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    The document provides information about the Lift-and-Release cupping technique presented by Shannon Gilmartin. It discusses Gilmartin's background and credentials. The technique involves gently lifting a cup away from the skin while maintaining slight tension for 1-10 seconds, then releasing. This stimulates fluid exchange and benefits applications for the integumentary, circulatory, muscular, and nervous systems without prolonged stationary cupping. Examples are given of how the technique benefits scar tissue and lymph drainage.

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    The document provides information about the Lift-and-Release cupping technique presented by Shannon Gilmartin. It discusses Gilmartin's background and credentials. The technique involves gently lifting a cup away from the skin while maintaining slight tension for 1-10 seconds, then releasing. This stimulates fluid exchange and benefits applications for the integumentary, circulatory, muscular, and nervous systems without prolonged stationary cupping. Examples are given of how the technique benefits scar tissue and lymph drainage.

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    The document provides information about the Lift-and-Release cupping technique presented by Shannon Gilmartin. It discusses Gilmartin's background and credentials. The technique involves gently lifting a cup away from the skin while maintaining slight tension for 1-10 seconds, then releasing. This stimulates fluid exchange and benefits applications for the integumentary, circulatory, muscular, and nervous systems without prolonged stationary cupping. Examples are given of how the technique benefits scar tissue and lymph drainage.

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    Introduction to

    the Lift-and-Release© Technique


    Presented by Shannon Gilmartin, CMT CMCTPE
    Shannon Gilmartin, CMT CMCTPE
    • Licensed & Nationally Certified Massage Therapist since 2000
    • Therapeutic Cupping Practitioner & Educator since 2004
    • Authored 'The Guide to Modern Cupping Therapy: A Step-by-Step
    Source for Vacuum Therapies' in 2016
    • Various published articles and radio interviews​
    • Therapeutic skillset includes medical massage,
    myofascial release, neuromuscular, craniosacral therapy,
    orthopedic massage, soft tissue injury rehabilitation,
    Thai massage, therapeutic cupping, visceral manipulation.​
    • Involved with various charitable organizations, including Global
    Healthworks Foundation, Homes of Hope orphanage system, and
    Surfers Healing.
    History of Cupping
    Cups have been used Around the World
    Throughout Civilized Times
    At MCT Education Company,
    we have Two Primary Objectives:

    ▪ Understanding the physiological effects of cups


    on the human body
    ▪ Learning how to optimize therapeutic results of
    cupping bodywork
    How do Cups Affect the Human Body?
    Three Primary, Physiological Responses to Cupping on the Body
    1. Negative Pressure
    • Lifting, Pulling, Decompressing
    • Cupping called ‘Myofascial decompression (MFD)’ in
    current Western medicine cultures.
    2. Vasodilation
    3. Enhanced Fluid Exchange
    Due to these Three (3) Primary Physiological Responses,
    Cupping can:
    • Encourage circulation
    • Alleviate adhesions
    • Help clear congestion and stagnation, potentially
    releasing interstitial debris
    • Lift, rehydrate & manipulate fascia
    • Reduce inflammation
    (acute and chronic, applications vary)
    • Cause microtrauma in tissues
    (not tissue damage)
    • Encourage neovascularization
    • Alleviate excessive pressure on sensory organs in
    soft tissue, which leads to a reduction in pain.

    Therapeutic Cupping Affects the Entire Body System!


    Traditional Cupping Techniques
    STATIONARY CUP MOVING CUP
    • Focus on exact location. • Versatile application
    • Used to address various points of • Treat general or regional area
    interest
    (acupuncture/acupressure pts., trigger
    • Addresses more superficial
    points, reflex pts., neurolymphatic pts., etc.) layers of tissues
    (Exception: MCT Application for Constipation)
    • Penetrates the deeper
    layers of tissue
    VARIOUS PRESSURES
    No matter the pressure, cups affect all underlying tissue structures

    Light - Medium - Strong

    REGARDLESS OF PRESSURE, CUPS SHOULD NEVER HURT!


