Cupping Therapy Massage is a modified version of the common practice of cupping, used in traditional Chinese medicine. Cupping Massage will help break down rigid tissue (muscle and fascia), and assists in the release of excess fluids and toxins. It also promotes blood flow and can helps improve range of motion. The process involves the therapist putting special cups on your skin for a few minutes to create suction. The process uses negative pressure (suction) to lift the soft tissues of the body. This is “not” fire cupping. Note: this appointment is not painful.
Generally clients get cupping for many purposes, including to help with pain, inflammation, blood flow, relaxation and well-being, and as a type of deep-tissue massage. After your session, the cups may leave bruise or bruise-like marks on your treated areas, The color and pattern of the marks depend on the level of stagnation in the area, and can range from a bright red to a dark purple, usually lasting 3 days to a week, sometimes a bit longer. Once our clients understand what these marks are, and feel the results, their concerns disappear, and eventually return for more sessions. Each session can last between 30-45 minutes.
Cupping is a Traditional Chinese Medicine treatment that has been used for thousands of years. Cups are placed on specific points on the skin creating a vacuum. Cupping is like a reverse massage where the cups pull the skin, muscles and tissues upwards. Cupping Therapy Massage is a combined relaxation and treatment focused session to release muscle tension and pains.
Who should not do cupping? Cupping therapy is beneficial for many, but it isn’t suitable for everyone. Here are some conditions and circumstances where cupping should be avoided:
- People on Blood Thinning Medications: Due to the risk of bruising and bleeding, it’s not recommended for those taking anticoagulants.
- Skin Conditions: Individuals with sunburns, wounds, skin ulcers, or recent trauma should avoid cupping on the affected areas to prevent aggravation and further damage.
- Young Children: Cupping is not advised for children under four. For children between four and seven years old, sessions should be limited to five minutes, and for those aged seven to fourteen, sessions should not exceed ten minutes to ensure safety and comfort.