Cupping

Massage cupping is based on the common practice of Chinese cupping therapy, and the results that this simple treatment produces have impressed those who experience its subtle power. By creating suction and negative pressure, cupping is used to soften tight muscles and tone attachments, loosen adhesions and lift connective tissue, bring hydration and blood flow to body tissues and drain excess fluids and toxins by opening lymphatic pathways.
Massage cupping is not an irritant to the skin or body. It draws the inflammation out but does not add to it. The skin will turn red indicating that circulation has been brought to the surface. Increased local blood supply to the muscles and skin bring nourishment and allow for toxins to be carried away via the veins. Conditions of chronic and acute pain can be relieved with minimal discomfort and tense muscles soften quickly and easily.
Another effective application of massage cupping is in the treatment of cellulite. Suction provides drainage and is used to stimulate circulation and loosen adhesions or “dimpling”.
People often report that the experience stayed with them longer than most treatments and the speed with which massage cupping effects change in the tissue is amazing.
Massage cupping is used for chronic pain relief, pre-surgery prepping and post-surgery recovery, detoxification and increased sports performance. Conditions that have responded to massage cupping include colon disorders, edema, fibromyalgia, sports injuries, cellulite, nervous tension and more!
This technique can be used safely on children, adults and elderly persons.

How does massage cupping feel?
Cupping is often experienced as a deep warmth and a tingling sensation lasting long after the treatment has ended. The action on the nervous system is sedating and often will produce a profound state of relaxation