |
| Who runs it | Jesse MacLean, Director of Education; Michelle Bodenheimer, ICTA Administrator. The privacy policy names Hologiadyne Labs as the parent company |
| Who can train | Licensed or formally trained hands-on professionals (the site lists LMP, PT, RN, OT, AT, LAc or equivalent) with full anatomy and physiology study |
| Price range | Workshops $350 to $605; equipment from $4 (a bulb) to $105 (a facial set). Membership fees are not published |
| Continuing education | The ICTA lists approvals for 24 (CCM), 16 (ACT) and 8 (FR) hours with boards including NCBTMB, Florida CE Broker and the Texas TDLR |
| Hours | Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM Pacific; closed weekends and holidays |
| Phone / email | (425) 999-2225; Admin@CuppingTherapy.ORG, Workshops@CuppingTherapy.ORG, Equipment@CuppingTherapy.ORG |
| Website | cuppingtherapy.org |
What is the International Cupping Therapy Association?
The International Cupping Therapy Association (ICTA) is a private education and membership organization built around one modality: cupping, which its site defines as "the application of suction to the body." Cups of glass, silicone or plastic are placed on the skin and a vacuum is created with a flame, a hand pump or a rubber bulb. Practitioners either leave cups in place or glide them across oiled skin.
Its work has four parts: in-person workshops for health professionals (the core of the business); equipment from EarthSpa R&D, which shares its offices and phone line; a free public practitioner directory; and a password-protected members area for graduates, which the home page says offers marketing materials, studies, training and specialized treatments.
The about page says the ICTA "coalesced in 2008." The site's copyright line starts in 2004, the year the equipment page says EarthSpa R&D introduced its original designs. The ICTA is not a government licensing body, and its certificate is a private training credential.
Who runs the ICTA and who teaches?
The about page lists an education team and steering committee, with credentials as the site states them:
| Name | Role on the site | Credentials listed |
|---|---|---|
| Jesse MacLean | Director of Education; manages EarthSpa R&D; steering committee | ND, CST, MCI, CCT, LMP, CBI, CCE |
| Dominador (Dom) Perido | Medical Consultant and educator; steering committee since 2008 | MD, CCE, CCT |
| Mark Perido | Educator; steering committee | MSOM, MHCL, CCT, CCE |
| Kim Miller | Educator (Ontario, Canada) | RMT, CA, CCT, CCE |
| Liz Schiel | Educator (Cincinnati area) | LMT, CCT, CCE |
| Kristin Secord | Educator (Central New York) | LMP, CCT, CCE |
| Carla Spencer | Educator (Michigan) | LMT, MMT, CCT, CCE |
| Ilkay Zihni Chirali | Team page (London, UK) | MBAcC, RCHM |
| Olena D. Adams (Melnikova) | Team page (Hawaii) | Massage licenses in Ukraine and Hawaii, per the bio |
| Irina Litwicka | Team page (Europe) | Not listed |
| Michelle Bodenheimer | ICTA Administrator | LMP, CCT |
The bios describe Jesse MacLean as the person who works with insurers, legislators and medical professionals on cupping equipment and practice; Dom Perido says he took the core and advanced workshops under her in 2005. Dom Perido is described as a general surgeon who practiced in southwest Kansas for more than 40 years. Ilkay Zihni Chirali is described as a TCM practitioner since 1985 and the author of a three-volume book on Traditional Chinese Medicine cupping. Michelle Bodenheimer, an Idaho and Nevada licensed massage therapist per her bio, handles most admin work and small-group and on-site requests. The site does not say which educator teaches which session, so ask when you register.
Is the ICTA legit? What you can check
Here is what the published record shows:
- A physical office and a phone line. An administrative office at 3775 Bear Paw Rd, Priest River, Idaho 83856, an EarthSpa R&D mailing address (PO Box 208, Priest River), and one phone number, (425) 999-2225, on every page.
