Cupping is one of the oldest and most transformative healing practices known to humankind — a therapy that bridges science and spirit, touch and energy, body and mind. In this opening lesson, you’ll be welcomed into the world of cupping therapy and guided through what to expect on your journey ahead.

You’ll meet your instructor, Oksana Gryvnak, a practitioner and teacher of Traditional Chinese Medicine with years of clinical experience helping people heal through balance, circulation, and flow. She’ll share how cupping became one of her most trusted tools — and why it continues to stand as a cornerstone of holistic medicine around the world.

Together, you’ll explore how this ancient art evolved across cultures — from the fire-heated glass cups of Chinese dynasties, to bamboo and horn cups used in folk medicine, to today’s silicone and vacuum sets used in modern clinics. You’ll begin to see cupping not merely as a technique, but as a philosophy of movement and release, rooted in the principle that health flows where stagnation ends.

This lesson will also give you an overview of your learning path — the structure of the course, the types of cups you’ll study, and how each module will build your confidence, skill, and understanding step by step.

In this introduction, you’ll discover:

✨ The origins and purpose of cupping therapy
✨ What you’ll learn throughout the course
✨ How to prepare your tools, mindset, and space for study
✨ The energetic principles that make cupping such a powerful healing art

By the end of this lesson, you’ll feel grounded, inspired, and ready to begin your journey into the world of cupping therapy — a journey that will not only expand your clinical skill, but deepen your connection to the timeless art of healing through movement, intention, and touch