cupping therapy

increase energy + decrease pain

Cupping therapy offers many therapeutic benefits as it helps draw energy and blood flow to areas of the body that may be experiencing inflammation, tissue stagnation and decreased blood and lymphatic flow.

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By creating negative pressure to pull up skin and underlying tissue into the cup, it helps to release fascia and muscle restriction, draw out waste from tissues, bring in fresh circulation to an area, move lymph fluid, and break down scars while enhancing collagen production.

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Cupping is applied to parts of the body that have been affected by pain or soft tissue disfunction. Treatment is a combination of massage, static cups and sometimes, while the suction is active, the cup is moved, gently pulling the skin and muscle. This process is called ‘gliding cupping’.

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The suction and negative pressure provided by the cups can have many benefits to the body including:

• Assisting to loosen muscle and fascia

• Encouraging blood and lymph flow

• Calming the nervous system to improve relaxation and promote wellbeing

• Reducing acute and chronic pain

• Improve digestion

• Treat respiratory issues and colds

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We use cups as part of a remedial massage session when requested.

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Silicone cups are generally used, though glass fire cupping is also available. Please note that cupping can leave marks on the skin for approx. one week.