- Named educators. Eleven people are named with credentials and bios. Licenses such as LMT, LMP or RN can be checked on the relevant state board's website.
- Published CE approvals. Each course page lists the boards it says have approved it, including NCBTMB, Florida's CE Broker and the Texas Department of Licensing & Regulation. Confirm with your own board before you pay.
- Written policies for cancellations, refunds, transfers, equipment shipping and returns, and privacy.
- A public graduate directory with 2,445 listings when we checked.
- Published feedback: a testimonials page with 11 client stories and a page of practitioner and student comments, collected and shown by the ICTA itself.
Workshop venue addresses are not published. The ICTA says it shares the exact location only with registered students, once a venue is booked, for privacy and safety. That is a stated policy, but it means you register before you know the exact hotel.
What the ICTA offers if you want to receive cupping
The ICTA does not run a clinic or treat the public. For consumers it offers a practitioner directory and background reading on its Treatments, Benefits and FAQ pages. Those pages make many claims about what cupping can do; they are the association's own descriptions and we do not repeat them. The site's own disclaimer says its information "is not meant to substitute for the advice provided by your own physician or other medical professional," and that statements about its Baguanfa cups "have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration." For an independent overview of cupping research and side effects, see the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH) cupping page, and talk to a licensed clinician before booking.
Which cupping methods does the ICTA teach?
The Treatments page and course outlines name many methods. Here is what the main terms mean as the site uses them, without the outcome claims:
| Method | What it involves, per the site | Course |
|---|---|---|
| Massage cupping | Massage strokes with suction cups moved across the skin, light to heavy suction | CCM |
| Stationary and dynamic cupping | Cups left in place, or placed while the joint is moved, using flexible silicone cups | CCM, ACT |
| Flash cupping | Cups applied and released quickly (Russian, Chinese and Greek styles) | CCM |
| Biomagnetic cupping | Plastic hand-pump cups fitted with magnets | CCM, ACT |
| NPMLD | Light-suction cupping along manual lymphatic drainage routes | CCM, ACT, FR |
| Facial and abdominal cupping | Small glass cups with bulbs on the face; a protocol on the abdomen | CCM, FR |
| PediCupping | An ICTA protocol for the lower leg and foot | CCM |
| Fire and aquatic cupping | A flame heats the air in a glass cup; silicone cups used in water | CCM lecture only |
The site does not offer wet cupping training (its directory has a "Wet Cupping Practitioner" filter, but no workshop covers it), and its equine and canine work is described as still "in its R&D stages" with no course yet.
The three workshops, one by one
All ICTA training is in person: the Workshop FAQ says "the ICTA does not provide internet / distance-learning training in cupping therapy." Each class mixes lecture with a lab exchange, where students pair up and give and receive the treatments.
| Workshop | Length | Format | Tuition (regular / early bird) | CE hours listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contemporary Cupping Methods (CCM) | 3 days, 24 hours | About half classroom, half or more lab | $605 / $545 | 24 |
| Advanced Cupping Techniques (ACT) | 2 days | About 85% hands-on lab | $465 / $420 | 16 |
| Facial Cupping Rejuvenation (FR) | 1 day | Morning classroom, afternoon lab | $395 / $350 | 8 |
Contemporary Cupping Methods (CCM)
The foundational course, summed up on its page as "3 Days, 24 Hours, 5 Cupping Sets, 8 Methods, 28 Treatments." Days run 9 AM to 12 PM in the classroom and 1 PM to 6 PM in the lab.
- Day 1: history, theory, equipment, safety and sanitation; lab on massage cupping, flash cupping, NPMLD, a cellulite treatment and equipment care.
- Day 2: fascia, lymphatic system and biomagnetic principles; lab on shoulder, neck and spine work, a biomagnetic application, PediCupping and dynamic cupping.
- Day 3: treatment roundtable, marketing, abdominal and facial cupping; lab on abdominal, jaw, sinus and facial protocols, help with buying equipment, and certificates.
