Cupping Therapy:

Sometimes called the most effective form of deep-tissue therapy, cupping therapy has a 2,500-year history. It is a very powerful form of acupressure, and has been used to treat everything from cold symptoms to muscular spasms.

Cupping Therapy Q & A

Q: What are those marks?
A: They are suction marks from the small cups. They dissipate in about a week. Some marks are darker than others. The darker the color, the more effective that particular cupping point was.

Q: Does it hurt?
A: No -- you feel a slight pinching sensation, but no pain.

Q: What is this therapy used for?
A: Most clients ask for cupping when they have sore muscles, backaches, stiff neck and shoulders from stress or hard work. The results are immediate and lasting. Cupping is basically a form of deep-tissue acupressure. And historically, it has been used for the same symptoms that are treated by acupuncture.It is an excellent aid to expedite the healing process of the common Cold, Flue & Cough by promoting lymphatic drainage.

Q: How is the suction done?
A: Modern cups are clear plastic, often with a connection to a tube and a manually-operated air pump. There is a valve on the cup where the air can be released when the cup is removed. There are several different sizes of cups, which allow a more focused or a broader contact with the various acupressure points.

Q: How long does a session take?
A: The normal session is about 45 minutes to an hour.
It consists of the following parts:
20 min: cups are applied
15-20 min: cups doing their work
5 mins: cups removed