The Future of Myofascial Decompression is Square
The Future of Myofascial Decompression is Square
1 hour
Overview:
For centuries, traditional cupping therapy has relied on round vessels to create localized decompression, offering relief for a variety of conditions. But, despite their long-standing use, circular cups have a fundamental limitation: they can’t be placed flush against each other. The curved edges leave gaps, creating isolated zones of decompression rather than a unified treatment area.
Enter a new Square Cupping System—an innovation designed specifically to transform how we engage myofascial tissue. With strategically sized square cups, the speaker will show how practitioners can now build a seamless, continuous decompression matrix over targeted structures. This allows for more precise treatment of hypertonic and hypotonic tissues, addressing pain and dysfunction at a cellular level.
In this session, we’ll dive into:
- The Myofascial Decompression Matrix—what it is and how it enhances treatment outcomes.
- Clinical applications of square cupping for both static and dynamic techniques.
- Yin Yang Cupping: A revolutionary approach combining firm, square cups with soft, round silicone cups—harnessing the best of both worlds for superior results.
Join us to explore how rethinking shape can reshape therapy—literally. The future of myofascial decompression isn’t just evolving—it’s becoming Square.
Speaker biography:
John Stan graduated from the Canadian College of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Victoria, BC in 1988 and earned his license as a Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine (DrTCM). While growing his private practice over the years, he has actively participated with professional acupuncture and TCM organizations which contributed to the recognition of TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine) and acupuncture as a health profession within British Columbia in 1996.
In addition to his regulatory contributions, Dr. Stan has created and innovated products to help practitioners be more efficient. He has a patent on a dual tubed acupuncture needle delivery system now in use throughout the world. In 2019, He and his partner developed the world’s first Eco-friendly acupuncture needle. Using repurposed materials, and reduced packaging strategies, they were able to reduce needle waste from 60 to 90% depending on the brand being compared. In addition, they created industry first accessories to maintain a clean field around an open multi-needle package such that the needles remained aseptic for hours after opening.
His latest creation is a Square Cupping System that enables practitioners to engage myofascial tissues in new ways compared to the traditional circular cups now being used.
In addition to his product development work, he is also the senior advisor in the quality control department for medical devices and herbal products at Eastern Currents Ltd in Canada.
Event objectives:
- Learn about the latest in myofascial decompression using square cups.
- Understand the concept of a decompression matrix and how to build one.
- Learn how to do moving cupping with the flat edge of the cup to shear and scrape tissues.
- Learn how to combine both Silicone round cups and hard square cups in the same treatment.
3 reasons why someone should sign up for the event:
Reason One: If you don’t do cupping, then you are missing out on one of the most powerful ways to help a patient.
Reason Two: You have never seen cups like this before!
Reason Three: Yes you can do two different things at the same time, come and see how!
Registration
- Free for Acupuncture and Dry Needling Members
- $10 for Non-CPA Members
The instructors
The Acupuncture Division of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association supports physiotherapists and physiotherapist assistants in advancing the use of acupuncture as an established core competency in physiotherapy clinical practice.
Vision
To promote acupuncture and encourage an actively engaged membership who are committed to lifelong learning and excellence in practice in order to promote health and well-being among their patients.
Mission
To provide leadership and direction to physiotherapists and physiotherapy assistants who are members of the Acupuncture Division of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association in advancing the utilization of acupuncture in clinical practice by promoting excellence in direct care, education and research.