Tuition includes a manual with charts and forms, lab supplies and the use of five equipment sets in class. Buying equipment afterward is optional. You bring linens, towels and a massage table or bolster (one table per pair of students, coordinated by the educator).
Advanced Cupping Techniques (ACT)
A 2-day course for CCM graduates, mostly lab work in small groups, built around 24 treatment protocols for common client complaints plus biomagnetic and dynamic cupping, a "rocking cups" technique and scar tissue and adhesion work. Day 1 covers hip, thigh, leg and foot protocols in supine and prone positions; Day 2 covers face, neck, jaw, trunk, arms, back and posture. Students bring their own oils and equipment.
Facial Cupping Rejuvenation (FR)
A 1-day course teaching one 90-minute facial protocol that, per the site, combines acupressure, hot and cold thermotherapy, facial cupping, EarthSpa topicals, NPMLD and the Five Elements of Traditional Chinese Medicine. The morning covers theory, acupressure, equipment disinfection and making masques; in the afternoon students give and receive the full protocol. Tuition includes a Master Facial Cupping Set, facial stones and a workbook with charts and recipes.
Who can take an ICTA workshop?
The ICTA sets firm entry rules and describes itself as a continuing education provider that builds on a professional's existing training, not as an entry-level school.
- For CCM: a full course in human anatomy and physiology (partial or introductory classes "are not acceptable," and the ICTA does not teach A&P), covering medical terminology, pathologies and all major body systems, plus hands-on bodywork experience that includes soft tissue manipulation, joint work and kinesiology. The course page lists the required credentials as "LMP, PT, RN, OT, AT, LAc, or equivalent."
- For ACT: completion of CCM, then at least four months of using the CCM methods on a variety of clients, plus the same soft tissue training and A&P background.
- For FR: either formal facial aesthetics training from an approved esthetics school or program, or the CCM prerequisites.
- Language: all classes are taught in English, and a working spoken and written command of English is required.
The workshops page lists the professions it has in mind: acupuncturists, massage therapists, occupational therapists, chiropractors, sports therapists, naturopaths, physical therapists, athletic trainers, aestheticians, registered nurses, medical doctors and detoxification specialists. Completing a workshop does not change what your own license allows. Check your state board's scope-of-practice rules before adding cupping to your services.
How much does ICTA training cost?
These are the prices published on the site when we checked on 22 October 2026.
| What you buy | Published price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Contemporary Cupping Methods (3 days) | $605 regular; $545 early bird | Early bird if you pay 30 or more days ahead; lab equipment and supplies provided |
| Advanced Cupping Techniques (2 days) | $465 regular; $420 early bird | Bring your own oils and equipment |
| Facial Cupping Rejuvenation (1 day) | $395 regular; $350 early bird | Master Facial Cupping Set and workbook included |
| Small-group workshop (from 4 practitioners) | Not published | "Special small-group pricing"; group rates are nonrefundable |
| Private on-site workshop (10 or more) | Not published | A base rate for up to 8 students that steps down for 9 to 12 and again for 13 to 22; ask for a quote |
| ICTA membership | Not published | The members area is for certified practitioners and graduates; ask the office |
| Cupping equipment | $4 to $105 per item | See the equipment table |
What else to budget for. Travel, hotel and meals are your own cost, and the ICTA says not to buy airline tickets until it confirms the workshop. For CCM you also need linens and a share of a massage table.
Worked example. A massage therapist who takes CCM at the early-bird rate ($545) and later ACT at the early-bird rate ($420) pays $965 in tuition for 40 listed CE hours, before travel. Adding the facial course at the early-bird rate ($350) brings tuition to $1,315 for 48 hours.
Paying. Workshops show a "Register" button on the site, and the cancellation policy refers to PayPal processing fees, so online payment runs through PayPal. Equipment can go in the site's cart or be ordered by phone or email.