    Book: ‘The Guide to Modern Cupping Therapy: Your Step-by-Step Source for Vacuum Therapy,’
    Shannon Gilmartin, CMT
    Thermographic Imaging
    BEFORE After 10 minutes of comfortable NO cups, client left to AFTER
    • Neck tension (‘white hot’)
    moving cups process cupping - Improved overall circulation
    • General coolness and fatigue • Overall increased circulation • Circulation naturally increases in the area - Neck tension relieved &
    due to increased vasodilation
    overall feeling better

    Book: ‘The Guide to Modern Cupping Therapy: Your Step-by-Step Source for Vacuum Therapy,’
    Shannon Gilmartin, CMT
    The Lift-and-Release© Technique
    The Lift-and-Release© technique has a ‘Plunger-like’ effect on the tissues
    • Stimulates fluid exchange processes in underlying soft tissue
    • Allows for quick changes if stationary or moving cups are uncomfortable.
    • May repeat in same exact location or all over an area of the body to
    encourage hydration, softening & openness.
    • Used in combination with moving cups as needed (The ‘Morse Code of Cups’)
    to finish any line of movement.
    The Lift-and-Release technique is a great technique to:
    - INTRODUCE cups
    - TEST tissues for sensitivity/responsiveness before applying stationary cups,
    if applicable.
    The Lift-and-Release© Technique
    How to Apply the Lift-and-Release© Technique:
    1st Attach cup to skin
    2nd Create suction
    3rd Gently lift cup away from the body until you feel
    a slight tension engage
    4th Hold this slight tension for a minimum 1 second,
    maximum 10 seconds.
    5th Then release the tension, and then release the cup.
    A Few Examples of How the Lift-and-Release© Technique
    Benefits Cupping Applications
    There are many benefits of the Lift-and Release technique when it comes to
    cupping therapies. Not only does it enhance already existing methods of
    application (stationary cupping, moving cups) but it is a wonderful stand-alone
    approach to cupping.
    When applied, this technique has notable improvement for cupping applications to
    every system of the body, today highlighting:
    • Integumentary system
    • Circulatory system, emphasizing the Lymphatic system
    • Muscular system
    • Nervous system
    • Digestive system
    (This slide begins the Live Demonstration)
    The Lift-and-Release© Technique Benefits Cupping Applications for
    The Integumentary System
    Lift-and-Release gently stimulates microcirculation without prolonged
    applications of cups (stationary cups) while simultaneously promoting lymph
    drainage. Improving these fluid exchanging brings vital nutrients into the
    more superficial layers of soft tissue, which improves both the overall
    appearance and general health of the skin.
    For example: When applying cups to the delicate tissues of the face, this
    technique can bring the benefit of micro-cupping to the face without the
    likelihood of leaving cupping marks behind.
    This technique is also great to introduce and/or test soft tissue responses to
    cupping without prolonged and potentially harmful applications,
    one example being MCT Applications for Scar Tissue.
    (This slide accompanies the Live Demonstration)
    Modern Cupping Therapy
    Applications for New Atrophic Scar Tissue
    Therapeutic Cupping incorporating the Lift-and-Release© technique can
    support tissue health as scars heal!
    This photograph (left) This photograph
    taken one week after (right) was taken
    total knee replacement. 8 months after the
    MCT applications did not surgery.
    begin until 8 weeks post- Regular treatments
    surgery. of specified MCT for
    The tissue was very Scar Tissue
    delicate and sensitive applications lasted
    following the surgery. for 5 months total.
    The Lift-and-Release© Technique Benefits Cupping Applications for
    The Circulatory System
    Cupping is known to stimulate circulation of both blood and lymph, even with
    the lightest suction pressure (microcirculation).
    Highlighting the Lymphatic system:
    While the improvement in blood movement is easily noted from cupping, the
    betterment of lymphatic circulation is just as powerful and noticeably
    improved when using cups in lighter, more draining movements.
    The Lift-and-Release technique allows for gentle lifting of potentially
    compromised drainage pathways, encourages the internal flushing
    mechanisms within the underlying tissue structures, and when applied
    following the body’s drainage pathways this method of cupping can quickly
    and effectively support the body’s natural lymph drainage processes.

