Cupping

The Ancient Art of Therapeutic Cupping

Cupping is an old healing method. It uses gentle suction to help your body heal. We place special cups on your skin. These cups create a vacuum. This pulls blood to the area and helps tissues heal.

How Suction Heals Your Body

The gentle pull from the cups does many good things:

• Brings more blood flow to problem areas. This brings oxygen and nutrients.
• Lifts tissues apart that may be stuck together from old injuries.
• Helps your lymph system remove toxins and reduce swelling.
• Creates space between tissue layers that feel tight.
• Calms your nervous system in ways that reduce pain.

My Thoughtful Cupping Approach

Cupping isn't just about putting cups on your body. It's about knowing where your tissues need help. I use cupping along with:

• Tissue checks - finding where areas feel stuck
• Gentle nerve work - helping your nervous system relax
• Muscle release work - fixing bigger tension patterns
• Energy awareness - sensing what your body needs

The Power of Lifting vs. Pressing

Most massage pushes down on tissues. Cupping lifts them up instead. This special action:

• Reaches deep layers without heavy pressure
• Improves blood flow in ways massage alone cannot
• Makes space for tissues that feel compressed
• Helps your body remove toxins naturally
• Works on areas too tender for direct touch

Three Types of Cupping

Still Cupping: Cups stay in one spot for several minutes. This allows deep release in specific areas.

Moving Cupping: Cups slide across your skin with oil. This combines cupping with massage-like movements.

Quick Cupping: Fast on-and-off cup placement. This boosts circulation without leaving marks.

What Cupping Feels Like

Cupping feels like gentle pulling on your skin. It's noticeable but not painful. Most people find it relaxing. You may feel:

• Better circulation and warmth right away
• A sense of release and calm
• Temporary round marks where cups were placed (these fade in days)
• Easier movement and less tension

Benefits Beyond the Physical

Cupping helps more than just your body. Many clients notice:

• Deep relaxation and stress relief
• Feeling more grounded in their body
• Better sleep after sessions
• Emotional release or lightness
• More energy and vitality

Safety and Care After Treatment

Cupping is very safe when done right. The round marks that may appear are not bruises. They show stagnant blood and toxins coming to the surface. These marks fade in 3-7 days.

After cupping, you should:

• Drink plenty of water to help detox
• Avoid hot or cold extremes for 24 hours
• Rest and let your body process the work
• Notice improvements in circulation and movement

Perfect For People Who Want

Cupping works especially well for people who:

• Have tight areas that other treatments haven't helped
• Want to improve circulation and tissue health
• Deal with ongoing inflammation or stagnation
• Need support recovering from injury or illness
• Like ancient, proven healing methods
• Want holistic approaches to wellness
• Want to support their body's natural detox process