Most Massage Therapists Burn Out Within 7 Years….
This isn’t another CEU course. It’s a clinical pain relief method,
a business accelerator, and a longevity blueprint in one.
Do your clients keep coming back with the same stubborn pain patterns, and you’re out of ideas?
Does every workshop promise transformation, but you leave feeling more overwhelmed than equipped?
Are you charging like a technician, but working like a specialist, with nothing to show for it?
Have you wondered how some therapists build six-figure practices while you’re stuck on the burnout treadmill?
It starts with the best intentions.
You love helping people. You love the art of touch.
And you’ve built your career client by client, hour by hour, because you believe in the transformative power of bodywork.
But lately? It’s not just your clients in pain. It’s your body.
It’s your bank account. It’s your spirit.
You're working longer hours, pushing through sore wrists, aching thumbs, and nagging shoulder tension to stay afloat.
You’ve learned deep tissue, trigger point therapy, myofascial, Thai.
You’ve got a drawer full of gadgets and a wall full of CEU certificates… and yet, the same clients keep showing up with the same complaints. And you’re starting to feel like a glorified Band-Aid.
You’ve done everything you were told would lead to “success.” You show up early. You stretch between sessions. You buy the latest tools. You pay for all the workshops.
And still…
Something’s missing….
Worst, about 10% consider leaving the profession entirely.
You’ve probably already outlasted the average career span.
But what’s the cost?
You’re tapped out physically and you still can’t raise your rates because you’re not offering the kind of transformation people will pay more for.
You see the signs of deeper dysfunction in your clients’ bodies.
You recognize the patterns.
But without the tools to fix the root issue, you feel stuck.
Clients thank you… and then book appointments with a chiropractor who only sees them for seven minutes.
You give 100%... and still feel like it’s not enough.
You want to be more than “just” a massage therapist.
But how?
They want a system.
A path.
A skillset that actually
moves the needle.
Because right now, you’re overworked, underpaid, and mentally maxed out.
But it’s not your fault.
It’s the system.
And it’s broken.
A system that rewards temporary fixes instead of lasting results.
A system that floods the market with cookie-cutter CEUs and calls it “professional development.”
A system that keeps you in survival mode, never in mastery.
There’s a reason why most massage therapists burn out within 7 years.
And there’s a reason why some don’t.
And for those who don’t, they found the missing link…
You've Been Missing
Was Just One System Away?
A system that didn’t just teach you another technique to forget next week
…but rewired how you think about pain altogether?
What if you could finally understand why that same client keeps returning with the same sciatic flare-up—and know exactly what to do to make it stop?
What if your sessions weren’t just relaxing, but revolutionary?
What if you had clinical confidence, grounded in science, backed by results, and trusted by clients who now refer to you as their last stop instead of just their monthly maintenance?
Assess pain like a movement specialist, not just guess where it hurts
Treat deeper issues even in clients who hate deep pressure
Integrate cupping in a way that’s gentle, precise, and neurologically informed
Resolve chronic issues like TMJ, sciatica, carpal tunnel, low back pain, and more
Charge what you’re worth—and never explain your pricing again
Be known as the go-to pain relief expert in your area
Have a practice that feeds you instead of draining you
You don’t need another workshop.
You need a repeatable system that changes everything.
From the way you work, to the way your clients respond, to the way your business grows.
And that’s exactly what Neuromuscular Cupping Therapy™ Practitioner Certificate delivers.
Introducing:
Created by licensed massage therapist Gretchen Popp, NeuromuscularCupping™ is more than just another CEU course.
It’s a career upgrade, clinical mastery path, and burnout cure wrapped into one neuroscience-informed,
pain-pattern-dissolving, client-results-multiplying system.
In just a few weeks, you’ll learn how to recognize, assess, and resolve even the most stubborn pain patterns,
including the ones orthopedic doctors say require surgery.
Go beyond surface-level release—rewire pain patterns at the root by engaging the body’s neurological response
for faster, longer-lasting relief.
Whether you practice clothed work, light-touch massage, or use minimal tools, you’ll seamlessly integrate
NeuroCupping into what you already do.
Build trust, precision, and results that wow your clients.
They’ll refer you before they even
step off the table.
Feel confident raising your rates when you consistently
deliver results that rival physical therapy,
without working twice as hard.
Every LMT faces a crossroads. One road leads to burnout. The other? To clinical mastery and professional longevity.
⛔️The Road Most Therapists Take (And Regret):
Relying on outdated CEUs that teach the same tired basics
Trading hours for dollars with no room to grow
Hoping clients will notice “something different”
Staying stuck at under $100/hr while your body breaks down
✨The Road to Clinical Mastery
(Powered by Neuromuscular Cupping
Therapy Practitioner Certificate):
Working smarter with neuroscience-informed strategies
Standing out in an oversaturated market as a specialist
Standing out in an oversaturated market as a specialist
Earning referrals because your results speak for themselves
Becoming the therapist doctors and PTs trust
Building a business that works for your life and not the other way around
You'll learn how to safely and effectively prepare and disinfect your equipment, use hydrogen peroxide for cleaning, understand contraindications (when you should NOT cup), and speak confidently with clients about cupping.
You'll leave this module knowing your practice is clean, safe, and professional.
This module helps you understand pain and how to clearly communicate cupping treatments to clients. You’ll learn basic cupping methods, how to warm and apply cups, and practice full-body relaxation techniques.
