The Cupping PT

Introduction: My name is Valentin Nerding, I am a Dutch licensed physical therapist who recently moved to the Pacific Beach, San Diego. I am currently working on my California License which might still take a while until I get the recognition. I am specialized in fascial work and soft tissue manipulation. In the last 4 year, I created on my own techniques combining standard physical therapy practice such as passive and active movement with the cups. These techniques resemble the active release techniques, but instead of a positive pressure, I am applying a negative vacuum with the cups. In my first job in 2016 in Switzerland, I was featured in the state wide newspaper for the success I had with the patients which quickly brought a client-base to the clinic. Since I am trained as a physical therapist I could diagnose and work with patients with more severe problems. I also want to become a certified Rolfer by the end of 2020 and I am therefore trying to extend my knowledge in this direction.