Cupping Therapy

On a deeper therapeutic level, Cupping is very beneficial for many conditions such as high blood pressure, anxiety, fatigue, chronic headache, fibromyalgia and neuralgia. Contracted, congested muscle tissue will soften with only a few minutes of Negative Pressure Massage Cupping.

Used on the back, the larger cups will mimic the rolling action of myofascial release without discomfort to the client. The variety of movements can be long and draining, circular and vibrational for stimulation and for areas of stubborn knots and rigid tissue. The skin will redden with strong pressure, indicating that the circulation has been brought to the surface. Application of liniments, analgesics, tinctures, and hydrosols immediately post-treatment will facilitate absorption of the product deeper into the tissue. The increased blood supply to the local muscles and skin will bring nourishment and stimulate the circulatory and lymphatic systems to carry away stagnation and toxins.

Another benefit of negative pressure is that it often feels great, and is not an irritant to the skin or body. It draws the inflammation out, yet does not add to it. The pulling action engages the parasympathetic nervous system, thus allowing a deep relaxation to move through the entire body. It is not unusual to fall asleep when receiving this treatment. Clients are sometimes surprised at how relaxed and light they feel – hours… sometimes even days afterwards.

information via cuppingtherapy.org/

A Note on Cellulite

Cellulite can result from uneven muscle tension tightening toward the body + fat pushing through the tensioned fascia. Starting lightly, we progressively warm the tissue + increase suction level, releasing tension and draining lymph. If your body presents with cellulite and you’d like to treat it, we can absolutely cup the body specifically to reduce the appearance of cellulite and the tension therein. Select the “Cellulite Focus” Add-On in the service menu when booking.