    (This slide accompanies the Live Demonstration)


    Modern Cupping Therapy
    method of
    Therapeutic Cupping for
    Lymph Drainage

    Residual bruising 5 weeks post avulsion fracture


    PHOTOS FROM ONE SESSION!*
    Combination of Lift-and-Release© with
    Moving Cups along
    Lymphatic Drainage Pathways

    *Photos taken 5 hours apart, before & after session


    The Lift-and-Release© Technique Benefits Cupping Applications for
    The Muscular System
    Lift-and-Release stimulates microcirculation, improves extensibility, fascial
    pliability and alleviates adhesions without pain.
    In recent years bodyworkers who employ cups for muscle relief use the term
    ‘Myofascial Decompression (MFD),’ which summarizes some of the
    immediate benefits of cupping for muscular dysfunction.
    However, while cupping offers much relief to these compromised soft tissues,
    a stationary or moving cups applied to potentially dehydrated or inflamed
    areas can cause more harm than good (bruising, pain, swelling, etc.).
    Using the Lift-and-Release technique allows for local circulation to improve,
    pliability to change, any present pain patterns to shift, and thereafter provides
    a healthier muscle tissue environment which allows for many cupping
    techniques to be enjoyed by both the practitioner and the client.
    (This slide accompanies the Live Demonstration)
    The Lift-and-Release© Technique Benefits Cupping Applications for
    The Nervous System
    Lift-and-Release is a great initial approach to introduce this method of
    decompressive therapy.
    With lighter suction pressure, this technique is a great way to begin using cups on
    hypersensitive clients (ex. fibromyalgia) because cupping alleviates pressure on
    sensory receptors which leads to a reduction in pain.
    With stronger suction pressure, this technique is great for introducing cupping
    without the initial shock of such applied negative pressure. While cupping is known
    for it influence over the Peripheral Nervous System feedback loop to the Central
    Nervous System, some applications with this intention have been reported as too
    intense or painful.
    Instead, employ the Lift-and-Release to the general area to introduce such negative
    pressure manipulations without initial discomfort, making the stationary or moving
    cups more comfortable thereafter.

    (This slide accompanies the Live Demonstration)


    The Lift-and-Release© Technique Benefits Cupping Applications for
    The Digestive System
    When applied along the large intestines/colon, the Lift-and-Release
    promotes peristalsis with negative pressure. The curve of a cup’s shape
    naturally matches the anatomy of the large intestine and when applied in a
    methodical, rhythmic manner this technique can stimulate the smooth
    muscles that envelope the organ, bringing about improved organ function.
    The abdominal region possesses many challenges to cupping applications.
    (ex. Foreign objects, visceral alterations, emotional sensitivities)
    The Lift-and-Release technique can be beneficial to the entire region,
    being sure to use the safest and most appropriate suction pressure
    for the client.

    (This slide accompanies the Live Demonstration)


    Summary
    The Lift-and-Release is a wonderfully simple yet
    profoundly effective technique to add into your
    existing cupping practices. And regardless of
    suction pressure, this new technique offers
    much benefit to the cupping world.
    Lift-and-Release helps to maximize the
    therapeutic responses of many cupping
    applications, and ultimately ensures that the
    comfort and safety of the client is prioritized
    so that everyone can enjoy the benefits of
    cupping bodywork.
    Approved Continuing Education Providers
    CONTACT & MCT COURSE INFORMATION
    • WEBSITE:
    www.moderncuppingtherapy.com
    • EMAIL:
    info@moderncuppingtherapy.com
    shannon@moderncuppingtherapy.com
    • NCCAOM provider # 9031
    • INSTAGRAM: @ModernCuppingEdu • California Board of Acupuncture provider #1630
    • FACEBOOK: Modern Cupping Therapy • NCBTMB provider #1618
    Education Company • Florida CE Broker provider #50-22999
    • BOC provider #P10190
    • Texas Physical Therapy Association provider #74542TX

    www.moderncuppingtherapy.com
    References
    • Book :‘The Guide to Modern Cupping Therapy. Your Step-by-Step Source
    of Vacuum Therapy,’ Shannon Gilmartin, CMT*
    • * includes other reference items to support content
    • Book: ‘The Cupping Therapy’ book, Ilkay Chirali
    • Article: ‘New is the Well-Forgotten Old: The Use of Dry Cupping in
    Musculoskeletal Medicine.’ Rozenfeld E, Kalichman L. J Bodyw Mov Ther.
    2016 Jan; 20(1):173-8.doi:10.1016/j.jbmt.2015.11.009. Epub 2015 Dec 1
    • Article: ‘Acute Outcomes of Myofascial Decompression (Cupping Therapy)
    compared to Self-Myofascial Release on Hamstring pathology after a Single
    Treatment.’ Int. J Sports Phys Ther. 2020 Aug:15(4):579-592.
    PMCID: PMC7735689 PMID: 33354391
    • Article: ‘Facial Cupping 101: Benefits, Method and Precaution’ A.S. Sanghvi,
    MD. Feb. 23, 2021. www.emedihealth.com

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