You'll feel confident explaining and performing relaxing cupping sessions for your clients.
Learn exactly how to treat common upper back and shoulder issues, such as tension and poor posture. You'll understand anatomy clearly, test for dysfunction, confidently assess shoulder blade positioning, and blend targeted treatments for the muscles around the shoulder blades.
You'll resolve stubborn shoulder tension and improve client posture.
You'll learn precise techniques to assess and treat rotator cuff muscles, resolving shoulder pain and mobility issues. This module teaches you how to accurately identify and address dysfunction in each muscle of the rotator cuff, blending effective cupping treatments into your sessions.
You’ll feel highly competent relieving shoulder issues quickly.
Master how to assess and treat common neck, head, and jaw problems (like headaches, TMJ, and stiffness). You'll confidently evaluate pain patterns, perform targeted assessments, and skillfully blend these treatments into your current work.
You'll effectively reduce headaches and jaw tension, greatly increasing client comfort.
Gain confidence in resolving issues like carpal tunnel, tennis elbow, and forearm tension. You'll clearly understand the anatomy, pain patterns, and precisely assess and treat each muscle of the arm and wrist.
You'll feel confident addressing common arm and hand complaints, improving client productivity and comfort.
Learn to effectively assess and treat common low-back pain issues. This module helps you accurately test for leg-length differences, low-back tension, and muscle tightness. You’ll master clear protocols for confidently blending these assessments and treatments into your regular massage sessions.
You'll quickly resolve clients' low-back pain and discomfort.
This module addresses digestive discomfort, breathing issues, and hip tightness. You’ll learn to test and confidently assess hip flexor issues and abdominal restrictions, using cupping to comfortably and effectively blend this work into your practice.
You’ll help clients improve digestion, breathing, and hip mobility.
You’ll confidently assess and treat inner-thigh tightness and groin strain. This module teaches you how to easily identify dysfunction in the adductors and integrate targeted treatments to resolve pain and improve hip mobility.
You'll successfully treat often overlooked inner-thigh tension and dysfunction which perpetuate pain elsewhere.
Master targeted assessments and effective cupping treatments for sciatica. You'll confidently identify muscular contributions to sciatic pain, thoroughly treat involved muscles, and effectively integrate this treatment into your existing practice.
You'll reliably reduce or eliminate your clients’ sciatica pain.
Learn clear, effective ways to test, assess, and treat common knee problems and pain patterns. You'll confidently identify dysfunction, skillfully blend targeted cupping treatments for knee relief, and integrate this confidently into your current practice.
You'll effectively treat and relieve chronic knee pain.
This module equips you to confidently test and assess dysfunction causing foot, ankle, and lower leg pain. Learn targeted cupping techniques to address common issues like plantar fasciitis, Achilles tension, and calf tightness, easily blending these treatments into your sessions.
You'll reliably resolve lower-leg and foot pain, improving your clients’ mobility and comfort.
12-Module Advanced NeuroMuscular Cupping System
From jaw to plantar fascia, every pain pattern decoded, mapped, and treated with precision.
NCBTMB-Approved CEU Credits
Earn while you learn. Add credibility and expertise.
Plug-and-Play Treatment Protocols
Organized by region, repeatable like Netflix. No more guesswork. No more Googling before sessions.
Client Diagnostic & Assessment Tools
Learn how to read the body like a book and treat it
like a specialist.
Private Practitioner Community
Stay supported with mentorship, referrals, and
a network of driven bodyworkers elevating their craft.
Licensed massage therapists who want to specialize in chronic pain resolution—not just symptom relief.
Yes. It’s NCBTMB-approved for 35 continuing education hours. It’s the student’s responsibility to ensure their specific state board will accept NCBTMB-approved Home-Study courses.
Not at all. We start with foundational safety and technique before advancing into clinical protocols.
Yes. NeuroMuscular Cupping integrates with any modality—from deep tissue to clothed, light-touch work.
Most techniques can be adapted for hands-only work and still deliver powerful results.
Lifetime. Come back to refresh, review, and deepen your learning anytime.
Yes. Move through it in 12 weeks—or stretch it out on your own schedule.
No. Any standard cups will work—no need for branded tools.
Yes. Graduates frequently increase rates within weeks, with confidence backed by real results.
Due to the digital nature of the training, refunds are not offered, but the value exceeds the investment tenfold.
Gretchen Popp, LMT, is a licensed massage therapist and the visionary founder of Neuromuscular Cupping Therapy (NCT), a groundbreaking approach that integrates traditional cupping techniques with modern neuroscience to address chronic pain patterns. With over a decade of hands-on experience, Gretchen has dedicated her career to helping clients who have often exhausted other medical avenues find relief through her innovative methods.
Recognizing the limitations of conventional massage therapy in treating persistent pain, Gretchen developed the NeuroCupping system to empower therapists with tools that go beyond muscle manipulation. Her approach focuses on retraining the nervous system's response to pain, offering lasting solutions rather than temporary relief.
Gretchen's commitment to education is evident through her comprehensive online courses, which have trained over 1,700 therapists worldwide. These programs are NCBTMB-approved, ensuring that practitioners not only enhance their skills but also earn continuing education credits.
Beyond her clinical and educational endeavors, Gretchen actively engages with the massage therapy community through social media platforms like Instagram, where she shares insights, techniques, and success stories from her students.
Her mission is clear: to level up the massage therapy profession by providing practitioners with the knowledge and confidence to become true pain relief specialists
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