Referral credit. If you refer a colleague to CCM and tell the office by email before their workshop, the ICTA says it will email you a $25 gift certificate after they complete it, usable toward equipment within one year.
Continuing education credits
Each course page lists its approvals. Published US figures are the same across NCBTMB, Florida CE Broker, the Texas TDLR, the Louisiana Board of Massage, the New York State Education Department (NCBTMB-sponsored) and Vermont Student Assistance Corp: 24 hours for CCM, 16 for ACT and 8 for FR. Canadian associations list different figures; for example, the Canadian Athletic Therapists Association shows 9.6, 9.6 and 4.5 CEU, and the Massage Therapy Association of Manitoba 24, 16 and 8 core hours. Alberta, Saskatchewan, CMMOTA and Natural Health Practitioners of Canada figures are on each course page, along with a Colorado reference (§23-64-101). Boards change their lists, so confirm with yours before counting on the hours.
Where and when are workshops held?
The ICTA travels to host cities rather than teaching at a fixed campus. Locations are "based on the Greater Metropolitan Region," and instructors book a venue, usually a hotel meeting room and occasionally a host training institute, about three to four weeks ahead. The policy page says instructors try to arrange a group hotel rate. When we checked, the schedule showed four sessions:
| Date | City | Workshop | Listed price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 October 2026 | Nashville, Tennessee | Facial Cupping Rejuvenation | $395 |
| 24 to 25 October 2026 | Nashville, Tennessee | Advanced Cupping Techniques | $465 |
| 26 to 28 October 2026 | Nashville, Tennessee | Contemporary Cupping Methods | $605 |
| 10 November 2026 | Austin, Texas | Facial Cupping Rejuvenation | $395 |
Registration for CCM and ACT closes three days before the start date, and for the facial course one week before. Workshops start at 9 AM unless you are told otherwise. If nothing is near you, ask about small-group or on-site options (see pricing).
How registration works, step by step
- Check the prerequisites for your course (see above).
- Register online from the workshop schedule. Pay 30 or more days ahead for the early-bird rate.
- Answer the office's email. The ICTA says it writes within 48 business hours; you must reply with the required information within three days or your tuition may be refunded minus the $50 fee and 3.5% processing fee.
- Get the venue. About three to four weeks out, the instructor emails the roster with the address, then emails again about a week before.
- Book travel only after confirmation. The ICTA can cancel up to two and a half weeks ahead.
- Attend. No recordings, texting or phone calls are allowed in class, and solicitation is not allowed.
- Get listed. Certificates are handed out at the end. To join the public directory, contact Admin@CuppingTherapy.ORG.
Cancellations, refunds and transfers
The site's Cancellation, Refunds & Transfer Policy page sets these terms for workshops. Requests must be made in writing by email to Workshops@CuppingTherapy.ORG.
| When you cancel | What you get back |
|---|---|
| Within 24 hours of buying ("Buyer's Remorse" clause) | 100%, minus the 3.5% processing fee |
| 25 or more days before the workshop | 100%, minus a $50 administration fee and the 3.5% processing fee |
| 15 to 25 days before | 50%, minus the $50 administration fee and the processing fee |
| Less than 15 days before | No refund |
| Special group rates | Nonrefundable |
Transfers. Each student gets one transfer to another workshop with no penalty if the workshop is more than 30 days away. Between 30 and 25 days out, a transfer costs $50. Closer than that, transfers are not allowed and the refund policy applies. The ICTA says it may grant waivers for emergencies case by case, with documentation such as a physician's note or receipts, reviewed by the Director of Education.
If the ICTA cancels. The ICTA may cancel a workshop up to two and a half weeks ahead. Its FAQ says that if you transfer because the ICTA cancelled or postponed, you have one year to choose another workshop.
Other terms. The ICTA is not responsible for airfare penalties, travel interruptions, hotel costs or lost property, or for contact details that registrants fail to keep current.
