Cupping therapy

What is Cupping therapy?

Cupping therapy is an ancient Chinese modality that uses glass cups and fire to create a reverse suction on the body, releasing the fascia and allowing blood and qi to move freely throughout the body. Cupping has been used for muscle pain, chest pain, cough, asthma, and acute sprains or bruises. A 30-minute cupping treatment is like a 3-hour deep tissue massage the cups create a micro trauma to the area placed creating a rush of fresh blood and oxygen.  

 Benefits of Cupping Therapy:

• Increases blood circulation
•  Relieve muscular pain and tension
•  Increase muscle recovery speed  
• Promote relaxation 
• Reduce anxiety 
• Encourage tissues to release toxins Improve immune system function    

Cupping for cellulite  

Cups work very effectively for removing swelling, reducing fat elimination, accelerating healing of scar tissue and stretch marks and restoring skin compactness in problem areas of the body. Cupping therapy increases blood circulation and stimulates lymph flow. Cupping massage also breaks up the fatty tissues or cellulite deposit which makes the skin appear firm and smooth. You will begin to notice a difference in 4-5 treatments. This treatment is best for the legs and glutes.