Cupping Therapy

Cupping therapy is an ancient technique used in Traditional Chinese medicine that uses glass cups to create suction to the skin which creates space and movement between the layers of tissues, softening adhesions and improving microcirculation in the muscles and connective tissues. This technique helps reduce inflammation to relieve pain, drain lymphatic fluid and naturally remove toxins from the body by bringing them up to the surface to be cleared away by the circulatory system.

The cups create discoloration that occur from the release and clearing of stagnation and toxins from the body that go away within 2-10 days. Cupping feels like a reverse massage, leaving you feeling completely rejuvenated

 FAQs

 

  • On blood thinners

    Any hemophilia or other bleeding/clotting disorders

    Cancer

    Recent wound(s) from an operation or surgery

    Pregnant

    Diabetes

    Abnormal blood pressure

  • Avoid exposure to cold, wet and/or windy weather conditions, hot showers, baths, saunas, hot tubs and aggressive exercise for 4-6 hours. Exposure to such extremes can produce undesirable effects and I should avoid such situations

    Avoid caffeine, alcohol, sugary foods and drinks, and make sure to consume an abundance of clean water following treatment.

  • Cupping leaves marks on the back that by common misconception are not bruises. Cupping marks left on the skin are the result stagnation and internal unwanted toxins pulled up.

    The colors of the circles reflect the level of stagnation in that area. The darker the color the more stagnation present.

  • 2-10 days