The EarthSpa R&D equipment store
EarthSpa R&D, managed by Jesse MacLean, sells the cups used in the workshops through the site's cart, by phone at (425) 999-2225, or by email to Equipment@CuppingTherapy.ORG. Prices as listed when we checked:
| Item | What it is, per the site | Published price |
|---|---|---|
| Clear or Blue Baguanfa Cups | Medical-grade silicone cups | $28 a set; 4 sets $103 |
| EarthSpa Bells | Hand-blown glass cups with bulbs | $58 a set; 2 for $110 |
| Belletazze Facial Cupping Set | Glass facial cups with silicone bulbs | $58 a set; 2 for $110 |
| Belletazze Facial Cupping Kit | Facial cups with manual and laminated chart | $75 |
| EarthSpa Master Facial Cupping Set | Seven hand-blown glass facial cups | $105 |
| EarthSpa FireCups | Thick-walled glass cups for fire cupping | $60 a set; 4 sets $220 |
| Kangzhu Biomagnetic 24-Cup Set | Plastic hand-pump cups with magnets | $50 a set; 4 sets $184 |
| Lavender Bulb / Belletazze Bulbs | Replacement bulbs | From $7 / from $4 |
| Facial Cupping Manual and Chart | Cups not included | $18 |
| EarthSpa 3-Piece Oval Tools | Glass tools in three sizes | Email for a quote |
| Magnet Brick, 12-Piece Neodymium Kit, Kangzhu magnet upgrade | CCM and ACT graduates only | $55, $48, $20 |
The Baguanfa MiniCups are discontinued; the site says they were deemed a choking hazard. The store calls cupping tools "serious medical devices," asks people not to order without training, and does not give instructions by phone or email.
Shipping: twice a week, Tuesday and Friday, by UPS or USPS from Priest River, Idaho; overpaid shipping is refunded, and international buyers must ask for a quote first. Returns: only with authorization and an RMA number, within 14 days of delivery, unused in original packaging, with a 20% restocking charge; special orders and change-of-mind returns are excluded. Faulty equipment is replaced and return postage refunded.
Finding an ICTA-trained practitioner
The practitioner directory lists people the site calls "ICTA-certified cupping practitioners around the world": 2,445 listings when we checked, across the United States, Canada and about two dozen other countries and territories. You can filter by country, state and city, or search by name. Each listing shows a city, contact details and workshop codes that match the ICTA's course abbreviations (CCM, ACT, FR).
The directory shows ICTA training, not a professional license, so check a therapist's license on your state board's lookup. Listings are added on request and contact details may be out of date, so call ahead, and tell the practitioner about any health conditions and medications.
What the site says about safety and after-effects
The FAQ page has a section titled "Who should not get Cupping Therapy?" It lists situations where the ICTA says cupping should not be done, including serious heart, kidney or liver conditions, bleeding disorders, broken bones, people undergoing cancer treatment, hernias, recent surgical incisions and skin flare-ups such as eczema, psoriasis or shingles, plus guidance on pregnancy and breastfeeding. The same page lists after-effects people may notice in early sessions, from soreness, thirst, headache and nausea to tiredness, and recommends drinking water before and after. It also explains the circular marks cupping can leave and says how long they last varies. The workshops page adds that "in unskilled hands cupping can cause pain and even damage the tissue." NCCIH's cupping page also covers marks and possible side effects. None of this replaces advice from your own doctor.
How it compares with other ways to learn cupping
| Option | What you typically get | Trade-off to weigh |
|---|---|---|
| ICTA workshops | Live, small-group lab exchange; course manuals; equipment provided in CCM; listed CE approvals; a directory listing afterward | Travel to a host city; strict prerequisites; venue disclosed only after you register; no online option |
| An online or video cupping course | Learn from home at your own pace, often at a lower price | No supervised hands-on practice; CE approval varies by provider and board |
| Cupping taught inside an acupuncture or East Asian medicine degree | Cupping as part of a broader licensed program | Years of study; only practical if you are pursuing that license |
| A local massage school's elective or short course | Training close to home, often a single day | Depth and methods vary; ask what equipment and methods are covered |
| An equipment brand's demo class | Short introduction to one product line | Usually focused on selling that equipment; may not carry CE hours |
Whatever route you choose, check two things first: whether your licensing board accepts the course for continuing education, and whether cupping falls within your scope of practice.
