Cupping Massage

A therapeutic dry cupping treatment involves placing special “cups”, usually made of glass or silicon, on the skin. Air is trapped within the cup creating a vacuum and when it is applied to the skin, the tissue is drawn up into the cup. This increases the blood flow, loosens the fascia or connective tissue, and is thought to stimulate healing. It is similar to the way deep tissue massage can be used to break up scar tissue and reduce pain. The cups are often placed on the back, neck, and shoulders or the site of pain. Cupping may cause temporary discoloration, depending upon the degree of suction created by the vacuum and the level of internal stagnation. According to TCM, this would be a favourable outcome, suggesting the treatment has successfully removed toxins and stagnation. The cups are removed by lifting one edge, which allows air in and breaks the seal and vacuum.

Benefits of Cupping Massage;
1. Promotes relaxation

2. Ease stress and anxiety
3. Decrease pain and inflammation
4. Reduce weakness in the body
5. Helps body detoxify through skin
6. Improve liver function
7. Reduce joint and muscular pain