Cupping Therapy is a powerful, natural treatment that promotes circulation, relieves muscle tension, and helps detoxify the body. Experience deep relaxation and pain relief as this ancient practice enhances your body's healing and overall well-being.
Cupping is an alternative therapy rooted in traditional Chinese medicine, where cups are placed on the skin to create suction. This suction is used to stimulate healing by improving blood circulation and promoting the flow of "qi," or life force energy. Many TCM practitioners use cupping to help balance the body's yin and yang, which is thought to boost immunity, reduce pain, and enhance overall well-being. By increasing circulation in specific areas, cupping may relieve muscle tension, support cell repair, and aid in the development of new connective tissue and blood vessels. It's commonly used as a complementary treatment for a variety of conditions.
In a typical cupping session, cups are placed on the skin and then suctioned or heated. Traditionally, fire is used to heat the cups by burning alcohol, herbs, or paper inside. Once the flame is removed, the hot cup is placed directly onto the skin. As the air cools, it creates a vacuum that draws the skin and muscle up into the cup, increasing blood flow to the area.
Cupping can also be combined with acupuncture for enhanced results. For the best experience, it's often recommended to fast or eat light meals two to three hours before a session.
Cupping has been used to manage a wide range of conditions, particularly those causing muscle pain and discomfort. Since the cups can be applied to major acupressure points, the therapy may also support digestive health, skin issues, and other ailments typically treated with acupressure.
A 2012 review of studies suggests that cupping's effects may extend beyond a placebo, showing potential benefits for conditions such as:
| Normal cupping | $30 |
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| Moving cupping & Herbal oil | $45 |
Treatment time according to patient's own condition. 15-20 mins.
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