Who it suits, and who should look elsewhere
A good fit if you…
- Are a licensed massage therapist, PT, OT, athletic trainer, nurse, acupuncturist or similar hands-on professional
- Have completed a full anatomy and physiology course
- Want live, supervised practice and to receive the treatments yourself
- Need CE hours from a board on the ICTA's approval lists
- Are an aesthetician with formal facial training who wants a single facial protocol
- Can travel to a host city, or can gather a group of four or ten colleagues
Look elsewhere if you…
- Have no formal hands-on clinical training or only an introductory A&P class
- Want to learn online or at your own pace
- Want training in wet cupping or equine work, which the ICTA does not currently teach
- Need to know the exact venue before paying
- Are a consumer looking for a treatment (use the directory or ask your own clinician)
- Want a government-issued license; an ICTA certificate is a private training credential
Questions to ask before you register
- Do my credentials meet the prerequisites, and what proof will you ask for?
- Which educator is teaching this session?
- Is this course on my licensing board's approved list for the hours I need?
- Roughly which part of the metro area will the venue be in, and when will I know?
- Is there a group hotel rate?
- Do I need to bring a massage table, and how will tables be shared?
- What equipment should I buy after class, and is there a discount for graduates?
- What does ICTA membership cost, and what exactly does it include?
- How do I get listed in the practitioner directory?
- If I need to transfer, which deadlines apply to my dates?
How to get started
- Read the prerequisites on the course page for the workshop you want.
- Check the workshop schedule for a session near you, filtered by course and state.
- Register 30 or more days ahead for the early-bird rate.
- Reply to the office's email within three days with the information it asks for.
- Book travel only once the ICTA confirms your workshop is going ahead.
- For questions, call (425) 999-2225 on weekday mornings Pacific time, or email Workshops@CuppingTherapy.ORG.
Visit the International Cupping Therapy Association
Terms you'll see on the site
- ICTA: International Cupping Therapy Association. EarthSpa R&D: its equipment business.
- CCM, ACT, FR: the three workshops (Contemporary Cupping Methods, Advanced Cupping Techniques, Facial Cupping Rejuvenation).
- CCE: the site calls its instructors Certified Cupping Educators. CCT: a credential the team lists; the site does not spell it out.
- Negative pressure / decompression: the site's terms for suction.
- NPMLD: Negative Pressure Manual Lymphatic Drainage.
- Baguanfa, Belletazze, Bells: EarthSpa's silicone cups, glass facial cups and hand-blown glass cups.
- Lab exchange: students pair up to give and receive each treatment.
- LMP, LMT, RMT: Licensed Massage Practitioner, Licensed Massage Therapist, Registered Massage Therapist. A&P: anatomy and physiology.
Frequently asked questions
What is the International Cupping Therapy Association?
The International Cupping Therapy Association (ICTA) is a training and membership organization based in Priest River, Idaho, that runs in-person cupping therapy workshops for health professionals, sells cupping equipment through EarthSpa R&D, and hosts a public directory of ICTA-trained practitioners.
Where is the International Cupping Therapy Association located?
The ICTA's administrative office is at 3775 Bear Paw Rd, Priest River, Idaho 83856. Workshops are held in host cities; Nashville, Tennessee and Austin, Texas were on the schedule in October 2026.
How much does ICTA cupping certification cost?
The 3-day Contemporary Cupping Methods workshop is $605, or $545 if you pay 30 or more days ahead. Advanced Cupping Techniques is $465 or $420, and Facial Cupping Rejuvenation is $395 or $350. Travel and hotel are extra.
Can I take ICTA cupping training online?
No. The ICTA says it does not offer internet or distance-learning training; all workshops are in person with Certified Cupping Educators.
Who can take an ICTA cupping course?
The ICTA requires a full anatomy and physiology course plus hands-on clinical training, listing credentials such as LMP, PT, RN, OT, AT and LAc or equivalent. The facial course also accepts people with formal facial aesthetics training.
How many CE hours do ICTA workshops give?
The ICTA lists 24 hours for Contemporary Cupping Methods, 16 for Advanced Cupping Techniques and 8 for Facial Cupping Rejuvenation with NCBTMB and several state boards. Canadian associations list different figures, so check your own board.
Why doesn't the ICTA publish the workshop address?
The ICTA says it shares venue addresses only with registered students, for their privacy and safety. Instructors book a venue, usually a hotel meeting room, three to four weeks ahead and email the roster.
What is the ICTA's refund policy?
The ICTA gives a full refund within 24 hours of buying, minus a 3.5% processing fee. Cancel 25 or more days ahead for a full refund minus $50 and the fee, 15 to 25 days ahead for 50% back, and less than 15 days ahead for no refund.
Can I transfer to a different ICTA workshop?
Yes, once with no penalty if the workshop is more than 30 days away. Between 30 and 25 days out the ICTA charges $50, and transfers are not allowed after that.
Is equipment included in ICTA workshops?
For Contemporary Cupping Methods, equipment and supplies are provided for lab work, and buying your own is optional. Advanced students bring their own oils and equipment. The facial course includes a Master Facial Cupping Set in tuition.
Where can I buy ICTA cupping equipment?
EarthSpa R&D, the ICTA's equipment business, sells cups and bulbs on cuppingtherapy.org, by phone at (425) 999-2225 and by email. Prices ran from $4 for a bulb to $105 for the Master Facial Cupping Set when we checked.
How do I find an ICTA certified cupping practitioner near me?
Use the practitioner directory on cuppingtherapy.org, which listed 2,445 people in October 2026 and can be filtered by country, state and city. Listings show which ICTA workshops each person took, not their professional license.
Does the ICTA offer cupping treatments to the public?
No. The ICTA trains practitioners and sells equipment; it does not run a clinic. Consumers can use its directory to find a trained practitioner and should talk to a licensed clinician about any health condition first.
Sources
All pages checked on 22 October 2026.
- ICTA home page: cuppingtherapy.org
- About Us (educators and steering committee): cuppingtherapy.org/icta-about-us
- Workshops and schedule: cuppingtherapy.org/workshops
- Contemporary Cupping Methods: course page and 3-day outline
- Advanced Cupping Techniques: course page
- Facial Cupping Rejuvenation: course page
- Workshop FAQs: cuppingtherapy.org/faqs-2
- Cancellation, Refunds & Transfer Policy: cuppingtherapy.org/cancellation-policy
- FAQs: cuppingtherapy.org/faqs
- Treatments: cuppingtherapy.org/treatments
- Benefits: cuppingtherapy.org/benefits
- Equipment, shipping and returns: cuppingtherapy.org/cupping-equipment, plus the individual product pages for the Baguanfa cups, Bells, Belletazze sets and bulbs, FireCups, Kangzhu set, Oval Tools, Lavender Bulb, manual and chart, and MiniCups
- Practitioner directory: cuppingtherapy.org/all-practitioners
- Testimonials: cuppingtherapy.org/cupping-testimonials
- Practitioner and student feedback: cuppingtherapy.org/cupping-practitioner-feedback
- Contact: cuppingtherapy.org/contact
- Privacy Policy: cuppingtherapy.org/privacy-policy
- Members sign-in page: cuppingtherapy.org/members
- National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health, Cupping: nccih.nih.gov/health/cupping
